Mobs attacked Hindu temple in a remote town in Pakistan’s Punjab province, damaging idols and burning down parts of them. The incident prompted PM Imran Khan to order the arrest of all those involved in the vandalism and restore the temple. The Hindu temple was attacked by a mob in Bhong city, within the Rahim Yar Khan district, some 590 kilometers from Lahore.
Mushtaq Ahmed, 85, is a resident of Karachi who has spent over 26 years giving a new look to the Holy Quran. A first-of-its-kind manuscript of the holy book contains verses based on geometric principles. This script does not incorporate the scripts of the languages spoken today. Furthermore, he had only Rs. 14 when he began working on the manuscript.
Asad Umar revealed on Thursday that the government is implementing two projects to promote sports in the country. Umar’s tweet said that he had reviewed two new “PSDP projects for sports under Kamyab Jawan”. The projects include the development of sports academies and high-performance centers across the country. Furthermore, both initiatives will be carried out through HEC and in all Federating Units.
Pakistan is celebrating Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir today, the second anniversary of the current military siege of Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK). The Narendra Modi government revoked the territory’s special status on August 5, 2019. Moreover, Kashmir and Pakistan hold angst over the withdrawal of their autonomy. A number of events have been held to denounce the illegal Indian actions against the Kashmiri people.
Chinese Navy officials announced Wednesday the launch of a warship that will enhance Islamabad’s ability to confront future challenges. China’s Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard celebrated the launch of the third Type-054 class frigate, a multirole frigate. Apparently, the new generation of multi-mission frigates is equipped with the most advanced surface, subsurface, and anti-air weapon systems.
General (retired) Asim Saleem Bajwa stepped down from his position as chief of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority (CPEC). He also expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Imran Khan for his support. Bajwa was appointed chairman of the CPEC Authority in November 2019. Consequently, the Prime Minister announced Khalid Mansoor as the SAPM for CPEC affairs.
The police have registered a case in Islamabad regarding an ‘obscene’ photo shoot in front of Quaid-e-Azam’s portrait. A complaint of obscene acts in public has been filed by Police under Section 294 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Moreover, the complainant said that photos of a boy and girl at the Coral Chowk showed utter disrespect for Quaid-e-Azam.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has banned forced labor and domestic employment of children under 14 years of age. In response to domestic worker concerns, the KP Assembly passed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home Based Workers Bill, 2021. Moreover, the law requires employers to provide structured appointment letters to domestic workers providing salary and other details about work.
Naila Kiani has become the first lady mountaineer of Pakistan who successfully reached Gasherbrum II. The mountain is the 13th-highest mountain in the world and stands 8,035 meters above sea level. It is located in the Karakoram range and is the third-highest peak in the Gasherbrum Massif. Moreover, she climbed the peak after a few months of giving birth to her second child.
A Pakistani-run foundation has developed Pakistan’s first electric car and its battery. The prototype of the car will be unveiled in the coming months. According to Khursheed Qureshi, founder, and chairman of Dice Foundation, Pakistan has successfully developed its first indigenous electric vehicle by utilizing the expertise of Pakistani diasporans. Moreover, Overseas Pakistanis who work in the automobile industry built the electric vehicle