What happened: AquaFun opened in 2016 has officially received a Guinness World Records certificate for being the world’s largest inflatable water park. The inflatable water park includes physical challenges and has been designed to cater for visitors of all age groups. It is pertinent to mention that the park is three times its first size […]
What happened: Bahauddin Zakariya and NUST University’s joint investigation report revealed that India is responsible for the rising air pollution levels of the provincial capital. The joint-investigation report suggests that the polluted air is coming from India, resulting in toxic smog in Lahore. It is pertinent to mention that the report claimed, “City’s air was not […]
What happened: Mahnoor from Nagar district in Gilgit-Baltistan won the silver medal at a winter sports competition held in the region. Mahnoor hails from Hooper Valley in Nagar district, and her father revealed that she is obsessed with ice skating. The winter competition was held from January 17 to January 23, and numerous athletes participated. […]
What happened: On January 25, a mother in Texas was arrested for allegedly trying to buy a child for $500,000 at a Walmart. The mother, identified as Rebbecca Lanette Taylor, was charged with selling or purchasing the child at a local Walmart. Sky News reported, “The 49-year-old allegedly approached a mother of two in a self-checkout […]
Back-story: Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s address to the constituent assembly on August 11, 1947, has been narrated with numerous definitions. Some believe it to be “anti-Islam,” while some appreciate the motivating speech of the founder of Pakistan. Let’s get one thing clear before reflecting on the address; despite the world saying anything about the speech, Muhammad […]
What happened: A 38 year old Japanese man named Shoji offers himself on rent and offers his services called “Rent-A-Man” in Tokyo, Japan. Shoji Morimoto offers himself on rent, and people pay him to join them in activities such as having a meal or listening to their chit chats. His company is called the “Do Nothing Rent-A-Man” service and […]
What happened: On January 25, the Faisalabad police arrested a couple for beating up their 9-year-old stepdaughter as the girl alleged, “They(parents) beat me up every time I ate or slept without permission.” At the same time, she claimed, “They did the same with my brother.” Subsequently, the accused Faisalabad couple was arrested and an FIR was registered under […]
What happened: 24 year old California woman identified as Danielle Shapiro was diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux after she binged on sushi at the $50 all you can eat buffet. Daily Mail UK quotes, “The woman forced herself to eat as much sushi as she could in one sitting has now revealed how she ended up being […]
What happened: Pakistan Peoples Party’s Sharmila Faruqi has approached FIA’s Cybercrime Wing against the actor and host Nadia Khan for recording a video with Sharmila’s mother and as Sharmila stated, “She is a shameless woman..” It is pertinent to mention that Nadia Khan had recorded a video with Anisa Faruqi and asked her about the makeup she […]
What happened: On January 19, the French Senate voted in favor of banning the wearing of headscarves in sports competitions. The French Senators state, “The wearing of conspicuous religious symbols is prohibited from taking part in events and competitions organized by sports federations.” One hundred sixty votes approved the law barring players from wearing the hijab to […]
What happened: On January 20, the Federal Board of Revenue froze all the bank accounts of the renowned singer Aima Baig over non-payment of taxes. The News report quotes, “The singer had withdrawn her money from the banks before FBR’s action. The inquiry team was unable to recover any amount from her accounts.” Subsequently, the Federal Board […]
What happened: On January 19, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey would send a charity train carrying aid for the citizens of Afghanistan. Tayyip Erdogan also shared the details of the humanitarian aid that would be provided to the Afghans as TRT World quotes the president, “The train carrying 700 tons of food, clothing, health and ambulances […]
What happened: On January 19, a viral video on social media showed Karachi authorities raiding a slaughterhouse near 4K Chowrangi after an alleged complaint claimed that they were slaughtering donkeys and selling their meat in the city. At the same time, reports revealed that the Karachi police were able to recover 6 to 7 donkeys […]
What happened: On January 20, Zahir Jaffer was presented in the Islamabad district court on a stretcher handcuffed. Subsequently, senior journalist Saqib Bashir in his tweet, revealed, “Zahir Jaffer the main accused in Noor Mukadam case, has been declared as fully fit by the Adiala Jail Hospital. And the report of Adiala Jail doctors was submitted […]
What happened: A renowned French University named “Science Po Lille” is offering the master course for people who love eating and drinking. The master’s course is called BMV, a short form for “Boire, Manger, and Vivre.” The BMV master’s course covers a wide range of topics regarding topics about food, drinks, and living. The Telegraph reported that the course includes […]
What happened: Senior journalist, Fiaz Mahmood(@fiazzmahmood) on January 20, tweeted the video of Zahir Jaffer being produced by the Islamabad police on a stretcher in the courtroom. In the viral video, Zahir is handcuffed to the stretcher as he is taken to the district court in Islamabad. Details: It is pertinent to mention that a […]
What happened: Colson Baker, aka Machine Gun Kelly, has in his latest interview with the Vogue, said, “The diamond bands are actually thorns. So if she tries to take it off, it hurts.” Subsequently, MGK also disclosed that he designed the ring in collaboration with the British jewelry designer Stephen Webster. The engagement ring has two pear-cut […]
What happened: On January 19, two days after the producer, Xulfi was accused of stealing Tu Jhoom’s melody from an upcoming singer from Umerkot, the producer came out with “clean” and presented relevant proof against the allegations. After fellow singers supported Xulfi, Meesha Shafi(@meesha.shafi) also came in the support and tweeted, “This is incorrect. Tu Jhoom was composed […]
What happened: Expo 2020 Dubai will showcase 78 verses from Surah-e-Rahman that are part of the world’s largest Holy Quran at the Pakistan Pavilion. The world’s largest Holy Quran cast on a canvas with the gold-plated aluminum script was done by the award-winning artist Shahid Rassam. Surah-e-Rahman will be displayed at the Pakistani pavilion on […]
What happened: On January 17, the elected MNA from PTI, Aamir Liaquat Husain, termed the rise in Khula rates to the disobedience shown by women. He revealed the stats of rising Khula rates in the country as he said, “In one year, one lakh women approached the courts for khula and more than ten thousand khula […]
What happened: On January 19, the International Cricket Council announced the T20 team of the year with Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, among the team led by the Pakistani skipper Babar Azam. It is pertinent to mention that no Indian cricketer was included in ht lineup of ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year as Shaheen […]
What happened: According to Forbes magazine, the renowned YouTuber MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, in 2021 gathered $54million in gross revenue, which is the most by any YouTube creator in history. Jimmy Donaldson’s YouTube videos have generated more than ten billion views on the platform as he earned fifty-four million dollars in revenue. Details: It is […]
What happened: After completing her MBBS, Sarah said, “I want to tell the transgender community not to lose hope. If I can become a doctor, then you can work hard and be successful.” The 23-year-old, on January 18, made history by becoming the country’s first transgender doctor as she was able to pass the final examination of […]
What happened: On January 18, the Islamabad High Court ordered the federal government to ensure the dignity of the victims in the child pornography cases. The IHC has instructed the government to increase the sentence from 7 years to a maximum of 20 years and a fine not less than one million rupees in cases […]
What happened: The Italian National TV made a documentary series regarding the renowned tourist destinations in Pakistan. The travel documentary showed the picturesque Northern areas, including Skardu and Gilgit-Baltistan, to highlight the tourism facilities available in Pakistan. In a tweet, Pakistan’s ambassador to Italy, Jauhar Saleem, revealed, “Italian National TV (RAI 1) projected Pakistan as an […]
