The religious leader of the Christian community, Pope Francis, says that free press is an important indicator of the health of the country. In his message on World Press Freedom Day, Pope Francis said dictatorships are quick to limit or suppress journalism. He said that we need journalists who are independent and help us not…
File photo After the end of the free ‘blue tick’ service of the social media site Twitter, the phase of removing the ‘blue tick’ from the accounts of important personalities and other users around the world has started. According to foreign media, the ‘blue tick’ has disappeared from the Twitter account of former US President…
China is also considering raising the retirement age; Photo: File Beijing: China has halved free medical care for senior citizens due to funding cuts. According to the international news agency, the medical facilities of retired citizens in China were reduced, against which the protest movement “Grey Hair Movement” started across the country. After the protests…
Tourists to Bhutan who pay the Sustainable Development Fee can buy duty-free gold in the capital, Thimphu, and at Phoent Shoaling. According to Bhutan’s official media, the decision was made by the Department of Tourism jointly with Bhutan Duty Free on the occasion of the King’s birthday and the Bhutanese New Year. Most of the…
More than 50 Pakistanis were killed in the Samjhauta Express blasts on February 18, 2007. Photo: File The Indian militants involved in the Samjhauta Express blasts are still roaming freely after 16 years and the families are stumbling for justice. On February 18, 2007, more than 40 Pakistanis were killed in the explosions in the…
Hong Kong opened its doors to the world after the end of the corona virus, the government announced to give 5 lakh free air tickets. The travel ban due to the corona virus has ended after three years and the Hong Kong government has announced to give away 500,000 air tickets for free. The government…
