TOP STORIES
What Trump’s declassified Asia strategy may mean for US-China relations under Joe Biden
WASHINGTON DC (NPR): Eight days before the Trump administration departed, […]
Turkey’s navy to be in strong position with 5 major projects: Erdogan
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkey’s president said Saturday Turkey is among the […]
China embassy refutes report it’s seeking meeting with the US Biden led govt
WASHINGTON DC (Bloomberg): The Chinese embassy in the United States […]
Harris’ rise illustrates the evolution of HBCUs
Russell Contreras WASHINGTON DC: Vice President Kamala Harris, the daughter […]
Trump tax returns remain target of congressional Democrats
WASHINGTON DC (Agencies): A lawyer for the U.S. House of […]
‘Egypt working to destabilize Ethiopia, East Africa’
ADDIS ABABA (AA): The Egyptian government has been stepping up […]
What Trump’s declassified Asia strategy may mean for US-China relations under Joe Biden
WASHINGTON DC (NPR): Eight days before the Trump administration departed, […]
Turkey’s navy to be in strong position with 5 major projects: Erdogan
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkey’s president said Saturday Turkey is among the […]
China embassy refutes report it’s seeking meeting with the US Biden led govt
WASHINGTON DC (Bloomberg): The Chinese embassy in the United States […]
Harris’ rise illustrates the evolution of HBCUs
Russell Contreras WASHINGTON DC: Vice President Kamala Harris, the daughter […]
Trump tax returns remain target of congressional Democrats
WASHINGTON DC (Agencies): A lawyer for the U.S. House of […]
‘Egypt working to destabilize Ethiopia, East Africa’
ADDIS ABABA (AA): The Egyptian government has been stepping up […]
GLOBAL
One smile to go: My favorite lottery story
WASHINGTON DC (Axios): We learned overnight that someone bought a […]
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Chinese bombers, jets ‘breach’ Taiwan’s air defence zone
BEIJING (Reuters): Eight Chinese bomber planes and four fighter jets […]
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Supporters’ words may haunt Trump at impeachment trial
WASHINGTON DC (AP): The words of Donald Trump supporters who […]
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US suspends direct access program for Iraqis
F.P. Report WASHINGTON DC: Daniel B. Smith, Acting Secretary of […]
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Diplomats contact Canadian held in China
BEIJING (Agencies) Canadian officials have met online with former diplomat […]
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Focus group: Former Trump voters say he should never hold office again
WASHINGTON DC (Axios): “Relief” is the top emotion some swing […]
Read MoreOne smile to go: My favorite lottery story
WASHINGTON DC (Axios): We learned overnight that someone bought a […]
Read MoreChinese bombers, jets ‘breach’ Taiwan’s air defence zone
BEIJING (Reuters): Eight Chinese bomber planes and four fighter jets […]
Read MoreSupporters’ words may haunt Trump at impeachment trial
WASHINGTON DC (AP): The words of Donald Trump supporters who […]
Read MoreUS suspends direct access program for Iraqis
F.P. Report WASHINGTON DC: Daniel B. Smith, Acting Secretary of […]
Read MoreDiplomats contact Canadian held in China
BEIJING (Agencies) Canadian officials have met online with former diplomat […]
Read MoreFocus group: Former Trump voters say he should never hold office again
WASHINGTON DC (Axios): “Relief” is the top emotion some swing […]
Read MorePAKISTAN
CM Sindh, Zaidi complain PM about each other’s behaviour
KARACHI (TLTP): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi and […]
Indian troops intensify frisking, searches in IIOJK
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, […]
Session court extends two days remand of Osama case’s accused
ISLAMABAD (APP): District and Sessions Judge Tahir Mehmood Khan has […]
Court adjourns hearing of case against Rana Sanaullah till Feb 4
LAHORE (APP): A special court on Saturday adjourned hearing of […]
Swati: Chairman Senate, Speaker NA can summon Chairman NAB
LAHORE (APP): Railways Minister Azam Khan Swati said on Saturday […]
Pakistani doctor claims to invent coronavirus medicine
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Dr. Jan Alam, a Russia returned, Pakistani […]
CM Sindh, Zaidi complain PM about each other’s behaviour
KARACHI (TLTP): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi and […]
