Arshad Nadeem, the Pakistani Javelin Thrower, has carved his name in history by becoming the first Pakistani athlete to clinch an Olympic gold medal in an individual event. Surpassing his competitor Neeraj Chopra from India, Nadeem set a new Olympic record with his monumental throw of 92.97 meters. This remarkable achievement crowns Nadeem as the first Pakistani athlete to clinch...
Saudi Vision 2030 signifies a substantial pivot towards establishing a diversified economy, reducing the historic dependence on oil revenue, and striving to position Saudi Arabia as a pivotal trade hub linking Europe, Africa, and Asia. Initiated in 2016, under the leadership of MBS, Saudi Arabia has been diligently pursuing three principal objectives: fostering a dynamic society, nurturing a prosperous...
Pakistan is eagerly preparing for its coming satellite launch listed for May 30, following the remarkable success achieved with iCUBE. This forthcoming satellite, named MM1, represents a cooperative trouble between SUPARCO and the National Space Agency. Its primary idea is to revise 5G internet services across the country, aiming to give faster and further dependable connectivity to the population. Meanwhile,...
Saudia's top-rank university King Abdullah University of Science and Technology announced big news for Pakistani Students. According to a press release, the university will offer fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students to complete their education. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a renowned research university in Saudi Arabia, established in 2009. It focuses on advancing scientific and...
Tropical cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea, which turned into Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) has further intensified during the last 12 hours, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Thursday. As per the latest alert, the storm has slowly tracked further north and northwestward in the said duration and currently "lies near Latitude 14.0°N & Longitude 66.2°E at a...
A Pakistani surgeon Dr Amer Raza is leading the innovative Da Vinci surgical robotic surgery for the treatment of endometriosis, which affects pregnancy for women of all ages. Dr Raza has led a team of surgeons to perform the maximum number of complex gynaecology operations in two days at London’s Chelsea and Westminster Hospital — setting a new record of...
With the surge in tax rates for the legal industry, cigarette sales of PTC have dropped markedly, forcing the company to shut down eight out of 10 units at its Jhelum manufacturing plant. Briefing media, PTC representatives shared that a steep decline in volumes of the legitimate industry and a significant rise in sales of illicit cigarettes were being witnessed. The...
The South Asian Climate Outlook Forum (SASCOF) has forecast "below normal" rainfall in Pakistan during in the upcoming monsoon season — June - September 2023. In a statement, the SASCOF said that minimum and maximum temperatures in South Asia, including Pakistan, are expected to remain "above normal", except in parts of the foothills of the Himalayas. "Temperatures in the Pacific and...
Categorically rejecting the rumour circulating in some sections of society about the demonetisation of the Rs75 commemorative banknote, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday clarified that the commemorative banknote has legal status just like other currency notes. Taking to the central bank's official Twitter handle, SBP’s spokesperson Abid Qamar — in a video message — clarified that the...
Speaking at a webinar titled “Accelerating Chinese Renewable Energy Investment in Pakistan”, organised by Renewables First on Monday, speakers stressed the need for creating an enabling environment to attract Chinese investment in wind and solar power projects. Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) CEO Shah Jahan Mirza emphasised that Pakistan held immense potential of producing renewable energy. “Pakistan has an ambitious...
