Pakistan sent protective suits, face masks, ICU & BiPAP ventilators to Palestine

Earlier this week, Pakistan contributed medical supplies to support the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic in Palestine and Kazakhstan. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) announced in a couple of tweets that Pakistan has “given 10K Protective Suits, 100K Face Masks, 25 ICU Ventilators, and 100 BiPAP Ventilators to Palestine”. The equipment will be transported to Palestine by the Pakistan Red Crescent Society.

Pakistani squash player sets world record by donating over six feet long hair

Pakistani squash player Zahab Kamal Khan set a new world record by donating her hair to charity in Northern Virginia. Moreover, the squash player, who was also one of the longest-haired athletes, donated her six feet and three inches of hair. The 30-year-old got her first haircut since she was 13. She donated her hair to help children suffering from hair loss.

Huawei to assist Pakistan in creating world’s largest riverfront smart city

Huawei and Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) of Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province have signed an MOU to develop the world’s largest riverfront smart city. According to the MoU, both sides will work together to create a smart, green city. It will also include all of the latest safe and smart technology.

Facebook and Zindagi Trust join hands to combat online child abuse

Facebook and Zindagi Trust join hands to increase awareness in Pakistan regarding the harm that can result from sharing child abuse material online. Moreover, they strive to spread awareness as to the importance of reporting this to the appropriate authorities. The marketing campaign is an outcome of analysis performed by Facebook, the NCMEC, and Professor Ethel Quayle, an international main medical psychologist.

Govt plans to introduce cotton cluster villages to modernize cotton farming

Syed Fakhar Imam, Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, says Cotton Cluster Villages will soon be introduced to promote the crop and ensure modern technology. Cotton is a highly profitable crop that creates jobs and strengthens the economy of the country. He revealed that one million bales generated Rs 97.5 billion.

Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing outstrips imports

Pakistan’s telecom regulator said on Thursday that the country’s production of mobile phones has surpassed its imports of mobile phones. The number of locally manufactured devices reached 12.27 million from January to July 2021. In a statement, the PTA reported that 8.29 million mobile phones were imported during this period.

English medium system brought superiority complex and mental slavery

Prime Minister Imran Khan told a ceremony on Wednesday that no government had paid attention to the improvement of the education system. Premier said the introduction of different educational systems created a class of ‘special’ children in the west. However, English medium schools brought mental slavery. Moreover, he explained that the new English medium education system alienated students from their native cultures.

Master Changan Motors starts testing self-driving cars in Pakistan

The automaker Master Changan Motors, MCM, has begun testing self-driving cars in Pakistan. Changan Pakistan’s Facebook page released teasers that sparked an enormous amount of excitement and clamor in Pakistani social media. The MCM is currently conducting technology testing for Changan UNI-T. This is the first vehicle of the new UNI product series, which is loaded with futuristic technologies and a distinctive, avant-garde design.

United States returns stolen, smuggled artifacts worth $3.3M to Pakistan

In a ceremony attended by Pakistan Consul General Ayesha Ali and Homeland Security officials, the US has returned 104 stolen and smuggled artifacts to Pakistan worth over $3.3 million. The art pieces that were recovered included a 3rd-4th century schist reliquary casket valued at $175,000. Additionally, it includes a gilded schist head of a Bodhisattva dated to the 2nd-3rd century.

PTV to produce TV series featuring Mirza Ghalib and Mughal emperor Babur

Fawad Chaudhry, Minister for Information and Broadcasting is planning to produce a new series based on the lives of Mirza Ghalib and the Mughal Emperor Babur. Chaudhry has announced a major revamp of PTV after his reappointment in April. Chaudhry not only makes the channel high definition but also helps young filmmakers join the industry.