Indian troops intensify frisking, searches in IIOJK
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, […]
Session court extends two days remand of Osama case’s accused
ISLAMABAD (APP): District and Sessions Judge Tahir Mehmood Khan has […]
Court adjourns hearing of case against Rana Sanaullah till Feb 4
LAHORE (APP): A special court on Saturday adjourned hearing of […]
Swati: Chairman Senate, Speaker NA can summon Chairman NAB
LAHORE (APP): Railways Minister Azam Khan Swati said on Saturday […]
Pakistani doctor claims to invent coronavirus medicine
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Dr. Jan Alam, a Russia returned, Pakistani […]
AFGHANISTAN
Investors seek end to land problem in Kabul Industrial Park
KABUL (Tolo News): A group of investors called on the […]
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Kabul hails US decision to rethink Taliban pact
KABUL (Pajhwok): Kabul welcomed the new US administration’s plan to […]
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Half of poor children in Afghanistan face malnutrition
KABUL (Tolo News): The economic impact of COVID-19 on the […]
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2 ANA officers, 1 civilian killed as attacks continue in Kabul
KABUL (Tolo News): Three people were killed and one more […]
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NATO to address its training mission in Afghanistan
KABUL (Khaama Press): Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary-General of NATO in a […]
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Kabul wins U-16 Football championship
KABUL (Tolo News): Team Kabul won the Afghanistan U-16 Football […]
Read MoreInvestors seek end to land problem in Kabul Industrial Park
KABUL (Tolo News): A group of investors called on the […]
Read MoreKabul hails US decision to rethink Taliban pact
KABUL (Pajhwok): Kabul welcomed the new US administration’s plan to […]
Read MoreHalf of poor children in Afghanistan face malnutrition
KABUL (Tolo News): The economic impact of COVID-19 on the […]
Read More2 ANA officers, 1 civilian killed as attacks continue in Kabul
KABUL (Tolo News): Three people were killed and one more […]
Read MoreNATO to address its training mission in Afghanistan
KABUL (Khaama Press): Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary-General of NATO in a […]
Read MoreKabul wins U-16 Football championship
KABUL (Tolo News): Team Kabul won the Afghanistan U-16 Football […]
Read MoreBUSINESS
Telecom: Five companies pays Rs 42.5 bln income tax in five years
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Five cellular companies operating in the country […]
Gold, silver prices remain stable in local market
KARACHI (PPI): International market witnessed a decrease of $3 in […]
Levy of duties aimed at reducing import bill, furthering growth: FBR
ISLAMABAD (APP): Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said the […]
SBP deputy sees improvement in security, economic conditions
Naimat Khan KARACHI: Deputy Governor State Bank of Pakistan Mr. […]
Increase in import duty may hurt Pak-Afghan trade
F.P Report ISLAMABAD: Federal government has doubled the regulatory duty on […]
‘Honda Heritage Centre’ inaugurated
F.P. Report LAHORE: Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited has added […]
US set for record Canadian oil imports, even without Keystone XL
CALGARY/NEW YORK (Reuters): The Keystone XL pipeline project may be […]
Razak promises sharp cut in duties on raw materials
F.P. Report LAHORE: Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce and […]
SBP’s maintaining status quo illogical amid falling inflation, rising growth: FPCCI
F.P. Report LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce […]
German car brand Volkswagen proves popular with Saudi female drivers
RIYADH (Arabnews): German car brand Volkswagen reported a significant increase […]
SPORTS
Miller excited to play for Zalmi ahead of PSL 6
Monitoring Desk KARACHI: South Africa’s David Miller, who will represent […]
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Australian Open: Three cases carry highly virulent variant
MELBOURNE (Agencies): Three people in hotel quarantine associated with the […]
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Guardiola unhappy with threat to leagues
LONDON (Agencies): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday […]
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Babar Azam – From ball picker to Test captain