What happened: Federal Investigation Authority has written to the PTA in order to block access to more than 1,600 cryptocurrency trading websites operating in Pakistan. Samaa quotes an official from the FIA as, “The cryptocurrency trading websites will likely be blocked in Pakistan.” On the other hand, the Science and Technology minister, Shibli Faraz, stated that Pakistan […]
What happened: On January 17, the YouTuber-turned boxer and the boxing legend Mike Tyson entered a fight agreement for an exhibition match in Las Vegas, according to reports. The Sun reported that the negotiations are at an advanced stage, and the exhibition fight could generate nearly fifty million dollars. Details: The Sun also quoted a […]
What happened: The co-owner of NBA’s Golden State Warriors, Chamath Palihapitiya, in a viral video, is heard saying, “It is a hard truth, nobody cares about Uyghurs and caring about Uyghurs is below my line.” Adding to his interview, the co-owner said, “Nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs. You bring it up because you really care, […]
What happened: On January 17, Shaukat Mukadam recorded his statement before the cross-examination by Zahir Jaffer’s lawyer Sikander Zulqarnain started. Senior journalist, Saqib Bashir in his YouTube video and tweets, explained the questions that Sikander asked in the courtroom. In his YouTube video, Saqib said, “Shaukat Mukadam was asked several irrelevant questions along with asking Noor’s […]
What happened: The researchers at Cardiff University published a peer-reviewed study that claims that a mask does cover half of your face, so the increased attractiveness may be tied to the beauty of occlusion. The female participants included in the study reviewed the male participants who were wearing masks. Details: USA Today report quotes the […]
What happened: On January 17, Dubai’s auction house Sotheby unveiled a diamond that is from outer space, as Sotheby calls it 555.55-carat black diamond named “The Enigma.” Dubai’s auction house believes the black diamond will be sold for at least 6.8 million dollars and Sotheby has also hinted at accepting cryptocurrency as a payment method. Details: One […]
What happened: On January 14, Coke Studio kicked off their 14th season with a performance by the legendary Abida Parveen and Naseebo Lal for the song Tu Jhoom. The song was written by Adnan Dhool, mixed, composed and arranged by Xulfi and produced by Abdullah Siddiqui. However, on January 18, Express Tribune, in an interview with a […]
What happened: On January 18, it was reported that Rajco Industries sent nearly eighteen million rupees in monetary assistance to the deceased Sri Lankan national’s family, Priyantha Kumara. Local media reports suggest that the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry raised 100,000 dollars to support the former general manager of Rajco Industries’s family. Details: Dawn […]
What happened: An Essex woman named Rachael Lawrence was checking in with the vet about her other cat when she heard her eight months missing cat in the background. The cat identified as Barnaby was lost nearly eight months ago, and during the phone call with the vet, Rachael heard the distinctive cry of her […]
What happened: On January 18, a medical board formed by the Punjab Government termed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s medical reports as “incomplete.” The medical board reviewed the submitted medical reports of the PML-N leader before submitting their information to the federal government. Details: At the same time, the medical board claimed that the medical documents only […]
What happened: A Michigan Judge named Alexis G Krto’s video from the courtroom has gone viral in which the Judge is heard saying, “You should be ashamed of yourself. If I could give you jail time I would.” Yahoo quotes the 72-year-old Burhan Chowdhury, who has been suffering from cancer, as “I am a cancer patient. Very old, […]
What happened: Sultan Gustaf Al Ghozali, a 22-year-old college student from Indonesia studying Computer Science, has become a millionaire after listing his selfies as NFTs on OpenSea, an NFT marketplace. Sultan converted his 1000 selfie images as NFTs as he gathered all the photos that he took between the ages of 18 and 22. Sultan […]
What happened: The TikTok star Hareem Shah, in her response to FIA’s notice and Shahzad Akbar’s statement, said that “Shahzad Akbar should focus on PML-N Nawaz Sharif’s case instead of wasting time in probing my case.” Subsequently, Hareem Shah added, “The ministers keep making promises to bring back Nawaz Sharif but have failed. They had made cases against […]
What happened: On January 9, a viral video on Twitter showed an elderly woman being dragged on the streets as they grabbed her by the hair and kicked her. The video was shot in Sialkot, and the culprits can be seen beating the elderly woman with sticks. At the same time, another woman who is […]
What happened: The Nathia Gali Hotels Association announced that the stranded tourists could have free-of-cost accommodations after 21 people died as the vehicles were covered in snow and stuck in a traffic jam. ARY News reported that the hotel association announced accommodation for the tourists and will also provide meals and shelters to the tourists […]
What happened: The Information and Broadcasting minister, Fawad Chaudhry, in a press conference, said that the Murree administration had been issuing various alerts for the past one week and a large number of people came to Murree in a short time. It is pertinent to mention that the official numbers recorded revealed that a total […]
What happened: Three universities in Gilgit-Baltistan and the WAFA foundation collaborated with the local communities to make the five artificial glaciers in the province. The five glaciers project was done under the Climate Change ministry’s Glacier Lake Outburst Flood project to mitigate the effects of climate change. In a bid to ensure the provision of water to […]
What happened: From January 6 to 8, nearly 125,000 vehicles entered Murree as heavy snowfall took over the city. As a result, 21 people died due to their vehicles being covered in snow. Subsequently, the interior minister called the Pakistan Army, Rangers, and FC to conduct rescue operations as he claimed that only 1,000 cars […]
What happened: The Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry had tweeted about the influx of tourists in Murree, and the National Weather Centre of Pakistan had released a statement that read, “During the week, rainfall with snowfall over the hills is expected.” At the same time, the WCP predicted the possible impacts of the snowfall and stated that it […]
What happened: On January 8, 4 members of ASI Naveed’s family were stranded in Murree’s traffic jam. Naveed and his other family members died, including his three children. ASI Naveed was stationed at the Kohsar Police Station and was visiting Murree with his family. Details: Naveed was stuck in traffic at Guldana Road for more […]
What happened: On January 8, over 20 tourists and numerous were injured in Murree. The interior minister Sheikh Rasheed requested the Pak Army to conduct their rescue operation and help the stuck tourists. Rangers and the FC were called as all routes to Murree were blocked as the Punjab government also declared Murree a calamity […]
What happened: The prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan(@imrankhan.pti), hours after more than 15 deaths were reported in Murree, tweeted about the incident that drew negative attention. In his tweet, Khan wrote, “Shocked & upset at tragic deaths of tourists on the road to Murree. Unprecedented snowfall & rush of ppl proceeding without checking weather conditions […]
What happened: On January 7, the FIA’s Cyber Crime Wing issued a notice to the renowned crypto exchange app as they are investigating a multi-million dollar scam. Sindh’s Cyber Crime Winger issued notice to Binance’s general manager Hamza Khan as they asked the company’s linkage to the fraudulent online investment mobile application. A local publication […]
What happened: After featuring in two Spider-Man movies, the 38-year-old British-American actor Andrew Garfield has hinted at returning to the big screen as the Amazing Spider-Man. Andrew Garfield played the character of Peter Parker back in 2014 and said, “Peter and Spider-Man, those characters are all about service, to the greater good and the many.” At the same time, […]
What happened: A 65 year old man living in India’s Bihar state, in a video, claimed that he had been jabbed with Covid vaccine 11 times. In the viral video, Brahmadeo Mandal says, “I never fell ill since I started taking the vaccine and my health has started to improve.” At the same time, Brahmadeo claimed, “11 doses […]
