Muhammad Ali, Rawalpindi’s Deputy Commissioner (DC), has ordered that the tourist city of Murree be made a no-smoking zone. The announcement was made during the district’s Tobacco Control Implementation Committee meeting. He is insisting on immediate action to make Murree a no-smoking zone. It will also set an example for a smoke-free Pakistan since the tourist destination receives visitors from across the country.
WhatsApp announced that it will launch a limited trial to test a new feature that will allow users to send and receive money using cryptocurrency. Users can use this new feature which will be supported by Novi. Meta’s recently launched digital wallet service, Novi, will use the US. Pax Dollars (USPD) for instant transfers in the United States through its pilot program.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is working to ensure that fans have a good experience during the Pakistan Super League. The PCB chairman said in a video statement that improving the fans’ experience is necessary. The board also announced that free internet services would be installed at the stadium during the tournament.
Saudi Arabian beauty contest has disqualified more than 40 camels for receiving Botox injections and other cosmetic enhancements.
US embassy nominated a female police officer from Islamabad for the ‘International Women of Courage’ award. The award honors women around the world for demonstrating courage, leadership, and commitment to peace, justice, human rights, gender equality, and women empowerment. The nomination of ASP Amna Baig was announced by US Embassy Charge d’Affaires Angela P Aggeler on Thursday.
Kuwait has prohibited the entry of commercial vessels carrying goods to and from Israel into its territorial waters. Rana Al-Faris, minister of public works and state minister of communications and information technology, announced the ban over the weekend. The Kuwaiti ban stands in sharp contrast to the practices of other Gulf nations.
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended a month-long truce on Thursday arranged with the aid of the Afghan Taliban. According to them, the government breached a prisoner release agreement and a negotiating committee agreement. In their agreement, both sides accepted the role of mediation to be played by the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” (IEA).
Walt Disney’s Ice Queen, Elsa, has inspired many little girls by portraying her true self through her strength and confidence. Momina Aamir asked her father for a bionic arm in honor of Elsa in an emotionally moving display of the character’s magical influence. She was born without a right arm because of a genetic condition.
Zidane Iqbal becomes the first British South Asian footballer in Manchester United history after making his Champions League debut. 18-year-old Mancunian made his Premier League debut against Swiss team Young Boys in the final minutes of the game. He was born in Manchester to an Iraqi mother and a Pakistani father. Iqbal credits his father for inspiring him to play football.
Police and justice are the most corrupt institutions in the nation, according to Transparency International Pakistan’s National Corruption Perception Survey 2021. The survey showed that a majority of people find the federal government’s self-accountability lacking. According to survey, the three leading causes of corruption are weak accountability (51.9%), egocentric people (29.3%), and low salaries (18.8%).