F.P. Report LAHORE: Babar Azam, one of the most prolific […]
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‘We will bid for ICC events by Oct-Nov this year’ Wasim Khan
Monitoring Desk KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chief executive […]
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Pak women cricket teams tour of Africa extended
LAHORE (APP): Pakistan women cricket team’s tour of Africa was […]
Read MoreMiller excited to play for Zalmi ahead of PSL 6
Monitoring Desk KARACHI: South Africa’s David Miller, who will represent […]
Read MoreAustralian Open: Three cases carry highly virulent variant
MELBOURNE (Agencies): Three people in hotel quarantine associated with the […]
Read MoreGuardiola unhappy with threat to leagues
LONDON (Agencies): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday […]
Read MoreBabar Azam – From ball picker to Test captain
F.P. Report LAHORE: Babar Azam, one of the most prolific […]
Read More‘We will bid for ICC events by Oct-Nov this year’ Wasim Khan
Monitoring Desk KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chief executive […]
Read MorePak women cricket teams tour of Africa extended
LAHORE (APP): Pakistan women cricket team’s tour of Africa was […]
Read MoreEntertainment
Veteran broadcaster Larry King is no more live
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES: Former CNN talk show host Larry […]
‘The Simpsons’ predicts part of the inauguration again
Monitoring Desk (CNN)First things first: No, “The Simpsons” cannot actually […]
First ever virtual reality movie premiere introduced
Monitoring Desk Last week Daisy Ridley and Jennifer Hudson went […]
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif shares new workout video
F.P. Report KARACHI: Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif shared her workout […]
Nora Fatehi’s dance moves on Pepeta song left her fans speechless
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Ace dancer and actress Nora Fatehi’s throwback […]
US comedian Dave Chappelle diagnosed with Covid-19
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES: US stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle has […]
Veteran broadcaster Larry King is no more live
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES: Former CNN talk show host Larry […]
‘The Simpsons’ predicts part of the inauguration again
Monitoring Desk (CNN)First things first: No, “The Simpsons” cannot actually […]
First ever virtual reality movie premiere introduced
Monitoring Desk Last week Daisy Ridley and Jennifer Hudson went […]
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif shares new workout video
F.P. Report KARACHI: Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif shared her workout […]
Nora Fatehi’s dance moves on Pepeta song left her fans speechless
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Ace dancer and actress Nora Fatehi’s throwback […]
US comedian Dave Chappelle diagnosed with Covid-19
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES: US stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle has […]
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Italy demands TikTok to block users after death of young girl
Monitoring Desk ROME (Reuters) – The Italian data privacy watchdog […]
New Zealand’s 1st space plane from a conventional airport
Monitoring Desk A New Zealand-based company has received approval to […]
Twitter suspends Iran’s Khamenei account
CALIFORNIA (Sputnik): The apparent crackdown comes following the permaban on […]
Google’s parent shuts down effort to deliver internet via balloons
CALIFORNIA (Axios): Alphabet is shutting down Loon, one of its […]
German scientists make paralyzed mice walk again
BERLIN (Reuters): German researchers have enabled mice paralyzed after spinal […]
Facebook refers Trump ban to IOB for review
WASHINGTON (Axios): Facebook is referring its decision to indefinitely suspend […]
Italy demands TikTok to block users after death of young girl
Monitoring Desk ROME (Reuters) – The Italian data privacy watchdog […]
New Zealand’s 1st space plane from a conventional airport
Monitoring Desk A New Zealand-based company has received approval to […]
Twitter suspends Iran’s Khamenei account
CALIFORNIA (Sputnik): The apparent crackdown comes following the permaban on […]
Google’s parent shuts down effort to deliver internet via balloons
CALIFORNIA (Axios): Alphabet is shutting down Loon, one of its […]
