UNESCO awarded Syed Ommer Amer the MIL award for his work in Daastan, making him the first Pakistani to receive the award. Daastan promotes media literacy throughout the country. Through the use of storytelling, the organization publishes books and organizes campaigns to promote intercultural discussion and peacemaking. Furthermore, MIL awards recognition leadership in five domains: educational research, policy, advocacy, media, and information technologies.
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) researchers will assist the pharmaceutical industry in producing the first-ever healing bandage in Pakistan. Dr. Hussain Wahedi, a young scientist at the university, said the procedure will speed up the recovery of different kinds of wounds of injured people in the country. Moreover, to accelerate the wound-healing process, healing bandages can be used for five to twelve hours.
FIA officers arrested two Assistant Directors of NADRA Sindh and an agent for allegedly making ID cards for militants. Amir Farooqi, Director FIA Sindh, said the arrested ADs identified an extensive list of NADRA Sindh senior officials involved with the conspiracy. He added FIA Sindh will soon bust the entire network of corrupt officials.
China’s Realme, a leading global brand of smartphones, recently opened a local assembly plant in Lahore. Realme’s Director of Marketing, Sherry Dong, explained that the decision was made based on the increasing demand for Realme phones in Pakistan. Consequently, Realme phones and products would be more affordable for Pakistani consumers. The project is expected to create jobs and have a significant socioeconomic impact.
Major Arsalan Zafar of Pakistan placed first out of all foreign officers at the Joint Command and Staff College in Kuwait. The graduation ceremony was honored by PM Sabah Al-Khalid al-Sabah and Defence Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali-Al-Sabah. Social media congratulated the young officer for his impressive performance. Moreover, internet users are posting pictures of him receiving the certificate at the military academy.
The first Amazon Center in South Punjab will open after Eid-ul-Azha in Multan. The main aim of setting up the Amazon center is to launch and market products made in Pakistan worldwide. To meet the requirements of Amazon, a warehouse would also be established there. The process of setting up Amazon warehouses in Bahawalpur and other areas of South Punjab was also underway.
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.