Category: National

Pakistani scientists winning the race to complete research in immunoglobulin therapy to treat COVID-19

Scientists at Karachi’s Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) believe Pakistan is likely to become the first country to complete the research on intravenous immunoglobulin (C-IVIG) therapy for the treatment coronavirus. The scientist conducting the clinical trials needed to introduce the treatment at a mass level say that ‘severe’ patients who had received the product had a 100 percent recovery rate.

Bomb threat Karachi: Magnetic bomb defused near Bilawal Chowrangi

The bomb disposal squad (BDS) officials in Karachi have defused a ‘remote-controlled explosive device’ attached with a magnet from a vehicle near Bilawal Chowrangi. The BDS was called in after a suspicious vehicle was spotted moving in Clifton Block 2. Heavy contingents of law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area and people were  evacuated as the BDS inspected the explosive-ridden vehicle.

First Pakistan made Electronic bike to launch on 18th December

A Pakistani startup will soon be launching Pakistan’s first locally made Electronic bike. Teleport,  an upcoming electric vehicle company has spent more than two years researching and developing this technology and is finally launching its product – The MODEL T1. The exact specifications of the bike are unknown but it will be launching on December 18th, 2020.

Karachi’s Burns Road to become a traffic-free food street

The district authority of South has decided to turn Karachi’s famous street Burns Road known for its food variety and nuance into a food street. A team of nine members has been constituted by the deputy commissioner for South district to oversee the transformation of the renowned Karachi spot for its bistros and food lines.

Murree’s picturesque Punjab House to become Kohsar University

The government of Punjab has announced its decision to convert Punjab House Murree into a university. There will be Kohsar University in place of Punjab House, a mansion comprising 96 Kanal land under the provincial government that is used for a variety of purposes including hosting guests, etc. The decision is likely to materialize within next three years.

University of Sargodha becomes first institute in country to introduce Ph.D. Program on Seerat-un-Nabi

The University of Sargodha (UOS) has become the first institute in Pakistan to offer a Ph.D. program on Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH). The UOS has already submitted two PC-1s to the Planning Commission of Pakistan. One of the PC-1s envisions the establishment of the Sargodha Institute of Muslim Civilization while the other is aimed at strengthening the university’s Ph.D. programs in the Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities.

At least 750 websites backed by India are working since 15 years to isolate Pakistan: report

At least 750 websites across 119 countries, backed by India have been operating to undermine Pakistan since 15 years within European Union and the United States, stated a report by EU DisinfoLab. EU DisinfoLab’s investigation, called the Indian Chronicles, revealed that the Srivastava Group launched and backed the operation while Indian new agency ANI boosted it.  The campaign started in 2005

FIA arrests manager of porn network known for forcing girls into compromising acts

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing has arrested the alleged manager of a porn website network from Hyderabad. The accused, named Ayaz Ahmed Memon, is allegedly a part of the 35-member countrywide network that first hires girls at lucrative salaries and later blackmails them into indulging in pornographic acts. 

Endangered humpback whales spotted by fishermen in Pakistani waters near Pasni

A pair of endangered humpback whales were spotted breaching off the coast of Gwadar, Balochistan. In footage that went viral on social media, the humpback whales were seen jumping. The whales were spotted by a group of local fishermen who were fishing near Pasni. The footage from Balochistan is being touted as the first-of-its-kind filmed by anyone in Pakistan.

PM office apologizes to photographer for sharing Gilgit pictures without credits

In a bid to promote local tourism, recently Prime Minister Imran Khan shared beautiful pictures of autumn season in Gilgit Baltistan, but forgot to give credits to the photographer. After the pictures were widely shared, the photographer, Asmar Hussain, thanked the PM but wished the watermark hadn’t been removed from the snap. However, the PM’s office apologized to the photographer.