Category: National

Nawaz Sharif’s shocking ailment, ex-PM diagnosed with disease that occurs in women only

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s health has become a rather sinister matter. In a latest development, a shocking revelation has been made according to which Sharif suffers from Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy or the Broken Heart Syndrome. According to Harvard Medical School the disease PMLN supremo’s doctor in UK has named, is a temporary heart condition, exclusive to women only.

ID cards in Pakistan will now be turned into digital wallets by NADRA

In line with government’s Digital Pakistan vision, the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) is working to turn computerised national identity cards into digital wallets. The digital wallet will be a unique digital ID and will be added as an update to an already existing app, called the ‘Pak Identity’. This digital innovation will yield positive results in contactless banking, financial inclusion and ease of doing business.

Pakistan’s first transgender doctor lands job in Karachi’s JPMC

Pakistan’s first transgender doctor, Sara Gill, has been offered a house job by Karachi’s Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC). It said that on the directions of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah had instructed the management at Karachi’s biggest government-run hospital to offer employment to Dr Sara Gill immediately. Dr. Gill graduated from Jinnah Medical and Dental College last month.

Muslim scholars pray inside a church of Peshawar in a show of solidarity with Christian community

Muslim scholars belonging to different schools of thought on Monday prayed inside a church of Peshawar in a show of solidarity with the Christian community. The act was done to show support for Pastor William Siraj, who was gunned down a day earlier. Special Representative to PM on Religious Affairs Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi said that PM Imran Khan was personally overseeing the matter.

GHQ seeks 50 per cent rebate on electricity bills for army officers

Despite all the perks enjoyed by Pakistan army officers, the recent hike in electricity tariff has forced the General Headquarters (GHQ) to ask for rebate on electricity bills. Quarter Master General of the General Headquarters (GHQ) has approached the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) through the Ministry of Defense, seeking a complete 50% rebate on electricity bills for all commissioned officers.

Famous Monal restaurant to be transformed into wildlife centre to raise awareness

After being sealed for a considerable time, Monal Restaurant might now be turned into a Wildlife Educational Centre. The Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) has prepared a proposal to establish this centre in order to raise awareness about protection and preservation of Margalla Hills National Park. The climate change ministry has lauded the decision to seal off Monal Restaurant and is likely to support the proposal for establishment of this centre. 

Japanese citizen reaches Orangi Town thinking it’s a tourist spot

Following the Chinese, a Japanese citizen on Monday flew into Karachi’s Orangi Town. On his trip to Sindh, he mistakenly thought this was a tourist attraction. Tamazaki Takioya has been traveling through Sindh for the past two days. The police recently caught the suspect in Orangi Town during a snap-check. 

Seven Pakistani ophthalmologists to serve in OIC mission in Niger

A senior OIC official announced that Pakistani ophthalmologists have been sent to Niger as part of an OIC mission on health and higher education for Africa. A committee of the OIC was established in 1981 during the Islamic Summit in Makkah. The organization’s primary objective is to enhance the technological and scientific capabilities of member states of the OIC.

Karachiites stunned as meteor spotted shooting through the sky 

A meteor in the southeastern region of Pakistan produced a spectacular display of flame trails as it raced across the sky. People took to social media to share videos that showed a fast-moving glowing object in the sky that soon vanished. Some also reported hearing a loud explosion accompanying the gleaming object.

India prohibits singer Gippy Grewal from visiting Pakistan

The Indian immigration authorities reportedly stopped Gippy Grewal at the Atari border on Friday. He was prevented from entering Pakistan through the Wagah border. The singer was scheduled to visit Kartarpur, so arrangements were made for his arrival at the border. He was to leave for Kartarpur (Narowal) at 9:30 am and return to Lahore by 3:30 pm.