General (retired) Asim Saleem Bajwa stepped down from his position as chief of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority (CPEC). He also expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Imran Khan for his support. Bajwa was appointed chairman of the CPEC Authority in November 2019. Consequently, the Prime Minister announced Khalid Mansoor as the SAPM for CPEC affairs.
The Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem qualified for the final of the javelin throw competition in Tokyo on Wednesday. It is the first time any Pakistani athlete has qualified for the final of any track and field event. Moreover, Arshad competed in group B, where he had to throw at least 83.5m to qualify for the final.
The police have registered a case in Islamabad regarding an ‘obscene’ photo shoot in front of Quaid-e-Azam’s portrait. A complaint of obscene acts in public has been filed by Police under Section 294 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Moreover, the complainant said that photos of a boy and girl at the Coral Chowk showed utter disrespect for Quaid-e-Azam.
Pakistan is a land of rich culture, with diverse religions, languages, and customs. While truck art, blue pottery, and other handmade artifacts are recognized nationally and internationally, Pakistan’s folk music is also widely appreciated. Through folk music, locals promote their cultural values throughout the world and connect regions. Pakistani folk singers earn huge respect and love globally for their unique genres.
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) have partnered to launch the Pakistan Football League (PFL). It will also upgrade the infrastructure of the sport in the country, according to a statement released on Tuesday. The project involves the development of a state-of-the-art stadium in Karachi. The project will produce an important collaboration with top European clubs on technical football issues.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has banned forced labor and domestic employment of children under 14 years of age. In response to domestic worker concerns, the KP Assembly passed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home Based Workers Bill, 2021. Moreover, the law requires employers to provide structured appointment letters to domestic workers providing salary and other details about work.
The BJP regime, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is attempting to convert J&K’s Muslim majority into minority. The BJP and RSS are planning to strip Kashmiris of their identities. The Kashmir Media Service has released an analytical report stating that the 5th Aug 2019 move to remove Articles 370 and 35A has in fact altered the Muslim identity of IIOJK.
Monty Panesar, a Former British spinner, has withdrawn from the disputed Kashmir Premier League formulated by Pakistan. Panesar was one of the players initially supposed to play along with Herschelle Gibbs and Tillakaratne Dilshan. However, the veteran pulled out due to rising political tensions between India and Pakistan. On Twitter, he announced his decision to back off.
Indian officials spotted a green and white balloon featuring Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s image in the Arnia district of India-occupied Kashmir. The balloon had hearts and Pakistan Zindabad written on it. The balloon was taken into custody and sent for analysis. Moreover, security measures have been tightened due to “suspected drone activity” in the area.
Pakistani cricket fan, Sarim Akhtar, shared on Twitter a video depicting the Hong Kong Meme Museum with Akhtar’s ‘disappointed’ expression. Sarim also posted a picture of his meme that had been displayed at the museum. The meme of Sarim’s epic displeased pose with his hands on his waist and an equally displeased expression went viral during Pakistan vs Australia ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.