Author: Osama Tabasam

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is set to star in Ms. Marvel

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, who made his Bollywood debut with Sonam Kapoor, will star in Ms. Marvel as well. Haroon Rashid, a BBC entertainment journalist, shared the news on Twitter. He said that Fawad Khan is the first Muslim superhero in Ms. Marvel. Fawad is listed on the official IMDB page for the show. As of yet, Marvel has not commented.

Esports Players League(ESPL) to bring Esports tournaments to Pakistan

The world’s largest esports company, ESPL, has partnered with REDtone Digital Services (RDS) to bring Esports tournaments to Pakistan. PUBG Mobile, Valorant, Mobile Legends, etc will be officially introduced to Pakistani audiences through grassroots tournaments. As part of RDS, the government aims to digitize Pakistan and make Pakistan a true contender for international gaming competitions.

Rickshaw driver Arab Shah, gives free rides to 100+ girls attending schools to promote girls’ education

Rickshaw driver, Arab Shah, from Warsak Road, Peshawar, has provided more than 100 female students free transportation to school to support promotion of education amongst female student in his city. He believes that every girl has the right to pursue education, hence he works harder to make it easier‌ ‌for these girls to get to school without worrying about the cost.

Pakistan to lead global efforts to combat climate change

Imran Khan emphasized about climate change to an audience of green financing innovators the need for reaching a one billion tree plantation goal in order to protect the nation’s environmental future. According to him, it is imperative to establish national parks and plant trees in order to protect the environment for future generations. He recommended emulating China’s methods as the best option to create more urban forests.

Asma Tariq becomes first Pakistani to win Bull Award from the largest startup community ‘Startup Grind’

Asma Tariq is the first Pakistani woman to receive the “Bull Award” presented by the world’s largest startup community, “Startup Grind”. She launched Pakistan Leadership School, which is a digital platform for education. A major purpose of this motive was to train thousands of students through online classroom services. Recently,‌ She was also recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

Three Pakistani Startups receive Rs.146 million from GSMA Innovation Fund

A significant effort is being made by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications to assist talented entrepreneurs. GSMA Innovation Fund for Mobile Internet Adoption and Digital Inclusion has awarded a grant totaling around GBP668,000 to three Pakistani startups (out of 597 proposals submitted from 44 countries). Furthermore, some of the winners of this year include Vceela, Knowledge Platform, and Orenda Pakistan.

Hina Bukhari: The first Muslim Pakistani women to be elected to London assembly

It is the first time in history that a Muslim woman has been elected to the London Assembly. The recently elected Muslim member of the London Assembly, Hina Bukhari, is the daughter of a Pakistani teacher. His father Syed Naz Bukhari was also the teacher of Mayor Sadiq Khan. Moreover, he was Britain’s first Muslim headteacher.

ISPR is preparing to launch Pakistan’s largest military reality show

Pakistan’s premier military reality show has been brought to the country by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and Hum TV. Umar Mukhtar, a renowned director, and actor, wrote the script for the reality show. A first-ever Pakistani military reality show will soon be aired to promote the Pakistan army. However, this show will explain to the world why the Pakistani Army claims to be the best.

Japan’s Bold Investment is set to invest in Pakistan’s technology sector

With Pakistan’s tech sector experiencing growth and potential, a Japanese firm has established its investment arm in the country. In addition to investments and acquisitions, Bold Investment is focusing on the tech sector. The growing role of management will come from the experience it has gained while expanding, scaling, and executing various projects.

Malala unveiled as British Vogue’s latest cover star

Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Prize winner and Pakistani activist for female education, has been unveiled as the newest cover star of British Vogue. In an interview with feature writer Sirin Kale, Malala stated that she understands that young girls are endowed with power in their hearts when they have a mission and vision. She also appreciated young activists Greta Thunberg and Emma González for their efforts