Tag: Pakistan

Despite pressures, Pakistan does not take sides on Russia-Ukraine conflict during UNGA vote

Despite mounting pressure by the West to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Pakistan chose not to take sides on the matter during UN General Assembly vote. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations on Wednesday delivered a carefully worded speech at the emergency session of the UNGA, calling for de-escalation of tensions and sustained dialogue.

‘Safe sex’: First film on taboo topic premiers in Pakistan

First of its kind short Film ‘Khushkhabri Kay Baad’ through its entertaining satire is addressing the importance of safe sex in Pakistan. The short film is based on marriage taboos related to contraceptives, reproduction, specifically the use of contraceptives, which is not welcomed at all. It also highlights the common problems faced by newly weds in Pakistan. 

Pakistani-American woman appointed as chief investment officer (CIO) of leading US firm

Pakistani-American, Saira Malik, has been appointed as chief investment officer (CIO) of Nuveen — a leading global asset management firm. Nuveen manages $1.2 trillion in equities, fixed income, real estate, private markets, natural resources, other alternatives and responsible investments. In this role, Malik drives the weekly market and investment insights and delivers client asset allocation views from across the firm’s investment teams.

PM Imran Khan offers live debate with India’s Modi to resolve differences

Prime Minister Imran Khan has offered to have a televised debate with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, to resolve differences between the two neighbours. “I would love to debate with Narendra Modi on TV,” PM Imran told Russia Today in an interview, adding that it would be beneficial for the billion people in the subcontinent if differences could be resolved through debate.

Pakistani influencer platform, Walee Technologies, acquires UAE-based Mirrorr.com

Pakistan’s Walee Technologies Pvt., which connects social media influencers with companies, has acquired UAE-based Mirrorr.com, paving the way for entering the Middle East and North Africa regions. Walee acts as a marketplace for companies including Samsung Electronics Inc. and Reckitt Benckiser Group LLC to find and pay influencers to promote their brands.

Pakistan’s national cheerleader and epitome of passion-Chacha Cricket

You don’t have to be a cricket fanatic to know this name. Pakistan cricket’s most-recognisable cheerleader, Chaudhry Abdul Jalil — for that is his real name — is known to fans and cricketing legends alike.

Africa’s first wild polio case in five years linked to Pakistan: WHO

Malawi’s health authorities have declared a wild polio virus outbreak after a case was detected in a young child in the capital Lilongwe after more than five years, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The WHO said in a statement that laboratory analysis showed the strain detected in Malawi was linked to one that has been circulating in Pakistan.

Pakistan to bring home girl who married an Indian in Qatar and ended up in a detention centre

Pakistan has finally issued a citizenship certificate for Sumaira, a woman languishing in an Indian detention centre after marrying an Indian in Qatar. Sumaira married an Indian boy who took her to India without a visa. Later, Sumaira was arrested and subsequently sentenced to three years in prison. Two months later, she gave birth to a baby girl. 

US State Department appoints another Pakistani-American on a special position

 The United States State Department has appointed Pakistani-American businessman and entrepreneur Dilawar Syed the new Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs. The special representative is responsible for advancing trade, commercial, and economic policies for America’s workers and the middle-class to help create well-paying jobs and strengthen American communities. During Barak Obama’s administration, Syed played important role in promoting State Department’s Global Entrepreneurship Program.

River Ravi found out to be world’s most polluted, poses a ‘threat

River Ravi, flowing through Punjab’s capital, Lahore has been found to be the world’s most polluted. The river contains active pharmaceutical ingredients posing a ‘threat to environment and human health’. A study on pharmaceutical pollution of the world’s rivers conducted at the University of York detected pharmaceutical particles including paracetamol, nicotine, caffeine and epilepsy and diabetes drugs in the river.