A child rapist caught in Pakistan has been extradited back to the UK to serve a 19-year sentence. Choudhry Ikhalaq Hussain, 42, is among a gang in the UK’s Rochdale who were prosecuted for abusing a teenager. He was given judge’s permission in 2015 to attend a family member’s funeral and used this as an excuse to flee to Pakistan.
A man has filed a case in the Sindh High Court asking for the removal of the ban on digital currency in Pakistan. The petitioner has said that cryptocurrency will bring in more investment into the country. The State Bank of Pakistan, in its reply, has said that many people in the country aren’t educated because of which digital currency can be used to scam them. The trade of cryptocurrency may lead to money laundering.
Afghan Taliban fighters attacked an outpost in northern Afghanistan killing 10 policemen. The fighting raged across the country despite ongoing talks between Washington and the militant group. The multi-pronged assault took place in Khwaja Alwan district of Baghlan province early Tuesday, said the provincial police spokesman Ahmad Jawed Basharat. He also added that the Taliban also ambushed the police forces sent to reinforce the checkpoint
In a bid to boost local infrastructure, the Punjab government has decided to initiate the “Five Sister Cities” project with China. The Local Development Department, in collaboration with Punjab Authorities, has prepared a letter of intent which proposes the creation of five sister cities under the Year of Friendship Sister Cities 2019 to promote friendly relations between the two countries.
Four Pakistani students in China tested positive for the coronavirus, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza revealed on Wednesday. On Prime Minister Imran Khan’s behalf, Mirza assured the children’s families of the government’s support. He said that they will take on the responsibility of these children and all Pakistanis in China.
A new entrant to the Pakistani aviation industry, K2 Airways, is all set to commence its operations later this year. Based in Karachi, the new airline will serve destinations across the country including Chitral, Skardu, and Islamabad with expansion plans likely to follow later as the company also aims to fly to international destinations soon.
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent comments during a speech at an event have initiated a Twitter spat, with ‘Hoor’ trending on the micro blogging site. Addressing a ceremony organised by the Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital in Karachi, PM Imran recalled when he fell from a make shift stage during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) 2013 election campaign and injured himself.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked for a neutral venue for the upcoming Asia Cup 2020, stating that India will not be playing in its neighboring country. The BCCI also made clear that it has no problem with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) hosting the Asia Cup, but Indian team can not be part of the series in such a case.
Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian woman who was spent eight years on death row for blasphemy, has released two photographs taken in exile from Canada. Asia was released last year by Pakistan’s top court and flew to Canada, where she reunited with her family at a secret location. Asia released her pictures ahead of her biography launch.
Paracetamol is not only severely toxic to your liver in the long run but new research says it also can reduce your ability to empathise. Paracetamol or acetaminophen works by acting on the areas of the brain that control pain , such areas are related to emotional awareness and motivation. It not only damages the liver but can also harm the kidneys as the drug is excreted through those organs