Author: Osama Tabasam

US embassy nominates Islamabad Police’s Amna Baig for ‘International Women of Courage’ award

US embassy nominated a female police officer from Islamabad for the ‘International Women of Courage’ award. The award honors women around the world for demonstrating courage, leadership, and commitment to peace, justice, human rights, gender equality, and women empowerment. The nomination of ASP Amna Baig was announced by US Embassy Charge d’Affaires Angela P Aggeler on Thursday.

TTP declares end to ceasefire with government

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended a month-long truce on Thursday arranged with the aid of the Afghan Taliban. According to them, the government breached a prisoner release agreement and a negotiating committee agreement. In their agreement, both sides accepted the role of mediation to be played by the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” (IEA). 

Police and judiciary most corrupt institutions in Pakistan: Transparency International survey

Police and justice are the most corrupt institutions in the nation, according to Transparency International Pakistan’s National Corruption Perception Survey 2021. The survey showed that a majority of people find the federal government’s self-accountability lacking. According to survey, the three leading causes of corruption are weak accountability (51.9%), egocentric people (29.3%), and low salaries (18.8%).

British Asian newspaper names Sajal Ali, Atif Aslam, others in 2021 Top 50 Asian Celebrities list

The Top 50 Asian Celebrities In The World list for 2021 includes acclaimed actress Sajal Ali, Atif Aslam, and other Pakistani celebrities. The Pakistani actress ranks seventh, being the only Pakistani in the top ten. Several recent dramas and a web series have put her in the spotlight, surpassing global stars from Hollywood, the music industry, television, literature, and social media.

Australian authorities returns smuggled bronze age stone to Pakistan

The Australian government returned a bronze age stone weight to Pakistan that originates in Balochistan and dates back to the 3rd millennium BCE. The first cultural heritage object stolen from Pakistan and smuggled to Australia has been returned under the UNESCO Convention. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry, Pakistan’s High Commissioner, accepted the weight at a ceremony attended by senior representatives from the Australian Office of the Arts.