Sirbaz Khan became the first Pakistani to climb nine of the world’s 14 highest peaks on Friday. These peaks all stand more than 8,000 meters high. The mountain climber recently climbed the 8,167-metre-high Dhaulagiri in Nepal. The Alpine Club of Pakistan congratulated Khan on his accomplishments via their Twitter handle.
Alibaba’s open doors to Pakistani vendors will enable them to grow their businesses by providing several B2B services. The site plans to offer services such as advertising, payments, logistics, and daily operations. The report notes that it will also provide a one-stop B2B solution for Pakistan’s eCommerce and exports. Alibaba’s primary objective is to make it easier for Pakistani sellers to conduct business worldwide.
Twenty-Two Senators from the United States have introduced a bill that examines Pakistan’s role in Afghanistan before and after the fall of Kabul. The bill also examines Pakistan’s role in a Taliban offensive at Panjshir Valley. The proposed legislation would require the government to report on who supported the Taliban throughout the 20 years the USA spent in Afghanistan.
Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry congratulated the Ministry of Science and Technology on the inauguration of Pakistan’s first hemp (Bhang) farm. The farm was established to increase the production of industrial hemp to tap into the multi-billion dollar cannabidiol market. The federal cabinet granted the first medical and industrial license for hemp leaves in Sept last year.
The father of Pakistan’s Test batter Azhar Ali has won the 21-kilometer marathon in Sheikhpura, Pakistan. A 76-year-old athlete, Rafiq has also competed in a number of different marathons. He continues to stay in shape every day by running. Azhar is proud to be his son as he inspires all with his running hobby even at this age.
The Minister for the Interior announced a specialized market for women would be established by October 30 in the capital. The announcement was made during the 12th Annual General Meeting 2021-22 of the Islamabad IWCCI. Sheikh Rasheed said that women must be involved in the overall development of the country.
Pakistan’s Muhammad Saad won the bronze medal at the second stage of the World Cup Mas-Wrestling competition in Istanbul on Sunday. He made the country proud by winning the bronze medal in the 60kg weight category after struggling in the early stages of the tournament. Muhammad Saad was trained by Majid Khan and Muhammad Rashid, who holds 30 world records.
The Pakistan Ju-Jitsu team won eight medals in single and duo competitions at the5th Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship 2021 in Abu Dhabi. PJJF officially reported there were 468 entries from 18 countries in this mega event. Pakistan, however, only fielded eight athletes due to a lack of funding. The lockdown had been in place for over two years, preventing the athletes from receiving proper training.
IBA Karachi has expelled a student after he exposed an alleged case of harassment on campus. Mohammed Gibrail was punished for reporting the incident on social media rather than using the IBA’s “right channels” developed for that purpose. Gibrail posted on Facebook about an incident at the IBA’s finance department on August 25.
The prestigious American College of Physicians has nominated Dr. Omar Atiq to be its next president. Atiq is the first physician of Pakistani descent and the only second international medical graduate to hold this position. Pakistani physicians constitute a third of the total number of physicians in the United States. Atiq is the sole candidate running for the post and elections will be held in January.