PM Imran Khan has decided to dissolve all PTI organizations across the country. This decision was taken after an embarrassing defeat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s first phase of local elections. The announcement was made by Fawad Chaudhry at a press conference on Friday in Islamabad. Fawad spoke to the media after a meeting of the party’s top leaders, which was presided by the premier.
Media reports previously stated that Pakistanis owned $20 billion in crypto assets. Those claims followed President FPCCI’s recent statement regarding Pakistan’s crypto assets. FPCCI President Nasir Hayat Magoon said during a press conference that Pakistani cryptocurrency is valued at $20 billion. Consequently, he urged the government to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework.
Noor Al Sabah Ahmed from King Edward Medical University (KEMU) has won 23 gold medals for standing first in different subjects at the 11th convocation of KEMU. First time in the history of the country, a student has racked up 23 gold medals for outstanding academic achievement. Noor was also named the best all-around graduate at the convocation.
The Language of Paradise, written by special person Kashif Alvi, was launched at the Presidency last week. The first lady of Pakistan, Samina Alvi, was the chief guest at the launch ceremony. The author is the first deaf and mute writer in Pakistan. Kashif Alvi laments society’s refusal to embrace the deaf-mute community in The Language of Paradise.
The cargo train service between Turkey, Iran, and Pakistan was re-launched on Tuesday, after a 10-year break. These agreements are expected to stimulate trade between the three countries and within the region. Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad (ITI) cargo train started in 2009 but was suspended due to delays in Pakistan in 2011. The journey can be completed in about 14 days.
The most ancient Buddhist temple of Pakistan has been discovered in the Bazira area of Barikot tehsil in Swat. Researchers from Ca’ Foscari University and the Italian Archaeological Mission discovered the site with the cooperation of the province’s archaeology department and museums. Italian ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said he was glad to learn that the new discovery was also made by Italian archaeologists.
Pakistan has conducted a successful test of its indigenous Babur cruise missile 1B, the military’s media affairs wing announced on Tuesday. It has a range of more than 900 kilometers, twice as far as an earlier missile of the same model. Senior officers from the Strategic Plans Division, Strategic Forces, as well as scientists and engineers from strategic organizations, were present.
Hematologist and bone marrow transplant pioneer Dr Tahir Shamsi passed away in Karachi, according to his family. Earlier this week, Tahir Shamsi suffered a brain hemorrhage and was admitted to the hospital. Despite receiving treatment, his condition deteriorated on Thursday and he was transferred to the ICU of the hospital, where he died today.
Rawalpindi Cantonment Board officials sealed two private schools on Tipu Road while primary students were still inside. Unexpectedly, schools were closed, resulting in panic among students, who cried uncontrollably. Cantonment boards had announced earlier that schools would be closed on January 1. Following the hue and cry, nearby shopkeepers, residents and passers-by gathered in large numbers.
Pakistani artist A.H Ansari has created a piece that will inspire everyone to reach new heights. Ansari hails from Karachi and enjoys working with different mediums of art. The artist created a unique portrait of Quaid-E-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah from a 1 rupee coins. Pakistani artists spent 3 years collecting more than 5000 rupee coins to create a portrait of Quaid-e-Azam.