Author: PakPositive Staff

Kemi, the Sanghar camel whose leg was allegedly chopped off at the behest of a landlord, has shown significant improvement in her health, ARY News reported. The Animal Shelter Home, where Kemi is being treated, reported that the female camel stood up on her three legs for the first time since the incident. The management stated that Kemi has been receiving massages and physical therapy over the past few weeks, leading to significant health improvements. Additionally, the shelter management mentioned that Kemi’s injured leg is being treated daily with dressing and bandaging.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) benchmark index KSE-100 achieved a new record on Thursday, reaching an all-time high of 81,909 points. The KSE-100 index gained 684 points, closing at 81,839 points. Market capitalization increased by Rs. 23 billion, with 454 million shares traded. Out of the total, 241 companies experienced an increase in their shares, while 155 companies saw a decline. Earlier on Monday, the KSE-100 crossed the 81,000 points level, setting a then all-time high. The index surged by 1,436 points, touching an intra-day high of 81,380 points. It closed at 81,155 points, up 1.52 percent or 1,211 points.…

A leading Chinese bus manufacturer, Yutong, has decided to set up a manufacturing plant for intra-city electric buses in Karachi. Today, the CEO of Yutong Middle East, along with other officials, met with Sindh’s transport minister, Sharjeel Memon. Speaking to the media, Minister Memon announced, “The work for the Yutong bus-making plant’s installation will start within three months.” He further stated, “The installation of the bus manufacturing plant will be completed by next year. Yutong’s intra-city and electric buses will now be manufactured in Karachi. The plant will assemble electric and hybrid diesel buses.” Minister Memon highlighted that the establishment…

Rephrased Text: The School Education Department in Lahore has decided to introduce a WhatsApp learning program for teachers and parents in government schools. This initiative, in collaboration with UNICEF, will initially be launched in 10 schools in Lahore. Under the program, 10 parents and 5 teachers from each school will be selected to participate in a 4-week training session. The training aims to enhance educational standards in public schools. The Education Authority has requested schools to submit a list of interested teachers and parents. This initiative follows the approval of a public schools’ reorganization program by Punjab Chief Minister (CM)…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the latest Test Player Rankings as of Wednesday. New Zealand’s Kane Williamson maintains his position at the top among batters, with England’s Joe Root in second place and Pakistan’s Babar Azam ranked third. In the bowling rankings, India’s Ravichandran Ashwin holds the number one spot. England’s James Anderson, who recently concluded his Test career, is ranked eighth, while Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Afridi is placed ninth. Among Test all-rounders, India’s Ravindra Jadeja continues to dominate, securing the top position. His compatriot Ravichandran Ashwin is in second place, followed by Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan…

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the commencement of direct flights from Quetta to Saudi Arabia starting August 6. This new service aims to facilitate travel for Umrah pilgrims and other passengers from Quetta. PIA officials confirmed that the airline will operate two weekly flights between Quetta and Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the national carrier has also introduced direct flights between Faisalabad and Jeddah. Previously, travelers from Quetta and Faisalabad had to rely on connecting flights through Karachi, Lahore, or Islamabad, often facing challenges and inconveniences. Earlier in the day, PIA announced a reduction in airfares for Umrah pilgrims traveling to…

On Thursday, the Pakistani rupee appreciated by 07 paisa against the US dollar in interbank trading, closing at Rs 278.17 compared to the previous day’s closing of Rs 278.10. In the open market, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the dollar’s buying and selling rates were Rs 279 and Rs 280.50 respectively. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported that the Euro’s value increased by Rs 1.1, closing at Rs 304.94 from the last day’s closing of Rs 302.94. The Japanese yen gained 02 paisa to close at Rs 1.78. The British Pound also saw an increase of…

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal, announced that the New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) is ready for opening. He expressed hope that this airport will become a significant hub of air transportation and a gateway for connecting different regions in the future. The New Gwadar International Airport, a gift from the Chinese government to the people of Pakistan, especially those in Gwadar, stands as a testament to Pakistan-China friendship. Prof Iqbal described the airport as a milestone and a flagship project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He emphasized that with the training Pakistani staff…

The efforts of a group of young individuals from Karachi to cultivate Ajwa, Mazfati, and Aseel date palms in the sand-swept Tharparkar district have proved successful. Out of the 500 trees planted by Dua Foundation since the project’s inception in 2018, 200 have started bearing fruit. This initiative aims to improve the prosperity of local farmers in Tharparkar by cultivating different types of date palms using underground water for irrigation, according to Dua Foundation Chairman Amir Khan. The organization utilized barren farmland to plant the trees and arranged irrigation in the arid region. They provided free solar-powered tubewells to farmers…

Punjab is set to experience widespread monsoon rains from today until July 20, according to a spokesperson from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Severe rainstorms with strong winds are expected across most districts in the province, particularly heavy rains and thunderstorms in southern Punjab between July 17 and 19. These rains are anticipated to provide relief from the heat and humidity. However, there is a risk of flooding in Punjab’s rivers and streams, warned Irfan Kathia, Director General of PDMA. He urged city administrations to stay vigilant and complete necessary preparations in advance. Kathia cautioned that the storms could…