Dubai, a global financial center and the world’s most coveted entertainment destination, has opened the world’s deepest swimming pool. The pool is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for its depth. The pool has a depth of 60.02 meters and can hold 14 million liters of water. Moreover, the shape of the pool pays homage to the UAE’s rich heritage.
The Pakistani premier unveiled the country’s first-ever locally manufactured electric bike on Thursday. Premier Khan said his government’s new electric vehicle (EV) policy outlined a clear pathway to the future. He called the launch of the electric motorcycle a “futuristic step.” Additionally, the launch of this motorcycle falls under the Pakistan Electric Vehicles Policy 2020-2025, approved last year by the government.
British MP Naz Shah urged the British government to pass legislation to protect the honour and dignity of the holy prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The sentiments of Muslim people regarding Islamophobia should be given the same weight as that of Western historical figures. Moreover, Shah asserted that the disrespect people show to the Holy Prophet Muhammad through cartoons causes emotional stress to Muslims.
Samsung is in talks with three potential investors about establishing a smartphone assembly plant in Pakistan. So far, no agreement has been signed between Samsung and investors. Samsung is currently in the process of finalizing its plan to award the license to one of the companies. A Korean company plans to begin the local assembly of cell phones during the final quarter of this year.
The Punjab government plans to establish Asia’s largest forest in Lahore. The Horticulture Authority (PHA) and various divisions of government have partnered to plant Miyawaki saplings at 51 locations across the city. In addition, 1.1 million saplings have already been planted by the provincial government. Officials will plant 500,000 more saplings and eleven Miyawaki forests across various areas in Lahore during the monsoon.
The government is preparing a new five-year auto policy that will encourage the production of low-cost cars and increase auto exports. Commercial vehicles have experienced a significant price drop, making them more affordable. The local vehicle’s GST is reportedly going from 17 to 12%. The government also reduces the price of small cars (850cc) by Rs. 105,000 and Rs. 146,000 for 1000cc ones.
PM Imran Khan says he won’t use protocol for private functions in order to save taxpayers money. On Tuesday, the Prime Minister tweeted he was also looking into the protocol and security provided to ministers, governors, PTI chief ministers, and other officials. Furthermore, he said a comprehensive policy would be decided by the next federal cabinet meeting.
An international standard airport will be built in Skardu to meet the needs of international tourists and promote tourism. The government intends to build an all-weather international airport in Skardu and to upgrade existing airports in Skardu and Gilgit. Furthermore, the Prime Minister has strictly ordered that all airports connected to tourism remain open throughout the year.
In Islamabad, police have arrested Usman Mirza, the man identified in a video that circulated yesterday as assaulting a couple. He is seen verbally abusing, threatening, and beating the couple. Video of the violence against the man and the woman went viral on social media. A few hours later, Islamabad police arrested the suspect, registered an FIR, and started legal proceedings.
Government officials face backlash after sending the Domestic Violence Protection and Prevention Bill 2021 to the Council of Islamic Ideology for review. The majority of the public opposes this move since no woman is included in the Council of Islamic Ideology. Many complained that the Domestic Violence Bill mostly affects women, so how do all men get to decide on it?