Pakistan denounced the Indian government decision to enact the divisive 2019 citizenship bill on Thursday, claiming that the legislation discriminatory nature “further exposes the sinister agenda” of the Modi administration. Weeks before Prime Minister Modi seeks an unprecedented third term for his Hindu nationalist administration, India started on Monday to enforce the contentious law labeled […]
On Thursday, the US Navy ship USS INDIANAPOLIS, a Freedom Class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), stopped at Karachi Port and engaged in a naval exercise alongside the Pakistani Navy. Senior Pakistan Navy officers met the US Navy ship upon its arrival in Karachi, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). Aside from organizing and […]
Reopening talks on the National Finance Commission (NFC) award, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged Pakistan on Thursday in an effort to resolve the continuous disparity in the allocation of fiscal resources between the federal and provincial governments. Nathan Porter, the IMF Mission Chief to Pakistan, expressed concerns about the allocation of resources and duties […]
An important issue has erupted around the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, a well-known gathering place for technology, cinema, music, education, and culture. Several speakers and artists have withdrawn from the event in protest against sponsors who are connected to Israel’s occupation of Gaza. According to Al Jazeera, the Austin for Palestine Coalition-organized boycott has […]
China is currently leading the way in global sustainable development as a producer and investor in green technology and finance. Its development model always emphasizes shared growth, which, if we fully participate in, could benefit not only Pakistan but the entire South Asian region. The Sustainable Development Policy Institute’s (SDPI) deputy executive director, Dr. Sajid […]
As a symbol of harmony, the Thunder Nation Cup honors the diversity of cultures present in the Thunder Nation neighborhood. This yearly event is more than just cricket; it’s a celebration of inclusion, togetherness, and respect for one another. The victory echoes well beyond the boundary ropes, echoing with the sense of sportsmanship and shared […]
On Thursday, a group created by the government suggested that India hold simultaneous elections for state legislatures and the national parliament. The report claimed that this would boost inclusion and transparency while also promoting better governance and economic growth. Days before a date for the election is anticipated to be announced, the panel—which was established […]
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) provides phone recording systems to intelligence agencies, as the Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Thursday. As the high court heard arguments against the audio recordings of the son of former CJP Saqib Nisar and former prime minister Imran Khan that were released, the telecom operators’ attorney arrived. Justice […]
The third annual South Asian Excellence pre-Oscars party took place at the Paramount lot and attracted a star-studded crowd, setting the stage for the glitz and glamor of Hollywood’s most renowned event, the Oscars. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Ali Sethi, Kal Penn, Lilly Singh, Rupi Kaur, Richa Moorjani, Hannah Simone, Karan Soni, and Tan France were among […]
In a 4-1 majority verdict, the ECP, on March 4, dashed the PTI-backed SIC’s hopes for a seat quota, citing “non-curable legal defects” and a violation of mandatory provisions in submitting party lists for reserved seats. The plea was heard by a five-member bench consisting of Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, Justice Ijaz Anwar, Justice SM Atiq […]
