Environmental crimes: An emerging challenge By: Abdul Rauf Shakoori Dr Ikram ul Haq & Huzaima Bukhari on July 17, 2021The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), as an inter-governmental and international watchdog body, is playing an important role to protect our financial system from those who intend to pollute it. The organization works with an objective to identify the jurisdictions which pose higher risk to the global financial system and work with them to strengthen […]
Etihad suspends flights from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh till July 31 By: Web Desk on July 17, 2021UAE’s Etihad Airways has extended its flight suspension from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh till July 31. Gulf media reported that the UAE national carrier has informed its users on social media about the extension in flight suspension by the authorities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “At the moment, the suspension to travel from Pakistan is […]
Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian photographer killed in Afghanistan By: AFP on July 16, 2021A Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer with the Reuters news agency was killed Friday covering fighting between Afghan security forces and the Taliban near a border crossing with Pakistan, the media outlet reported, citing an army commander. Afghan forces were fighting to retake Spin Boldak when Siddiqui and the senior officer were killed in Taliban crossfire, the […]
Balance the reds with the greens By: Uqba Mishal on July 15, 2021A balanced diet comprises food items from five food groups (vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy and protein) that are known to deliver all necessary nutrients that an individual requires. A balanced diet not only helps in maintaining health but it also helps to lower the risk of diseases. Dietary guidelines around the world explain that all […]
Tear gas, batons used to disperse crowd at Chaman border By: AFP/ Web Desk on July 15, 2021Pakistan border security on Thursday used tear gas to disperse hundreds of people who tried to breakthrough a border crossing leading to Afghan territory, right after the day Taliban seized control of the Afghan side of the frontier, officials stated. “This morning a mob of some 400 unruly commuters tried to cross the gate forcefully. They threw stones, […]
Three billion Pakistani rupees snatched from Afghan forces found by Taliban at checkposts By: webdesk on July 15, 2021The Taliban have discovered three billion Pakistani rupees from checkposts which had been snatched from Afghan security forces near the Pakistan-Afghan border crossing. According to an Afghan Taliban statement, about $3 billion in Pakistani currency was discovered at the checkpoints of Afghan forces in Kandahar’s Spin Boldak area, which was evacuated by Afghan security forces. […]
Check out what Thursday has brought for you By: Web Desk on July 15, 2021Life is beautiful. The ups and down add energy to experiences and motivation to follow the drives. See here’s what the Thursday zodiacs bring for you. Good day! Here we go: Aries (March 21-April 20) Thursday brings perfect vibes to sort out unresolved fixes. Mind your relationship with your spouse. Travelling long distances is likely […]
Senior bureaucrat Nabeel Awan under NAB radar over property deceit By: Web Desk on July 13, 2021ISLAMABAD: An investigation into the assets of Punjab senior bureaucrat Barrister Nabeel Awan on the complaint of a businessman was filed and opened by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The senior bureaucrat of Punjab, Mr Awan, according to sources, came under NAB’s radar following a complaint lodged by a businessman who deas with marriage banquet halls in Lahore. According […]
Usman Mirza received Rs1.1 mn from victims after filming of video By: Web Desk on July 13, 2021It was reported on Tuesday that Usman Mirza and his other accomplices have received over Rs1.1 million from the couple after filming them for two and a half hours and assaulting them. Details of the case were shared by a government lawyer representing the couple in the Islamabad torture case at a session court as […]
SAPM Tabish Gauhar develops rift with federal ministers By: Web Desk on July 13, 2021As per a report, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Power and Petroleum Tabish Gauhar and two ministers who are part of the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCOE) have developed a serious conflict. According to top officials and one of the members of the CCOE, Gauhar has complained to the prime minister […]