The Federal Cabinet recently approved Pakistan's first Digital Media Advertising Policy. The policy was first proposed in March to take advantage of Pakistan's huge number of social media users. Currently, Pakistan has 93 million internet users in Pakistan and over 45 million social media users and the number is continuously growing.
Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights chaired by Walid Iqbal has decided to discuss the prevalence of violence against women in society on 28th July. The committee will deliberate on a framework to deter cases like Noor Muqaddam's murder from rising in the future and ensure the safety and security of Women.
According to Amjed Jaaved, India is manipulating FATF. With its illegal military endeavors and support to militants in Pakistan and Afghanistan, India should have the top spot in FATF's grey list. However, because India has conducted defense deals with France and the US, it is able to evade the list.
Pakistan's National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf has left for the US to be a part of a high-level bilateral engagement. Dr. Yusuf will also hold meetings with other US legislators, the Pakistani community in the US, think tanks, and others.
In her recent interview with Sky Sports, Malala Yousafzai encouraged women to play cricket and asserted that women should never hesitate to take up any sport on the basis of their gender.
Close aide to Mehbooba Mufti, senior PDP leader Parra charged for keeping contacts and aiding banned terrorist organizations after solid evidence found against him.
Recently, 30-second CCTV footage of a bull attacking an elderly man has been circulating on social media. Thinking that the man was a Muslim celebrating Eid, several people have mocked his death.
Pakistani short film Mulaqat has made it to the 78th Venice Film Festival and will be shown at the prestigious film fest in September. The film has been produced by banker-turned-film producer Abid Aziz Merchant.
Recently, the US announced a new Quad alliance with Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan for Afghan peace. According to Andrew Korybko, a Russian political analyst, with the new Quad, Pakistan aims to achieve 5 important strategic goals which would help it to balance the major powers of the world.
Friends and former pupils arrange a vigil in remembrance of Noor Mukadam in Dublin where everyone expresses their shock over her murder and pray for justice for the 27-year-old.
The partition between India and Pakistan was a major event in the Sub-continent's history. While highlighting all the important incidents that took place, Mr. Zia thinks that the entire process of partition was a botched affair and could have been managed in a better way.
In the video shared on social media, Afghan soldiers thanked Pakistan Army for hospitality and taking good care of them, adding that they will remember the hospitality of the Pakistan Army.