Pakistani commercial ship a step towards economic self-reliance
Pakistan has taken a historic step in its maritime industry by announcing the construction of its first commercial ship in over four decades. The project is a joint effort of the Pakistan Navy, Karachi Shipyard, and Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC). It marks a significant move towards reducing the country’s reliance on foreign shipping companies […]
Pakistan Launches Final 2024 Nationwide Polio Eradication Drive
Pakistan has launched its final nationwide polio eradication drive for 2024, aiming to immunize 44 million children under five. This effort comes after a concerning rise in polio cases, with 63 reported this year. The campaign, which started on December 16, deploys 400,000 workers across 143 districts to administer the oral polio vaccine. Prime Minister […]
Pakistan-Tajikistan joint meeting to bolster bilateral cooperation
Pakistan-Tajikistan proposed to enhance relation in agricultural, trade, education and sport sectors On Wednesday, Pakistan and Tajikistan reaffirmed their commitment to bolster bilateral cooperation. At seventh Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Commission meeting in Islamabad, both countries signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs). Minister of Economic Affair hosted this meeting. The first MoU was about paving the way […]
Ahmadi man axed to death reportedly in religiously motivated attack
Last week, Ahmadi man Tayyab Ahmed axed to death in Dhamial Camp Rawalpindi in a religious motivated attack. The attacker allegedly slurred anti-Ahmadi while he carried out attack. The attacker invoked prior warning for “Qadianis” to leave the area before launching the attack. “I have warned you Qadianis to leave this place,” the assault reportedly […]
New Gwadar airport named flagship venture to be operational by month-end
New Gwadar International Airport, driver of regional connectivity, is set to be open by the end of the month. As preparations are on completing stage, Zeeshan Saad, DG of Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA), visited to review its readiness. The project team enlightened airport stakeholders on available business opportunities and the economic zones tied to the […]
Amnesty International reserved concerns over Pakistan’s Anti-Terrorism Act Amendment
Amnesty criticized bill 0ver empowering forces against international laws In previous month, the government of Pakistan tabled bill in the National Assembly to empower forces. It allows to keep individuals in ‘prevention’ for three months under terrorism charges. Without any in-depth discussion on this amendment, Syed Ghulam Mustafa, Deputy Speaker, proposed amendments to the Anti-Terrorism […]
‘I refrained from migrating to Pakistan in fear of being labeled an ISI collaborator’ Dr. Zakir Naik reveals why he chose not to move to Pakistan
In a candid podcast, Indian Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik discusses his decision to stay in Malaysia, challenges in India, and his upcoming visit to Pakistan. Indian Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik recently opened up about his decision to avoid migrating to Pakistan, citing concerns about being falsely labeled as an ISI collaborator. In a […]
Shahzaib Rind wins Karate Combat Championship for Pakistan in Singapore
Pakistan’s rising star Shahzaib Rind secures the World Karate Combat Light Heavyweight Championship, defeating Brazil’s Luiz Victor Rocha. Pakistan’s rising martial arts star, Shahzaib Rind, has brought home the prestigious Karate Combat Light Heavyweight Championship. Competing in Singapore, Rind, hailing from Balochistan, triumphed over Brazilian contender Luiz Victor Rocha in the highly anticipated KC-49 Championship. […]
Sectarian Violence Escalates in Parachinar: Over 40 Killed in Clashes
Reorganized Militants Threaten Peace, Government Struggles to Control Violence in Kurram Sectarian clashes in Parachinar have left over 40 people dead, with the militant groups in Kurram openly defying the government’s authority. The Shia population in Parachinar has been under constant threat from these organized militant factions. “We have gathered here for war. All necessary […]
