Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a filmmaker who has won two Oscars for documentaries, will collaborate with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on a project. The Oscar-winning director wrote on her Instagram account, “We’re excited to share Pakistan cricket with the world at the start of the HBL PSL.” She is producing a documentary about Pakistan’s 70-year journey in cricket.
The Indian government under Narendra Modi purchased Israeli spyware Pegasus back in 2017 as part of a $2-billion defense package. Tel Aviv sold the powerful spy tool to many countries, turning it over to nationalist leaders around the world. The spying tool was sold to Poland, Hungary, and India despite the poor human rights records of these countries.
In a bid to promote Pakistani culture and other cultures in Canada, Pakistani National Syed Najam Hassan has established outdoor multicultural free libraries. New immigrants like Syed Najam Hassan faced some challenges in Calgary when they arrived in 2009. He noticed that new immigrants coming from different countries in Canada are having difficulty finding books in their own languages.
Sikka Khan has been granted a visa by Pakistan to visit his brother and family after a viral video captured their tearful reunion 74 years later. They were separated by the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan. Pakistan High Commission in India issued the Indian citizen a visa to facilitate his reunion with family in Pakistan.
The federal government plans to introduce the Ehsaas Petrol Card for motorcyclists so that they can purchase petrol at a subsidized price. Earlier this week, Shaukat Tarin chaired the meeting of the Macro-Economic Advisory Group (MEAG) at the Finance Division. Three points were discussed, including ideas to support middle-class families against high inflation.
Pakistan’s prime minister has announced massive reforms to the over 115-year-old criminal British-era justice system. It would revolutionize Pakistan’s justice system, ensuring speedy justice for the common man. It would also strengthen the rule of law in the nation. The Prime Minister announced reforms yesterday at an event at PM House.
Rida Zainab is a living example of Pakistan’s history who translated the National Anthem into 50 different languages. She is also the first Pakistani author to write about animal rights. The National Anthem of Pakistan has themes like hope, unity, faith, and patriotism because Islam stands for peace and security.
Pakistan Army received the first batch of nuclear-capable 155mm self-propelled howitzers from China. Pakistan will be able to improve its firepower with these artillery pieces. Though there is no official information on the number of howitzers in the first batch. It was reported in December 2019 that Pakistan purchased 236 howitzers from NORINCO.
During the expansion of a cemetery in Tarbela Ghazi, Khaloo village residents discovered sculptures of historical significance. ASP explained the discovery and said local, the chairman of the Hasaas group, approached her and brought her the treasures. The archaeology department at the institution is ensuring excavation and protection of the discovery due to its unique nature.
PTA imposed a heavy fine of Rs30 million on Jazz for poor service in seven cities across Pakistan. Chairman PTA issued the ruling, stating that Jazz failed to meet the Quality of Services Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the seven cities. According to a QoS survey conducted by the telecommunication authority during December 2020, Jazz provided low-quality services to its customers.