LAHORE: The PML-N chief Maryam Nawaz’s hearing at the National Accountability Bureau’s Lahore headquarters, which was scheduled for March 26, has been postponed (tomorrow).
The decision was made in light of NCOC recommendations against coronavirus and in the public interest, according to an anti-corruption watchdog statement released on Thursday.
The decision came after the Lahore High Court (LHC) dismissed a NAB petition ordering Maryam to appear at the bureau’s Lahore office without party workers and with a maximum of two people earlier in the day.
The accountability watchdog was unable to persuade the court as to “how a court could interfere in solely political action and impose an injunction prohibiting a political party from engaging in its political activity.”
The authority stated that she would have two help staff members, each of whom may be an accountant to assist her.
ISLAMABAD: This year’s military parade was not only an exhibit of military might but paid homage to those who lost their lives for Pakistan.
The military parade was held in the country’s capital to commemorate Pakistan Day at Shakarparian parade ground on Thursday.
The parade was rescheduled to March 25 due to inclement weather and rain forecast.
The ceremony was precisely administered as per health protocols. The military delegations and all those who attended of the parade were kept in a special bio bubble. They were also restricted to move in and out of parade ground.
Face masks were distributed to all those who watched the parade. Temperature guns were used to test symptoms. Hand sanitisers were also given at the entrance. Social distancing was also maintained.
The delegations of the three armed forces and other security armies administered a march past whilst fighter jets demonstrated aerobatic manoeuvres.
This year’s Parade was more than a showcase of military might, it was also to highlight the Pakistan movement and paid homage to all ones who battled til the last great and sacrificed for the creation of Pakistan.
PARIS: The astronomers who gave the world its first credible glimpse of a black hole have created another landmark picture, this time capturing the polarised light swirling around the magnetic fields of the same star-eating beast.
However, it is not just a pretty image.
Never before has polarisation — the property that causes light waves to vibrate in a single plane — been measured so close to a black hole’s edge.
More than 300 scientists announced Wednesday in a pair of studies that the latest findings, based on data obtained by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) in 2017, are crucial to understanding how a galaxy can project streams of energy thousands of lightyears outward from its centre.
China finally wants astronauts to stay on the moon for longer.
An assistant professor at Radboud University in the Netherlands and The co-author Monika Moscibrodzka said.
“We are now seeing the next crucial piece of evidence to understand how magnetic fields behave around black holes,”
He added, “Activity in this very compact region of space can drive powerful jets that extend far beyond the galaxy.”
After broadcasting the outstanding picture of the supermassive black hole at the heart of galaxy M87, the researchers found out that a substantial percentage of its surrounding light was polarised.
“The polarisation of light carries information that allows us to better understand the physics behind the image we saw in April 2019,” the co-author Ivan Marti-Vidal who is a researcher at the University of Valencia, explained.
– Virtual Earth-sized telescope –
It took many years to process and analyse the data. He also said that the result is “a major milestone.”
When light is spewed in hot areas of space where magnetic fields exist, it becomes polarised.
Astronomers are able to detect the regions around a black hole better by gazing at how the light is polarised.
The magnetic field lines at the black hole’s inner edge can now be mapped.
A black hole’s matter is so dense that it creates a gravitational field that even light cannot escape. Earth can fit within a thimble at the same compression size.
That is why black holes are difficult to see. They are oftentimes detected by the radiation generated when their gravity pulls in enclosing gases, a process called accretion
In order to form a government, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would require support from the Arab-Islamist Ra’am Party.
According to preliminary results from 97 percent of regular polling stations reported by the Central Elections Committee, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be unable to form a government unless he gains support from the Arab-Islamist Ra’am Party.
With nearly 90% of ballots counted in Israel’s election on Tuesday, no apparent winner has emerged.
Neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his critics seem to have a solid plan for building the required majority coalition. When more votes are tallied in the coming days, the scales will tip.
With Yamina, Netanyahu’s coalition of Likud, Shas, United Torah Judaism, and the Religious Party secured 59 seats, the two lack a majority.
Mansour Abbas, the leader of Ra’am, has worked with Netanyahu in the past, and pro-Likud supporters are now trying to legitimize the creation of an alliance of Arab support in the media.
