Taliban kill head of government media department in Kabul
Kabul: The Taliban shot and killed the director of Afghanistan’s Government Information Media Center on Friday, the latest killing of a government official and one that comes just days after an assassination attempt on the acting defense minister. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told ‘The Associated Press’ that the groups’ fighters had killed Dawa Khan Menapal, […]
Nawaz Sharif’s application for visa extension in UK rejected
Islamabad/London: Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s application for visa extension has been turned down by the UK Home Office with the right to appeal, according to media reports on Friday. Sharif, 71, convicted in two corruption cases in Pakistan, has been living in London, UK, since November 2019 after the Lahore High Court granted […]
Lok Sabha passes bill to end all retrospective taxation
New Delhi: A bill that aims to end all retrospective taxation imposed on indirect transfer of Indian assets was passed by the Lok Sabha on Friday amidst continuous protests by opposition over the alleged snooping through the Pegasus spyware and other issues. When the ‘The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021′ would be passed by Rajya […]
JK launches Film Policy to promote shooting destinations (LEAD)
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has launched the Union Territory’s Film Policy, which officials said has been worked out to facilitate the overall growth of the film industry in the region, including setting up of a film development council and revival of closed cinema halls. The policy, launched at a star-studded event […]
No plans to block any social media platform: Govt
New Delhi: The government regularly interacts with social media companies on matters including accountability of such platforms and safety of users, and there are no plans at present to block any social media platform in the country, Parliament was informed on Thursday. While some users do misuse social media platforms to create hate and ill-will […]