Author: Ahmed Mukhtar Naqshbandi

2017 census shows ratio of Urdu-speaking populace decreasing in Karachi.
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics recently released final results of sixth Population and Housing Census 2017.
Census considered to be ‘flawed’ by several political parties and experts, as well as the federal government.

Chinese workers will be given foolproof security.

Pakistani authorities have also purchased 1.5 million doses of CanSino vaccine from Chinese company.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has condemned the “politicisation” of cricket by India and termed it an “unfortunate and regrettable” development. In a…

The Indian cricket board threatens foreign players playing in KPL.
After pressure from BCCI, six foreign players withdraw from KPL.
Organisers say cricketing event will be held as planned.

Petrol will consequently cost Rs119.80 per litre, starting August 1.

New CDC report highlights dangers of the Delta variant.
A review of findings from other countries shows that each person with Delta infects on average eight others.
Reports from Canada and Scotland also suggest it might be more severe, with higher odds of hospitalization.

PM Imran Khan expresses solidarity with the Turkish government and the people over the loss of precious lives in the wildfires tragedy.
“We stand with the government and people of Turkey and share in their sorrow at the tragic loss of life in the tragedy,” he says.
He says Pakistan stands ready to offer any help at this difficult time.