What happened: The World Health Organization’s chief, Tedros Ghebreyesus, has warned that Covid’s Omicron variant should not be taken lightly. The head said it might be less severe than the Delta variant, but that does not mean it should be labeled mild. AFP quoted WHO’s Chief as, “Just like previous variants, Omicron is hospitalising people and it is […]
What happened: Earlier in September 2020, an Instagram model Cris Galera married herself in an exquisite wedding. Chris had said that she could not rely on one man, so she opted to marry herself. However, after 90-days of the marriage, she called an end to it. LAD Bible quotes the Instagram model as, “I was happy […]
What happened: An auto repair shop owner in Georgia was sued after he dumped 90,000 oil-covered pennies at a former employee’s driveway. In 2021, the former employee had alleged that he was not paid and left the auto-repair shop after a dispute. Georgia’s auto repair shop is named OK Walker Autoworks and the owner was identified as Miles […]
What happened: On January 7, a passenger identified as Taza Khan was arrested for carrying a kilo of heroin to his Saudi Arabia flight. The Anti-Narcotics Force discovered the heroin hidden in Taza Khan’s luggage. The passenger was to board a Ryadh-bound flight before being taken into custody by ANF. What else: Earlier in 2019, the Anti-Narcotics Force seized […]
What happened: An Egyptian burglar fell asleep inside the victim’s house in Luxor, a city in Egypt and was handed over to the police by the house owners. The homeowner found the thief sleeping in their bed when they returned from a vacation. At the same time, the Egyptian police claim that the thief sneaked […]
What happened: On January 8, 200, the Bruce Lee Family Company, in collaboration with NFT marketplace Eternity, will drop the martial artist’s first NFT collection. A publication quotes Bruce Lee’s family as, “We aim to commemorate the life and legacy of the martial arts pioneer, philosopher, and global action film star.” The NFT collection is inspired by […]
1. Nawaz Shareef just wants free and fair elections and no deal, says Rana Sanaullah What happened: PML-N’s Punjab President, Rana Sanaullah, on January 6, said that the former prime minister Nawaz Sharif neither wants to do any deal nor be a part of any such dialogues. Rana Sanaullah talked about the earlier address by […]
What happened: Pakistan makes history after the country’s Judicial Commission approves Justice Ayesha Malik’s elevation to the Supreme Court as a judge. Justice Ayesha Malik will become the first woman judge at the SC. On January 6, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan approved her name in a five to four vote. Now, the nomination only […]
What happened: After a Spanish man returned home from Christmas celebrations he decided to cook some frozen vegetables and potatoes and that is when he found a dead rat in his food. Juan Jose noticed a dark shape thing after he emptied the bag of frozen food into the pan but ignored it thinking that […]
What happened: Days before New Year Eve, Customs authorities at the Torkham border seized nearly 200 kilograms of drugs worth more than 140 million rupees at the border. Additional Customs Collector of Peshawar along with Torkham Customs Officer Sadiq Akbar, stopped the truck near Kohat and uncovered the drugs. Details: The authorities recovered 4.5kgs of […]
What happened: President of Diabetic Foot International, Zahid Miyan, in an interview with a media outlet, said, “Diabetes is a 10 times more serious and lethal health issue for Pakistan, which claims 34,000 lives in a month, while Covid has so far claimed around 29,000 deaths in the country.” Subsequently, the health experts in Pakistan have urged […]
What happened: Former member of UK parliament and Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on January 4 announced that Quaid-e-Azam’s statue would be erected in London as a part of 75th Independence Day celebrations. Alongside the British House of Lords member Daniel Hannan, the Governor said that 2022 is significant for Pakistan. Details: However, Chaudhry Sarwar […]
What happened: The renowned YouTuber and podcast host for Impauslive, Logan Paul(@loganpaul) acquired 139 NFTs from 16 collections for a total of 2.64 million dollars. While the first collection that the Youtuber turned boxer purchased was titled World of Women. At the same time, Logan has not yet revealed the other NFT collection that he bought but […]
What happened: On January 5, a report by ARY News revealed that the police arrested a man posing as a Pakistan Army official as he was accused of blackmailing women. Arsalan was arrested from Karachi’s Sohrab Goth area over the allegations of posing as an army official while he looted people and blackmailed the women […]
1. Infant killed in Lahore by uncle for “making noise” at home What happened: On January 5, a two-year-old girl was killed by her grandfather in Lahore’s Bhatti Gate area. Subsequently, the accused, identified as Javed, was arrested by the Bhatti police and Dua’s body was shifted to the mortuary. At the same time, an […]
What happened: Geoff Gallagher from Queensland, Australia after reading an article regarding robots, decided to marry one. The report also showed him the price ranges of the humanoid robots ranging from 3000 to 43500 dollars. Odditycentral quotes Geoff’s interview as, “They looked so lifelike.” Subsequently, he decided to purchase a robot by the name of Emma as he said, “After […]
1. Ten police officers from Islamabad selected for hajj duty in 2022 What happened: On January 3, ten police officers from Islamabad were selected for security duty during hajj. The IG Police, Muhammad Ahsan Younas, announced the names of the ten officials that were selected through a lucky draw. The lucky draw was held at […]
What happened: A report on the details of PM Imran Khan’s foreign trips during three years was tabled in the Senate after the opposition requested it. The details of Imran Khan’s foreign trips from 2018 have been reported by different publications stating that the PM has made 47 trips since taking oath in 2018. The […]
What happened: On January 4, during the cross-examination in a defamation suit by Ali Zafar, Dawn quotes Meesha Shafi(@meesha.shafi) as, “She did not see but felt the incident of harassment allegedly occurred in the jamming room.” At the same time, another publication claims that Meesha said she was nervous and scared about the tweet that she posted in 2018 regarding the […]
What happened: On January 5, the International Civil Aviation Organization removed CAA from its list of SSC (Safety Significant Concern). Subsequently, the ICAO’s team visited the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority in December, after which the safety audit was cleared and PIA was set to fly in the EU. Reports suggest that Pakistan International Airlines’ direct flights to […]
What happened: Oleksandr Tkachenko the minister of culture for Ukraine, in an interview with The Mirror, said, “In Emily in Paris we have a caricature of a Ukrainian woman which is unacceptable. It is also offensive. Is this how Ukrainians will be seen abroad?” Tkachenko was mainly talking about the character of Petra during the interview and said that […]
What happened: On January 4, the NED University and Global Soccer Ventures signed a 10-year agreement to establish the country’s first soccer city stadium, which will be equipped with FIFA-approved facilities. ARY News quotes NED University’s Vice-Chancellor’s press release as “The university wants to be at the forefront of science and technology as well as football. […]
What happened: During the wedding of a landlord’s son in Sialkot, the father showered expensive gifts along with foreign currency notes on the guests. The viral video on social media shows a group of men on a roof and throwing money at the people that are standing below the house. At the same time, the […]
What happened: An NFT company named Bookclocks.io had collaborated with a New York-based firm to help the women in Afghanistan gain access to education. On October 5, the company launched “Cointelegraph” NFT and the proceeds from the sale were to be donated to the Women for Afghan Women Organization. VOI quotes the head of AWO […]
What happened: On January 4, the Supreme Court of Pakistan rejected the government’s plea for stopping the demolition of the “illegally” constructed Madinah Mosque on Tariq Road in Karachi. Last week, the SC ordered the authorities to demolish the illegally built mosque, shrine, and cemetery on Karachi’s parks’ land. Subsequently, the Chief Justice of Pakistan […]
