A lot has been happening in Pakistan these days. Here are 9 events for you to catch up on and keep you updated. 1.Skardu’s international flights: What happened: The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) declared that the Skardu airport will begin operating as an international airport today, following its elevation to international status. The airport was upgraded with the […]
What happened: German veterinarian Dr. Frank Goritz presented a report to the SHC on Tuesday. It revealed that one of the four elephants at Safari Park, Karachi formerly thought to be male turned out to be a female. The revelation was made during a check, Details: The overall physical condition of the four African elephants at Karachi Zoo […]
Winter nights call for coffee or tea outdoors. But you’re not always in the mood for a fancy coffee place where you have to go in Jeans(wink wink). So here are 5 cheap Chai dhabas in and near DHA Phase 5 offering the best ambience with a cup of chai. Chai Hujra Chai Hujra has […]
What happened: Punjab is declared polio-free. All environmental samples obtained from sewerage water tested negative on Friday. Details: Punjab Chief Minister, Sardar Usman Buzdar says it is a significant success for the province administration. He says its a result of Allah Almighty’s blessings and a positive outcome of teamwork. He praised the provincial health department […]
What happened: The Pakistan cricket team on their tour to Bangladesh held the national flag during practice sessions. The Pakistani flag was seen heaved up during their practice session in Mirpur before the 1st Test match. Reportedly, the Bangladeshi players took this as a political message, as they filed a lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed […]
What happened: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has decided to build drive-in theatre near Beach View Park. It will be launched on November 26. The project is a no-profit-no-loss cinema. Details: Over the weekends, memorable films will be exhibited at Sunset Cinema. Besides this, three shows will be held to entertain people who were affected with […]
What happened: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s police department has announced the formation of a new police force named Ababeel force. In their bid to curb street crime, the KP government has announced this force. The Ababeel force will include 1600 elite police officers performing their duty in two shifts. The Ababeel force has its similarities with the Dolphin force […]
What happened: A viral video on social media shows PIA’s plane full of trash. The flight was scheduled to leave from Islamabad to London and was an international flight, not a domestic one. PIA’s flight number PK-975 was turned into a garbage bin as passengers threw used packages and other items. The spokesperson for Pakistan […]
What happened: Stephanie Matto, in her Instagram post, revealed that she is offering a unique item for her followers. It is pertinent to know that Stephanie Matto is known for sharing controversial content on her Instagram and YouTube. YouTuber’s often come up with some exciting giveaways, but does this top the list? Details: In her […]
What happened: Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority have launched an interesting plan. NADRA has launched a program to register orphan children in Pakistan. The announcement was made by Director General retired Major Saqlain Abbas, on his visit to the SOS village. At the same time, NADRA’s team led by Major also issues CNICs to […]
What happened: Hailing from Karachi and a welder by profession, Naseemudin broke England’s Donnie Baxter’s record. Donnie Baxter held a record of smashing 13 apples in one minute by smashing 18 apples. Details: Naseemudin set a new Guinness World record on the 13th of November, after crushing eighteen apples single-handedly in sixty seconds. At the […]
What happened: The provincial capital has been facing severe air pollution and smog wave, sending hundreds to hospitals because of sore throat, upper respiratory tract infection. Whereas, the citizens of Lahore have complained about severe headaches caused by the worsening air quality and are amazed at the deafening silence by the people at the helm […]
Pakistan The land of pure; people are not letting the country live by its name and we can all accept that, as a journalist in Pakistan, I can testify to this. We love our country, as we should, and that is why we report on everything that is going on here, people can’t turn their […]
What happened: Millennial-run digital channel, ProperGaanda is always in support of reporting news based on facts, they believe in user-generated stories as it the sole aim of ProperGaanda; to elevate the voice of the youth. Unfortunately, their Instagram account with a following of 94k has been disabled because it was reported on weak grounds of […]
