A Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) Peshawar-bound flight, made an emergency landing at Karachi International airport after developing a mid-air technical fault. As per details, flight PK-218’s hydraulic system went out of order on the way from Abu Dhabi. The aircraft’s pilot contacted the air traffic control (ATC) tower in Karachi and apprised them of the situation, after which the aircraft was safely landed.
The Punjab Auqaf and Religious Affairs Department has imposed a ban on shooting of films and dramas in mosques and shrines, especially the cinematography featuring women. The notification comes after a video shoot at Wazir Khan Mosque by actors Saba Qamar and Bilal Saeed garnered a great deal of criticism from the public and clergies alike.
The State of Palestine has thanked Prime Minister Imran Khan for his “strong response” on Israel, and for extending support to the Palestinian cause. A statement issued by Palestine embassy in Islamabad also thanked the government for condemning Israeli aggression towards Palestine. “Palestinians consider Pakistan as our second homeland and Pakistanis as our dearest brothers, who always supported Palestine” it said.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has categorically rejected any possibility that Pakistan can establish relations with Israel after it signed a historic deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to normalise bilateral ties. In an interview with a private news channel, the premier said accepting the state of Israel is equivalent to give up Pakistan’s stance on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
Minister for Climate Change, Zartaj Gul has said that the government has decided to demolish the Monal Restaurant on the top of Margalla hills in Islamabad. The restaurant, which is famous for its picturesque views is built on Margalla National Park, which is against environmental laws of the country. Margalla Hills area is included in the National Park where cutting down trees without permission is prohibited.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will finalize in October the masterplan for Pakistan’s first Digital City, which it expects to serve as a hub for high technology, innovation, and create thousands of new jobs. Pakistan Digital City will be located in Haripur district of KP, a province which for years was a site of militancy and military operations and only in the recent past regained stability.
Vaccine alliance Gavi is going to supply Pakistan with COVID-19 vaccine doses to immunize for free 20 percent of its 225 million population. Gavi is a public-private partnership that helps provide vaccines to developing countries. It has signed an agreement with Pakistan to provide 90 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, once it is ready.
Pakistan-born astrophysicist Nergis Mavalvala has been named the new dean of Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) School of Science. Mavalvala will be the first woman to serve as dean at MIT’s School of Science. Mavalvala has received numerous awards and honors for her research and teaching, and since 2015 has been the associate head of the department of physics at the MIT.
A new video surfacing on social media shows portions of the Islamabad International Airport’s (IIAP) ceiling crashing to the ground due to recent heavy rains. Parts of the roof fall incessantly at Islamabad airport’s departure lounge as rainwater drips in and a puddle can be seen on the ground in the video, with people being forced to walk around to avoid it.
The federal and Sindh governments have agreed to form a committee consisting representatives of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and opposition Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) to save Karachi from further disasters. The participants have decided on working together to resolve rain related issues, which are affecting the daily lives of the residents of the city.