In Pakistan, Green sea turtles’ breeding declined by 30% in the last ten years due to environmental degradation and eroding habitats. The loss of traditional nesting sites has caused further threats to the already endangered Green sea turtles in Pakistan. Sandspit and Hawkes Bay, beaches in Karachi, are ideal nesting spots for rare green turtles due to their sandy shorelines.
The Interior Ministry has decided to create a women’s market for them to operate their businesses and stalls in Islamabad. Sheikh Rashid, the Minister of Interior, announced this during a recent meeting with a delegation of the Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Government officials are working to promote women’s role in everyday life.
A Turkish actor, Engin Altan, filed a complaint against TikToker Kashif Zameer, who was then arrested on fraud charges. The FIR was registered in Lahore at the Racecourse police station. Engin Altan was invited by Kashif for a shoot for Chaudhary Group of Companies, but no payment was made. In response to Engin’s compensation demands, Kashif terminated the contract.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) reports that only 40 out of 205 universities have a successful learning management system. Additionally, 80% of Pakistani universities do not have proper online education. During the Covid-19 pandemic, scholars, students, and staff at Pakistani universities were forced to adopt online learning.
Samina Baig, the first Muslim Pakistani woman to summit Everest, is now ready to set out on her expedition to K-2. Samina, who will be setting out for her journey on the 26th of June 2021, has done all seven summits at the young age of 21. She is also a brand ambassador of the Special Communications Organisation (SCO).
Khan Ali, a prankster known for his YouTube videos, has been arrested after posting a prank on females by handing them money and asking them to buy shawls to cover their heads. Several social media users claimed the YouTuber is not pranking, but instead harassing women who do not wear headscarves. Consequently, the Gakhar Mandi police arrested Ali Khan.
A women’s police station was opened in Pakistan’s southwest Baluchistan province on Wednesday. The newly established police station in Quetta will be run by 19 female police officers. In addition, the aim is to give women the ability to file complaints about all kinds of crimes, including domestic violence and sexual abuse, and have access to all police services.
Rosie Gabrielle, a famous Canadian traveler who often travels around the world on a motorbike, wrote an extensive post on social media regarding the situation in Hunza. As tourism resumed after the third Covid wave, many tourists headed to northern Pakistan to see a change of scenery. Nonetheless, the tourists who visited the area overflowed with trash, which shattered the
Foodpanda announced a cash incentive of PKR 1 crore to assist in the government’s initiative of mass vaccine distribution. Riders who present vaccination certificates at the rider center will receive a cash incentive. In addition, Foodpanda’s COVID-19 vaccination drive is the latest effort to prevent the disease in Pakistan.
Ayesha Chundrigar has taken to Karachi’s streets once again to raise awareness of animals’ lives. Ayesha Chundrigar with her ACF team stepped in to rescue the animals in Empress market. By conveying the message of why these animals’ lives matter, they tried to guide the shopkeepers. In addition, the Empress market is one of Karachi’s worst animal welfare places.