The day after Defence Minister Pervez Khattak took a defiant stand against PM Khan, a second PTI leader Noor Alam Khan criticized the government in the National Assembly. Noor Alam Khan criticized the government for being insensitive to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He demanded that top cabinet members be listed on an Exit Control List (ECL).
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.
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 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.
Kartarpur Corridor has become a gathering place for two brothers living in India and Pakistan after a period of 74 years. Following the partition, the brothers had been separated for 74 years. Muhammad Siddiq, who has turned 80, lives in Faisalabad, Pakistan, and was separated from his family during the partition.
The luxurious house featured in the HUM TV series Parizaad is for sale for Rs.60 crore. The drama serial has become a hit with the masses because of its impactful storyline, stellar performance, and lavish mansion. The lead role in Parizaad has been played by Ahmad Ali Akbar. The serial also highlights Yumna Zaidi, Ushna Shah, Urwa Hocane, Nauman Ejaz, and Saboor Aly.
Parliamentary Secretary for Law and Justice for the ruling PTI, Barrister Maleeka Bokhari, said on Wednesday that the state would now pursue prosecution in the Usman Mirza case “irrespective of recent developments” relating to the testimony of the victim. According to the lawmaker, there is irrefutable video and forensic evidence to back him up.
Punjab Tourism Department Corporation (PTDC) has once again opened the province to domestic and foreign tourists. A new bus service is being launched to take tourists from Lahore to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, among other historic and religious monuments in the province. The bus service will take one day to tour Kartarpur, while the remaining sites will be covered over three days.
The government named Pakistani singer and social activist Shehzad Roy its honorary brand ambassador for population and family planning. The decision was taken at a meeting of the federal population task force presided over by President Arif Alvi. He has spoken out on various occasions against societal issues, such as corporal punishment and child abuse.