What happened: On January 2, Lahore’s anti-riot force arrested two suspects named Usman and Subhan for allegedly trying to harass the families visiting the Greater Iqbal Park. Usman and Subhan were dressed up in burqas to hide their identities as they allegedly tried to harass the females at the park. Details: Subsequently, the two suspects […]
What happened: London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to launch a scheme for people found in possession of cannabis, speed, and ketamine by decriminalizing them and encouraging the youth to opt for counseling instead. In February, Sadiq Khan will launch the scheme that will offer counseling instead of arresting youngsters under-25 caught with the drugs, according […]
What happened: On December 22, BlackBerry announced that they would discontinue the service of their classic phones. The statement by BlackBerry read, “The legacy services for BlackBerry 7.1 OS and earlier, BlackBerry 10 software, BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 and earlier versions, will no longer be available after January 4, 2022.” Details: The discontinuation means that the […]
What happened: On January 4, the Human Rights Minister, Dr Shireen Mazari, while speaking at a session of the Senate Standing Committee, said, “We had prepared the bill regarding missing persons and the relevant committee and NA passed it. But it went missing after it was sent to the Senate.” In June 2021, the bill was introduced […]
What happened: In his New Year’s message, Pope Francis in reference to Jesus’s mother Mary, said, “How much violence is directed against women! Enough! To hurt a woman is to insult God, who from a woman took on our humanity.” Pope Francis also urged the world leaders to raise a voice against the violence that women face. […]
What happened: France’s IHU Mediterranee Infection institute discovered the new Covid-19 variant, which contains 46 mutations. French media reported that 12 cases of the new variant named “IHU” had been reported in Marseilles. The French scientists claim that IHU’s origin is from Africa, as the 12 positive cases reported had returned from Cameroon. Details: However, the French […]
What happened: The Pakistani skier Naveed Spicher shared the details of his expedition on November 22 in an exclusive interview with ProperGaanda. He also shared that Parveena Ismail a female skier from her team broke a world record. While talking about his summit of two 6,000 meter peaks, Naveed said, “We had a team of […]
Details: ProperGaanda had an exclusive interview with Dr Mubarak M Ali(@mubaraksart), a self-taught artist from Karachi who won the best artist award at World Leisure International Art Contest. In his interview, he talked about his artistic journey and said, “I am a self-taught artist and it is an inborn skill which I am extremely passionate about.” […]
What happened: On January 2, Kane Tanaka, the world’s oldest person, celebrated her 119 birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka, Japan. Kane Tanaka was born a year before the Russia-Japan war and witnessed both World Wars. She also registered her name in the Guinness World Records in 2019 as the “world’s oldest living person.” Kane Tanaka […]
What happened: The British actress Emma Watson on January 3, shared a picture on her Instagram titled “Solidarity is a verb.” The Instagram post depicted a rally by pro-Palestine activists and the picture was captioned with a quote from a British scholar Sara Ahmed. The quote by Sara read, “Solidarity does not assume that our struggles are the […]
What happened: On January 3 PM Imran Khan called a meeting of government spokesperson to discuss the media strategy. The News & Naya Daur’s report disclosed that Imran Khan directed the spokespersons to inform the masses that there is no inflation in the country. At the same time, the premier is quoted saying, “We had inherited […]
What happened: On January 2, premier Imran Khan in his address to the “Riyast-i-Madina: Islam, Society, and Ethical Revival” dialogue, stated that currently, Pakistan faces two sorts of crime, “One being corruption and the other is sex crime, including rape.” Imran Khan held a discussion with renowned religious scholars organized by NRAA(National Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Authority). At the same time, the Prime […]
What happened: On January 2, a team of Afghan intelligence agents arrested three liquor dealers after pouring more than three thousand liters of liquor into a canal in Kabul. The viral video on Twitter shows the Taliban pouring liquor into the canal as they cover the faces of three drug dealers who are hand-cuffed. Afghan […]
What happened: The Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari before the year ended on December 29, announced a deal with the NFT marketplace Swiss owned by Velas network. Ferrari announced on their official website and promised “exclusive content.” Details: Ferrari’s official website read, “We are pleased to start this collaboration with Velas Network AG.” The NFT experts have said, “The […]
What happened: The left-arm speedster from Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, broke current Prime Minister Imran Khan’s record for most wickets in a calendar year in all three formats. Afridi took 78 wickets in all three formats, ODIs, Tests, and T20Is in 44 innings of 36 matches with an average of 22. On the other hand, the cricketer […]
What happened: A young mother in Essex, Haisam Nassir, was pouring bowls of cereals for her four children when she discovered white crystals in the box. Haisam Nassir aged 25 is quoted by LADBIBLE saying, “I was left horrified after a massive bag of crystal meth fell out of the cereal box.” At first, she could not […]
What happened: The provincial health minister, Dr. Yasmin Rashid, on January 2, announced that Punjab’s health department would hire 25,000 more doctors in 2022 as more than 100 health facilities officially registered themselves with the health department. At the same time, she talked about the Naya Pakistan Sehat Card and stated that a mobile application […]
What happened: A social media app named “Bulli Bai” is under criticism for uploading numerous Muslim women’s pictures pretending to offer online auctions in India. Bulli Bai is the 2nd platform that has uploaded Muslim women’s pictures on the platform within a year. Independent and TRT World’s report suggests that the platform uses a derogatory term for the Muslim women and […]
What happened: Li Jingwei was four years old when he was sold to a family by the Chinese traffickers and after 33 years, he drew a map from his memory which eventually helped him to reunite with the family. On December 24, Li Jingwei posted the picture of the hand-drawn match and China’s version of […]
What happened: The Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi and three other footballers tested positive for the coronavirus. On January 2, the 7-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi, Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico, and Nathan Mitumazale tested positive before PSG’s game against Vannes. Details: In a press conference, the coach for PSG Mauricio Pochettino said, “He is constantly in contact […]
What happened: On January 1, the German media reported that a Muslim cemetery in Germany’s northwestern city was vandalised. The local authorities of Iserlohn have also issued a statement and appealed to the citizens for information on the vandalism. Turkey’s foreign ministry in Germany issued a statement quoted by Tribune, “A new indicator of sick Islamophobic […]
What happened: On January 3, the all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez announced his retirement from international cricket as an 18-year old career came to an end. However, he will be available to compete in the cricket leagues around the world. 41 year old took to his Twitter and wrote, “My journey of pride representing Pakistan came to an […]
Did you know? That Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali in the late 11th century introduced the concepts of self-introspection, self-analysis, cognitive and behavioural inclinations, and negative reinforcements before the renowned psychologists coined them in mid 20th century, as suggested by Stanford Medicine(@stanfordmmhip). The Professor at Nizamiya University in Baghdad, Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali, is majorly responsible for introducing […]
What happened: Nyla Hayes, aged 13, was also included in the 2021 Future 50 Award and was Time Magazine’s 1st artist in residence. Along with this, she is also the first female to lead and create an all-female NFT PFP project. At the same time, she made nearly six million dollars through her “Long Neckies” NFT collection. […]
