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Protests over classroom hijab ban takes speed in India

Protests over classroom hijab ban takes speed in India

A ban on Islamic headscarves at schools has led to an outcry among Muslims in southern India. On Monday, large crowds took to the streets to protest against the restrictions. "It is discriminatory in nature.

Imran Khan’s China trip to brighten CPEC’s prospects

Imran Khan’s China trip to brighten CPEC’s prospects

China and Pakistan are set to ink a five-year Industrial Cooperation Framework Agreement to reinvigorate the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The discussions will be held in Beijing. On Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan embarked on

Islamabad eyes gold as PM departs to China

Islamabad eyes gold as PM departs to China

On Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan embarked on a four-day official visit to China. The high-level delegation, comprising Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Planning Minister Asad

PIA’s business plan unveiled

PIA’s business plan unveiled

A five-year proposed business plan to turn around the fortunes of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been unveiled. The program suggests independent decision making, financial restructuring, restrictions to core business, reorganisation of company structure, financial

Putin accuses West of ignoring Russia’s security concerns

Putin accuses West of ignoring Russia’s security concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Western nations of not paying attention to crucial Russian security concerns. His remarks come after the US refused to adhere to Moscow's demands over NATO and Ukraine last week.

PM launches Sehat Card scheme in Bahawalpur

PM launches Sehat Card scheme in Bahawalpur

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the Naya Pakistan Sehat Card scheme in Bahawalpur. As per media reports, about 10.5 million people from Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, and Bahawalnagar in the Bahawalpur Division will

PDM to reach Islamabad on March 23

PDM to reach Islamabad on March 23

On Tuesday, the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) announced that its long march against inflation would be held on March 23rd. PDM Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman addressed the media after a meeting of the leaders of the

Pakistan drops on Transparency International’s Corruption Index

Pakistan drops on Transparency International’s Corruption Index

Pakistan dropped 16 points in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2021. Pakistan ranked 140 out of 180 countries in TI's report on Tuesday. The CPI is the measure of how corrupt a country's

Pakistan’s first-ever WhatsApp transaction service launched by NBP

Pakistan’s first-ever WhatsApp transaction service launched by NBP

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) recently launched the first-ever WhatsApp transactions model, wherein a user can make digital investments and redeem his money instantly. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) approved the

Can’t apologise for US withdrawal: Biden

Can’t apologise for US withdrawal: Biden

On Wednesday, US President Joe Biden, speaking at a news conference, said withdrawing the US troops from war-torn Afghanistan was the right decision. The US President said his country spent trillions of dollars in Afghanistan,