Is Afghanistan stopover feasible for Pakistani workers?

Afghanistan's capital has become an unlikely pandemic transit route for Pakistanis desperate to reach the riches of Saudi Arabia despite deteriorating security and the threat of bomb blasts.

Pakistan, Uzbekistan do trial runs of trade via war-torn Afghanistan

In an interview, the SAPM on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said that Pakistan expects to sign a multilateral preferential trade agreement (PTA) with both Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. It could mean that free trade would prevail, or low-tariff treatment would be agreed upon between three countries to facilitate trade.

Pak-Egypt-Saudi to jointly produce a film

The minister proposed a virtual meeting between the film producers associations of Pakistan and Egypt to discuss collaboration in the field of feature films.

Qatar announces $500 million aid for Palestine

"The state of Qatar announces $500 million in support for the reconstruction of Gaza," Qatari FM tweeted.

After COVID disaster in India, cyclone hits lacs of Indians

Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are common at this time of year and often roar ashore, bringing death and destruction to the coastal areas of both India and neighbouring Bangladesh.

PTI govt introduces universal health coverage for the first time in history

The prime minister said the system of universal health coverage initiative was new for the countrymen and stressed that they would have to keep vigilance.

PM Khan recognizes efforts of Egypt President for Palestine ceasefire

Both the leaders agreed to continue with the momentum of high-level exchanges to further strengthen bilateral political and economic ties between the two countries.

HBL inks landmark investment in Finja, Pakistan’s leading fintech startup

HBL becomes the first bank in Pakistan to invest in a digital fintech startup with its Rs176 Million (USD 1.15 Million) participation in the...

Saudi Arabia cozying up with Iran: What’s driving this change?

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS), in a surprise move, struck a conciliatory tone towards arch-rival Iran when he said while talking...

WhatsApp launches court action against India’s social media clampdown

The new rules demand "traceability" of messages, which requires social media companies to give details of the "first originator" of posts deemed to undermine India's sovereignty, state security or public order.

In a first PM Khan holds paperless cabinet meeting

In the cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, for the first time ever in the country's history, the cabinet meeting was entirely “paperless”. All the members were given a tablet.

Indian Covid-19 spreads across the globe: Contrary to Mod’s claim India saved world

Virus evolution is expected, and the more SARS-CoV-2 circulates, the more opportunities it has to evolve.