Prime Minister Khan and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet in Beijing next month on the sidelines of the Winter Olympics 2022. China will host the Winter Olympics 2022 from February 4 to 20. President Xi Jinping considers it one of the greatest shows on earth. The development comes as Russia and Pakistan have become more involved over time.
The State Bank of Pakistan and the federal government have prohibited the use of all cryptocurrencies in Pakistan. The SHC has been hearing a case related to digital currencies. The central bank has taken a clear position on cryptocurrencies. Moreover, it urged the SHC to ban cryptos and penalize crypto exchanges for the first time.
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) will introduce a Star-Based Rating System for eateries throughout the province. This will enable citizens to make informed choices about cafes, hotels, and restaurants based on reviews. According to Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, the move will bring Pakistan’s food industry up to international standards.
Shahid Afridi, the legendary all-rounder, has expressed interest in becoming the head power-hitting coach of the national team. The veteran Pakistan cricketer stated that he would be honored to serve Pakistan cricket in any capacity. He is interested in taking on a coaching role if the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) gives him the chance.
Kartarpur Corridor has become a gathering place for two brothers living in India and Pakistan after a period of 74 years. Following the partition, the brothers had been separated for 74 years. Muhammad Siddiq, who has turned 80, lives in Faisalabad, Pakistan, and was separated from his family during the partition.
The luxurious house featured in the HUM TV series Parizaad is for sale for Rs.60 crore. The drama serial has become a hit with the masses because of its impactful storyline, stellar performance, and lavish mansion. The lead role in Parizaad has been played by Ahmad Ali Akbar. The serial also highlights Yumna Zaidi, Ushna Shah, Urwa Hocane, Nauman Ejaz, and Saboor Aly.
Parliamentary Secretary for Law and Justice for the ruling PTI, Barrister Maleeka Bokhari, said on Wednesday that the state would now pursue prosecution in the Usman Mirza case “irrespective of recent developments” relating to the testimony of the victim. According to the lawmaker, there is irrefutable video and forensic evidence to back him up.
Punjab Tourism Department Corporation (PTDC) has once again opened the province to domestic and foreign tourists. A new bus service is being launched to take tourists from Lahore to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, among other historic and religious monuments in the province. The bus service will take one day to tour Kartarpur, while the remaining sites will be covered over three days.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 struck Northwest China’s Qinghai Province and damaged a section of the Great Wall. Its origins date back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Two meters of the Great Wall collapsed in Shandan County, Northwest China’s Gansu Province. The collapse site was discovered after authorities inspected local cultural relics following the strong earthquake. Read more:
Researchers in Cyprus have discovered a combination of the delta and omicron variants of Coronavirus. Leondios Kostrikis, professor of biological sciences at the University of Cyprus, calls the strain ‘deltacron’. This is in reference to its omicron-like genetic signatures found in delta genomes. As of now, Kostrikis and his team have found 25 cases of the virus.