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The Kremlin has slammed Joe Biden for calling Vladimir Putin a war criminal.
n an interview airing tonight on NBC, a sliver of which was previewed earlier, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy will tell news host Lester Holt that world war three “may have already begun”.
Joe Biden made brief comments at the White House, in response to a reporter’s question, calling Vladimir Putin a war criminal.
Pakistani startups have raised a total of $563.5 million across 255 deals since 2015 with $350 million raised via 83 deals in 2021 alone, accounting for over 60 percent of all deals completed within the past seven years.
A report by Invest2Innovate titled, “Pakistan Startup Ecosystem Report (PSER) 2021” documents the developments in the startup ecosystem in addition to the challenges and opportunities during the last two years. It parses out the current growth patterns such as increasing interest from notable international investors, the emergence of hyperlocal business models solving real problems, and regulatory shifts that have occurred during this period among others.
The consul general of Japan, Isomura Toshikazu, conferred a certificate of commendation upon the AdPulse Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Khurram Jaffrani during a ceremony held at his residence.
Jaffrani was honoured for his valuable contribution towards trade and commerce in the corporate sector. The Japanese envoy said that the AdPulse CEO had made significant contributions to the corporate sector that earned him the prestigious award from Japan.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday met Defence Minister of Nigeria and Commander of the National Guard of Bahrain in two separate meetings, ARY NEWS reported quoting Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Startup wants to expand operations into more cities and launch new products
Karachi-based Bazaar Technologies, a business-to-business ecommerce platform, on Tuesday announced that it has secured $70 million in Series B funding.
The startup, which offers digital products to help merchants grow their businesses, intends to use the funds to expand its operations into more cities across Pakistan, scale up its product offering and launch new products.
Imran Khan,raised the issue of Islamophobia, and after that, he raised it again at the UN.
“I, my Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, our ambassador Munir Akram, and our Foreign Office were trying to get a resolution against Islamophobia passed in the United Nations for the last three years,” he said.
The premier explained that after the 9/11 attacks in the United States, Western nations had built a narrative that pushed people to consider Islam to be synonymous with terrorism.
On behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), I have the honor to introduce the draft resolution on “International Day to Combat Islamophobia” contained in the document (A/76/L.41) tabled under the agenda item 16 on “Culture of Peace”.
His Excellency Ahmed Ameen Rabaie, Ambassador of Palestine in Pakistan met the founders of AGAHI Awards, Puruesh Chaudhary and Amir Jahangir here in Islamabad today at the Embassy of the State of Palestine.
Ambassador Rabaie shared his thoughts on the role of journalism in highlighting the importance of human values and dignity. He especially emphasized that Human Rights and Freedom are the fundamental rights of any citizens of the state.
US has little courage to counter Modi after its being humbled by Putin.
US State Department spokesman Ned Price says US has nothing to say beyond India’s explanation on launching projectile into Pakistan.
Says transgression of Indian-origin missile was “nothing but an accident.”
Says “nuclear safety around the world is a conversation that is always ongoing” with nuclear-armed countries.
The European Union officially approved the fourth package of sanctions against Russia, which includes economic and personal restrictive measures, the EU Council announced on Tuesday.
In particular, the EU limited imports of steel and iron from Russia, investments in the country’s energy sector, exports of luxury goods to the country, and also imposed sanctions against Russian businessmen, journalists and companies. The list of sanctioned individuals and entities will be published later in the Official Journal of the European Union. After that the sanctions will come into force.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, defence collaboration, progress on CPEC and regional security were discussed in detail. COAS said that Pakistan values China’s role in global and regional affairs and we look forward to enhance our bilateral relationship. He reiterated that all regional countries need to work collectively for enduring peace and stability.
After talks between US and Chinese officials, Washington says Beijing will face ‘consequences’ if it backs Moscow.
“We are watching very closely the extent to which the PRC [the People’s Republic of China] or any country in the world provides support – material, economic, financial, rhetorical, otherwise – to this war of choice that President [Vladimir] Putin is waging” against Ukraine, Price said.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday emphasised that misinformation and propaganda by inimical forces threaten national cohesion and must be identified and countered collectively through a unified response.
Since ‘fake news,’ or false or misleading news is intended to manipulate public opinion, it’s designed to provoke an emotional response from a reader/viewer, it’s often inflammatory in nature and can elicit feelings of anger, suspicion, anxiety, and even depression by distorting our thinking.
While misinformation and disinformation influence everyone, certain people are more vulnerable than others. People with mental illnesses, those who live alone, and those with lower educational levels are all included. Memory and Misinformation
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are to finalise agreement on oil facility by March 28, 202. This understanding was reached between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia during the visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Saudi Arabia in October last year.
The issue of Saudi oil facility also came under discussion at a meeting of Economic Executive Council (EEC) presided over by Finance Minister on Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin. Minister for Energy was not present in the meeting. However, Minister for Economic Affairs informed EEC that the agreement of oil facility will be finalised by March 28, 2022.
The anti-Russian sanctions, which the European Union imposed on Russia, are affecting the Old World in the first place. For this reason, the EU is unwilling to keep pace with the USA, experts believe.
Moscow’s decision to conduct a special military operation on the territory of Ukraine to demilitarise and denazify the country, has made the Western world face the new reality. It would have been possible to avoid such a disaster, if the USA and NATO had listened to Russia and responded to Russia’s concerns sensibly and reasonably.
China has gifted YLC-8E UHF radars to Pakistan with its inventory in an effort to compete with India’s top ELM-2090U Ultra UHF radars.
Anti-stealth radar can detect F-22 / F-35 stealth jets from 500 km and missiles from 700 km.
