The Taliban are going places! But whether it is a quest for peace or a bid to reinvent themselves for more acceptability at the world level will be ascertained with the passage of time. The 10-member Taliban delegation visited Geneva for a five-days trip on the invitation of the UK-based humanitarian organization, Geneva Call. This … Read more
The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is once again in the spotlight as news of the release of their prisoners from Pakistani captivity started appearing last Sunday, indicating that the two sides are probably reengaging in peace talks after a failed attempt in November last year. Many journalists shared credible information and their views about the prisoners’ … Read more
New Delhi – Bibhu Prakash Swain believed in soulmates and true love, or so he told around 27 women he allegedly married and conned across India before his arrest recently, weeks before his next two weddings. When Swain emerged from the rented car, the squad was flummoxed. This was no Don Juan. He was a … Read more
Khatmandu – The US’ push for Nepal in terms of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and its once again baseless slander over China demonstrate that the MCC is nothing more than a pact with the geopolitical purpose of targeting China. The US believes China has “actively fomented or encouraged or funded or facilitated” a disinformation campaign … Read more
Central Piazza Della Repubblica was filled with the usual bustle of people going to work or heading to their own activities. From this key junction located behind the central train station, a network of large streets leads to Rome’s historic centre and to its complex of historical monuments, ministries, offices and shops. Many passers-by, but … Read more
Britain’s government stoked controversy by issuing new schools guidance that urges teachers to avoid “contested” areas in history, anti-racism and climate change. The guidance, which singles out the activist group Black Lives Matter, comes with Prime Minister Boris Johnson fighting for his political survival and being accused of trying to distract voters’ attention by pushing … Read more
Swedish authorities are fighting back against claims it’s social services are “kidnapping” Muslim children, denouncing a “disinformation campaign” of viral videos spreading mistrust among immigrant families. Videos began appearing on Arabic-language social media sites in late 2021 of real interventions by child welfare services, showing crying children being separated from distraught parents. With limited context … Read more
It appears to be a deep irony that a Lahore High Court (LHC) bench chose February 14 – the Valentine’s Day – to acquit the murderer of social media sensation Qandeel Baloch. The LHC’s Multan bench cancelled the life imprisonment of Muhammad Waseem – Qandeel’s real brother – after witnesses deviated from their statements and … Read more
BEIJING – On February 15, China’s Embassy in Canada condemned some Canadian media outlets for proliferating reports claiming that children in the Xizang Autonomous Region “are forced into boarding schools.” Rejecting the claims as false, the embassy iterated that children in Xizang are offered a high quality of education and protection, and that boarding school … Read more
The age limit for obtaining agriculture loans under the Kamyab Jawan Programme is being relaxed and extended from 45 years to 55 years, revealed Special Adviser to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Usman Dar. Dar, who is also the chairman of the PM’s Youth Programme, during an exclusive interview with Bol News, stated … Read more
More children remained at risk of online sexual abuse and exploitation in Pakistan during the Covid-19 pandemic because of restrictions in their movement due to lockdowns and their excessive exposure to internet. The trend of consuming and sharing and transmitting child sexual abuse contents was predominantly observed in Pakistan. Fifty-eight (58) First Information Reports (FIRs) … Read more
Karachi: About 6 years ago, a star was born in the entertainment industry. Some immediately saw the artist’s potential, while others called her a byproduct of nepotism. And while nepotism does open doors for you, you’re on your own after that. Zara Noor Abbas has proven time and time again that she’s stayed in the … Read more
Aitzaz Ahsan is no run-of-the-mill lawyer-cum-politician. He is among those enlightened and intellectual types who seldom survive in the murky waters of Pakistani politics. Yet, Aitzaz Ahsan managed to make a mark for himself and enjoy a little taste of power – thanks to the pragmatic streak in him which goes hand-in-hand with his idealistic … Read more
Like many other developing countries, Pakistan is also confronted with the challenge of deforestation and climate change, with about 27,000 hectares of forests vanishing per year due to excessive demand of wood, socio-economic imbalances and vulnerability to weather related issues. “Pakistan is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its geographical placement, deforestation and annual … Read more
