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Pakistan warns UN of a growing terror threat from Afghanistan, highlighting direct links between Afghan-based terrorist outfits as well as rising violence within Pakistan. Addressing the UN General Assembly, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, provided credible intelligence on the collaboration between Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, the Balochistan Liberation Army, and the Majeed Brigade. According to him, these groups are attacking the infrastructure and development projects in Pakistan using safe havens in Afghanistan. Ambassador Ahmad emphasized that these militant groups are using ungoverned territories in Afghanistan to attack. His comments follow a sudden increase in terrorist attacks in Pakistan…
In a landmark decision, Pakistan forms Digital Assets Regulatory Body named the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA). It was officially announced by the government on Monday. The authority will be independent in licencing, monitoring and supervising Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) nationwide. This program ensures full compliance with FATF requirements and meets the highest international regulatory standards. According to the Ministry of Finance, the federal cabinet approved the summary that established PVARA. It termed this move as a landmark in establishing a robust legal and institutional framework to support the fast-growing digital assets ecosystem in Pakistan. After being legislated,…
Azerbaijan Visa requirements to Pakistani travellers are very simple, particularly with the implementation of the eVisa system. Azerbaijan is a very underestimated nation. There is a misconception that its economy is poor or that there is nothing to enjoy there. However, this assumption is not close to the truth. After doing a bit of research, you will probably change your mind about this interesting destination. A glance at the capital city, Baku, shows a modern and glamorous city. Baku is a mini Dubai with its skyscrapers, glittering streets, and colorful lights. The city is all about luxury and development. In…
Murree paradise blown clouds experience has become reality in July 2025 as the hill station transforms into a dreamlike wonder. The weather has become mysterious in Murree and has attracted thick clouds in the sky which now move slowly through the valleys, touch the treetops and cover the town in magical layers. Traffic police have issued emergency recommendations to help travellers navigate the deep fog that has significantly hampered visibility. They advise drivers entering Murree to exercise caution, as new traffic restrictions aim to improve safety. Jhinga Gali Chowk Cloud-Kissed Views One of the most colorful and picture-worthy places of…
The US has sanctioned six companies and a number of vessels in new Iran oil trade sanctions. These sanctions are aimed at the sale and transportation of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. One of the blacklisted companies is an Indian company and the other is a Pakistani company. Washington is still piling pressure on Tehran by cutting its financial channels. The announcement was led by the US State Department and the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). These agencies are trying to close down networks that help in the movement of oil in Iran in secrecy. The new move…
Why is there no life on Mars? One of the questions that scientists and the general population have been interested in over decades. Although the closest planetary neighbour to Earth, and sharing a number of surface features, Mars is a cold, barren wasteland, in contrast to the lush life-bearing environment of Earth. A recent discovery by the Curiosity rover of NASA has provided a potential answer to this puzzle, providing a glimpse into the past climate and geological history of the red planet. Mars, which is now dry and barren, has evidence of having once had liquid water, which is…
Hawke’s Bay history began in the 1930s with one man and a beach. That man was Bladen Wilmer Hawke, a British citizen who constructed a small rest house along the sea. He was then the manager of the Bombay-Burma Trading Corporation. His association with the region would later name the beach after him. Bladen Hawke was born on 31 December 1901 in Karachi. This initial connection to the city remained with him even when he relocated to the UK and ventured into politics. His career shifted to war leadership in Britain. But his modest seaside home outside Karachi was the…
The Ashura procession in Karachi began on Sunday morning at Nishtar Park under intense security arrangements, as police confirmed. Yaum-i-Ashura is an annual event that is held on the 10th of Muharram and is a commemoration of the sacrifice of Imam Husain (RA), the grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the martyrs of Karbala. This is a somber day that is observed by people in Pakistan through religious congregations and mourning processions. Karachi Traffic Police had earlier this week announced a comprehensive plan of Muharram 8 to 10. The strategy involved specific procession routes and alternative traffic choices…
Microsoft closes office in Pakistan, laying off 5 employees as part of its worldwide restructuring and pivot towards artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud-based services. Despite the recent media reports that Microsoft was pulling out completely, the company made it clear that it will still support its Pakistani customers with a strong partner ecosystem and regional offices in the region. The change in the company is in line with the industry-wide transition to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) deployment of software. This was made known to the public after a LinkedIn post by Jawad Rehman, the ex-head of Microsoft Pakistan. In his post, he…
The India beef export paradox presents a striking contradiction between international trade success and deep-rooted domestic tensions. India is the second-largest beef exporter in the world, and it makes about 3.8 billion dollars annually in this industry. Amazingly, the majority of these exports are buffalo meat, which is in high demand in other regions like Southeast Asia and the Middle East. This trade thrives even though a large percentage of the Indian population is vegetarian, influenced by culture and religion. The strong performance of India in the international beef trade indicates its importance in the international food supply chains. Countries…