According to foreign media, Netanyahu’s Likud received 30 seats, Yesh Atid 18, Shas 9, Blue and White 8, United Torah Judaism, Yamina and Labor 7, New Hope, Yisrael Beytenu, the Religious Zionist Party 6, and Meretz 5 seats, as per preliminary results. Following early signals that the Ra’am (United Arab List) Party will not pass the 3.25 percent electoral threshold, recent results show that it has five seats and the Joint List has six.
Throughout the dramatic post-election night, exit polls were largely inconclusive. The three networks – 11, 12 and 13 – forecast a win for Netanyahu’s Likud party if Bennett, who immediately announced that he will do what is best for the government, joins the coalition.
Orly Ades, the president of the Central Elections Committee, said early results from regular polling stations would be reported later in the day.
Only then will the Central Elections Committee begin counting the 450,000 double envelopes of ballots received from hospitals, nursing homes, emissaries, veterans, inmates, and separate polling stations for returnees at Ben-Gurion International Airport, as well as the sick and quarantined from COVID-19.
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday rejected former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s petition challenging the presiding officer’s rejection of seven votes during the Senate chairman race.
The ruling PTI-backed candidates won, on March 12 the Senate’s top seats in a “contentious” election marred by the discovery of “spy cameras” in polling booths.
Sadiq Sanjrani, the current Senate Chairman, was re-elected in the elections. Gilani, a joint candidate of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), a coalition of opposition parties, had been defeated.
A total of 98 senators exercised their right to vote, with seven votes – the majority of which were cast in favor of Gilani – being refused.
Senator Muzaffar Hussain Shah, the presiding officer, declared Sanjrani the winner after he secured 48 votes to Gilani’s 42 votes.
The verdict stated that the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) is the state’s highest legislative institution, representing the people of Pakistan and that upholding its prestige, respect, and freedom is a constitutional responsibility of all other branches of government.
“It is the highest venue for, among other things, settling national problems and constitutional conflicts,” the ruling said, adding that “parliamentary rights, powers, and immunities have been specifically included in the Constitution.”
In his ruling, Justice Minallah stated that the wording used by the Constitution’s framers is clear and consistent in preventing a court from interfering with parliament’s freedom. “It is founded on the fundamental principle of division of powers between the three branches of government, namely the judiciary, legislature, and executive.”
“The Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) Houses are empowered to administer their own procedures, and the Constitution expressly prohibits courts from examining their legality.”
Any effort by a court to intervene in the Houses’ proceedings by challenging their legality is likely to threaten the Majlis-e-( Shoora’s Parliament’s) integrity, reputation, and freedom, on the one hand, thus exposing the apex constitutional legislative platform to unwanted and unwarranted scrutiny on the other.”
Any encroachment by the judicial branch into the domain of the legality of Parliamentary trials, according to Justice Minallah, undoubtedly has implications that are detrimental to the public interest. “This erodes the sanctity of the supreme legislative constitutional platform, as well as the Majlis-e-authority, Shoora’s unity, and dignity” (Parliament).
The order said, “Such court intrusions deeply affect the people’s trust in the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament).”
He said that the judicial branch must not only carry out its duties impartially but also be seen as such by the stakeholders, namely the Pakistani citizens. “As a result, in cases that may be settled by the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) itself, courts should show more discipline.”
The court said that the only way to ensure the nation’s well-being and stability is for it to have an influential, autonomous, and functioning parliament. “The Majlis-e-institutional Shoora’s strength and sovereignty are also essential for the state’s stability and legitimacy” (Parliament).
“As a result, Article 69 must be considered and applied in this sense, and on the basis of the cardinal principle of institutional division of powers between state institutions,” it said.
The IHC decision also declared that the chosen members are responsible for the respect, honor, reputation, and freedom of parliament and that it is their responsibility to “jealously protect” against unwarranted intrusions by other branches in its proceedings.
It stated that parliament’s efficiency, efficacy, and freedom depended on the elected members’ determination to uphold the Constitution’s constitutional rights, powers, and immunities.
The judgment said, “It is an onerous responsibility of the political leadership and any chosen representative to prohibit the judicial branch from exercising the right of judicial review relating to the proceedings of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament), which are privileged and covered under Article 69 of the Constitution.”
