Several countries, including India, have used spyware made by an Israeli company to hack phones belonging to journalists and government officials. According to 17 media outlets, the India list includes at least one number that was once used by PM Imran. The Washington Post, the Guardian, Le Monde, as well as other media outlets investigated the extent of Pegasus’ use.
Pakistan interior minister Sheikh Rasheed said on Sunday that the daughter of the Afghan ambassador in Pakistan has not been kidnapped. He said she merely disappeared without saying anything to anyone. In addition, he referred to this as an organized criminal plot by the Indian spy agency RAW. This is all part of RAW’s global conspiracy against Pakistan, he said.
In Bahawalpur, thieves stole a hockey stick and a ball from the statue of hockey Flying Horse Olympian Samiullah Khan. The statue of a legendary hockey player was installed in Khan’s hometown in honor of his contribution to the game. Furthermore, police in Bahawalpur confirmed that the statue of Olympian Samiullah Khan was installed about a month ago.
Pakistan and Russia have signed an agreement on a pipeline of approximately 1,100 kilometers. The pipeline will connect Port Qasim in Karachi with Lahore. The project is estimated to cost $2.5 billion and be completed by 2023. Moreover, the shareholders’ agreement Heads of Terms (HoTs) was signed on Thursday after four days of discussions.
In a post on his official Instagram account, Pakistani President Arif Alvi confirmed he has joined the popular video-sharing platform TikTok. Pakistan’s President announced that he joined the app with the aim of spreading positivity amongst the youth of Pakistan. The app was suspended by the Sindh High Court earlier this month. Consequently, the decision was later reversed.
The incident happened in Sector H-13 of Islamabad, where a water hole was being drilled when residents found oil beneath their houses. Locals began drilling holes in the ground as soon as they heard the rumor. According to the report, some went overboard with their extraction projects and installed suction pumps.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will begin providing helicopter services for tourists in the near future. The CAA director-general notified the Senate Aviation Committee that helicopter service is under progress. He assured the committee members that a plan would be implemented soon. He said the flight to Saidu Sharif Airport in Swat had also been suspended because only six people boarded the flight.
The government will launch the country’s largest welfare program, “Kamyab Pakistan,” on July 29. Shaukat Tarin, Minister for Finance, said Wednesday the plan was meant to lift around four million families out of poverty. The Prime Minister will launch the program during a function scheduled for the Convention Center. Moreover, Usman Dar is being assigned responsibility for organizing the event.
A new immigration policy in Qatar has allowed Pakistani nationals to enter the country with a visa upon arrival. The concerned authorities have issued directives regarding a new immigration policy. Pakistani citizens can obtain a 30-day visitor visa for QAR 100 upon arrival at the airport. Moreover, the visitor’s visa is valid for 30 days and can be extended for the same period.
Pakistan is soon to have one of the most modern jails in the country, one modeled after those in the United States. Initially, the Punjab government began planning to build a modern prison for women and children in Lahore. Moreover, prison authorities stated that there would be a capacity of 1,502 minor children and 300 women.