Sex attacks, Prostitutes and Security Breaches of Pakistani Politicians

Photos of a woman were released sitting at the Prime Minister Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s chairs in the high security area of the ministry of foreign affairs in Islamabad. No explanation was given by the security of MFA as how this woman got there in the first place? It is reported that, ‘same group of women are now threatening to release ‘sexed up’ conversations, videos and photos with politicians and officials in the social media. It raises many questions about the vulnerability of the high officials…

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Atif Aslam on taking the spiritual path amid claims of exiting the music industry

Acclaimed Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has finally set the record straight about speculation about him exiting the music industry. During an interview with Hamid Mir on Geo News’ Capital Talk, the 37-year-old addressed the rumours going rife about his exit from Pakistan’s music scene. “The topic of leaving the music industry is one that’s quite personal. But I want to keep myself attached to my religion while still being part of the world. I won’t say I will be giving up on music entirely, but I want to highlight important…

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ECC Approves Electric Vehicle Policy for Certain Type of Vehicles

The policy was proposed by the Ministry of Industries after consultation with various stakeholders from the Engineering Development Board, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Climate Change, Ministry of Science and Technology, and others. Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar has said that this puts in place incentives reduced tariffs and taxes on machinery, parts, and sale of these vehicles. The policy for 4 wheelers is being deliberated and will be finalized shortly, he added. The following technical supplementary grants were approved by ECC: Rs. 3485 million for…

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ADB $500 Million Loan to Help Protect Poor, Strengthen Pakistan’s COVID-19 Health and Economic Response

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (10 June 2020) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan to help the Government of Pakistan deliver social protection programs to the poor and vulnerable, expand health sector capabilities, and deliver a pro-poor fiscal stimulus to boost growth and create jobs as the country fights the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic hit Pakistan at a critical point in its ongoing economic recovery program,” said ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa. “We are fully committed to supporting Pakistan through this difficult period. This…

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