“The Petitioner’s grievance in this case solely concerns the validity of proceedings of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament’s upper house), and therefore it is immune from intervention by this Court under Article 69 of the Constitution.”
The method of electing the chairman of the Senate of Pakistan is not procedural in nature, but rather a structured transaction of business of the Upper House that can be reasonably represented as its internal proceedings, according to the ruling.
“The entire process is thus wholly outside the corrective jurisdiction of a High Court. Even if it was not so, this Court would have exercised restraint because of its deference to the independence, dignity and prestige of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament). The very nature of the composition and status of the two Houses is such that the court has to presume that it has the ability to resolve the most difficult and complex disputes without involving the judicial branch. The Petition is, therefore, not maintainable.”
The petitioner said that as a joint nominee of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), he has the support of the majority of the Senate’s worthy members and that it is evident that the majority cannot only oust the current Chairman Senate but also nominate Gilani to the position of Chairman.
“If that is the case, then the Petitioner (Gilani) has a democratic and sufficient legislative solution at his disposal, which would affirm the confidence of the bulk of the Senate’s worthy members while also enhancing the integrity and freedom of the Majlis-e-Shoora” (Parliament).
The court has noted that it is confident that an appropriate procedural recourse exists for determining that the seven honorable senators wanted to vote for Gilani.
“In such an eventuality the judicial branch ought to exercise restraint, notwithstanding the bar contained under Article 69 of the Constitution.”
KARACHI: The Dehli Government School, one of the great and old schools in Karachi, on 23rd March had organized an unprecedented event as the graduates of the school were gathered for a reunion.
In the event, the students who passed matriculation 20 to 50 years ago held a grand ceremony at Dehli School on the occasion of Pakistan Day.
The students, who have now become grandparents themselves now, arrived at the school in uniform on March 23. Former teachers had also graced the ceremony with their esteemed presence.
The event was organized by Old Students of Dehli School in the mid-1980s.
At the ceremony, students who have graduated over the past five decades have adopted a unique style like school children after many years, and the grand celebrations of Pakistan Day, which were once the hallmark of Dehli School, once again brought back memories of the past.
A special assembly was held on the school grounds to commemorate the distant student.
It was the first time the alumni of the school had gathered together. Former principal Balqis Nasir addressed the gathering, saying that the memories of the past have been rekindled and it seems as if the same enthusiasm has returned.
A video message of former principal Shamsi Sahib was also played at the assembly function while Sir Hashim was also present.
Later, the students went to their respective classes and reminisced their childhood days by sitting in their seats. The former teachers also looked enthusiastic on the occasion and the enthusiasm of the students was noticeable.
Numerous eminent personalities have been educated from this educational institution, which is known for providing high-quality education.
The School has been active in promoting education for decades.
ISLAMABAD: Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood has announced the decision taken regarding the closure of the schools.
The minister said that schools will remain closed till April 11 in coronavirus hotspot areas.
According to the statement announced on Wednesday, the Board examinations of grades 9 to 12 will be held as per the schedule.
He was speaking to the media after a crucial meeting of education and health ministers at the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) to settle on school closures in the wake of an unprecedented increase in coronavirus cases around the world.
Students’ Reaction
Students honor Shafqat Mehmood with funny shout-outs during their long Spring Break.
Shafqat Mehmood gained popularity among students for announcing school closure updates. The minister has become students’ favorite amid the coronavirus pandemic.
This time the news began circulating on Twitter almost immediately after making the announcement.
Twitterati is celebrating the decision for extending Spring Break with colourful memes and soon #ShafqatMehmood started to trend on Twitter.
KARACHI: State bank of Pakistan (SBP) in a statement has reported that the overall assets and deposits of the Islamic banking industry have shown significant growth of 30 percent and 27.8 percent, for the year 2020.
According to SBP’s statement, “this is the highest increase in assets in a year and the highest deposits since 2015.”
The Islamic Banking Industry’s reserves and deposits have more than doubled in the last five years. This was revealed today in the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) quarterly survey, Islamic Banking Bulletin for the quarter ending December 31, 2020.
This was attributed to the fact that in 2020, the sector will already be dealing with the Covid19 pandemic.
By the end of December 2020, the Islamic banking industry’s assets had grown to Rs4269 billion, while deposits had grown to Rs3389 billion, representing 17.0 percent of the total banking industry’s assets and 18.3 percent of its deposits.
