Category: National

Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2021 includes 16 Pakistani universities

There are 16 Pakistani universities ranked in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2021 due to their impressive performance. The report states that Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) is on top of the list of Pakistani universities. Moreover, in the Asia University Rankings, China took the first two places. On the contrary, Japan remained the most-represented nation for the second consecutive year.

Rickshaw driver Arab Shah, gives free rides to 100+ girls attending schools to promote girls’ education

Rickshaw driver, Arab Shah, from Warsak Road, Peshawar, has provided more than 100 female students free transportation to school to support promotion of education amongst female student in his city. He believes that every girl has the right to pursue education, hence he works harder to make it easier‌ ‌for these girls to get to school without worrying about the cost.

Pakistan to lead global efforts to combat climate change

Imran Khan emphasized about climate change to an audience of green financing innovators the need for reaching a one billion tree plantation goal in order to protect the nation’s environmental future. According to him, it is imperative to establish national parks and plant trees in order to protect the environment for future generations. He recommended emulating China’s methods as the best option to create more urban forests.

Asma Tariq becomes first Pakistani to win Bull Award from the largest startup community ‘Startup Grind’

Asma Tariq is the first Pakistani woman to receive the “Bull Award” presented by the world’s largest startup community, “Startup Grind”. She launched Pakistan Leadership School, which is a digital platform for education. A major purpose of this motive was to train thousands of students through online classroom services. Recently,‌ She was also recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

Pakistani badminton star Mahoor Shahzad is set to compete in Tokyo Olympics

Pakistan’s Badminton star Mahoor Shahzad has secured an invitational place for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics badminton competition. Moreover, Khalid Mahmood, the Secretary-General of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), confirmed on Tuesday that Mahoor Shahzad has received an invitational place. Therefore, badminton star Mahoor Shahzad will represent Pakistan in badminton at Tokyo Olympics.

Pakistan Post confirmed to be Amazon’s official delivery partner

Pakistan’s post office was approved by Amazon, a global e-commerce platform, as an official delivery partner. The director-general of the Post Office has ordered that the preparations needed for engaging in global e-commerce be finalized on an emergency basis. Duties have been assigned to all circle officials. Nine post offices, including Lahore, have been ordered to open facilitation centres by June 15.

PM Imran Khan launches Pakistan’s first green Eurobond to finance Diamer, Mohmand dams

The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) formally launched Pakistan’s first green Eurobond under the leadership of PM Imran Khan. WAPDA has issued green Eurobond, or Indus bonds, to raise 500 million dollars for the construction of Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand dams. In his remarks as chief guest, the prime minister congratulated the government on its achievements.

Pakistani girl Zunaira Waheed published her first novel on Amazon

At the age of 15, Zunaira Waheed made it possible to achieve a dream and become an author with her first novel, “That Night,” published on Amazon. Finally, she has made it possible for herself to fulfill her life goal of becoming a published author. Furthermore, “That Night” is a novel that demonstrates her mindfulness.

Women Gets Justice After Petitioning PM Imran Khan For Outstanding Payments

The Punjab police said Monday that a woman from Lahore finally received Rs472,000 from Imran Asghar who refused to pay pending rent and maintenance expenses. Punjab police shared a video on Twitter of the woman saying both parties had reached an agreement. Moreover, the other party had paid the outstanding amount and withdrawn the complaint.

PIA is resuming Ali Sadpara Air Safari Service from 12 June to promote tourism

A new project, Ali Sadpara Air Safari Service, to promote tourism in Pakistan is to be launched in a couple of weeks by the state airline PIA. This service is named after the prominent mountaineer, Ali Sadpara, who died, along with two other mountaineers, on their quest to conquer Mount K2 during the winter.