Imran Khan on Friday launched the distribution of the Naya Pakistan Sehat Card throughout Punjab. The ceremony took place at the Governor’s House. Under the universal health coverage program, every family would be entitled to receive medical treatment up to Rs 1 million each year. PM Khan said that not everyone can take such revolutionary decisions like health cards as the PTI did.
The youngest airline in Pakistan, Air Sial, operated its first international flight today as a special charter from Lahore to Dubai. PF7172 took off from Lahore at 19:17 local time and landed at 21:40 at Dubai International Airport. Air Sial used an Airbus A320-233 for this flight. The airline just celebrated its first anniversary of operation on 25th December.
Pakistan will have the honor of guiding Asian countries on forestry initiatives and green initiatives to cope with climate change. During UN Climate Summit COP26 in Glasgow, Pakistan was among three countries selected as ‘Forestry Champions’ in the world along with Costa Rica and Congo. The UN has now chosen these three countries to guide the forestry and green initiatives in their continents.
Malik Amin Aslam, PM Imran Khan’s Special Assistant on Climate Change, announced Tuesday that the government was promoting sustainable eco-tourism. There are plans to develop the first eco-friendly tourist village in Kaghan Valley soon. The project in Kaghan valley will ensure quality accommodation for tourists. The Zero Waste Road Map will be developed by raising awareness among the locals.
In response to India’s purchase of Rafale jets, the Pakistan Air Force has acquired 25 Chengdu J-10 (J-10C) multirole fighter jets from China. Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, the interior minister, disclosed this during a press conference on Wednesday. The minister announced that the first batch of Chinese fighter jets will be delivered by March next year.
During New Year’s Eve, the Lahore district administration banned public concerts, fireworks displays, aerial firings, and other celebrations. Details indicate that the district administration imposed a ban on fireworks because smog has worsened in the provincial capital. Moreover, the government refused to grant permission for fireworks displays in the megacity on New Year’s Eve.
Researchers in GB have discovered a way to solve the severe water shortage problem that hampers crop cultivation each year. Experts from Baltistan University have joined forces with locals to build artificial glaciers. They are similar in appearance to Buddhist temples and are designed to collect and store abundant water in winter for use during the dry season.
Japanese Consul General in Karachi Toshikazu Isumora toured the newly inaugurated Green Line Bus Services Tuesday. He said that these bus services are common in Japan. Despite the fact that such services are relatively common in Japan, we were delighted to see modern transport facilities in Karachi,” he said. He said he would visit the Green Line bus service once it is fully operational.
Islamabad’s City Development Authority (CDA) has decided to use drones to monitor wildlife and forests. The CDA announced the pilot project through a tender notice for drone camera equipment worth Rs 6.8 million. In a press release issued on Sunday, the CDA said that drones will help the agency detect and act against encroachments in Malpur’s Model Forestry Park.
The country’s National Security Committee (NSC) has approved the nation’s first-ever National Security Policy. The initiative was designed to boost the security apparatus to tackle both internal and external threats and ensure citizens’ protection. The 36th NSC meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, unveiled Pakistan’s new security policy. The policy had been developed with the input of all stakeholders.