The Islamic banking industry’s financing increased by 16 percent in CY20. Furthermore, the ratio of non-performing finances (NPFs) to funding (gross) has decreased from 4.3 percent in December 2019 to 3.2 percent in December 2020.
Sheikh Mohammed had tweeted prayers and good wishes for his brother earlier this month.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid has also served as Minister of Finance. Dubai has announced a 10-day mourning period following the death of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, with all government departments and offices closed for three days.
He also ruled over a number of high-level government bodies, including the Dubai Municipality, the Al Maktoum Foundation, Dubai Aluminum (DUBAL), Dubai Natural Gas Company Limited, and the Dubai World Trade Centre, to name a few.
Sheikh Khalifa has Announced 3-Day Mourning Over Sheikh Hamdan’s demise
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President, has announced a 3-day mourning period in honor of Sheikh Hamdan’s death.
Sheikh Khalifa, according to the international news agency, has requested that the UAE flag be flown at half-mast beginning today. Sheikh Khalifa has also directed that the flag be lifted on March 27.
On Pakistan Day, India’s Narendra Modi writes to Pakistan’s Imran Khan, as the two opposing nations try to make unusual peace overtures.
Officials say Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to his Pakistani counterpart, PM Imran Khan, expressing his wish for friendly ties as relations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors improve.
On Tuesday, Modi congratulated Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on the country’s annual Pakistan Day, which commemorates a resolution passed on March 23, 1940, when the subcontinent was under British colonial rule.
On that day, the Muslim political leadership of the subcontinent requested that Muslim-majority states be granted “independent state” status in the eastern city of Lahore.
The contents of the letter were verified by two senior officials from Pakistan’s foreign ministry to the Associated Press news agency. According to government policy, they spoke on the condition of anonymity.
Modi wrote in the letter, “as a neighbouring country, India desires cordial relations with the people of Pakistan.”
But he also added: “for this, an environment of trust, devoid of terror and hostility, is imperative.”
Narendra Modi has written that he wants to congratulate the people of Pakistan on the occasion of Pakistan’s National Day.
He said that “I would like to convey my best wishes to you [Prime Minister Imran Khan] and the people of Pakistan.”
He continued to write, “at this difficult time for humanity” he would like to give his best wishes “for dealing with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Pakistan’s Reaction
Reacting to the social networking site Twitter, Asad Umar said that Prime Minister Imran Khan had always wanted peace in South Asia and strong ties between all the neighboring countries.
Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Human Rights Sharin Mazari tweeted in response to a letter from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the “gesture of goodwill is welcome”
“But India must realise that an environment of trust, devoid of terror and hostility can only come about.”
She added, “when Indian state terrorism in IIOJK and in Pak ends” Shireen continued to say that the harmony will come about when “Kashmir conflict is resolved through dialogue. Peace is contingent upon conflict resolution.”
Third Party’s Role Behind Pak-India Friendly Relations
Given the recent positive developments in Pakistan-India relations, there is speculation that third powers are also playing a role.
the current Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir had admitted a few days ago that Saudi Arabia was trying to reduce tensions between India and Pakistan.
In an interview with Arab News, Al-Jubeir said that Saudi Arabia wants peace in the entire region and strives for it at various levels.
Analysts believe that the recent events are the result of behind-the-scenes development.
A massive fire at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, has been contained. The United Nations refugee agency says 45,000 people have been displaced, at least 15 have died and 400 are missing.
Bangladeshi authorities have said they are looking into the origin of the huge fire as they combed through the rubble for further casualties.
A view of a Rohingya refugee camp after Monday’s fire [Photo by Reuters]Late Monday, a fire erupted through the Balukhali camp near Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, destroying thousands of huts as people rushed to save their meager belongings.
A large number of those in the camps left Myanmar in 2017 as a result of a military-led crackdown on Rohingya Muslims, which UN investigators said was carried out with “genocidal intent,” an accusation Myanmar rejects.
The fire – the largest in the crowded settlements since 2017 – tore through flimsy bamboo-and-tarpaulin shelters and grew after cylinders of cooking gas exploded, according to Police Inspector Gazi Salahuddin.