It is also called the Terminator of Drones. This radar has made many 5th generation jets useless.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are to finalise agreement on oil facility by March 28, 2022, according to which
This understanding was reached between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia during the visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Saudi Arabia in October last year.
Pakistan is one of those lucky countries which manufactures enough weapons for its own needs
Pakistan Ordnance Factories play a significant role in this regard. These include a variety of weapons made especially for tanks.
A special type of superior ammunition is used to destroy armored vehicles and tanks.
APFSDS (armor piercing fin stabilized discarding sabot)
Ustaad Shafiq-uz-zaman, he has been working as an Arabic calligrapher for the last 30 years at Masjid an Nabawi. Shafiq-uz-Zaman belongs to Pakistan and 30 years ago, he shifted to Madina, Saudi Arabia to pursue his dream job at Masjid An Nabawi.
Most of the Arabic calligraphy you see in Masjid An Nabawi is being done by Shafiq Uz Zaman. Shafiq Uz Zaman started of as an electrician in a shop at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 40 years ago.
Conducting an armed struggle was the only way to confront the US in Afghanistan. This was stated on Saturday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the interim Afghan Cab-inet, Amir Khan Mottaki, appointed by the radical movement “Taliban”, speaking at a diplomatic forum in Antalya.
“In 2001, the founder of the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” Mullah Mohammad Omar offered to negotiate, but the United States insisted on a military response, so armed resistance was our duty and the only way out for us,” he said. , adding that in 2010 the Taliban responded to Washington’s request for consultations.
Corps Commander Quetta has said that those who join the national mainstream will be welcomed. But under the guise of this, no group will be allowed to loot privileges and bully. The rising sun of peace and prosperity in Balochistan is inviting people who have been misled by misgivings and misguided fears to come and play their constructive role for the betterment of the province through principled political struggle.
Russia will soon publish additional facts on biological weapons issues in Ukraine. This was stated by Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Fe-deration Sergei Ryabkov on Saturday on Channel One .
“There are many different topics, including topics that are being worked out both in Vienna through the IAEA and in New York. The biggest topic of recent days is the revealed facts of US-Ukrainian cooperation in the field of creating biological weapons, in the field of conducting such research under the slogan of biosecurity, which posed a direct, immediate threat to the security of our country, our population,” Ryabkov said.
YouTube broadens blocking of Russian state media to apply globally
Content barred by YouTube includes denials of the invasion or claims that it is a peacekeeping operation
YouTube broadens blocking of Russian state media to apply globally
Any misinterpretation by the other side could lead to countermeasures in self-defence with grave consequences, says FO
Pakistan has sought a joint probe to accurately establish the facts surrounding the ‘accidental’ firing of an Indian missile into its territory, saying an internal court of inquiry ordered by New Delhi is not sufficient.
The move comes on the same day the British Advertising Standards Authority banned tobacco companies from promoting e-cigarettes on social media sites.— AFP
Following the ban on Facebook, Russia has now announced that they will be banning Instagram in the country too, The Verge reported. Russia’s communication agency said that the move was made in response to Meta’s decision to allow calls for “violence against Russian citizens on its social networks Facebook and Instagram”.
Pakistan Air Force inducts China-made J-10C fighter jets
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Friday inducted six China-made modern fighter aircraft J-10C, also know as “vigorous dragon” that will strengthen its combat ability.
Prime Minister Imran Khan attended the ceremony, which was held at Minhas Airbase Kamra, in the Attock district of Punjab, as the chief guest.
General Raheel Sharif (R) visited the POF (Pakistan Ordnance Factory) pavilion and inspected the new and modern rifle BW-20 manufactured by Pakistan Ordnance Factory.
General Raheel repeatedly inspected the rifle in detail. After inspecting the rifle, General Raheel could not help but compliment the staff of this rifle and the manufacturer POF and while congratulating him said that it is definitely an excellent rifle which will prove to be very effective on the battlefield. . Its light weight and long range have added four moons to the beauty and success of this rifle
Islamabad police conducted an operation inside the Parliament Lodges after members of Ansarul Islam, a volunteer wing of the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), entered the building in large numbers on Thursday.
During the operation, the police made 10 arrests. However, according to Federal Capital Police, two JUI-F MNAs including Salahuddin Ayubi and Jamaluddin went along with the arrested and have been insisting to be arrested along with the JUI Force.
In the current situation of the country, the enemy countries are very happy that their plan seems to be succeeding.
The people of Pakistan are urged to thwart all the tricks of the enemy
Do not harm the people and the country in any way
Pakistan seeks India’s explanation over fall of projectile in Mian Channu
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Maj. General Babar Iftikhar on Thursday briefed the media on an Indian “high speed flying object” that fell in Mian Channu, Khanewal district on Wednesday night.
He noted that Russia is being threatened with arrests of assets of Russian citizens and companies abroad – “just like that, without any sanctions,” “in a carpet fashion,” “out of spite”
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev speculated that Russia may nationalize property of people registered in the US, the EU and other unfriendly jurisdictions amid new anti-Russian sanctions.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia. During the visit, the Naval Chief met with Maj. Gen. Talal Abdullah Al-Otaibi, Military Adviser to the Minister of Defense, and Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Vice Admiral Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Ghofili. He also met with Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, head of the US Central Naval Command.
Biological laboratories operating on the territory of Ukraine were conducting research with pathogens of various infectious diseases, Igor Kirillov, the head of the radiation, chemical and biological protection troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Saudi Arabia has already announced the beginning of Ramadan 2022 from April 2 (tentatively)
In a major relief to Muslims across the world, Saudi Arabia has decided to allow foreign pilgrims to perform Umrah – lesser pilgrimage to Makkah, during the month of Ramadan this year.
