Pakistan Foreign Office on Saturday denied the CNN report claiming that a formal agreement for the use of Pakistan’s airspace by the United States to conduct military strikes in Afghanistan. The FO clarified that there was “no such understanding” between the two countries. The CNN report cites three “sources close to the details of a classified briefing” to US Congress.
Indians irked after Superman comic called Kashmir ‘disputed territory’ and made Kashmir an arms-free zone. The DC’s new animated film ‘Injustice’ is making the rounds on social media, apparently, for reasons, no one saw coming. The viral clip has infuriated many Twitter users in India, many have also tweeted with #AntiIndiaSuperman.
Careem is offering Free Food if Pakistan Wins against India, New Zealand, or England in the T20 World Cup. The company shared a tweet “Match bhi jeetein ge, aur FREE khana bhi!” According to the Careem official Twitter handle, order the food till 9 p.m. on match days and if Pakistan defeats India, New Zealand, or England, then they will refund the amount.
FATF announced Thursday that Pakistan would remain on its grey list of countries subject to heightened monitoring. Pakistan has been on the gray list since June 2018 because of weaknesses in its anti-terrorism financing and anti-money laundering regimes. Dr. Marcus Pleyer, FATF President, announced the decision by saying Pakistan had to complete two concurrent action plans containing a total of 34 items.
Reza Baqir, Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is under criticism after saying that the surge in dollar price against the Pakistan rupee is good for many people in the country. During the press conference in Manchester, the Governor SBP said that the depreciation in the Pakistan rupee (PKR) might be hurting some people but it is also benefiting overseas.
A famous beggar from Multan Shaukat Bhakari is under investigation by FBR for his one-crore insurance policy for children. Additionally, it is reported that he is enrolling his children in expensive schools. FBR demanded a response regarding the insurance policy of Rs 10 million for children. Furthermore, FBR requested a report that he had Rs. 1.5 million in his bank account.
Pakistani physician Dr. Anita Zaidi was elected to the top US health institution known as the National Academy of Medicine this week. The National Academy of Medicine is one of the highest honors in the fields of medicine and health. This institute recognizes people who have exceptional achievements and a commitment to service.
The government of Pakistan has decided to provide motorcyclists and rickshaw owners with subsidized petrol after raising petrol prices to a record high. Moreover, the government is planning to give another round of stipends to the less privileged people under the Ehsaas program. This would help them purchase food items at comparatively lower prices.
The federal government is planning to construct new tourist resorts in the hilly areas of Pakistan to promote tourism. PM Imran Khan recently chaired a meeting to discuss setting up New Balakot City as a tourism destination. He added that the “reputed private investors in the field of tourism and hospitality are being attracted to the Public-Private Partnership model.”
Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, the Interior Minister, announced the conversion of his famous residence, Lal Haveli, into a university. Government Postgraduate Girls College in the Satellite Town area of Rawalpindi will therefore become a university in the near future. He believes that colleges should be built on empty plots all around Rawalpindi. A special emphasis is being placed on transport for girls’ colleges, he added.