Author: Osama Tabasam

China plans to activate world’s first clean Nuclear Reactor

Chinese researchers have successfully developed detailed designs for a clean nuclear reactor that doesn’t require water for cooling. The design features a molten salt reactor that uses liquid thorium instead of uranium. This will make the reactor safer in case there is a leak. After the reactor is complete, the reactor could be ready for testing by September 2021.

Suspect Zahir Jaffer reportedly confesses to murdering Noor Mukadam

Zahir Jaffer, the prime suspect in the murder case of Noor Mukadam, has admitted to killing her. Sources told that police collected video evidence of the victim being subjected to torture by the accused. Zahir Jaffer confessed to murdering Noor Mukadam, however, he kept changing his testimony regarding the reasons for her murder.

Algerian judoka sent home from Olympics after refusing to compete against Israeli opponent

An algerian judoka and his coach have been suspended and sent home after refusing to fight an Israeli athlete. Fethi Nourine was scheduled to compete in the men’s under-73kg division. He said he could not compete against the Israeli, Tohar Butbul, in the second round because of his support for the Palestinian cause.

K2 base camp manager claims to have found dead body of mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara

The K2 base camp manager reports that two bodies were discovered 300 meters below a bottleneck by a group of Nepali Sherpas. One of the bodies is said to be that of national hero Ali Sadpara. Another body is reported to be that of John Snorri. Ali Sadpara and his two foreign companions disappeared during their winter adventure on the K2 on Bottleneck.

PTI wins majority in AJK legislative assembly elections to form next govt

PTI has won the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections, winning a majority of the seats, according to preliminary results. The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) is now prepared to form the next government in AJK. Twenty-five PTI candidates won seats, nine of them in Pakistan. Furthermore, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won 10 of those contests, including one in Pakistan.

Interior Ministry places Murderer Zahir Jaffer’s name on the PNIL, Blacklist and ECL

Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said Zahir Jaffer’s name has been placed on a provisional no-fly list known as the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL). In addition, Rasheed said Zahir’s name will be added to the Exit Control List (ECL). On Monday, the Islamabad court extended the physical remand of Zahir Jaffer by two days.

Talha Talib misses out on Tokyo’s maiden Olympic weightlifting medal for Pakistan

The Pakistani athlete Talha Talib just missed his first weightlifting medal at the Tokyo olympic 2020 on Sunday. Talha Talib finished 5th in the competition. He was competing in the 67kg men’s weightlifting contest. He was surpassed by the athletes from China, Colombia, and Italy. In spite of the lack of a coaching staff, the 21-year-old Pakistan weightlifter showed his mettle.

UAE uses drones to create artificial rain to help people cope with extreme 50°C heat

The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) National Center of Meteorology created a monsoon-like artificial rain to combat the desert heat. A drone technology known as cloud seeding has been used to create the enhanced rain. Electrical charges are used to enhance precipitation by coalescing clouds and generating water. Further, the country receives an average of only 100mm of rain each year.

USA and UK now recognize Pakistan’s Vaccine PAKVAC

Dr. Faisal Sultan, SAPM on Health, has revealed that PakVac, Pakistan’s first locally-packaged single dose COVID-19 vaccine, is accepted in the US and UK. There are certain countries that don’t require inbound travelers to receive certain Coronavirus vaccinations. PakVac, which is also known as Ad5-nCoV, is a rebranded version of the Chinese Coronavirus vaccine.

Lollywood actress Meera announces to enter political arena with PTI

Lollywood actress Meera has announced that she will join the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. She plans on holding a press conference with leaders of the PTI in this regard. As for her decision to join politics, she said, “I am heartbroken with the world of showbiz and have decided to join politics.” However, this was not the first time she introduced herself to politics.