The United States has further cut Pakistan’s aid by $440 million, bringing down its commitments under Kerry Lugar Berman Act to just $4.1 billion, which is slightly over half of the total amount that Washington had promised to give nine years ago. The decision to cut Pakistan’s economic assistance, was revealed about three weeks before visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to US.
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) directed Tv channels to stop airing hugs, caress, and bed scenes in dramas. PEMRA said it was receiving several complaints against such content. According to a notification from PEMRA, most of the society believes that dramas are not depicting the “true picture” of Pakistani society.
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.
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.
