Weak signs of recovery in Afghanistan’s economy are at risk of being undone by Taliban restrictions on women working for NGOs, the UN says. Afghan economic hopes threatened by Taliban. Donations to the UN are under threat of falling sharply because of the ban on Afghan women working for it, the United Nations Development Programme said. […]
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5 best Eid dresses for women 2023
Eid is a prominent religious celebration observed in Pakistan, and people often dress up in their best attire to commemorate the event. The shalwar kameez is traditional women’s clothing, which can be constructed of a variety of fabrics such as silk, chiffon, and cotton. Many ladies also wear dupattas, or long scarves, which can be […]
Is China making peace while baring teeth?
Last Saturday, just hours after Xi Jinping sipped tea with Emmanuel Macron while calling for peace in Ukraine, fighter jets flew across the Taiwan Strait in a display of Chinese military might. Is China making peace while baring teeth? Aimed at intimidating Taiwan, China’s drills began the day after a state visit by the French […]
Pakistan’s gaming industry to generate $200 million in revenue
The gaming industry will generate more than $200 million in revenue in 2023, according to Muhammad Zohaib Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), and will grow at a pace of 9.77% each year from 2023 to 2027. He does believe that Pakistan’s gaming industry is still falling short of its potential. “Separately, […]
Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire in Yemen
A Saudi Arabian delegation is in Yemen’s capital Sana’a for talks with the Houthi rebel movement aimed at reaching a new and potentially permanent ceasefire. Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire in Yemen. A mediation team from Oman is also in Sana’a. The capital has been controlled by the Houthis since they drove the Yemeni […]
Book Review: Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall
Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall provides us with a thought-provoking analysis of how the geography or land in which we live has shaped us, and how leaders always protect their land by seeking the high ground. Prisoners of Geography is similar to Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” strategy, in which he describes different […]
Viral: Shah Rukh Khan spotted at a buffet in blogger’s video
The Internet erupted when a video of Shah Rukh Khan spotted at a buffet was posted by German blogger and model Caroline Daur. The blogger was in Mumbai for the launch of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, and the video was shot there. She captioned the post: “Deeply impressed by the extraordinary exhibition ‘India […]
Gigi Hadid melts after watching Shah Rukh Khan dancing
Celebrities from all over the world gathered under one roof to celebrate the grand opening of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. Some of the biggest names in attendance for the first weekend included Gigi Hadid, Shah Rukh Khan, Nick Jonas, Spider-Man co-stars Tom Holland and Zendaya, Penelope Cruz, Karlie Kloss, and Kat Graham, among […]