“The source of the fire is still unknown,” Zakir Hossain Khan, a senior police officer in the camps, told Reuters by phone. “Authorities are looking into the fire to see what caused it.”
A Rohingya helping to put out the flames, Mohammad Yasin, told the AFP news agency that the blaze had burned for more than 10 hours and was the worst he had ever seen.
Sanjeev Kafley reported that the fire spread over four portions of the camp, which housed about 124,000 people, or about one-tenth of the area’s more than one million Rohingya refugees.
The Eyewitnesses of the deadly fire
The story of an eyewitness, Saif al-Arqani, to a fire in a Rohingya camp in Bangladesh, shared by BBC, in which he said that ‘I saw people turn to ashes with my own eyes’.
At the time when the fire engulfed thousands of temporary shelters, 25-year-old refugee Saif al-Arqani entered, the toxic fumes directly to evacuate people alive.
Like many other volunteers, Saif used his jacket and blanket to save the victims.
He is a photographer by profession but at that time he only had his own mobile phone.
He also saved some photos in an emergency. “I was taking pictures but I couldn’t hold back my tears.”
The scariest of his pictures of all, Saif said, was the picture of an infant who was terribly burnt in the fire. His little hands were wrapped around his toy.
Cox’s Bazar, located in southeastern Bangladesh, is home to about 1 million Rohingya refugees. The majority here is the Muslim community that was forced to relocate from Myanmar in 2017 during a brutal crackdown.
Thousands of temporary shelters have been built together in this mountainous area. When a fire broke out in one camp, it engulfed several other camps and the devastation escalated.
It was three o’clock in the afternoon for Saif when his mother came out of the front door and saw flames rising more than two kilometers away.
“These flames had spread to a height of 100 feet in the air,” says Saif. I immediately got into a taxi and ran to the scene of the fire.
By the time Saif arrived, a crowd had gathered. Many were anxiously deciding which way the fire would spread to the camp.
“I heard people screaming, ‘Save my mother, save my sister.’ It was a scene of destruction. No one knew what to do next. ”
Another refugee, Aminul Haq, reported that “People ran for their lives as it spread fast. Many were injured and I saw at least four bodies.”
Tayeba Begum, also said: “Children were running, crying for their families.”
Appeals to remove barbed wires
According to some witnesses, the barbed wire fence surrounding the camp detained many refugees, causing some injuries and prompting international humanitarian organizations to demand its evacuation.
According to John Quinley of Fortify Rights, a Rohingya rights organization, similar reports have been sent, and the fences have previously disrupted the delivery of humanitarian assistance and essential facilities at the camps.
Quinley added that “the government must remove the fences and protect refugees,”
He continued that “There have now been a number of large fires in the camps including a large fire in January this year… The authorities must do a proper investigation into the cause of the fires.”
The scale of the destruction, according to the humanitarian organization Refugees International, which reported that 50,000 people had been affected by the fire, would not be known for some time.
It was the third fire that erupted at the camps in four days
According to fire brigade official Sikder, who only goes by one name, it was the third blaze to strike the camps in four days.
Officials said that two separate fires at the camps on Friday burned a large number of shelters. In January, two major fires engulfed the camps, displacing thousands of civilians and damaging four UNICEF schools.
Saad Hammadi, an Amnesty International’s South Asia campaigner, said in his tweet that “Fires in the camps occur all too often, particularly where the results of past inquiries into the events remain unknown and they continue to occur.”
“It’s unclear whether these fire events occur so often in the camps. “It needs a thorough and thorough investigation,” said Rohingya chief Sayed Ullah.
Meanwhile, the government has pushed for the refugees to be moved to a small island in the Bay of Bengal, claiming that the current settlements are overcrowded.
13,000 Rohingya Muslims have so far been relocated to the flood-prone island, which opponents say is also in the face of deadly cyclones.
Fawad Chaudhry, the Federal Minister for Science and Technology, lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s good wishes to Pakistanis on Wednesday.
The Minister took to his social media handle, Twitter, and shared his two cents about the Indian Prime Minister’s greetings to Pakistanis.
Indian Prime Minister also sent his best wishes to his counterpart, shortly after Imran Khan was tested positive for coronavirus.
Chaudhry wrote in his tweet that “Peace between Pakistan and India is the guarantor of development of this region.”
