Naseebo Lal and Abida Parveen kicked off Coke Studio 14 with ‘Tu Jhoom’. The video has already gone viral on social media as fans show their excitement for the new season. Several Pakistani celebrities are fanning themselves over the song, including Mahia Khan, Ahmed Ali Butt, and Bilal Qureshi.
The 2021-22 trophy hunting program allowed two foreign hunters to hunt the strongest Astore markhors in Gilgit-Baltistan. American James Kevin hunted the markhor in the Jutial Conservancy area in Gilgit district after paying $131,000 for a trophy permit. During this hunt, Viejo Gonzalez Jesus of Mexico hunted a markhor from Bunji of Astore district for a $136,000 fee.
Tax evader Aima Baig has received a notice from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for not paying tax worth Rs 85 million. Aima Baig has not paid income tax for 2018, 2019, and 2020, according to the FBR. The vehicle she has shown in her tax returns will be confiscated if she fails to pay income tax.
A 71-year-old man suffering a cardiac arrest was saved by an autonomous drone. He suffered a heart attack while shoveling snow outside his house in Trollhattan, Sweden. Following the attack, a drone delivered an emergency defibrillator. Defibrillation could begin before an ambulance arrives, according to Everdrone, the company behind the drone. AEDs were delivered just over three minutes after the alarm was raised.
Arooj Aftab was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys, marking Pakistan’s first nomination. ‘Mohabbat’ singer is going to be the first Pakistani artist to perform at Coachella. Coachella is an American art and music festival. It comes shortly after she announced that she will take part in this season’s Coke Studio.
Dubai Expo 2020 Dubai featured Shawls and chappals from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Pakistan. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province set up its stalls at the Pakistan Pavilion to showcase its culture to international visitors. The expo, described as “the event of the century,” opened its doors in October, bringing together more than 190 nations.
The CEO of a cryptocurrency company is among the richest people on earth. The crypto exchange Binance’s Changgpeg Zhao is now one of the world’s top billionaires. Bloomberg Billionaires Index calculates that the average billionaire has a net worth of at least $96.5 billion. Zhang’s fortune is now just below that of Oracle founder Larry Ellison.
Prime Minister Khan and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet in Beijing next month on the sidelines of the Winter Olympics 2022. China will host the Winter Olympics 2022 from February 4 to 20. President Xi Jinping considers it one of the greatest shows on earth. The development comes as Russia and Pakistan have become more involved over time.
The State Bank of Pakistan and the federal government have prohibited the use of all cryptocurrencies in Pakistan. The SHC has been hearing a case related to digital currencies. The central bank has taken a clear position on cryptocurrencies. Moreover, it urged the SHC to ban cryptos and penalize crypto exchanges for the first time.
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) will introduce a Star-Based Rating System for eateries throughout the province. This will enable citizens to make informed choices about cafes, hotels, and restaurants based on reviews. According to Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, the move will bring Pakistan’s food industry up to international standards.