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.
In response to India’s purchase of Rafale jets, the Pakistan Air Force has acquired 25 Chengdu J-10 (J-10C) multirole fighter jets from China. Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, the interior minister, disclosed this during a press conference on Wednesday. The minister announced that the first batch of Chinese fighter jets will be delivered by March next year.
Netizens have been outraged by the Indian government’s decision to change the name of the famous Muslim poet Akbar Allahabadi. UP Higher Education Services Commission (UPHESC), an autonomous bureau of the state government, has now renamed the poet Akbar Prayagraj. UPHESC’s website has updated the “About Allahabad” section of the website with the name Akbar Prayagraj.
ICC announced the nominees for the Women’s ODI Player of the Year award on Wednesday. The shortlist for this award includes three fantastic openers and one talented all-rounder. Over the past year, the ICC Awards will recognize outstanding achievements and feats in cricket. ICC has nominated South Africa’s Lizelle Lee, Pakistan’s Fatima Sana, England’s Tammy Beaumont, and West Indies’ Hayley Matthews.