Trump declares ‘emergency’ to build wall, Democrats cry foul By: Agencies on February 16, 2019President Donald Trump, citing an "invasion" of drugs and criminals, declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border on Friday to fund construction of his long-sought wall, a move slammed by Democrats as an unlawful "power grab." Trump's extraordinary step will enable him to bypass congressional opposition and seek to redirect billions of dollars in federal funds to build the wall -- … [Read more...] about Trump declares ‘emergency’ to build wall, Democrats cry foul
IOK observes shutdown to mark Guru’s sixth martyrdom anniversary By: Web Desk on February 9, 2019SRINAGAR: Indian occupied Kashmir has observed complete shutdown on Saturday to mark the sixth martyrdom anniversary of Kashmiri leader, Muhammad Afzal Guru. The shutdown call was given by the Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) comprising Syed Ali Gilani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik. The shutdown is aimed at pressing the demand for the return of the mortal remains of Muhammad … [Read more...] about IOK observes shutdown to mark Guru’s sixth martyrdom anniversary
HEC approves 1,104 research grants for the year 2017-18 By: News Desk on February 9, 2019The Higher Education Commission has approved 1,104 competitive research grants for the year 2017-18 under the National Research Projects for Universities (NRPU) out of a total 2,722 submitted by faculty from 115 universities in the country. The University of the Punjab (PU), the largest university in the country with over 450 PhD teachers, has won 44 of these grants (i.e., less than 4% of the … [Read more...] about HEC approves 1,104 research grants for the year 2017-18
Kurdish-led forces ready for push on last IS pocket By: AFP on February 8, 2019Kurdish-led forces in eastern Syria prepared Friday for a push on the last remaining speck of the Islamic State group's "caliphate" where diehard jihadists and their families are holed up. US President Donald Trump predicted that the once-sprawling proto-state's official death could be proclaimed as early as next week but operations have been paused for days on the main front line. Four … [Read more...] about Kurdish-led forces ready for push on last IS pocket
SBP hikes interest rate by 25 basis points to 10.25% By: Staff Report on February 1, 2019Amid growing inflationary pressures, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday decided to raise the policy rate by 25 bps to 10.25% with effect from February 1, 2019. "The impact of stabilization measures implemented so far is gradually unfolding and confidence is improving amidst reduced economic uncertainty. But, the fiscal deficit is yet to show signs … [Read more...] about SBP hikes interest rate by 25 basis points to 10.25%
SOC films releases 5th part of climate change animation series By: Staff Report on February 1, 2019SOC Films, helmed by the two-time Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, released the fifth part from Pakistan's first Climate Change Animation Series. According to a press, release, this film is part of SOC Films' series that aims to educate young children about the effects of climate change. In the last instalment of the filmseries, we explore the present day neglected area of Manghopir. … [Read more...] about SOC films releases 5th part of climate change animation series
Saudi pledges to release seven Houthi prisoners after freed Saudi arrives in Riyadh By: Agencies on January 31, 2019The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said that seven Houthi prisoners will be released, after a Saudi prisoner freed by the group arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday, Saudi state television reported. Saudi prisoner Mousa Awaji was returned on a Red Cross plane from Sanaa on Tuesday due to illness, the Houthi TV channel al-Masirah said, citing Abdulqadir Murtada, a Houthi official. The United Nations special … [Read more...] about Saudi pledges to release seven Houthi prisoners after freed Saudi arrives in Riyadh
Pakistan, South Africa to clash in ODI series decider today By: Web Desk on January 30, 2019CAPE TOWN: Pakistan and South Africa will face each other in the fifth and final One Day International (ODI) match in Cape Town today (Wednesday). Green shirts and Proteas will head face to face each other in series decider match. South Africa versus Pakistan one-day international (ODI) series has turned out to be a memorable one as the five-match series is already tied at 2-2. Du Plessis … [Read more...] about Pakistan, South Africa to clash in ODI series decider today
CTD claims arrest of key facilitator of Chinese consulate attack in Karachi By: Web Desk on January 29, 2019 KARACHI: The Counter terrorism Department (CTD) has claimed to arrest the main facilitator of the attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi from Sharjah on Tuesday. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) CTD Abdullah Sheikh informed that at the time of attack on the Chinese consulate the facilitator was present in Karachi. The police sources underscored that the facilitator had received Rs0.9 … [Read more...] about CTD claims arrest of key facilitator of Chinese consulate attack in Karachi
Microsoft’s Bing search engine inaccessible in China on January 24, 2019Microsoft's Bing search engine was inaccessible in China on Thursday, with social media users fearing it could be the latest foreign website to be blocked by censors. Attempts to open cn.bing.com has resulted in an error message for users since Wednesday, taking away the most prominent foreign search engine available in China. "We've confirmed that Bing is currently inaccessible in China … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s Bing search engine inaccessible in China
