A 71-year-old man suffering a cardiac arrest was saved by an autonomous drone. He suffered a heart attack while shoveling snow outside his house in Trollhattan, Sweden. Following the attack, a drone delivered an emergency defibrillator. Defibrillation could begin before an ambulance arrives, according to Everdrone, the company behind the drone. AEDs were delivered just over three minutes after the alarm was raised.
Arooj Aftab was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys, marking Pakistan’s first nomination. ‘Mohabbat’ singer is going to be the first Pakistani artist to perform at Coachella. Coachella is an American art and music festival. It comes shortly after she announced that she will take part in this season’s Coke Studio.
Dubai Expo 2020 Dubai featured Shawls and chappals from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Pakistan. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province set up its stalls at the Pakistan Pavilion to showcase its culture to international visitors. The expo, described as “the event of the century,” opened its doors in October, bringing together more than 190 nations.
The CEO of a cryptocurrency company is among the richest people on earth. The crypto exchange Binance’s Changgpeg Zhao is now one of the world’s top billionaires. Bloomberg Billionaires Index calculates that the average billionaire has a net worth of at least $96.5 billion. Zhang’s fortune is now just below that of Oracle founder Larry Ellison.
Prime Minister Khan and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet in Beijing next month on the sidelines of the Winter Olympics 2022. China will host the Winter Olympics 2022 from February 4 to 20. President Xi Jinping considers it one of the greatest shows on earth. The development comes as Russia and Pakistan have become more involved over time.
The State Bank of Pakistan and the federal government have prohibited the use of all cryptocurrencies in Pakistan. The SHC has been hearing a case related to digital currencies. The central bank has taken a clear position on cryptocurrencies. Moreover, it urged the SHC to ban cryptos and penalize crypto exchanges for the first time.
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) will introduce a Star-Based Rating System for eateries throughout the province. This will enable citizens to make informed choices about cafes, hotels, and restaurants based on reviews. According to Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, the move will bring Pakistan’s food industry up to international standards.
Shahid Afridi, the legendary all-rounder, has expressed interest in becoming the head power-hitting coach of the national team. The veteran Pakistan cricketer stated that he would be honored to serve Pakistan cricket in any capacity. He is interested in taking on a coaching role if the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) gives him the chance.
Kartarpur Corridor has become a gathering place for two brothers living in India and Pakistan after a period of 74 years. Following the partition, the brothers had been separated for 74 years. Muhammad Siddiq, who has turned 80, lives in Faisalabad, Pakistan, and was separated from his family during the partition.
The luxurious house featured in the HUM TV series Parizaad is for sale for Rs.60 crore. The drama serial has become a hit with the masses because of its impactful storyline, stellar performance, and lavish mansion. The lead role in Parizaad has been played by Ahmad Ali Akbar. The serial also highlights Yumna Zaidi, Ushna Shah, Urwa Hocane, Nauman Ejaz, and Saboor Aly.