German scientists make paralyzed mice walk again
BERLIN (Reuters): German researchers have enabled mice paralyzed after spinal […]
Facebook refers Trump ban to IOB for review
WASHINGTON (Axios): Facebook is referring its decision to indefinitely suspend […]
HEALTH
Fabric facemasks still work against virus variants, says WHO
BERLIN (AFP): The World Health Organization said Friday it had […]
“Underpromise, overdeliver”, Biden’s early approach to virus
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a proven political strategy: […]
New virus variant may be more deadly, says UK chief scientist
Monitoring Desk LONDON (AP) — There is some evidence that […]
Hong Kongers locked down to contain coronavirus
Monitoring Desk HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of Hong Kong […]
People of color disadvantaged in virus vaccine effort
WASHINGTON (Axios): Communities of color tend to have fewer pharmacies […]
CM Sindh, Zaidi complain PM about each other’s behaviour
KARACHI (TLTP): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi and […]
Indian troops intensify frisking, searches in IIOJK
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, […]
Session court extends two days remand of Osama case’s accused
ISLAMABAD (APP): District and Sessions Judge Tahir Mehmood Khan has […]
One smile to go: My favorite lottery story
WASHINGTON DC (Axios): We learned overnight that someone bought a […]
Chinese bombers, jets ‘breach’ Taiwan’s air defence zone
BEIJING (Reuters): Eight Chinese bomber planes and four fighter jets […]
Supporters’ words may haunt Trump at impeachment trial
WASHINGTON DC (AP): The words of Donald Trump supporters who […]
TRAVEL
Denmark temporarily stops UAE flights for five days over COVID-19
COPENHAGEN (Reuters): The UAE said on Friday it was in […]
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Across the Globe: A bird eye view
Monitoring Desk Since 1972, UNESCO has been working to preserve […]
Tourists hail ‘haunting beauty’ of ancient caves in Al-Baha
JEDDAH (Arabnews): With the Saudi winter season providing opportunities for […]
Nepal to transform Everest trash into art
KATHMANDU (Reuters): Trash collected from Mount Everest is set to […]
Sri Lanka reopened to tourists after 10 months
Monitoring Desk COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka reopened […]
In these dark times, Romanian people vow to do something good every day
Monitoring Desk NUCSOARA, Romania (AP) — A gentle hero to […]
Denmark temporarily stops UAE flights for five days over COVID-19
COPENHAGEN (Reuters): The UAE said on Friday it was in […]
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Across the Globe: A bird eye view
Monitoring Desk Since 1972, UNESCO has been working to preserve […]
Tourists hail ‘haunting beauty’ of ancient caves in Al-Baha
JEDDAH (Arabnews): With the Saudi winter season providing opportunities for […]
Nepal to transform Everest trash into art
KATHMANDU (Reuters): Trash collected from Mount Everest is set to […]
Sri Lanka reopened to tourists after 10 months
Monitoring Desk COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka reopened […]
In these dark times, Romanian people vow to do something good every day
Monitoring Desk NUCSOARA, Romania (AP) — A gentle hero to […]
ARTICLES
Biden said he was going to preside over a dark winter. Yep, he’s making it happen, alright
Wayne Dupree The burden facing Americans is about to get […]
Restore trust in national security institutions
Suzanne Spaulding, Devi Nair For some time, trust in US […]
EU fury at UK’s diplomatic snub shows it for what it is, a petty old boys network focused more on status than tackling big issues
Damian Wilson Britain’s downgrading of the status of its EU […]
Brainwashed to violence
Kristin Christman When brainwashed to commit violence, your conscience doesn’t […]
Biden’s speedy start and the future of Trumpism
ALI ÇINAR I had the opportunity to attend the inauguration […]
Ukraine’s historic gas sector reforms are under threat
Aura Sabadus Since 2014’s Euromaidan Revolution, Ukraine has introduced comprehensive […]
Biden said he was going to preside over a dark winter. Yep, he’s making it happen, alright
Wayne Dupree The burden facing Americans is about to get […]
Restore trust in national security institutions
Suzanne Spaulding, Devi Nair For some time, trust in US […]
EU fury at UK’s diplomatic snub shows it for what it is, a petty old boys network focused more on status than tackling big issues