He also shared the letter of excellency Modi has written for Pakistan.
But he did not miss the opportunity to highlight the issue of Indian held Kashmir and said, “Peace will only remain a wish if India understands that Pakistan recognizes India’s constitutional right over Kashmir.”
پاکستان اور بھارت میں امن اس خطے کی ترقی کا ضامن ہے لیکن امن صرف خواہش ہی رہے گا اگر ہندوستان یہ سمجھےکہ کشمیر پر پاکستان ہندوستان کا آئینی حق تسلیم کرے ایسی چالاکیاں نہ کبھی پہلے کام آئیں نہ ہی اب آسکیں گی،امن اس خطےکو معاشی سپرپاور بنا سکتا ہے لیکن شرط یہ ہےکہ امن برابری پر ہو pic.twitter.com/voCu1Cq53E
Pakistan’s education and health ministers will make a decision today about whether or not to reopen or close schools.
In Pakistan, the increased number of cases of Coronavirus has prompted officials to address the students’ wellbeing.
Shafqat Mehmood, the Federal Minister of Education, announced on Sunday that education and health ministers would meet at the National Command and Operation Center on Wednesday (NCOC).
In a meeting earlier this week, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) voted to tighten controls on operations, resulting in a dramatic rise in covid positivity.
Asad Umar, the Federal Minister of Planning, declared the meeting in a tweet. Provincial and ICT authorities have already been told to tighten up on SOP enforcement and clamp down on any breaches that occur, he wrote.
When talking about Pakistan, Pakistanis often find themselves on the receiving end of ignorant jokes or having to justify their country and culture. politics and social trends with foreign friends/colleagues, Here are some of Pakistan’s interesting and special facts that enrich and beautify our country.
1. Pakistan has the second-highest mountain K2
The world’s second-highest peak, K2 (Godwin Austin), is part of the Greater Himalaya Mountain chain, also known as the Karakoram Range, which ranges into China and India.
In Pakistan’s Hindu Kush Range, the world’s third and next highest peak, Tirich Mir, is also located. As a result, Pakistan is home to three of the world’s tallest mountain ranges: the Himalaya, the Greater Himalaya (Karakoram), and the Hindukush, making it a premier yet difficult destination for serious mountaineers and winter sports professionals.
2. Pakistan has the world’s largest manufacturer of handsewn footballs
Pakistan’s Sialkot is the world’s biggest manufacturer of hand-sewn footballs. Local factories in the area manufacture 40-60 million footballs per year, accounting for approximately 50-70 percent of global production. There are currently over 200 factories in the football engineering sector.
3. Pakistan has the world’s largest deep sea port in size
Pakistan’s strategic location in Asia makes it a regional trading hub, which is expected to grow in the coming years as the country collaborates with China on the CPEC plan to expand the infrastructure of the Gwader port in the Arabian Sea, Balochistan, which is the world’s largest natural deep port.
4. Pakistan the world’s largest volunteer ambulance service
The Edhi Foundation in Pakistan proudly operates the world’s largest volunteer ambulance service, a record it has maintained since 1997.
The foundation, which is based in Karachi, provides a 24-hour emergency ambulance service as well as other programs such as homeless shelter, free health care, opioid recovery, orphanage and adoption services, and local and international disaster relief.
5. Pakistan has the fourth-largest irrigation system in the world
Since agriculture provides a livelihood for the majority of Pakistan’s people, the country needed to build a complex and massive irrigation system to cultivate 202,000 square kilometers of soil. The Indus Basin is where the system is located.
6. Pakistan has the World’s second-largest salt mines
Khewra Mines of Pakistan manufacture 325,000 tons of salt each year and are fabled to be found by Alexander’s Army by chance when their horses started licking the salts while the troops slept.
As a result, the new world’s second-largest salt mine was discovered. The massive mines have over 40 kilometers of tunnels as well as a mosque. Salty miniature models of the Great Wall of China, Minar-e-Pakistan, and Badshahi Mosque are also located inside to draw visitors.
7. Pakistan has the highest polo ground in the world
The highest polo ground in the world, at 3700 meters, is located at Shandur Top, where Balti Prince Ali Sher Khan began the traditional game of polo.
