Author: Osama Tabasam

Pakistani Tayyab Shafiq opens up crypto-based ‘chai Ada’ in London

A young Pakistani entrepreneur Tayyab Shafiq has set up a coffee shop that accepts multiple cryptocurrencies for the first time in the UK. Tayyab Shafiq, 26, has opened “Chai Ada” outside Westfield Shepherds Bush in west London. It serves a variety of tea flavors, as well as Pakistani and Asian dishes, including parathas, biryanis, kebabs, and rolls.

Chinese professor says PM Imran Khan emerges as best in global economy

The international community has completely recognized PM Imran Khan’s efforts to alleviate hardships in Pakistan. He is aiming at achieving economic success for Pakistan. The leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan has led Pakistan’s government and people through serious economic boom and numerous natural disasters. It has gained full recognition and praise from the international community for its booming economy.

Lahore’s Rubia Nadeem becomes bike rider to bear household expenses 

There is no doubt that Pakistani women are breaking stereotypes one after another. Rubia Nadeem is one of these courageous women who has decided to go the extra mile for her family. Rubia is a Bykea rider living in Lahore. She rides her bike all day long. Her 7-year-old son accompanies her to pick up passengers.

PUBG addict murders mother and siblings after being told to not play

Police said on Thursday that a murder case involving three children and a doctor who were found dead in a Lahore house was resolved. During the investigation, the police found that the dead woman’s son Zain was the murderer. Zain, a PUBG addict, killed his mother and three siblings after being forbidden to play the online game, a police official said.

4-year-old girl from Hunza wins silver medal in skating

A 4-year-old girl named Mahnoor from the Nagar district in Gilgit-Baltistan has won a silver medal for skating. Winter sports competitions were held near Nagar from 17th to 23rd January in Hunza Valley. The event featured many athletes who won gold and silver medals. Mahnoor, 4, from Hooper Valley in Nagar district, stunned the world by winning a silver medal in ice speed skating.

Pakistan to assist Saudi Arabia plant 10 bn trees to tackle climate change

Pakistan will provide technical assistance to the Saudi government to plant 10 billion trees. An MoU has been signed between two countries to plant 10 billion trees across the kingdom, says the state broadcaster. Saudi Arabia has launched an ambitious program to plant billions of trees in an effort to combat climate change.

Pakistan wins gold medal at UAE World stamp Exhibition

Pakistan has won a gold medal at the Dubai Expo 2020 World Stamp Exhibition. A prominent Pakistani businessman and philatelist, M Arif Balgamwala presented a wide range to visitors that was greatly appreciated. He displayed 170 collections from 27 countries. An award was presented for the ticket collection of Pakistani businessman and philatelist Arif Balgamwala.

Seventy endangered falcons die in customs custody

Several endangered falcons seized by customs officials last year have reportedly died in custody. According to sources with the Customs Department, the falcons died four months ago, and their bodies have been kept in a refrigerator as judicial property. Officials from Karachi’s DHA and Gizri claimed to have foiled a smuggling attempt last year after securing 75 falcons and a Houbara bustard.

Islamabad police claims to have enough evidence to convict Zahir Jaffer

The Punjab Forensic Science Agency’s detailed report contained comprehensive evidence that was enough to convict Zahir Jaffer in the Noor Mukadam murder case. The Islamabad police published a document Tuesday on their verified Twitter account.  The Islamabad police shared the two-page document following Monday’s hearing of the case in an Islamabad district and sessions court.

Folk singer Nirmala Maghani’s counsel issues legal notice to Xulfi over ‘Tu Jhoom’

Pakistani singer Nirmala Maghani’s legal team has filed a lawsuit against Zulfikar Khan, aka Xulfi, for copyright infringement over the hit song ‘Tu Jhoom’.Legendary singers performed the song on Coke Studio’s 14th season. Xulfi was accused of copying the melody of a singer from Umerkot. The latest soundtrack for the music franchise replaces Rohail Hyatt with Xulfi.