The street crime in Karachi has reached ugly proportions. But he big question is, just what is the Sindh government doing to control the worsening situation except for giving lame excuses or resorting to blame-game. Quite regretfully, no concrete measures seem to be in place anywhere, neither are there any efforts to engage the youth … Read more
Kabul – Management assistance from Turkey and Qatar to keep Kabul’s airport open will help Afghanistan stay connected with the world and stabilise the flow of aid to Afghans enduring a humanitarian crisis, experts said. The agreement is also expected to boost regional cooperation between Afghanistan and its other neighbours, as the Taliban-the nation’s caretaker … Read more
A trial court on January 31 acquitted 16 people nominated in a National Accountability Bureau (NAB) reference with regard to a safe-water project undertaken during the second term of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif as Punjab chief minister. NAB had filed the reference in 2018 against 20 people, mostly officials and officers … Read more
LONDON – The world must by 2030 slash $1.8 trillion in annual subsidies that destroy the environment, in order to “finance a net-zero global economy”, according to a study from business groups including one founded by tycoon Richard Branson. The report, estimating the value of damaging state subsidies, was commissioned by Branson’s nonprofit initiative The … Read more
TEHRAN – For literature lovers in sanction-hit Iran, a new novel has long provided a brief respite from a grinding economic crisis triggered by international pressure imposed over Tehran’s contested nuclear programme. But now losing yourself in a good book is becoming harder, as cash-strapped publishers struggle because the price of paper is soaring. “If … Read more
NEW DELHI – UN rights experts have called for an end to ‘misogynistic and sectarian’ online attacks against a Muslim Indian woman journalist, asking the authorities to investigate the harassment. Rana Ayyub, a fierce critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Hindu nationalist ideology of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been the target … Read more
The family of Noor Mukadam finally got justice this week when a court in Islamabad awarded death penalty to the prime accused, Zahir Jaffer, seven months after the gruesome murder in the heart of Islamabad that shocked the entire nation. 27-year-old Noor Mukadam was murdered on July 20, 2021 within the limits of the Kohsar … Read more
AL-QURAYYAH, UAE – Far from Dubai’s gleaming skyscrapers and renowned camel races, a bullfight is under way in the emirate of Fujairah, where the tradition continues unbeknown to most in the United Arab Emirates. “Look at them fight!” a commentator shouts into a microphone as the first bovine battle of the day kicks off, sending … Read more
The National Badminton Championship will take place from 01-06 March in Lahore at the Captain Fasih Babar Amin (Shaheed) Sports Complex. Around 300 athletes, including both men and women, belonging to different parts of the country will participate in the event. At least fourteen teams will participate in the National Badminton Championship in the team … Read more
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has registered a decline of 12 per cent in the annual returns filing for the tax year 2021, official documents revealed. According to the provisional statistics made available to BOL News, the number of return filers for the tax year 2021 fell to 3.04 million, compared with 3.45 … Read more
There is an abundance of talented football players in Pakistan. Unfortunately, despite efforts by clubs and academies, that talent is rarely developed and nurtured into a world-beating final product. Talent is like a flower, which needs the right environment to blossom. There are numerous factors that determine whether a player will develop into a top … Read more
Pakistan will host the South Asian (SAF) Games after 18 years as the 14th edition of the event is scheduled to be held during March next year. The country previously hosted the multi-nation event in Islamabad back in 2004. Athletes from Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives will feature in the … Read more
KARACHI: The global trade in liquefied natural gas (LNG) increased 6 per cent to 380 million tonnes during 2021, as many countries rebounded from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Shell’s latest annual LNG Outlook. The rising LNG demand, combined with supply constraints, caused gas and LNG prices to remain volatile throughout the year. The … Read more
Temporary concussion substitutes are needed to safeguard players because of the pressure on medical teams to make quick assessments, the English Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) said Monday. On Sunday, Leeds United’s Robin Koch was substituted 19 minutes after suffering a head injury that needed to be bandaged in a 4-2 loss to Manchester United. Permanent … Read more