The Shandur Polo Festival, which has been held annually since 1936, is a tournament between local teams that invites tourists to see the game as well as performances of folk music, dance, and celebration. The tournament is featured in the first episode of Michael Palin’s show The Himalayas.
Pakistan Day is a defining moment in Pakistan’s history. It exemplifies the Muslims of the subcontinent’s tenacity and persistence in pursuing their independence through the Pakistan Resolution.
On March 23, 1940, a resolution was made to make Pakistan an established and democratic republic. The Muslims of the subcontinent made tremendous sacrifices in order to create Pakistan, and now it is up to us to make Pakistan a great country in the community of nations, with growth and success in every field and industry.
On March 23, 1940, a resolution was passed to make a democratic republic of Pakistan. The Muslims of the subcontinent made tremendous sacrifices in order to create Pakistan, and now it is up to us to make Pakistan a great country in the community of nations, with growth and success in every field and industry.
Traditional Pakistan Day celebrations are held throughout the country with similar fervor and enthusiasm.
The Pakistan Tehreek Insaf government is committed and dedicated to transforming Pakistan into a real Islamic welfare state, modeled after the state of Medina.
The government is trying to develop a society in which everybody can contribute to the country’s socio-economic growth to the best of their ability.
Allah Almighty has bestowed each and every blessing upon Pakistan. Pakistan is our identity and base, and as Pakistanis, we must work to make Pakistan great by ensuring growth and prosperity in all areas.
Pakistan Day serves as a reminder to renew our commitment to making Pakistan a powerful, progressive, and prosperous nation.
Military Parade at Parade Location in Islamabad will mark the respective traditional festivities for Pakistan Day. Pakistan takes pride in its armed forces, which have annihilated the country’s militants.
Pakistan has come a long way and gained success in a variety of fields since its inception.
The PTI government is dedicated to making serious efforts for the country’s growth. Our forefathers laid the groundwork for Pakistan, and now it is up to us to lead Pakistan down the road to becoming a great nation by using natural resources.
President of the United States Joe Biden congratulated Dr. Arif Alvi and the Pakistani people on Pakistan Day.
According to reports, Biden congratulated President Arif Alvi and the Pakistani country on the occasion in a letter to his Pakistani counterpart. The relationship between Pakistan and the United States, according to the US President, is focused on a shared objective of regional stability and development.
President Biden also confirmed that Pakistan and the United States will continue to work together to bring peace to Afghanistan and to resolve shared problems such as the novel coronavirus and climate change.
In separate messages on the occasion of Pakistan Day, President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan urged the people to continue their efforts to make the nation a fully democratic and the welfare state.
The Japanese company introduced the TV that runs like a human brain.
According to a foreign news agency, the Japanese company Sony has introduced a TV that runs like a human brain. The Bravia XRLCD has an artificial intelligence (AI) processor.
The cost of this TV, which functions like a human brain, would be enormous.
The company says that the processor in this TV processes the images in the same way as the human brain does. This new processor Television is capable of reading the human brain and adjusting images and sound on the TV.
The displays on this TV will be 65 and 55 inches.
The processor in this TV creates realistic-looking scenes. According to the brand, this is the first television in the world that will provide audiences with a one-of-a-kind experience.
The new processor, according to Sony, uses sophisticated AI technologies to realize how humans see and hear and change images and sound on the TV accordingly.
KARACHI: Pakistan has witnessed 72 deaths during the last 24 hours.
As per the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC), 3270 new cases of covid-19 emerged in Pakistan within a day.
According to the new data released by the National Command and Operations Centre, there are currently 34,535 active cases in the country, whereas the positivity rate reached 8.22 per cent within the last 24 hours.
However, 39,742 of the total number of tests were conducted across Pakistan while the total number of active cases infections reached 633,741 ever since the emergence of the global pandemic.
Recently, the news had emerged of Prime Minister Imran Khan and the first lady Bushra Bibi contracting the virus. Afterward, they both quarantined themselves.
The news came to light two days after PM Khan and his wife received a jab for coronavirus. Many also speculated the authenticity of the vaccination.
Priyanka Chopra has always attracted so much people’s criticism for all the wrong reasons on several occasions. This time was no exception.
One of the many issues she raised was her refusal to speak out against the Indian army’s brutality in Indian Occupied Kashmir, despite the fact that she calls herself the world’s greatest humanitarian.
