Author: Faiza Liaquat

Pakistani martial artist Muhammad Rashid Naseem has set a new Guinness World Record by crushing 39 cans with his head in just 30 seconds. Guinness World Records shared a video of this impressive feat on social media on Monday. Naseem began his journey of breaking records in 2013 by removing 40 bottle caps in one minute. Since then, he has accumulated dozens of Guinness World Records. According to his Facebook profile, he holds 101 records, making him the only Pakistani to surpass 100 records. Some of his notable achievements include the most cans crushed with the head in one minute,…

Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah announced on Monday that the 350MW Jhampir Wind and Solar Hybrid project will be completed within 15 months. The provincial Energy Minister chaired a meeting with the Energy Department where Tariq Ali Shah (MD TCEB), Imtiaz Ali Shah (MD SEECA), Saleem Ahmed Sheikh (CEO STDC), Tariq Saeed (Sr. GM STDC), and other officers were present. During the briefing, it was disclosed that the project will supply affordable electricity to the industries of Sindh with the installation of 36 wind turbines, each generating 7MW of electricity. The minister revealed that the project is estimated…

Pakistan’s team showcased exceptional mathematical prowess at the 65th International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) held in Bath, UK, on July 11. Raazi Hassan Mansoor from Karachi won a silver medal, while Muhammad Ahmad Bhatti, also from Karachi, earned a bronze medal. Muhammad Mahad Arif from Lahore received an Honorable Mention for his impressive performance. The team’s participation was supported by the STEM Careers Program, a joint initiative of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Science (PIEAS). The students were rigorously trained at Comsats University, Lahore Campus, under the mentorship of Dr. Sarfraz Ahmad and…

Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi chaired a meeting on Monday to launch a tree plantation campaign aimed at increasing the city’s green cover. The campaign, set to commence in the next two weeks, aims to plant 140,000 trees in collaboration with the forest department, municipal corporations, and private organizations. Deputy Commissioners (DCs) will arrange the planting of 10,000 trees in their respective districts with the support of private, municipal, and industrial organizations, according to a press release. Commissioner Naqvi highlighted the importance of collective efforts for the campaign’s success. The initiative seeks to improve Karachi’s environment and align with government…

Asim Khan of Pakistan has triumphed at the Jones Creek Open Squash Championship held in the USA. The final, which offered a prize of $12,000, featured an exciting all-Pakistani showdown. Asim Khan, ranked World No. 73 and Pakistan’s top squash player, defeated fellow countryman Ahsab Irfan 3-1 after an impressive comeback. The final match in Johns Creek, Georgia, saw the second-seeded Asim Khan overcome the third-seeded Ahsab Irfan with scores of 11-7, 7-11, 4-11, and 4-11. This victory is Asim Khan’s third PSA title of the year and the 10th of his career. Earlier in 2024, Asim had already won…

Provincial Minister for Minorities Ramesh Singh Arora visited Jhang on Monday and met with local officials to discuss the security and administration of minority worship places. The meeting, attended by Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Umair, DPO Muhammad Rashid Hidayat, and representatives from the minority community, focused on ensuring the safety of religious sites. Minister Arora, accompanied by the DC and DPO, visited Gurdwara Nanaksar, where they were briefed on the security measures in place. The DPO assured the minister that the worship places of minorities in the district are secure. Minister Arora emphasized the historical significance of Sikh worship places in…

A delegation organized by the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme visited the Pakistan Mission in Paris, engaging in a fruitful discussion with Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad and members of the Pakistani diaspora. The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for enhancing educational and socio-cultural exchanges between Pakistan and France, according to a statement issued on Monday. The delegation’s visit to France and other countries is part of a larger initiative aimed at exposing Pakistani youth to opportunities and emerging trends in higher education, training, and human development. This initiative strives to empower young Pakistanis to realize their full potential and contribute significantly…

In a significant step towards advancing agricultural technology through international collaboration, four Pakistani universities—Quaid-i-Azam University, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Sindh Agriculture University, and Ayub Agricultural Research Institute—have joined the Silk Road Agricultural Education and Research Innovation Alliance. This development occurred at the 9th Silk Road Agricultural Education and Research Cooperation Forum, held from July 9-12 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This alliance aims to enhance cooperation between leading institutions in China and Pakistan, focusing on the exchange and joint development of new food crops, vegetable varieties, and medicinal crops. Abdul Ghaffar Shar, a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at Northwest A&F…

Over 600 exhibitors from around the globe, including Pakistan, are showcasing their textile products at TEXWORLD-2024, which kicked off in New York on Tuesday. The exhibition, held at the massive Javit’s Centre, saw a significant number of buyers on its opening day and will run for three days. TEXWORLD-2024, regarded as the leading sourcing event on the United States’ east coast, features thousands of fabrics and garments from hundreds of international textile manufacturers and suppliers, presented in both traditional and hybrid formats. Sponsored by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), seven Pakistani companies are participating as exhibitors. Pakistan’s Consul…

To further strengthen the friendship and cultural exchange between China and Pakistan, the 2024 “Chinese Bridge” Summer Camp for Pakistani students began on July 14 at the Jiangxi University of Science and Technology (JXUST) in Ganzhou, China. This two-week immersive experience brings together 20 Pakistani educators and students. Participants from institutions such as Punjab University (PU), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), and Aitchison College in Lahore have gathered in Jiangxi for a journey of language learning and cultural exploration. The summer camp, supported by the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) and the Center for Language…