The international media reported that Pakistan has surpassed China in denim apparel exports to the United States (US). Pakistan’s cotton-made clothing exports to the US reached $276 million from January to September 2021. The amount exceeded China’s $274.63 million worth of exports. Comparatively, Pakistan exported $168.85 million to the US last year against $238.75 million to China during the same period.
Over the past two years, markhor, Pakistan’s national animal, has disappeared in great numbers in a national park in the country’s northwest region. The Chitral Gol National Park has fewer than 1,000 markhors left, according to locals. The Government points to Pakistan-Afghan border fencing as a problem for markhor counting; a population survey is scheduled for December.
Sajid Sadpara, son of legendary Pakistani climber Ali Sadpara, was rescued Tuesday from the world’s highest mountain after suffering a nervous breakdown. Local media reported that Ali Sadpara suffered a nervous breakdown at Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal. Sajid Sadpara was accompanied by French mountaineer Marc Batard, his son, and Nepalese climber Pasang Nuru Sherpa.
Architect Yasmeen Lari is Pakistan’s first female architect. She started her career in the early 1990s, building some of Karachi’s most iconic structures. She has worked on projects such as the Taj Mahal Hotel, Finance and Trade Centre, and the Pakistan State Oil House, achieving success in a profession dominated by men.
Pakistan has been confirmed as the host nation for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The ICC has announced eight men’s tournaments between 2024 and 2031. The move comes after recent withdrawals by New Zealand and England from Pakistan tours. The tournament returns to Pakistan after an eight-year absence. Pakistan won the 2017 Champions Trophy by 180 runs against India in the final.
Saudi Arabia on Monday handed over two mosques in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) as a “gift” to the people of Pakistan, the Saudi ambassador to Islamabad said. The Saudi embassy reports that the kingdom has donated the King Abdul Aziz Mosque in Mansehra, KP. The mosque has a capacity of over 10,000 worshipers.
Shazia Parveen has been recognized as Pakistan’s first female firefighter. In 2010, she was only 22 when she joined the rescue service in the district of Vehari, Punjab province. She chose to take on the challenging job with a mission to serve and save the people. She also served as a fire instructor at the Punjab Emergency Services Academy in Lahore.
National kickboxing champion Nisar Ahmad Khan, who works at a food stall, was selected to represent Pakistan at international kickboxing Russia 2021. In order to participate in the upcoming event, the young boxer awaits sponsorship. He used to make parathas in a food stall in order to enter the events. In order to compete in the international kickboxing championship, he needs a sponsorship of 2.5 lacs.
The British Consul General to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia converted to Islam and changed his name to Seif Usher. He also changed his verified Twitter handle. Social media exploded with a picture of Usher in the courtyard of Masjid Al Nabawi in Madinah. He tweeted: “I am very happy to return to Madina and perform the Fajr prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque.”
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie’s ‘Gulsher’ brings back memories of the popular military drama. The soldier recalled his television days in a recent interview with the Express Tribune. Colonel (R) Qasim Shah made his acting debut in the PTV drama Sunehray Din. His acting debut came before military actors were cast in the dramas.