What happened: The former UFC lightweight champion from Dagestan launched his own NFT digital card set, dividing it into three categories. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s NFT collection was launched in late March and was sold within a month. Details: The Eagle’s NFT card collection was divided into Gold, Platinum and Diamond categories. Diamond categories were among the […]
What happened: On December 29, the Portuguese football star’s statue was unveiled in Goa’s main city Panaji. The 400kg statue of Cristiano Ronaldo sparked a controversy in the country as Indian media reported that the local footballers should be promoted and their struggles should be highlighted. Details: Goa’s Minister for Science Michael Lobo tweeted, “For the […]
What happened: In a bid to enter in the metaverse, on November 8, ICC released the video of the Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hassaranga’s hat-trick in the ICC World Cup and asked the users to vote. The Twitter users unanimously opted for “Afridi’s wicket of Sharma” as 75% of the social […]
What happened: Capital Development Authority, Islamabad Running Club and Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad are organizing a 10km run on January 1 to welcome the New Year. The marathon is being held to welcome 2022 with great passion and promote healthy living among the citizens of Islamabad. The marathon was held early morning on Saturday as various […]
What happened: The Seoul Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Department on December 30 disclosed that cats were responsible for more than 100 house fires in South Korea over the span of three years. Whereas, NY Post’s report claimed that pets are responsible for nearly 1000 house fires in the US every year. However, the SMF reported […]
What happened: On January 1, as a result of aerial firing in Sindh’s capital, 17 citizens suffered bullet injuries, and one was killed. Fireworks and aerial firing were heard in different Karachi areas as the citizens welcomed the New Year. However, the Karachi police had tightened the security in the provincial capital and had issued […]
What happened: The Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has been nominated for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy along with Muhammad Rizwan, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson. The International Cricket Council applauded the Pakistani pacer’s performance and wrote, “Shaheen took 78 wickets in 36 international matches this year at an average of 22.20 runs.” Details: It is […]
What happened: Karachi police on December 30 arrested ‘high-end’ bootleggers and recovered 113 bottles of smuggled gin and whiskey from them. SHO of Sahil Police station, Pir Shabbir, stated that the suspects Anwar and Faisal used to deliver the cases of imported liquor to customers via home delivery in luxury sedans. Details: The seized cases […]
What happened: On December 30, the PTI MNA and religious scholar Aamir Liaquat was taken to South City Hospital in critical condition. Aamir Liaquat Hussain’s Twitter handle confirmed the news, “Aamir Liaquat’s condition is critical and he is being shifted to South City Hospital.” However, according to his tweet, he was discharged later that night. Details: In […]
What happened: Patron-in-Chief for the Pakistan Hindu Council Dr Ramesh Kumar, on December 31, revealed that an Indian delegation comprising of 200 Hindu pilgrims would be visiting Pakistan for four days. Dr Ramesh Kumar added, “The primary purpose of Hindu pilgrims, led by Shriman Mahatma Param Nityanand Ji, arriving here is to visit the Samadhi of […]
What happened: The Karachi police have announced that the surroundings of Sea View will be turned into a no-go area for two days in a bid to curb the New Year celebrations. ARY News also quoted the SSP South Zubair Nazir saying, “Anybody trying to take the law into their hand will be dealt strictly.” Details: […]
What happened: The FIA had arrested 1160 people in 95,567 complaints they received in regards to sexual harassment, online fraud, blasphemy and hate speech. 95,567 complaints were only received from Punjab as the highest number of complaints were regarding sexual harassment. Details: 32% of the complaints were regarding sexual harassment, 25% were of financial fraud, […]
What happened: A Michigan school teacher named Marisa Fotieo was on an Iceland-bound flight from Chicago before she tested positive for Covid-19. Marisa Fotieo is a teacher and on December 19, she tested positive for the virus mid-flight and decided to isolate herself in the aeroplane bathroom as the plane was travelling over the Atlantic […]
What happened: Punjab’s Human Rights Department has developed a special mobile app through which the trans community can report the violence against them. Through the new mobile application, any citizen will be able to report the violence against transgenders in Punjab. Details: The discrimination, violence and other complaints that the trans community of Punjab faces […]
What happened: On December 31, Pakistan’s Prime Minister launched the distribution of the Naya Pakistan National Sehat for the entire population of Punjab. In a ceremony held at the Governor House Punjab, Imran Khan said that not everyone can take such revolutionary decisions like health cards as the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf did. Details: At the launch ceremony, the premier said, “Today, […]
What happened: Islamabad High Court’s Justice Athar Minallah issued the NOC for fireworks outside a shopping mall in Islamabad a day before New Year eve. During a hearing Justice Minallah also remarked that fireworks on New Year’s eve are held across the globe, even in Saudi Arabia and said, “What is the problem? Let people have […]
What happened: During the evening on the 30th of December, an explosion was heard near Saleem Complex on Jinnah Road, Quetta and as a result, three people were killed and fourteen injured. The local police reported that the explosion occurred near a vehicle on Jinnah road, while the windows of nearby buildings were shattered. Details: […]
What happened: On the 29th of December, a Columbus father shot his 16 year old mistaking her for an intruder after the security alarm of their house was activated. The 16 year old’s mother called 911 after the shooting and confirmed that the father had shot someone he thought was an intruder as the security […]
What happened: On the 28th of December, the French media reported that two mosques in the southeast of France were vandalised. The Turkish Muslim community’s mosques in La Mure and Domene were damaged, and the Turkish flag was partially burnt. Subsequently, graffiti aimed at Muslims was seen, and according to TRT World, the graffiti read, “Muslims […]
What happened: A viral video posted on Twitter on the 22nd of December showed a groom getting married without a bride in Tando Fazal. The tweet revealed that the groom was named Faisal and had a strong desire to get married but was unable to find a wife. Details: Reports suggest that Faisal is differently-abled […]
What happened: Malik Amin Aslam, the SAPM on Climate Change, announced that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will feature Pakistan’s first eco-friendly village. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kaghan valley and a few kilometers off the Monroe Trail is the location of Pakistan’s first eco-tourism village. The eco-tourism village will be implementing a zero-waste road map and will be a two-hour […]
What happened: The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project revealed the list of the most corrupt person of the year. The former president of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, was among the top-4 finalists followed by the Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad. At the same time, the Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan was named as the fourth most corrupt […]
What happened: A 68 year old Kolkata woman claims she is the successor to the Mughal dynasty and the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. Sultana Begum has now lodged a case in the court demanding the ownership of the 17-century Red Fort in New Delhi. At the same time, she claims to have her […]
What happened: Earlier in November, Crypto investors on Binance initiated a token by the name of “Squid,” but it was not long before its value plunged to nearly zero. Squid Crypto was inspired by the renowned Netflix series Squid Game and allegedly the crypto developers vanished with 3.3 million dollars from the investor’s fund. Details: The Crypto […]
Details: VIP Lounge barbershop in Norfolk, east of Norwich, has been offering free haircuts to anyone who can’t afford one without asking any questions. Barbershop’s owner Nado Garcia said that he wants to change the world with one haircut at a time. Talking about his inspiration, Nado said, “My door is always open for people who can’t […]
