The Interior Ministry has decided to create a women’s market for them to operate their businesses and stalls in Islamabad. Sheikh Rashid, the Minister of Interior, announced this during a recent meeting with a delegation of the Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Government officials are working to promote women’s role in everyday life.
A Turkish actor, Engin Altan, filed a complaint against TikToker Kashif Zameer, who was then arrested on fraud charges. The FIR was registered in Lahore at the Racecourse police station. Engin Altan was invited by Kashif for a shoot for Chaudhary Group of Companies, but no payment was made. In response to Engin’s compensation demands, Kashif terminated the contract.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) reports that only 40 out of 205 universities have a successful learning management system. Additionally, 80% of Pakistani universities do not have proper online education. During the Covid-19 pandemic, scholars, students, and staff at Pakistani universities were forced to adopt online learning.
Samina Baig, the first Muslim Pakistani woman to summit Everest, is now ready to set out on her expedition to K-2. Samina, who will be setting out for her journey on the 26th of June 2021, has done all seven summits at the young age of 21. She is also a brand ambassador of the Special Communications Organisation (SCO).
Khan Ali, a prankster known for his YouTube videos, has been arrested after posting a prank on females by handing them money and asking them to buy shawls to cover their heads. Several social media users claimed the YouTuber is not pranking, but instead harassing women who do not wear headscarves. Consequently, the Gakhar Mandi police arrested Ali Khan.
A women’s police station was opened in Pakistan’s southwest Baluchistan province on Wednesday. The newly established police station in Quetta will be run by 19 female police officers. In addition, the aim is to give women the ability to file complaints about all kinds of crimes, including domestic violence and sexual abuse, and have access to all police services.
Real Madrid announced that Sergio Ramos would leave the club after 16 seasons, as his contract would expire at the end of the month. Furthermore, in the presence of club president Florentino Perez, Madrid will hold a farewell ceremony on Thursday for their captain. Ramos appeared in 671 games and scored 101 goals for Real Madrid.
Rosie Gabrielle, a famous Canadian traveler who often travels around the world on a motorbike, wrote an extensive post on social media regarding the situation in Hunza. As tourism resumed after the third Covid wave, many tourists headed to northern Pakistan to see a change of scenery. Nonetheless, the tourists who visited the area overflowed with trash, which shattered the
Foodpanda announced a cash incentive of PKR 1 crore to assist in the government’s initiative of mass vaccine distribution. Riders who present vaccination certificates at the rider center will receive a cash incentive. In addition, Foodpanda’s COVID-19 vaccination drive is the latest effort to prevent the disease in Pakistan.
The first Pakistani-American, Lina M. Khan, legal expert and big tech critic sworn in as chairwomen on Monday. In addition, she became the youngest leader of the Federal Trade Commission. Moreover, she is now responsible for consumer protection and enforcement of civil antitrust laws. On Tuesday, President Biden’s nominee, Lina M. Khan, was confirmed by the Senate with 69 votes to 28 votes, replacing Joseph Simons.