CPEC@10: ‘Pakistan failed to realise even a fifth of CPEC potential’

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAsia NewsPAKISTAN17 October 202317 October 2023

“We failed to realise even one-fifth of the potential offered by the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and CPEC from 2013-18 and there was nothing after 2018,” admitted Privatisation Minister…

THE DARK SIDE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN PAKISTAN: Pressing Challenges and Prospects

by NewsdeskAsia NewsColumnsPAKISTAN10 October 202310 October 2023

Pakistani social media is marred by faith-based hate, particularly targeting Sikhs, Ahmadis, Christians, Hindus, Shias, and others. A June 2023 survey found that 92% encountered online hate content, with victims…

Pak Poll Body Suggests Changes to Election Rules

by Newsdesk-Top NewsIndia NewsPAKISTAN25 September 202325 September 2023

The commission has also proposed to change the rules related to postal ballots, the postal ballots will be sealed in separate packets and sent to respective ROs…reports Asian Lite News…

Islamabad High Court Suspends Imran’s Sentence in Toshakhana Case

by Newsdesk-Top NewsCrimePAKISTAN30 August 202330 August 2023

The trial court verdict also added that Khan would serve at least six-months more jail term if he fails to pay the fine…reports Asian Lite News In a major relief…

Tribute to a forgotten hero

by NewsdeskAsia NewsPAKISTANWorld News28 August 202328 August 2023

Allama Mashriqi established the Khaksar Movement in 1930, and owing to its core principles of equality, unity, discipline, humanitarian service, self-purification, self-sufficiency, and self-reliance, it swiftly gained prominence. Throughout his…

Pakistan suspends import of Russian crude oil

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAsia NewsPAKISTAN14 August 202314 August 2023

It is evident as only two crude oil ships from Russia had arrived at the Karachi Port on June 11 and 26, after which no Russian oil ship had come…

UN appeals for legal integrity in Imran’s trial

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAsia NewsPAKISTAN8 August 20238 August 2023

Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party, was arrested in Lahore on Saturday after a court found him guilty of selling state gifts illegally and sentenced him to three…

30 dead, over 100 injured in Pakistan train derailment

by Newsdesk-Top NewsPAKISTAN7 August 20237 August 2023

Relief and rescue operation, are underway to pull out passengers from the mangled bogies. The Army has also joined in the relief works…reports Asian Lite News At least 10 cars…

SPECIAL: Pakistan’s Double Standards on Terrorism

by NewsdeskArab NewsAsia NewsPAKISTAN5 August 20235 August 2023

Ever since the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, Pakistan-Afghanistan relations have nosedived. This is because Pakistan finds itself at the receiving end of the terrorist attacks from Afghan soil….

SPECIAL: Brain drain hurts Pakistan

by NewsdeskAsia NewsPAKISTANWorld News31 July 202331 July 2023

The increased frequency of brain drain from Pakistan has had serious negative impact on the country’s socio-economic situation. Brain drain has seen a sharp increase in Pakistan as skilled and…