In order to boost online business in Pakistan, Pakistan Post has opened an Amazon facilitation center in Islamabad. Pakistan Post also opened the Amazon facilitation centers in Peshawar, Karachi, Gujrat, Multan, Gujranwala, Sialkot, and Faisalabad. These centers collect and scan sellers’ products for delivery to Amazon warehouses worldwide. Moreover, the initiative will boost exports and promote e-commerce in the country, officials said.
The driver of a security company’s cash van fled with Rs200 million in Karachi on Wednesday. It was reported by the police that guards of a private firm left in order to deliver cash to a bank. The driver fled with the van when another guard came out of the vehicle with some cash and went into the bank.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has authorized Lucky Motor Corporation Limited (LMCL) to manufacture Samsung phones in Pakistan. The Mobile Device Manufacturing (MDM) Regulations 2021 have been granted to Lucky Motor Corporation Limited. Moreover, approval was given following the LMCL’s request to set up a mobile device manufacturing plant in Karachi.
The Punjab government has announced cash prizes worth one million rupees each for javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, weightlifter Talha Talib, and mountaineer Shehroz Kashif. They did a remarkable performance recently that represented Pakistan around the world. In addition, Punjab Sports Minister Rai Taimur Khan announced that Punjab CM would present cash prizes to the athletes.
Pakistan’s prime minister, Imran Khan, said Tuesday that the country has a great opportunity to attract tourists from Muslim countries. Pakistan, with its scenic beaches, could offer the best alternative for millions of tourists looking for better alternatives to the West due to the growing “Islamophobia” and anti-Muslim sentiments there. Moreover, Khan said the government intends to build resorts that will attract Muslim visitors.
SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space company, will launch a huge advertising satellite where companies can display their logos and other promoted content. To launch the satellite, the space company has teamed up with a Canadian startup company, Geometric Energy Corporation (GEC). It will release the advertising platform before the rocket reaches the moon.
The US slams Afghan forces for failing to defend the country after Taliban fighters take a sixth provincial capital. The Taliban also captured the border towns and trade routes. Currently, President Joe Biden has announced that the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will end on August 31. Moreover, he stated that he would not consign another generation of Americans to the 20-year war.
100-year-old Edith Murway holds the Guinness World Record for being the world’s oldest competitive female powerlifter. She became one of the world’s strongest centenarians on Sunday. She can deadlift 165 pounds and bench press 65 pounds. Moreover, she started weightlifting at the age of 91. The powerlifter has now competed in more than a dozen competitions.
PM Imran shared an inspirational video on Twitter and Instagram and received hundreds of requests to address sports in Pakistan. Many people considered it valuable, but others argued that it is more important to improve sports facilities in the country. Many on social media criticized the fact that the PM posted a TikTok video when TikTok is again banned in Pakistan.
The Kashmir Premier league (KPL) started in Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir has received the highest viewership on digital media. This was Pakistan’s most watched live sporting event on digital media with 5.6 million views within the first day. Despite one rain shower, the league gained 15 million views in its first five games in three days.