Image: Express Tribune Asad Memon, a young Pakistani mountaineer from Sindh has reached out to Pakistani embassy in Nepal and requested them to make necessary arrangements for his airlift to Kathmandu. Memon made Pakistan proud by summiting the highest peak in the world on Friday, however he dislocated his hand while coming back. Memon told […]
Image: Express Tribune Asad Memon, a young Pakistani mountaineer, was part of a 15-member team that successfully climbed the highest peak in the world despite the bad weather. He was the only Pakistani in the team and hoisted Pakistani flag on the 8,849-metre-high peak. He is the eighth Pakistani and first mountaineer from Sindh to […]
Ismail Rahoo, the Provincial Minister for Universities and Boards, has expressed disappointment regarding the inability of various boards to prevent cheating during board exams across the province. In response, he has issued directives to board chairpersons and controllers, urging them to enforce stricter measures against students involved in misconduct. To address the issue, the minister […]
The Government of Sindh has formally declared the commencement and conclusion dates for the highly anticipated summer vacation in schools and colleges across the province. From June 1, students and teachers can anticipate a well-deserved break lasting a refreshing two months until July 31. Educational institutions are slated to reopen on August 1. This decision […]
Image: IEEE Spectrum Joseph Dituri was part of an underwater mission by the Marine Resources Development Foundation where he has successfully spent 74 days underwater. During this time, Dituri resided in a unique underwater hotel built at the bottom of a 9-meter (around 30-feet) deep lagoon in Florida, US. Dituri just broke the record for […]
In a remarkable effort to foster inclusivity and provide educational opportunities, the District Education Council of Lahore has introduced a pioneering initiative. Special classes will be allocated for the transgender community in all government schools across the 260 Union Councils of the provincial capital. This groundbreaking initiative aims to address the educational needs of transgender […]
Mother’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate and honor the mothers and mother figures in our lives. It is observed on different dates in different countries, but most commonly in March or May. In this blog post, we will explore the origins, traditions, and significance of Mother’s Day around the world. The origins of […]
Image: ESPNCricinfo After performing exceptionally well in OD matches and T20I matches again New Zealand, Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award. For this award, the ICC has selected two batters who are in complete form and a spinner. Along with Zaman, the other two players […]
Image: AFP Talha Mehmood, Religious Affairs Minister, while addressing the National Assembly on Tuesday said that there will be no VIP Hajj Facilities for the members of parliament (MPs). Mehmood said, “The facilities that will be provided to the common Hujjaj will also be provided to the MPs. I have clearly said that no one […]
Image: Geo.TV Pakistan is one of the 20 countries which are likely to get excessive rainfall this year, as predicted by the United Nations’ Globally Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) of the food and agricultural organization (FAO). The report also suggests that while 20 countries will receive more rain than usual 42 countries are […]
The federal government of Pakistan has announced that May 1, which falls on Monday, will be a gazetted holiday to celebrate World Labour Day. This means that all government and semi-government offices, as well as educational institutes, will remain closed in the federal capital on May 1. The declaration will lead to a three-day consecutive […]
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has recently announced an extension in the deadline for the submission of passports by Hajj pilgrims in respective bank branches until April 28th. In addition, the Ministry has advised pilgrims to use the “Saudi Visa Bio” smartphone app for biometric verification while staying at their homes, thereby ensuring a smooth […]
As political tensions continue to escalate in Sudan, the Foreign Office (FO) of Pakistan has announced that 427 Pakistani nationals have been safely evacuated from the country and arrived at the port. This comes as the FO spokesperson revealed that the Foreign Ministry is working closely with foreign missions to provide relief to Pakistani citizens […]
Muhammad Sarwar Gondal from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics has announced that field operations for the 7th Housing and Population Census have been temporarily suspended for the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. The pause in field operations will last from April 21 to April 25, and the decision to extend the census will be made by the Census […]
The holy month of Ramadan is a significant time for Muslims globally. It is a time for fasting and spiritual reflection, where families and friends come together to break their fast with a meal known as iftaar. Recently, Sagar Samy and Sunita Oad with the support of the Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness organized […]
Naila Kiani becomes the first ever female Pakistani to summit Annapurna peak in Nepal. Earlier share has also reached the peaks of Gasherbrum-1, K2, and Gasherbrum-II. Annapurna is the tenth highest peak in the world standing at 8,091 metres above sea level. Kiani climbed the peak on Monday morning becoming the first Pakistani woman to […]
Pakistan may extend Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, according to a national daily. The decision on the extension is expected to be announced soon. If approved, the extended holidays will run from Thursday, 20 April, to Tuesday, 25 April. Earlier this week, the federal government had already announced the schedule for the Eid holidays, which will be observed […]
Image: AFP Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an official statement stating, “this was the deadliest barn fire for cattle in Texas history and the investigation and cleanup may take some time.” The horrific explosion and fire erupted in the Southfork Dairy Farms in the Texas Panhandle and killed over 18,000 cattle. The rescue teams […]
According to the latest data released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECO), the number of registered voters in Pakistan has reached over 125 million. Of this, 54 percent are male voters, which is around 60.7 million while female voters account for 46%, which is over 50.7 million. Voter Demographics According to the report by […]
Image: Lollywood City Shamoon Abbasi and Sherry Shah have finally confirmed that they are a married couple. In an Instagram post, Shah wished her husband on his birthday, “I appreciate so many things about you — your strength, your calmness, your character and integrity, your sense of humour, your way of seeing the beauty in […]