Did you know? The boxing sensation Mike Tyson’s former training partner Rudy Gonzalez revealed to The Sun that Tyson used to spar quickly to watch Tom and Jerry cartoons. Rudy Gonzalez stated that Mike would knock out five guys all out within an hour, and nobody was left. At the same time, Rudy was amazed […]
What happened: A suspect named Tehzeeb Riaz was arrested from Lahore’s Shera Kot area for allegedly stealing 24,000 rupees from a mosque’s donation box. In the viral video on social media, a man can be seen opening up the donation box’s lock and surveying the surroundings. Tehzeeb Riaz then proceeds to take the donation box […]
What happened: Earlier in 2021, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government had hinted at building two hydroelectric-powered mining farms as the hype around digital currency continues worldwide. The hype around cryptocurrency and NFTs has forced Pakistan to choose cryptocurrency. On the other hand, Turkey and China have taken measures to curb cryptos and in India, the central […]
What happened: On the 15th of August 2021, the Taliban took over Afghanistan and a day later, they entered the presidential palace in Kabul. On the 26th of December 2021, 100 days of Taliban rule and 100 days of the ban on girls’ education were completed in Afghanistan as girls were not allowed to attend […]
What happened: An individual often feels depressed during the winters due to a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It is a type of depression related to changes in seasons and begins and ends at about the same time every year. The symptoms of an individual start in the fall and continue during the chilly months forcing […]
What happened: Gujranwala police have said that a woman accidentally shot herself dead while cleaning her husband’s pistol on the 28th of December. The police had further added that the wife was cleaning her husband’s gun when it allegedly went off, resulting in her death but they stated, “We are investigating the incident from all angles.” […]
What happened: Lieutenant General Nadeem Anjum on the 18th of December, has asked all the authorities not to release his picture or videos made during any official meeting. At the same time, on the 17th of December during a National Security Committee meeting, DG ISI’s picture was not released. Details: Lt Gen (retd) Amjad Shoaib, […]
What happened: France’s Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said that the mosque located 100 kilometres north of Paris is closed because “The Imam there is targeting Christians, homosexuals and Jews in his sermons.” Two weeks after Gerald Damanin’s statement in the 2nd week of December, the authorities closed the mosque for six months. It is pertinent to mention […]
What happened: Danie Caroll ordered an iPhone 13 Pro Max for 1045 pounds and instead received two Cadbury white Oreo chocolate packed in toilet paper. His iPhone 13 delivery was also delayed but wo weeks. Still, eventually, when he turned up at the DHL warehouse in West Yorkshire to pick up his box, he discovered […]
What happened: Gallup International Survey titled End Of Year Survey 2021 revealed that 41% of the Pakistanis believe that 2022 will be worse than 2021, as 43% thought that they are optimistic about the coming year. Globally, 38% of people believe that 2022 will be better than 2021 and only 28% thought otherwise. Details: The question asked […]
What happened: On the 28th of December, the sub-campus of Faisalabad Agricultural University has issued a dress code for their students. The principal of UAF, Dr. Nisar Ahmad, stated that the male students are not allowed to wear shorts, fitted or ripped jeans. At the same time, the principal has also barred students from wearing […]
What happened: A 62 year old Australian man made history by becoming the first paralyzed person to tweet on Twitter after a computer chip was implanted in his brain. Philip O’Keefe has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and he composed the tweet using only his thoughts via a brain-computer interface developed by a neurotech startup. Details: Philip […]
What happened: Lahore’s district administration on the 28th of December announced a ban on public concerts, aerial firing, firework displays amid the worsening smog situation in the provincial capital. At the same time, the Punjab government has rejected applications seeking permission for the public display of fireworks. Details: On the other hand, concerts and other […]
What happened: On 27th December, Toyota announced that Rally Jameel will take place from 17th March to 19th March and will be the first-ever navigation rally for women drivers in Saudi Arabia. Rally Jameel is in line with the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision and diversification program relating to women empowerment. Details: Munir Khoja, one of the organizers at the launching […]
What happened: The UK-based Funoon would be an NFT marketplace for Islamic art, culture and sports digital assets in different formats. Funoon would allow buying, selling, and trading varying NFT artworks using the Binance tokens. Another Dubai-based organization Behnoode Foundation had also hinted at launching an NFT Islamic art agency to promote Islamic art and […]
What happened: On the 20th of December, a Washington-bound flight from Dubai was accelerating for takeoff when the Boeing 777-399 raced off the runway over the ground and stopped 90 meters before the localizer antennas. The Boeing 777’s Emirate staff was allegedly held responsible for not checking the plane’s climb altitude before the takeoff. Details: […]
What happened: The International Cricket Council(@icc) on the 28th of December disclosed the nominees for ICC Men’s Test Player of the Year and no Pakistani cricket player was included in the list, leaving the Pakistani Twitterati surprised. It is pertinent to mention that Shaheen Shah Afridi(@ishaheenafridi10) is the 2nd highest wicket-taker in Test cricket during […]
What happened: On the 27th of December, Lahore was again ranked as the most polluted city and the Civil Aviation Authority was forced to reschedule flights. On the 27th of December, two flights were cancelled at the Allama Iqbal International airport due to fog and the reconstruction of its main runway. Details: It is pertinent […]
What happened: TikTok’s former content moderator sued the company and its parent company ByteDance for allegedly failing to provide her with a safer workspace. The content moderator suing Tiktok is Candie Frazier and has already proposed a class action lawsuit stating that TikTok workers were forced to watch graphic videos that allegedly included beheadings, suicides, […]
What happened: According to Sindh’s Citizen-Police Liasion Committee Karachi on average report theft of 11 motorbikes every day during 2021. International Crime Index’s report published in April ranked Karachi at 114th spot as the street crime in Karachi rose during 2021. Details: Over 43,000 motorbikes were stolen from either parking lots or from the residency […]
What happened: On the 27th of December, the Lahore High Court observed the eviction of parents by a child from a house is an offense and it can attract rigorous imprisonment for a term of up to one year. Under Section 3 of the Protection of Parents Ordinance 2021, children cannot evict their parents from […]
What happened: District Health Officer of Sialkot reported that on the 27th of December, thirteen travelers who arrived in Pakistan from South Africa escaped a quarantine facility. However, it has also been disclosed that the travelers had tested negative for Covid-19 but they had to quarantine. Sialkot’s DHO stated, “They were required to isolate at a […]
What happened: The head of social media platform Instagram has announced, “Nothing to announce yet, but we are definitely actively exploring NFTs and how we can make them more accessible to a wider audience.” In a bid to unlock the metaverse via NFTs, Adam Mosseri has hinted at bringing them on the platform. Details: It is pertinent […]
What happened: Taliyah Holmes, the mother of an 11-year-old claimed that Jahiir’s teacher, instead of giving child the phone back, the teacher made her son get on his knees to beg for it. In the viral video on social media, Taliyah Holmes said, “The teacher said: Oh you want your phone back? I need you to […]
What happened: Samaa reported on the 25th of December that an application by the name of HFC Pak Trade Application scammed nearly 40,000 Pakistanis. On the pretext of making easy profits by betting on the price of Bitcoin, the online mobile trading app stole one billion rupees from the Pakistanis. Details: HFC Pak Trade Application converted the […]
