London has claimed that Pakistan was retained on the “red list” for not providing the data regarding its ongoing COVID-19 testing and vaccination campaign. There has been no disclosure by the NCOC of data on COVID-19 vaccination and testing to the British government. Pakistan, therefore, remains on the red list. The Pakistani government, however, refutes the British government’s claim.
Prime minister Imran will inaugurate the world’s largest Miyawaki urban forest in Lahore today. The urban forest project is launched under the banner of the monsoon drive of the billion tree tsunami project. The forest is planned on over 100 kanals, moreover, it will be used for planting almost 165,000 plants. The project is based on the Miyawaki technique that promises 10 times greater growth than normal trees.
A unique fraud has been discovered in Karachi, where staffers replaced the gold assets of citizens with fake gold in lockers. JS bank in Karachi lost Rs790 million in gold mortgaged against two of its branches in District East. Moreover, these revelations were discovered during an audit at a bank branch in the Gulistan-e-Johar area of Karachi.
The 5th of August is commemorated as Black Day against Modi’s policies in the occupied area. Solidarity protests have taken on a new form in support of the Kashmiri people. To that end, posters picturing the Indian Prime Minister as a vampire have been plastered throughout Islamabad. The poster reads “Modi, Destroyer of Peace. If you agree, PRESS HORN”.
Mobs attacked Hindu temple in a remote town in Pakistan’s Punjab province, damaging idols and burning down parts of them. The incident prompted PM Imran Khan to order the arrest of all those involved in the vandalism and restore the temple. The Hindu temple was attacked by a mob in Bhong city, within the Rahim Yar Khan district, some 590 kilometers from Lahore.
Mushtaq Ahmed, 85, is a resident of Karachi who has spent over 26 years giving a new look to the Holy Quran. A first-of-its-kind manuscript of the holy book contains verses based on geometric principles. This script does not incorporate the scripts of the languages spoken today. Furthermore, he had only Rs. 14 when he began working on the manuscript.
Asad Umar revealed on Thursday that the government is implementing two projects to promote sports in the country. Umar’s tweet said that he had reviewed two new “PSDP projects for sports under Kamyab Jawan”. The projects include the development of sports academies and high-performance centers across the country. Furthermore, both initiatives will be carried out through HEC and in all Federating Units.
Pakistan is celebrating Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir today, the second anniversary of the current military siege of Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK). The Narendra Modi government revoked the territory’s special status on August 5, 2019. Moreover, Kashmir and Pakistan hold angst over the withdrawal of their autonomy. A number of events have been held to denounce the illegal Indian actions against the Kashmiri people.
Chinese Navy officials announced Wednesday the launch of a warship that will enhance Islamabad’s ability to confront future challenges. China’s Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard celebrated the launch of the third Type-054 class frigate, a multirole frigate. Apparently, the new generation of multi-mission frigates is equipped with the most advanced surface, subsurface, and anti-air weapon systems.
General (retired) Asim Saleem Bajwa stepped down from his position as chief of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority (CPEC). He also expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Imran Khan for his support. Bajwa was appointed chairman of the CPEC Authority in November 2019. Consequently, the Prime Minister announced Khalid Mansoor as the SAPM for CPEC affairs.