Author: Osama Tabasam

Pakistan railways successfully launch country’s first-ever reefer freight train

Pakistan Railways has launched Pakistan’s first reefer freight train to provide economical and environmentally friendly solutions for freight. There are 24 containerized refrigerated reefers on this train. The vessel left the Prem Nagar dry port (Lahore) on December 2021 and arrived at Wazir Mansion (Karachi) on the following day. The Marine Group of Companies, in collaboration with PR, achieved this milestone.

IHC orders capital authority to seal Monal Restaurant today

Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered authorities on Tuesday to seal off Monal Restaurant and evict Margalla Greens Golf Club built on encroached land. Additionally, the military’s claim to 8,000 acres of Margalla Hills National Park was declared illegal. IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah issued the order to Islamabad Capital Territory Chief Commissioner Amer Ali Ahmed. The case concerned encroachments in a national park.

Pakistani-born US physician makes history by implanting a gene-edited pig heart in human

Pakistani-born doctor working at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has made a landmark medical discovery. Dr. Mohiuddin transplanted a genetically modified pig heart into a terminally ill patient. They implanted the heart of a pig that was genetically modified and bred to save human lives. Bennett is the first person ever to receive a pig heart transplant.

Humayun Saeed becomes first Pakistani actor to star in a Netflix original The Crown

Pakistani superstar Humayun Saeed is all set to appear in a crucial role in an upcoming hit Netflix series. Saeed will be portraying Dr. Hasnat Khan, a close friend of the late Princess Diana, in the upcoming season of The Crown. The award-winning show has confirmed that Bin Roye will star in it.

Humayun Saeed to star in Netflix original ‘The Crown’ as Dr. Hasnat Khan

The Crown’s upcoming season will feature Pakistani super-star Humayun Saeed in the role of Dr. Hasnat Khan. Saeed is the first Pakistani actor to be cast in a Netflix original. ‘The Crown’, a popular and award-winning drama, has cast him as Dian’s love interest in Season 5. Reports surfaced that the actor would play a Pakistani surgeon who was famously smitten with Princess Diana.

Women’s camel beauty contest makes debut in Saudi Arabia

Saudi women paraded their camels at a beauty pageant-themed “ships of the desert,” marking the first Women’s camel beauty contest. Previously, the event was exclusive to men and was part of the prestigious King Abdelaziz Festival. Rashidi, whose family owns 40 camels, has always been fascinated with camels since she was a child.

85-year-old Bihar man claims to have taken 11 COVID vaccine shots

An 84-year-old Bihar man has prompted authorities to launch an investigation into his bizarre claim that he received 11 shots of the Covid vaccine. According to the claim, there are serious doubts about the system used to track immunizations and the severity of those consequences. He claims to have taken 11 vaccine shots and to have greatly benefited from them.

Baby lost in the chaos of Afghanistan airlift is found and returned to family

An infant boy handed to a soldier in desperation across an airport wall during the Afghanistan airlift has been found and reunited with his family in Kabul. Thousands of people rushed to flee Afghanistan on Aug. 19 as the Taliban took control of the country. Two-month-old Sohail Ahmadi was among them.

PM Imran Khan honored with international sports personality award in Dubai

Prime Minister Imran Khan received the prestigious “International Sports Personality Award” at a ceremony in Dubai on Sunday. The award for the best show was presented at a ceremony at Dubai Exhibition Centre by the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council. PM Imran Khan was announced as a winner in November 2021 for dedicating his life to sports.

MS Dhoni gifts his signature CSK kit shirt to Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has signed a shirt for Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf. The 40-year-old sent the pacer a signed jersey of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK). After receiving the signed jersey from one of the best captains in the game, Haris took to his official Twitter account and expressed his delight.