Imran Khan on Friday launched the distribution of the Naya Pakistan Sehat Card throughout Punjab. The ceremony took place at the Governor’s House. Under the universal health coverage program, every family would be entitled to receive medical treatment up to Rs 1 million each year. PM Khan said that not everyone can take such revolutionary decisions like health cards as the PTI did.
Pakistan batting sensation Fakhar Zaman is set to appear in Australia’s Big Bash League. Brisbane Heat has signed the swashbuckling batter; he is set to leave for Australia. In so doing, he will become the sixth Pakistani participant in the tournament. However, now he is ready to make his way into Australia’s mega event.
Syed Aminul Haque, the federal IT minister, announced plans to double the number of software technology parks by the end of next year. He made the announcement at the inauguration of the Amazon Software Technology Park in Rawalpindi. At the inauguration, the minister noted that software tech parks would focus on second-tier cities and towns.
PTV will air “Karakoram Highway – Where Men and Mountains Meet” on January 1. The documentary was produced by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and Delirium Productions in cooperation with Frontier Works Organization. The documentary showcases the unrecognized sacrifices made by many officials and individuals over the years that led to the undertaking of the highway.
The youngest airline in Pakistan, Air Sial, operated its first international flight today as a special charter from Lahore to Dubai. PF7172 took off from Lahore at 19:17 local time and landed at 21:40 at Dubai International Airport. Air Sial used an Airbus A320-233 for this flight. The airline just celebrated its first anniversary of operation on 25th December.
Pakistan will have the honor of guiding Asian countries on forestry initiatives and green initiatives to cope with climate change. During UN Climate Summit COP26 in Glasgow, Pakistan was among three countries selected as ‘Forestry Champions’ in the world along with Costa Rica and Congo. The UN has now chosen these three countries to guide the forestry and green initiatives in their continents.
Malik Amin Aslam, PM Imran Khan’s Special Assistant on Climate Change, announced Tuesday that the government was promoting sustainable eco-tourism. There are plans to develop the first eco-friendly tourist village in Kaghan Valley soon. The project in Kaghan valley will ensure quality accommodation for tourists. The Zero Waste Road Map will be developed by raising awareness among the locals.
The King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, arguably the largest event of its kind in the world, was “amazed” by Pakistani camels performances. Reports on Wednesday said they learned how camels are used for entertainment and work in their home countries. The festival began on December 1 and will last 40 days. It included participants from Gulf countries, the US, France, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.
Archaeologists in Egypt have unwrapped Amenhotep’s mummy with the help of modern technology in a major development. Experts have studied the 3500-year-old mummy of a Pharaoh, who ruled between 1525 and 1504 BC, with the help of digital 3D imagery. This ancient mummy’s garlands and wooden facemask were so fragile that scientists never exposed them.
Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah has called on the fascist Modi-led government to stop the genocide of Muslims. He warned that oppression would lead to civil war. During an interview with Karan Thapar for The Wire, he said that India’s 200 million Muslims would fight back if attempts were made for Muslim genocide and ethnic cleansing.