ISPR reported on Sunday that two Pakistani Army soldiers were martyred during a cross-border attack. Terrorists from Afghanistan across the international border opened fire on a military post in Bajaur. Two Pakistani soldiers, Sepoy Jamal from Mardan, and Sepoy Ayaz from Chitral lost their lives during the exchange of fire. Troops of the Pakistan Army responded accordingly.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has prohibited the use of mobile phones in all government and private hospitals. To ensure that patients receive undivided attention, the authority also ordered the staff to turn off their phones before entering the wards. Mobile phones and other electronic devices were prohibited in gynecology and occupational therapy (OT) wards.
Ahsan Qayyum, a miniature artist who claims the World Record, created the world’s tiniest vacuum cleaner. He had to attempt three times before he finally broke the world record after 11 months. Qayyum gained recognition by Guinness World Records for the world’s tiniest vacuum cleaner, measuring 1.3cm in diameter. He breaks the three records held by Indian miniature artists.
The announcement that Cristiano Ronaldo was returning to Manchester United triggered strong emotions on social media among fans of the football star. The hashtag “coming home” has taken Twitter by storm, with fans celebrating it with memes. United announced yesterday that they have agreed on terms with Juventus regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer, subject to the club’s approval of personal terms, visas, and medicals.
The Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Babar Iftikhar, addressed a press briefing on the Afghan crisis. The DG ISPR explained that from a military perspective, things are “fairly normal” along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. He said we have taken every precaution to maintain border security, and every entry and exit is under control.
Ramiz Raja has been nominated to become the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The decision was made following a meeting with Imran Khan, who gave the go-ahead to the change of guard. The former chairman of PCB, Ehsan Mani, resigned on Thursday following the completion of his three-year term. Ramiz and Mani met with the Prime Minister on Monday afternoon.
Earlier this week, Pakistan contributed medical supplies to support the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic in Palestine and Kazakhstan. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) announced in a couple of tweets that Pakistan has “given 10K Protective Suits, 100K Face Masks, 25 ICU Ventilators, and 100 BiPAP Ventilators to Palestine”. The equipment will be transported to Palestine by the Pakistan Red Crescent Society.
Pakistani squash player Zahab Kamal Khan set a new world record by donating her hair to charity in Northern Virginia. Moreover, the squash player, who was also one of the longest-haired athletes, donated her six feet and three inches of hair. The 30-year-old got her first haircut since she was 13. She donated her hair to help children suffering from hair loss.
Huawei and Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) of Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province have signed an MOU to develop the world’s largest riverfront smart city. According to the MoU, both sides will work together to create a smart, green city. It will also include all of the latest safe and smart technology.
Facebook and Zindagi Trust join hands to increase awareness in Pakistan regarding the harm that can result from sharing child abuse material online. Moreover, they strive to spread awareness as to the importance of reporting this to the appropriate authorities. The marketing campaign is an outcome of analysis performed by Facebook, the NCMEC, and Professor Ethel Quayle, an international main medical psychologist.