OH!pinion: New World ‘Disorder’
IRSHAD SALIM — The United Nations General Assembly on Friday approved a Russian-sponsored and China-backed resolution that aims to create a new convention on cybercrime — and there’s a huge
Pakistan Bells Out 2019 With First Batch of Dual Seat JF-17, Live Missile Firings in North Arabian Sea
PAC and China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation also signed an agreement for co-production of Chinese commercial aircraft. DESPARDES — Pakistan’s nascent military-industrial complex rolled out the first batch
Russia on the Cusp of ‘Internet Sovereignty’, Successfully Tests Disconnecting From Worldwide Web
Internet traffic was re-routed internally, effectively making Russia’s RuNet the world’s largest intranet and thereby achieving “internet sovereignty”. DESPARDES — The Russian government announced on Monday that it concluded a
China Footprint Growing Specially In Central Asia (New Geopolitical Laboratory) Draws Attention
China’s push into Central Asia through Belt and Road-linked investment projects has made Central Asia into a geopolitical laboratory—and a new frontier for global trade. DESPARDES — China is expanding
DISPOSABLE HIJABS: Malaysian Doctor Solves One Of UK Hospitals’ Major Issues
AL-BILAD: A group of hospitals recently announced they are the first in the United Kingdom (UK) to introduce disposable sterile headscarves for staff to use in operating theaters. “We are
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Harnessing Our Youth Bulge — the Flaming Red Flag
IRSHAD SALIM (Updated) — While Pakistan’s population is 207 million its youth comprise (those under 30) almost 64 per cent of that population. Out of that, 29pct is between the
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‘Another Balakot May Not Be Far-Flung’
IRSHAD SALIM — Over 500 hundred years (544BC) before an artificial line was drawn in history — to mark the Birth of Christ and declare the rest as ancient, Chinese
8-Year-Old Kaji is Highest Paid YouTuber, Earned $26 Million in 2019
AFP — Eight-year-old Ryan Kaji earned US$26 million in 2019 on his YouTube channel, making him the highest-paid creator on the platform, according to a list published Wednesday by Forbes
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Global Leaders Eyeing $1.2 Trillion Saudi Construction Market
Saudi Arabian construction market is expected to register a CAGR of 6% over the forecast period, 2019-2024 DESPARDES — More than 340 major players from the global construction industry will
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50 Journalists Booked in ‘Fake Cases’ of Kidnapping, Extortion
A member of the Provincial Public Safety and Police Complaint Commission told the paper it seemed the cases were being registered due to the influence of powerful persons in the
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Musharraf Verdict: ‘Everyone Who Believes in Rule of Law Should Be Terrified’
DESPARDES — The Pakistan military has taken strong exceptions to a special court’s detailed judgement in the Musharraf treason case, deeming it to be against “religion, humanity and civilization” —
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Trump on Brink: Democrats Have the Votes
More than 700 historians call for Trump to be impeached DESPARDES — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives votes on whether to impeach President Donald Trump, after an investigation found