World Bank allocates USD 16 million to support women-led businesses in Afghanistan – World News Network
In Afghanistan, women's interest in trade and business has grown as a result of limitations on their access to education and employment.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman hints at joining JUI-F’s sit-in against govt – World News Network
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has hinted about participating in a sit-in against the government called by the Moulana Fazalur Rehman-led Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazlm (JUI-F),…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Sher Afzal Marwat alleges conspiracy over removal from party’s focal roles – World News Network
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Sher Afzal Marwat has alleged that his name has been removed from the party's focal roles through a conspiracy, ARY News reported on Thursday.
US blocks over a dozen ships for facilitating illicit trade in support of Iran’s military – World News Network
"We remain committed to disrupting illicit funding streams financing Iran's production of weapons that support Russia's war against Ukraine and the attacks by Iranian proxy groups throughout the Middle East,"…
Biden administration announces extension of work permits for certain categories of immigrants – World News Network
A temporary final rule (TFR) was recently announced by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), building on significant modernization efforts that have streamlined eligibility of immigrants for work permits.
Israel approves reopening of Erez crossing to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza – World News Network
Notably, Erez Crossing, also known as Beit Hanoun, is a border crossing between Israel and the northern Gaza Strip. It has been reopened for the first time since the October…
Biden tells Netanyahu: “Concrete, measurable steps needed” to address civilian harm in Gaza – World News Network
"The two leaders discussed the situation in Gaza. President Biden emphasized that the strikes on humanitarian workers and the overall humanitarian situation are unacceptable," a readout of President Biden's call…
Amnesty calls for ‘immediate cancellation’ of plan to expel Afghan migrants from Pakistan – World News Network
The first phase of expelling undocumented Afghan migrants from Pakistan began in November 2023, whereas the second phase, under the name of the 'repatriation plan' which also includes those holding…
Afghan woman establishes carpet weaving centre in Faizabad, engaging girls left out of education in vocational training – World News Network
An Afghan woman has established a carpet weaving centre that offers about 200 other women possibilities for vocational training, especially to the girls who are left without education in Taliban-controlled…
Chloe Tryon ruled out as South Africa name squad for ODI series against Sri Lanka – World News Network
All-rounder Chloe Tryon will miss South Africa's upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka due to an injury.