What happened: One of the parents in Florida shared a photo of their son holding a placard, “I am a bully. Honk if you hate bullies.” The viral TikTok video has gained amassed nearly five million views. What happened: The viral video on TikTok’s also shows the parents of the Florida kid who are watching the kid from a […]
What happened: Pakistan’s 2nd largest province Punjab reported 1011 road accidents in the last 24 hours on 26th December and above ten people were killed as a result. According to a report, 1016 were injured in all these accidents and out of this, 576 were in critical condition. While 440 citizens sustained minor injuries and […]
What happened: The eighth continent Zealandia is completely submerged in water. In 2017, a team of geologists declared it to be one of the continents; however, not all of the researchers are convinced about it. A geologist from New Zealand, Nick Mortimer, stated, “It is the thinnest, most submerged and the smallest continent.” Details: The term Zealandia was […]
What happened: Two accused of smuggling heroin and crystal methamphetamine in capsules were arrested by Karachi police on the 23rd of December. In a police operation against the international drug dealers operating in Karachi, the SSP Central Malik Murtaza announced the arrest of Zubair Siddiqui and Waqar Siddiqui after a few capsules of the drug ice were […]
What happened: Kashif Alvi is also Pakistan’s first differently-abled to write a script for a 20-minute short film. Kashif Alvi’s book “The Language of Paradise” highlights how Pakistani society refuses to embrace the “deaf and mute” community. Arif Alvi’s wife, Samina Alvi, hosted the book’s launch event at the President’s House in Islamabad on the 19th of December. Details: […]
What happened: In an interview with a private channel, Ali Muhammad Memon, a police officer in Karachi, said that he wanted to develop something unique to get fame. It took Ali Muhammad three months to develop the 16-foot long motorbike as he said, “It took me three months to develop the bike with an approximate cost of […]
What happened: On the 25th of December, Sajid Kiani City Police Officer Rawalpindi said, “The husband Rizwan Habib has confessed to his crime and the suspect murdered her for her bank balance and properties.” Rizwan Habib’s former wife Wajiha Swati, was allegedly kidnapped on the 16th of October and an FIR was registered against Rizwan by Wajiha’s […]
What happened: Devin Ratray, better known as his character name in Home Alone “Buzz”, was arrested on the 23rd of December on two domestic assaults and one battery charge. The charges against the Home Alone actor include battery by strangulation and misdemeanour domestic assault, as reports suggest that Devin strangulated his girlfriend. Details: Hollywood reporter’s report claimed […]
1. Lahore High Court termed BZU order to suspend the admission of a student belonging to the Ahmadi community as “Persecution” What happened: The Lahore High Court in October termed Bahauddin Zakariya University’s order to suspend the admission of a student belonging to the Ahmadi community as “persecution.” As Usman Taimur Tahir’s admission was suspended […]
What happened: Nishit Doshi shared the news via Twitter and wrote, “Rare #fish that walks on hands, found near Tasmanian coast after more than two decades.” The rare pink fish has been spotted in Australia after 22 years and is marked as endangered as it’s a member of the anglerfish family. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research […]
What happened: On the 24th of December, a Rawalpindi court sent Yousaf Ayyub to jail for 13 years for harassing, blackmailing and on the charges of child pornography. Yousaf Ayub was arrested from Lahore’s Allama Iqbal Town in 2019 and was accused of filming inappropriate videos of women and children before blackmailing them. Details: Subsequently, […]
What happened: A viral video on social media shows a girl who tied her hair into a bun using a snake as she shops at a mart. The woman in the video is seen roaming around the shopping mall with a snake tied in her hair. The video was posted on the 22nd of November […]
What happened: On the 21st of December, Malta became the first country in the EU to legalize the cultivation and personal use of cannabis, and adults would be allowed to carry up to 7 grams of cannabis. However, smoking weed in front of children has been made illegal in the country. Malta’s President was also […]
What happened: The golden ring named the “Good Shepherd” was found by the Israeli archaeologists on the Roman-era shipwrecks dating back to 1,700 years ago. Two shipwrecks from the Roman-era period were found near the city of Caesarea during an underwater survey. The “Good Shepherd” ring had an early Christian symbol for Jesus inscribed in […]
What happened: On the 23rd of December, Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his annual news conference, stated that insulting the Prophet Muhammad PBUH is not the expression of artistic freedom. During his press briefing, Putin said, “Insults to the Prophet are a violation of religious freedom and the violation of the sacred feelings of people who […]
What happened: Ayesha Tammy Haq a lawyer by profession, shared a heartwarming picture of a Santa Claus on a PIA flight from Islamabad to Karachi distributing gifts among the passengers. Ayesha in her tweet wrote, “Sometimes PIA gets it so right #Santa on the flight from Islamabad to Karachi distributing gifts to jingle bells kids were […]
What happened: A UK citizen took to Twitter and shared the picture of a chicken head that she received in her order of hot wings and gave the restaurant a two-star rating. The viral picture showed a battered and fried head of a chicken with a beak and closed eyes. UK’s KFC customer, Gabrielle, stated, “I […]
What happened: Chris Martin, the lead vocalist and the co-founder of the musical band Coldplay, in an interview with BBC, said, “Our last proper record will come out at the end of 2025 and I think after that we’ll only tour.” However, Chris has hinted at doing collaborative things after 2025, but as a band, Coldplay will […]
What happened: A young Muslim woman in Sydney was fired from her job at a pharmacy after she refused to remove her hijab at work. Australian National Imams Council’s spokesperson Bilal Rauf is quoted by AU News saying, “She was told in very clear terms: ‘look around here, people don’t like this thing. So if you […]
What happened: Meiji University professor Homei Miyashita has invented a TV that an individual can lick to get the flavour of whatever’s on-screen. Homei Miyashita has named it “Taste the TV” as it sends electrical signals to ten flavour canisters creating unique sprays that cover a film overlay. It took a year for the Japanese professor to […]
What happened: Scientists have found a preserved dinosaur embryo from more than 66 million years ago that was preparing to hatch from its egg. The researchers have named it “Baby Yingliang” as it has similarities with the toothless theropod dinosaur. The embryo was discovered in Ganzhou on the 20th of December by Fa Waisum Ma and his […]
What happened: The Hindutva leader Yati Narsinghanand during a speech, said, “There is no other option you have to be prepared to kill or be killed and every Hindu should pick up weapons to exterminate the Muslims.” Several Hindu leaders from the far-right groups in India have called for an “ethnic cleansing.” The speech from the Hindutva leader came […]
What happened: Pakistan’s Environmental Protection Agency report on 22nd December revealed that Islamabad’s air quality reached the highest due to hazardous vehicle emissions. EPA has further highlighted that Islamabad’s air quality is dangerous for all age groups and the citizens should avoid outdoor travelling. Details: Environmental Protection Agency’s spokesperson is quoted by a publication saying […]
1. PDMA states that BBQ shops are a major cause of smog in Lahore Details: Punjab Disaster Management Authority, during a hearing in LHC, said that increase in consumption of grilled fish and BBQ shops in Lahore are among the reasons for smog in the provincial capital. The director-general for PDMA also stated that the […]
What happened: The Minister for Science & Technology, Shibli Faraz said that the production of bhang in Pakistan would help the exports of Pakistan as the world’s cannabis market is estimated at 100 billion dollars. Shibli Faraz also laid out the benefits of cannabis and said, “It provides medicinal benefit and can also be used in […]
What happened: On the 23rd of December, a minor domestic worker’s family has accused the family of torturing and killing their 8-year-old daughter. Reports suggest that the minor girl belonged to Pattoki and worked for the Talat family in Gujranwala for more than five months. The domestic worker’s family has also accused that she was […]
