A US-based threat intelligence firm, Black Lotus Labs, claims that hackers have targeted India’s most critical installations and power sectors. The firm also alleges that the cyber attack was coordinated by a Pakistan-based advanced persistent threat (APT) group. The group is so advanced that it can gather any type of sensitive data from any affected system, including keystrokes, files, and screenshots.
In Karachi, the Madadgar15 has launched its free vehicle repair service which will be helpful to the citizens during the monsoon season. Just by dialing the police helpline 15, citizens will be able to get immediate assistance. Additionally, the new initiative will ensure smooth traffic flow in the city. In the first phase, two special vehicles equipped with repairing kits were deployed.
Asim Azhar’s maternal aunt Durdana Ansari became the first Muslim and Pakistani female to be Captain of the British Royal Navy. Asim tweeted: “Today is a proud moment for not just me or my family, but for the whole nation”. Recently, she became an Honorary Commander for the Royal Navy in the United Kingdom.
Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB) confiscated on Monday an Oxford University Press (OUP) grade 7 social studies book that printed a picture of Malala Yousufzai. Malala’s picture was included alongside that of war hero Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed of 1965. It was placed among the list of important personalities of Pakistan, which included Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal.
The PM Khan emphasized the need to restore and conserve shrines across the country to boost religious tourism. During the development and management plan meeting, Imran Khan referred to shrines as part of our heritage. Additionally, restoring and preserving these places is essential to the promotion of religious tourism. The premier was briefed on the restoration and preservation of historical and sacred sites in Lahore.
Pakistan Logistic Company is likely to be set up under the National Freight and Logistics Policy (NFLP) of Pakistan to regulate the business of logistics. There have been discussions on establishing a logistics company by the Cabinet Committee on Transport and Logistics (CCoTL). A committee was also formed to consider the viability of setting up a Pakistan Logistic Company.
Xiaomi has announced that it plans to set up a local assembly plant in the country within three to four months. In addition to generating employment opportunities for locals, this latest development will also boost smartphone manufacturing in the country. The manufacturing of smartphones locally will also attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and increase foreign exchange earnings via exports.
Prime Minister Imran Khan shared a video on Sunday of a hill in Swat that turned green as a result of the Billion Tree Tsunami project. Prime Minister Khan said that barren hills in Swat are turning green. He added that they would leave green and clean Pakistan for future generations.
Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab posted a thank you note to former US president Barack Obama for including her song on Barack Obama’s 2021 summer playlist. Obama shared his playlist on Twitter, which included Arooj’s song “Mohabbat.”. Furthermore, ‘Mohabbat’ was listed alongside songs by legendary artists like Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, and The Rolling Stones.
The Ministry of Finance has sent a summary to the federal Cabinet proposing the granting of a special pay allowance for all the ranks of the armed forces. This is to offset the low or no increases in their salaries over the last two years and eliminate pay disparities. In order to implement this increase, an additional Rs. 38 billion is needed.