Author: Faiza Liaquat
Babar Azam, the renowned cricket figure and former Pakistan captain, recently embarked on a spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia, following his participation in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9. After completing the Umrah pilgrimage during the holy month of Ramadan, Babar Azam proceeded to Madina to pay homage at the Prophet’s Mosque, the second holiest site in Islam. Sharing his experience with his followers on Instagram, Babar Azam posted a video of himself performing ablution in front of the Green Dome, a significant symbol atop the Prophet Muhammad’s grave within the mosque premises. In his caption, Babar expressed deep…
KPK Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced the opening of bone marrow and liver transplant centers as a proactive step toward improving healthcare services for the people at the provincial level. This is the province’s first-ever government-level program of its sort. At the discussion, it was determined that the liver transplant center would first be established at the Institute of Kidney Diseases in Peshawar, with the intention of moving it to Khyber Medical University’s newly constructed building in the future. At the conference, it was also decided to create the province’s first Institute of Neurosurgery, which will be located…
Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Raza Amiri Moghaddam, recently extended a courtesy visit to Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, the Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives. This meeting was marked by discussions on potential areas of collaboration in anticipation of the upcoming visit by Iran’s President to Pakistan. Highlighting the longstanding relations between the two nations, Minister Ahsan Iqbal stressed the significance of bolstering connectivity through trade routes, given the substantial 900-kilometer shared land and maritime border. He emphasized the necessity of efficient road and rail transit routes to enhance economic cooperation, aiming to significantly increase the current $2.5 billion trade…
Prominent Pakistani actress Sajal Ali has recently been bestowed with the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for her remarkable performance in the web-series “Dhoop Ki Deewar,” which fervently advocates for peace between Pakistan and India. This significant accolade was conferred upon her on Saturday, March 23, Pakistan Day, at the Governor House Punjab in Lahore, marking a momentous occasion in her illustrious career. Sajal Ali’s talent and versatility as an actor have garnered widespread acclaim, establishing her as a celebrated figure in the entertainment industry. Her ability to breathe life into diverse characters with depth and authenticity is truly commendable. Whether portraying emotionally…
The official mascot of Islamabad, MarGo, was introduced by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) with the intention of strengthening the city’s identity and highlighting its cultural significance.The words “Mar” and “Go,” which stand for Margalla and prosperity and thriving, respectively, are the source of the name MarGo. MarGo, who has the appearance of a cheetah, is a symbol of life and the quick development and energy of Islamabad. Wearing a muffler and fashionable sunglasses, MarGo reflects the city’s multiculturalism by projecting an air of refinement and modernity. This choice is consistent with a global trend seen in major cities across…
The largest state-owned exploration and production (E&P) company in the nation, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), has found hydrocarbon reserves at the Togh-02 well, which is situated in the Kohat province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The company informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) of the event on Tuesday.Hydrocarbons have been discovered in the exploratory segment of the Togh-02 (Slant) well in the Lumshiwal-II Formation, on sole risk between OGDCL (75%) and Saif Energy Limited (SEL) (25%) by OGDCL, the operator of the Kohat Exploration License, governed under the Pakistan Petroleum & Exploration Rules, 2001, located in the District of…
The possibility to drive lawfully in 132 countries across the world has been made possible by the release of Pakistan’s International Driving License, which is an exciting milestone for drivers in Pakistan. Pakistani nationals are required by law to obtain an international driving permit because of the tight laws and regulations in the nation. But getting an international permit has historically been a difficult and drawn-out procedure. Pakistani drivers can now travel to new places and enjoy the freedom of driving in many other nations across the world thanks to this most recent update.Aspiring drivers must complete the application process…
The unit responsible for monitoring and investigating social media accounts across different platforms aims to counter the dissemination of religious, sectarian, and linguistic hatred as well as propaganda against the country and its institutions. The unit conducted thorough monitoring of social media platforms and identified 1,522 accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms engaged in such activities. Following this, they submitted a letter to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) requesting the closure of these accounts, resulting in the blocking of 462 accounts. Of these blocked accounts, 65 were found involved in promoting religious hatred, 47 in spreading propaganda against the…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered a broad and harsh crackdown on the manufacture, sale, and acquisition of copper threads used for kite flying.During a meeting on Sunday to address the law and order situation, she asked Punjab’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) to submit a daily report on crime control and police officer performance. The chief minister underscored the urgent need to enforce the province’s anti-kite-flying statute, emphasizing that simply registering cases is insufficient; offenders must be adequately punished.CM Maryam Nawaz expressed her condolences over the terrible loss of a young boy in Sargodha as a result of…
According to News, citing the military’s media wing, a Pakistan Navy destroyer recently conducted a rescue operation, saving eight Iranian fisherman from a burning boat in the open sea. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the distress call from the fishermen’s boat prompted the Pakistan Navy’s PNS Yarmook to arrive quickly to the site. The navy successfully rescued all eight Iranian fisherman from the blazing boat and used advanced technology to extinguish the fire. The ISPR lauded the Pakistan Navy’s skills, citing a successful rescue operation in the wide sea as proof of its capacity to manage obstacles in maritime…