Image source: Dawn What happened: The only voice for Millenials, ProperGaanda, has been deprived of their right to report the factual things happening in the nation. The millennial-run digital platform has once again been subjected to the harsh rules of this hybrid regime, led by Prime Minister Imran Khan. The digital news platform has always […]
Details: The @babarazam led Pakistani and the Australian side led by @aaronfinch5 are scheduled to compete in the all-important semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2020. Pakistan is said to have a highly-talented bunch, with the perfect mixture of experienced players and young guns, including @harisraufofficial, @ishaheenafridi10, while @realshoaibmalik and @m_hafeez8 add the experience element […]
What happened: A lawyer and women’s rights activist @nighatdad shares a tweet with the picture of the female cricket team with the trophy for their series against the Windies and wrote, “While boys are making us proud in #T20WorldCup International women’s cricket returns to the National Stadium in Karachi after nearly 16 years.” She advised […]
What happened: The anonymous netizen shared with ProperGaanda, “The process for digital marketing of the construction company started in June. In July, both the parties signed legally binding contracts, and the planning process began in August. During August, the planning process consisted of market research. After a few meetings, the client was presented with the […]
Details: Malik Sher Khan is a resident of Karachi and aims to make his mark in the national team. He says that “If you are determined and possess a passion for something, nothing is impossible.” In his interview with a media outlet, the cricketer said, “I see Pakistan winning the T20 World Cup.” Also: In […]
Backstory: Maryam Akram (@kashmirichaiandbooks) is a preschool teacher living in New York City with her husband and daughter. Before she got a job as a preschool teacher she would frequently go to the Masjid to pray. However, once she started work she couldn’t go to the masjid as frequently anymore. She then asked her boss, […]
Details: Pakistan’s former pacer, @imshoaibakhtar, in an Instagram video, said, “Now Afghanistan can bring India in the tournament.” He also claimed, “Every Indian would support Afghanistan, but we will support a good game of cricket.” While, the former pacer also said that if India gets in the semi-finals, the tournament will get more exciting, and […]
Details: The former Pakistani pacer @imshoaibakhtar, while reacting to Nauman Niaz’s apology, said, “Now Dr Nauman Niaz has to apologise to the institution of PTV, not me. The brand of the national TV had been hurt as sponsorships had gone down.” Shoaib Akhtar had said that he demanded an apology from Nauman to save the national […]
What happened: The Pakistani twin singers @adilbaluch24 and @asimbaluch11 have alleged that PISA’s team mistreated them and suffered ‘mental distress due to their mistreatment.’ In their Instagram video, @baluchtwins said, “We are traumatizedtraumatized that after getting everything done, our tickets were cancelled, and is this the way to treat your artists?” While the singers also […]
What happened: The CPJ (Committee to Protect Journalists) has ranked Pakistan at nine this year on their annual Global Impunity Index. The Global Impunity Index highlights countries where journalists are killed, and their killers go free. They have released the following ranking, with the ‘worst records of allowing killers of journalists to go free: Somalia, […]
What happened: After the completion of a 5-day physical remand, Zahir Jaffer murderer in the Noor Mukadam case, claimed to have killed Noor for cheating on him. On Monday, Zahir’s physical remand was extended for two more days by the Islamabad court. What’s happening now: Zahir’s parents, Asmat Zakir and Zakir Jaffer along with security […]
What happened: In May 2016, a law student Shah Hussain stabbed fellow classmate Khadija Siddiqui barbarically. A session court in March 2018 commuted the sentence to 5 years. Khadija’s stabber is now released. What’s happening now: According to a video released by Geo news, Fayaz ul Hassan stated that Shah Hussain wasn’t granted release by […]
What Happened: The first spell of monsoon rain hit Pakistan’s major cities today, including Karachi. As a result most areas in Karachi are experiencing major power breakdowns. Karachi-Electric (KE) stated that it was monitoring the situation. Details: As per reports, there has been heavy rainfall in Malir, Landhi, II Chundrigar Road and its surrounding areas, […]
What happened: Fawad Chaudhry, Minister for Information and Broadcasting, announced that federal government has decided to construct a new international standard airport in Skardu. The airport will promote tourism and meet the requirements of international tourists. Details: Skardu is a major tourism, trekking and expedition hub in Gilgit-Baltistan. Talking to media, Fawad Chaudhry said that […]
What happened: On Friday, Civil Aviation Authority (CCA) asked five foreign airlines to accommodate passengers affected by flight cancellations in recent weeks with the “earliest possible flights”. Details: CAA issued notices to five foreign airlines for the cancellation of flights to Pakistan which caused a great deal of inconvenience and unrest. “Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority […]