What happened: The former Australian captain Greg Chappel wants Australia to tour Pakistan with their full-strength team as Australia is scheduled to tour Pakistan in March. At the same time, the former Australian captain applauded the hospitability and said, “The stadiums are excellent, as are the 5-star hotels and other facilities for tourists. The people are […]
What happened: On the 23rd of December, the New York Police department appointed its first-ever Pakistani American, Adeel Rana as a deputy inspector. Adeel Rana was previously appointed as the precinct commanding officer before being the deputy inspector. Details: Adeel Rana took to Twitter and wrote, “What a great moment to hear cheers of coworkers, friends, […]
What happened: On the 22nd of December, during a robbery at a mini-mart near Landhi Manzil Pump in Karachi, a four year old was killed, while one of the robbers sustained minor injuries. During a crossfire between the robbers and mini-mart’s security guard, the two robbers were forced to flee, but the 4 year old […]
What happened: Pakistan’s Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry proposed increased taxation for airing foreign dramas in Pakistan. On the 23rd of December, while addressing a signing ceremony of an MoU between the Information Ministry, PTV and the National Arts Council, he urged to promote the local talent instead of foreigners. Details: Fawad Chaudhry, at […]
What happened: A Phillippines woman residing in Lahore’s DHA was tortured and harassed by her alleged ex-boyfriend named Hassan Raza. The Filippino woman claimed that she had a relationship with Hassan Raza that ended after Hassan engaged another woman. Hassan Raza barged into Filipino’s house earlier in the week and asked her to go with […]
What happened: Shehzad Roy, in his 2018 interview, claimed that the rapes of 90% of children in Pakistan are done by their relatives. While Shehzad also claimed that 10% of child rapes in Pakistan are done by serial killers and highlighted the importance of talking about the taboo topics of society to prevent such cases. […]
What happened: Ghalia Saleh, a resident of Tulkarm during the Covid-19 lockdown to distract her daughter from using mobile, decided to make interactive books for her. In her interview quoted by Reuters, Ghalia said, “The idea for my first book project came from my daughter Sarah, who saw this book in one of the means of […]
What happened: Galaxy Racer(@galaxyracerdxb) plans to hold Pakistan’s first-ever Esports tournament in Islamabad by the name of “HER Galaxy.” The esports tournament will take place from the 8th to the 9th of January at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad. About the tournament: The female Esports tournament will feature female gamers from across the country in a […]
What happened: On the 22nd of December, International Cricket Council revealed its latest T20I batter ranking and the Pakistani skipper @babrazam regained the top spot. Last week, David Malan had taken over Babar’s position as the top T20I batter but before the year ends Babar Azam surged to the top. ICC said in their statement […]
What happened: Pakistani and Italian archaeologists discovered the remains of a 2300 year old Apsidal temple in Bazira city in Barikot Tehsil of the Swat district. One of the Pakistani archaeologists is quoted by a publication, “Pakistani and Italian archaeologists during joint excavations at a historic site have discovered over 2300 years old Apsidal temple of […]
What happened: A French woman of Pakistani origin, Asma Ashraf, received the National Order of Merit for her hard work in the education sector and for her social welfare services for the French society. National Order of Merit is also the second national order after the Legion of Honour and is given to individuals who […]
What happened: The religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel visited the Sri Lankan High Commission and expressed his sorrow over the Sialkot incident. Maulana Tariq Jamil along with SAPM Maulana Tahir Ashrafi called the office and stated, “We are shamed over the killing of the Sri Lankan national in Sialkot.” At the same time, during the press briefing, […]
What happened: The “See You Again” famed 34 year old rapper has called for peace in the entertainment industry amid the deaths of fellow rappers Young Dolph and Drakeo the Ruler. Wiz Khalifa took to Twitter to express his views and said, “Let’s try some sh*t next year. Minding your own business. Not dis respecting each others family, […]
What happened: Noor Mukadam’s case hearing was scheduled for the 22nd of December after a delay on the 15th; however, the case was again delayed as Zahir Jaffer’s lawyer Sikander Zulqarnain was not present. Shaukat Mukadam had to give his statement in court on the 22nd of December, but Therapy Works lawyer Akram Sheikh had […]
What happened: A recent report by TRT World disclosed that the beauty filters provided by social media applications damage an individual’s self-esteem. The information also said that social media platforms encourage perfectionism resulting in damaged human psychology. Beauty filters on the different social media platforms also shatter an individual’s confidence, significantly affect teenagers, and may […]
What happened: A Tamil Nadu resident named Loganathan tried delivering his wife’s baby by watching a YouTube tutorial on “How to deliver babies.” As a result, the infant died and his wife was hospitalized. The infant was still unborn and the woman named Gomati fell unconscious during the delivery procedure as she suffered profuse bleeding during the […]
What happened: A female military officer was arrested for accepting a marriage proposal while she was on duty and the Nigerian army says, “Her conduct was prejudicial to good order and military discipline.” A trainee offered the Nigerian female military officer a marriage proposal in the government’s National Youth Service Corps and she accepted it. Details: After […]
What happened: In a media briefing outside the Islamabad court, PML-N’s vice president, Maryam Nawaz, said, “Imran Khan should resign and save his respect as no one supports the performance of Imran Khan’s government.” She also criticised PTI’s performance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s local elections and said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf suffered a dreadful defeat in the local […]
What happened: A Stockholm-based startup, Epicenter, has presented a rice-sized chip that can be stored in an individual’s skin storing the proof of Covid-19 vaccination. The Swedish firm’s chip is capable of storing a Covid passport that can be read by any device using the NFC protocol. Details: The viral video on Twitter also shows […]
What happened: Senior Barrister Muhammad Ahmad Pansota in a tweet, revealed that Lahore Gymkhana has taken “elitism to another level.” The lawyer also attached the notification of Lahore Gymkhana to all its members stating that according to their by-laws they have banned the entry of private servants and maids beyond the car parking area. Details: At the […]
What happened: Fahd Bin Falah Bin Hithleen posted a video of renting camels for 5.3 million US dollars for 48 hours and captioned it, “Today is a historic day in every sense with the completion of a deal with camel owner Abdullah Bin Odeh. As some of his camel units were rented for 48 hours only […]
What happened: Two engineers from Lahore, Sajid Mustafa and Rehan Tahir, introduced a bio-mass fuelled stove, which won’t require an electric powered or gas oven, amid the scarcity of gas during winters. Sajid Mustafa and Rehan Tahir’s stove will use the bio-mass pellets made from urea and wastage material to flame the unique stove. Details: […]
What happened: The 19 year old Muhammad Hurraira, on the 20th of December, became the second-youngest batter to score a first-class triple ton in Pakistan. The only one to do it at a younger age was Javed Miandad. Hurraira is also the nephew of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, and in his debut first-class season, scored […]
What happened: A Mumbai woman named Anshu Singh was allegedly fined by her residential society for feeding stray dogs. Anshu Singh used to feed stray dogs within her residential society in Mumbai. The Mumbai woman had allegedly violated society rules and as a result, she has been imposed a heavy fine of 800,000 Indian national […]
1. A rollercoaster of Covid-positivity rate was seen in Pakistan Details: Arriving in early 2020, Pakistan recorded the world’s 29th highest death toll and experienced three different waves of the virus. Punjab was among the most affected province by Covid before Sindh. Pakistan reported nearly 2500 cases on the 1st of January and the highest […]
