August 2023 - Page 5 of 42

Champion in Shadows: Authorities’ Role in Arshad Nadeem’s Lack of Recognition

Posted August 28, 2023 by Web Desk

Despite winning another prestigious medal for Pakistan, renowned javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem, remains deprived of the recognition he truly deserves.The talent of the 25-year-old has been noteworthy since 2016, but even after bagging several medals, he is still vying for acknowledgment in his homeland.The Athletics Federation of Pakistan could have…

This 10-Year-Old Tech Genius Has Become an Assistant Teacher at Karachi University

Posted August 28, 2023 by Web Desk

10-year-old Amna Amir Shehzad from Karachi is defying age norms and societal expectations. Not only is she pursuing her dream of becoming a data scientist, but she is also imparting her knowledge as an assistant teacher at Karachi University.Amna’s journey began with early exposure to technology through the Saylani Techno…

All culprits of Jaranwala incident arrested: IG Punjab

Posted August 28, 2023 by Web Desk

Inspector General Punjab Dr Usman Anwar informed that all culprits of the Jaranwala incident have been arrested.Talking to newsmen in Lahore today, he informed that more than 300 people were investigated and over 180 people were arrested in this case.He said that no one is allowed to take the law…

Carrefour Pakistan Signs Partnership Agreement with foodpanda

Posted August 28, 2023 by Web Desk

Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Pakistan, has signed a partnership agreement with the popular online retail platform foodpanda to expand the accessibility of its retail offering to foodpanda customers across the country.The signing ceremony, held recently at foodpanda’s Lahore office, marks a significant milestone in the…

Pakistan Army initiates digital skill training program for women in South Waziristan

Posted August 28, 2023 by Web Desk

Pakistan Army in collaboration with the provincial government has initiated a digital skill training program for the empowerment of women in South Waziristan.Under this program, unemployed women having sixteen years of education are equipped with the digital skills aligned with the contemporary requirements so that they could earn money through…

ECP Consultation process with political parties underway

Posted August 28, 2023 by Web Desk

The consultation process of the Election Commission with different political parties is continuing.Delegations of MQM-Pakistan and Jamat-e-Islami separately participated in the consultative meetings held in Islamabad today with Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja in the chair.The MQM-P delegation was led by Dr Farooq Sattar, while Ameer-ul-Azeem represented the Jamat-e-Islami.The…

PM directs to accelerate work on projects already identified through SIFC

Posted August 28, 2023 by Web Desk

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed to accelerate the realization of identified projects by capitalizing enabling environment already achieved through the Special Investment Facilitation Council.He was chairing 4th Apex Committee Meeting of SIFC, which held in Islamabad on Monday.Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, member of Federal Cabinet, Chief…

South Africa women’s cricket team arrives first time in Karachi

Posted August 28, 2023 by Web Desk

South Africa Women's Cricket team has arrived in Karachi to play a three-match T-20 series against Pakistan Women's Cricket team.This is the first-ever tour of South Africa women’s cricket team to Pakistan.Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistani Prime Minister Holds Emergency Meeting on High Electric Bills

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, is holding an emergency ministers’ meeting Sunday to discuss the high electricity bills that have caused some people to take to the street in protest.“In the meeting, a briefing will be taken from the ministry of power and distribution companies and consultations will be…

Protests Over Power Bill Increases Spread in Pakistan

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Protests against soaring power prices continued in Pakistan for a third consecutive day on Sunday, with television footage showing enraged consumers at rallies burning their electricity bills.The power supply department in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province formally requested that police provide security for its staff and installations in the wake of…

Widespread protests against higher electricity bills hit Pakistan

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Thousands took to the streets across Pakistan to protest rising power bills, some violently, forcing the power companies to seek police security.Interim Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar summoned an urgent meeting with power authorities to "review" the situation after angry protesters blocked roads and attacked power company representatives in several parts…

Pakistan reacts to EU state’s planned ‘Quran’ bill

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Pakistan has welcomed the Danish government’s decision to propose a bill that would make it illegal to burn the Quran in public. Acts of public desecration of the Muslim holy book have led to protests and diplomatic tensions between the Nordic countries and Muslim-majority nations.“This, we believe, is a step…

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