The Punjab government has announced cash prizes worth one million rupees each for javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, weightlifter Talha Talib, and mountaineer Shehroz Kashif. They did a remarkable performance recently that represented Pakistan around the world. In addition, Punjab Sports Minister Rai Taimur Khan announced that Punjab CM would present cash prizes to the athletes.
Pakistan’s prime minister, Imran Khan, said Tuesday that the country has a great opportunity to attract tourists from Muslim countries. Pakistan, with its scenic beaches, could offer the best alternative for millions of tourists looking for better alternatives to the West due to the growing “Islamophobia” and anti-Muslim sentiments there. Moreover, Khan said the government intends to build resorts that will attract Muslim visitors.
SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space company, will launch a huge advertising satellite where companies can display their logos and other promoted content. To launch the satellite, the space company has teamed up with a Canadian startup company, Geometric Energy Corporation (GEC). It will release the advertising platform before the rocket reaches the moon.
The US slams Afghan forces for failing to defend the country after Taliban fighters take a sixth provincial capital. The Taliban also captured the border towns and trade routes. Currently, President Joe Biden has announced that the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will end on August 31. Moreover, he stated that he would not consign another generation of Americans to the 20-year war.
100-year-old Edith Murway holds the Guinness World Record for being the world’s oldest competitive female powerlifter. She became one of the world’s strongest centenarians on Sunday. She can deadlift 165 pounds and bench press 65 pounds. Moreover, she started weightlifting at the age of 91. The powerlifter has now competed in more than a dozen competitions.
PM Imran shared an inspirational video on Twitter and Instagram and received hundreds of requests to address sports in Pakistan. Many people considered it valuable, but others argued that it is more important to improve sports facilities in the country. Many on social media criticized the fact that the PM posted a TikTok video when TikTok is again banned in Pakistan.
The Kashmir Premier league (KPL) started in Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir has received the highest viewership on digital media. This was Pakistan’s most watched live sporting event on digital media with 5.6 million views within the first day. Despite one rain shower, the league gained 15 million views in its first five games in three days.
Globally, scientists predict that humans will suffer from more extreme weather experiences in the years to come, according to a UN report. Climate change will also cause sea levels to rise and Arctic ice to melt. The alarming report released by the UN Scientific Panel on Monday called climate change “unprecedented”. Moreover, it argued that humans are “unequivocally” responsible for the climate crisis.
London has claimed that Pakistan was retained on the “red list” for not providing the data regarding its ongoing COVID-19 testing and vaccination campaign. There has been no disclosure by the NCOC of data on COVID-19 vaccination and testing to the British government. Pakistan, therefore, remains on the red list. The Pakistani government, however, refutes the British government’s claim.
Emirates airlines’ latest advertisement campaign soars to a new height of 828 meters in the air. Last week, Emirates celebrated the UAE’s removal from the UK’s red list by launching an innovative and daring promo. A 32-second video shows Emirates flight attendants on top of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.