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Finally, FATF removes Pakistan from the grey list

24Oct

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Pakistan

Finally, FATF removes Pakistan from the grey list

FATF has finally removed Pakistan from the grey list. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recently decided to remove Pakistan’s name from the grey list. FATF has been monitoring Pakistan for the last 4 to 5 years. After extensive monitoring and Pakistan’s struggles to fight terrorism, they have decided to remove Pakistan’s name. The country has been on the “grey list” of FATF since 2018. The reason for putting Pakistan on the list was “strategic counter-terrorist financing-related deficiencies”. The country has been struggling to get off the list ever since. However, recently the country made progress and Pakistan was able to come out of the list. FATF President T Raja Kumar announced the removal decision on an international forum. There was a 2-day meeting in Paris, France wher...

Karachi’s biggest aptitude test took place, organized by Alkhidmat under the IT skill program, Bano Qabil

24Oct

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Pakistan

Karachi’s biggest aptitude test took place, organized by Alkhidmat under the IT skill program, Bano Qabil

Alkhidmat Foundation took the biggest IT aptitude test in Karachi. Bano Qabil is an IT skill program. Alkhidmat Foundation initiated the program whereas Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) announced its launch. Alkhidmat is a welfare wing of the National Political party Jamaat-e-Islami. Recently, it offered huge skill-based IT programs for anyone who was willing to learn. Alkhidmat collaborated with leading educational institutes and a complete team of professionals. The foundation offered courses in Freelancing, web development, application development, graphic designing, and digital marketing. Moreover, the program also includes teaching the rising trend of Amazon Virtual Assistant skills. Jamaat-e-Islami said that the successful candidates will be participating in four to six months of courses. Mo...

Another PIA flight steward slipped away in Canada

19Oct

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams1 Comment

Pakistan

Another PIA flight steward slipped away in Canada

Another PIA flight steward ran away from the airline in Canada recently. Pakistan International Airlines is one of the worst-performing authorities by the government. This is not the first time an Airline steward/host slipped away from the International Airline. This time it was Mr. Ejaz Ali Shah who was on board flight PK-781. The flight traveled to Canada from Islamabad. The steward was bound to return to the country on flight PK-782 on 16 October. But this never happened, as the Airline host ran away from the Canadian Airport and disappeared somewhere in Canada. The real reason behind his escape is still unknown. However, there are many speculations that are roaming about. According to reports, seven employees including 3 female air hostesses have gone missing over the span of 2 yea...

Punjab Government raised Murree to the status of district

18Oct

By Azmat Shabbir1 Comment

Pakistan

Punjab Government raised Murree to the status of district

Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Friday gave in-principal approval to update the status of five tehsils into district including Murree. Following the instruction of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan, the chief minister approved making: Taunsa SharifMurreeWazirabadTalagangKot Addu The senior member of the Rawalpindi Board of Revenue issued the notification for the formation of new districts. This announcement has also started the celebrations led by the political representatives of the districts. After this move, the race for the appointment of Deputy Commissioners and District Police Officers also started in both districts. Upgradation notifications of 31 government departments in newly formed districts are expected to be released by Monday [October 17, ...

Remembering Gen Ayub Khan’s legacy in Pakistan’s politics

18Oct

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams2 Comments

Pakistan

Remembering Gen Ayub Khan’s legacy in Pakistan’s politics

Gen Ayub Khan was the second president of Pakistan. He was an army general who rose to the rank of Field Marshal and ultimately became the president of Pakistan. General Ayub Khan came into power through a military coup in 1958. He seized power from then-President Iskander Ali Mirza. He became the first Military general to establish martial law in Pakistan. Many in Pakistan still consider general Ayub Khan’s tenure to be one of the premier times of the nation. Many believe it to be the Golden time for Pakistan’s economy and progress. This is because Ayub Khan’s 10-and-a-half years as a president saw an enormous amount of developmental progression. Ayub Khan’s presidency allied Pakistan with the American Military Alliance (METO) against the soviet union. This helped Pakistan in dev...