Damian Wilson Britain’s downgrading of the status of its EU […]
Brainwashed to violence
Kristin Christman When brainwashed to commit violence, your conscience doesn’t […]
Biden’s speedy start and the future of Trumpism
ALI ÇINAR I had the opportunity to attend the inauguration […]
Ukraine’s historic gas sector reforms are under threat
Aura Sabadus Since 2014’s Euromaidan Revolution, Ukraine has introduced comprehensive […]
EDITORIAL
Reforms in civil service
Yesterday, Federal Minister Shafqat Mehmood announced measures taken by the […]
Trump’s last-minute pardons
President Trump issued 73 pardons and commuted the sentences of 70 individuals […]
Border markets and reduction in smuggling
Yesterday, Prime Minister Imran Khan instructed the relevant Departments to […]
Reforms in civil service
Yesterday, Federal Minister Shafqat Mehmood announced measures taken by the […]
Trump’s last-minute pardons
President Trump issued 73 pardons and commuted the sentences of 70 individuals […]
Border markets and reduction in smuggling
Yesterday, Prime Minister Imran Khan instructed the relevant Departments to […]
ARTS & LITERATURE
How online sales cushioned coronavirus’ blow to Middle East art markets
DUBAI (Arabnews): Creative industries the world over have suffered under […]
Isabelle Simler’s “The Blue Hour” draws attention to Earth’s Rarest Pigment
Monitoring Desk French illustrator and author Isabelle Simler deftly renders the liminal […]
‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ explored in Incredible Detail with an Interactive 10-Billion Pixel Panorama
Monitoring Desk Last year, researchers released records from nearly two years […]
Contemporary African art fair tests Paris market
DUBAI (Arabnews): While the coronavirus rages on, most art fairs […]
Leonardo da Vinci copy handed back to museum that didn’t know it had been stolen
Monitoring Desk The Italian museum where the oil painting belonged […]
How online sales cushioned coronavirus’ blow to Middle East art markets
DUBAI (Arabnews): Creative industries the world over have suffered under […]
Isabelle Simler’s “The Blue Hour” draws attention to Earth’s Rarest Pigment
Monitoring Desk French illustrator and author Isabelle Simler deftly renders the liminal […]
‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ explored in Incredible Detail with an Interactive 10-Billion Pixel Panorama
Monitoring Desk Last year, researchers released records from nearly two years […]
Contemporary African art fair tests Paris market
DUBAI (Arabnews): While the coronavirus rages on, most art fairs […]
Leonardo da Vinci copy handed back to museum that didn’t know it had been stolen
Monitoring Desk The Italian museum where the oil painting belonged […]
PICTURES TALK
KIDS CORNER
UN Ozone Secretariat launches ‘Reset Earth’: Animation film & mobile game bring Gen Z into protecting ozone layer
Monitoring Desk Nairobi, 22 January 2021 – ‘Reset Earth’ is an […]
“If Anything Happens I Love You” gives the youth, the feeling of genuine catharsis
Monitoring Desk In all my years of covering short films, […]
British pupils struggling to learn from home
LONDON (AFP): With schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, […]
Meet 10-year-old Kyuta, a dominant 85-kilo sumo in training
Monitoring Desk TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Among the young […]
Nurturing with nature helps children connect with the planet
Monitoring Desk As many people’s lives around the world have […]
152 Million children affected by child labor worldwide: ILO
Monitoring Desk Although child labour has decreased significantly over the […]
UN Ozone Secretariat launches ‘Reset Earth’: Animation film & mobile game bring Gen Z into protecting ozone layer
Monitoring Desk Nairobi, 22 January 2021 – ‘Reset Earth’ is an […]
“If Anything Happens I Love You” gives the youth, the feeling of genuine catharsis
Monitoring Desk In all my years of covering short films, […]
British pupils struggling to learn from home
LONDON (AFP): With schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, […]
Meet 10-year-old Kyuta, a dominant 85-kilo sumo in training
Monitoring Desk TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Among the young […]
Nurturing with nature helps children connect with the planet
Monitoring Desk As many people’s lives around the world have […]
152 Million children affected by child labor worldwide: ILO
Monitoring Desk Although child labour has decreased significantly over the […]