What Happened: On 18th June, house of a Lahore-based photographer, Nad e Ali, caught fire due an electrical short circuit. As the house burst into flames, it took with it everything, including Mr. Ali’s photography gear. Details: The photographer posted a gofundme link on his Instagram blog reporting the incident and requesting his followers to […]
What happened: Dr. Yasmin Rahid in her tweet revealed that The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has procured 6000 new waste containers to place across the city. The first consignment of 950 containers were delivered to Data Gunj Bakhsh Town (DGBT). Details: Dr. Yasmin Rashid appreciated LWMC for providing 6000 garbage containers to the nine towns of the Lahore city. She […]
What Happened: The foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank rose 0.08% on a weekly basis, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. Details: Data released on June 25 showed that the foreign reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) were at $16,119.4 million. This reflected […]
What happened? On February 16th, a common leopard that is a critically endangered species in Pakistan was found dead in Haripur’s Margalla Hills near Khanpur confirmed the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board. An autopsy report by Civil Veterinary Hospital Khanpur suggests that the death may have occurred due to sudden cardiac arrest or some other natural cause. What […]
As a step to avert bird strikes, The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has decided to install the acoustic bird repellent system at the country’s airports to ensure flight safety. According to PCAA officials, the system will be installed mainly at Karachi and Lahore airports. The PCAA has also contacted several well-reputed firms and individuals […]
What happened? Four soldiers were martyred after terrorists opened fire on a security forces post in Makeen, South Waziristan, late Thursday night, the military’s media affairs wing reported on Friday. The martyred officials identified as Lance Naik Imran Ali, Sepoy Atif Jahangir, Sepoy Aneesur Rehman, and Sepoy Aziz. What you need to know A statement […]
What Happened In a press conference on Friday, 22 January, Mufti Qavi’s uncle Abdul Wahid Nadeem stated that different people have used Abdul Qavi over the years for media attention. “We are from a respected family involved in religious teaching through Darul Uloom Obaidia in Multan. We are doing the sacred task without any sectarian […]
Kazi Mannan is the owner of Sakina Halal Grill which is one the best food destinations in Washington D.C. This restaurant is very high-end and lavish but its mission is more than just to serve food to the customers. Kazi Mannan recently gave an interview to a local channel and explained his mission, which is […]
What happened: Pakistani Trans activist, Janat Ali has been nominated for South Asian Hero Award 2020 by APCOM. What is APCOM: APCOM is a not-for-profit organisation based in Bangkok, representing and working with a network of individuals and community-based organisations across 35 countries in Asia and the Pacific. APCOM works to improve the health and […]
What happened: Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth passed away on Thursday at the age of 59, days after contracting the coronavirus and being shifted to a private hospital in Islamabad. A protocol officer of the high court, Zubair Hussain, told media that Justice Seth tested positive for Covid-19 on October 22 and […]
What happened: Lieutenant General Muhammad Afzal, the chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), has tested positive for the coronavirus, said the authority’s spokesperson. According to the NDMA spokesperson, Lt Gen Afzal has isolated himself at home. He decided to get himself tested after meeting a close relative, he added. The NDMA is one […]
Founded after partition in 1948 by Taj Din, a man who sold shawls in Indian Kashmir, Nirala Sweets was the fastest growing confectionery Pakistan had ever seen. It was a success from the moment Taj Din opened his first shop, a tiny breakfast place on Fleming Road. Soon, Nirala Sweets was a household name; it […]
It can be argued that no one has been affected as much or as unfairly by the coronavirus pandemic than the Class of 2020. Students graduating from Higher Educational Institutes meet one of the most volatile and uncertain economies of the past century, while students graduating from high school and heading to universities deal with […]
With performance halls closed due to the outbreak of Covid-19, musicians in Iran turn to their rooftops as their platform. These musicians start impromptu concerts on their rooftops. Instruments such as the qanun, the bass and even the drums can be heard playing in neighbourhoods in Iran. Iran lights up its quarantine with music One […]