The trailer for Oprah Winfrey’s upcoming show “Super Soul” is now available. The actress’s comment about Islam has been heavily criticized by Priyanka.
Oprah Winfrey asked, “Did you have a spiritual foundation?”
“I did it,” says the narrator. It’s difficult not to in India. You are right. With the tumultuous number of faiths that exist throughout the country as well. I attended a convent school as a boy. Christianity was something I was sure of. I was aware of Islam because my father used to “sing” in a mosque.”
Bollywood actress added, “I grew up in a Hindu family, I was aware of that. Spirituality is such a large part of India that you really cannot ignore it. But also my family really believed in having a higher power and having a sense of faith but this is again something my dad used to tell me, it was like basically, religion is all a way to get to the supreme power”
People are teasing and insulting Priyanka Chopra for having insufficient knowledge of Islam and then flaunting it secretly because the term “song” is never used for religious practices.
On Pakistan Day, 23rd March, President Arif Alvi calls on the country to honor the IIOJK’s Kashmiri brothers and sisters.
In his messages on the occasion of Pakistan Day, President Dr. Arif Alvi urged the nation to continue efforts to make the country fully democratic and a welfare state.
The President reaffirmed his commitment to making Pakistan a stronger and more stable nation. He urged people to recognize their Kashmiri brothers and sisters, who are facing the harshest modes of repression and state-sanctioned terrorism.
The President said that the world must pay attention to India’s flagrant human rights abuses in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
He claims that settling the Jammu and Kashmir conflict in line with applicable UN Security Council resolutions is the path to long-term stability in South Asia.
It is important to note that the 81st Pakistan Day is being observed with simplicity today (Tuesday) in the midst of an increase in coronavirus cases and a commitment to combat the disease as it spreads through the world.
Pakistan Day is an important date in the country’s culture. Every year on March 23, Pakistan Day commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution, which resulted in the establishment of a separate homeland for Muslims in South Asia in 1947.
The Pakistan Resolution Day, as it was known at the time, was passed on March 23, 1940.
After Fajr prayers, special dua ceremonies were held in mosques to pray for the eradication of the coronavirus as well as for the country’s unity, dignity, and prosperity.
The day started with a 31-gun salute in the country’s capital, and a 21-gun salute in each of the province capitals.
As a precaution, all public events commemorating Pakistan Day, including the showpiece military parade, have been postponed.
The Pakistan Day parade has been postponed for two days due to poor weather predictions, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). It will now take place on March 25.
Since being suspended from Twitter and other outlets, Donald Trump expects to return to social media shortly, using “his own site,” according to a former adviser.
“I believe we’ll see President Trump return to social media in about two or three months,” Fox News’ Jason Miller predicted.
“It’s going to totally redefine the game, and everybody will be waiting and watching to see what exactly President Trump does,” Miller, who served in senior positions in each of Trump’s presidential campaigns, said.
Trump’s provocative usage of social media was a distinguishing characteristic of his administration when he accumulated 88 million Twitter fans and regularly used tweets to slam his opponents, announce staffing changes, and announce major policy adjustments.
However, after using his @realDonaldTrump handle to invite people to attend the protest that turned into the violent storming of the US Capitol on January 6, Twitter permanently suspended his account.
Other big websites, such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat, have either temporarily or indefinitely blocked Trump.
The former president has largely maintained a low profile since leaving Washington and returning to his Mar-a-Lago vacation home in Florida, releasing only sporadic press releases.
Trump, on the other hand, has been hard at work, according to Miller.
He continued, “This new channel will be huge, and everybody wants to be a part of it. He’s going to attract tens of millions of users to this online website.”
Miller did not offer any further details, nor did he say whether he would be directly involved.
The launch of a Russian Soyuz rocket carrying 38 foreign satellites from Kazakhstan’s Baikonur cosmodrome was delayed twice due to technical problems, according to Russian space agency Roscosmos.
The Soyuz blaster launched against the gray and gloomy sky at 0607 GMT, according to a video released by Roscosmos.
“From the Baikonur cosmodrome, the Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket with the Fregat upper stage and 38 spacecraft from 18 countries took flight,” Roscosmos said on Twitter.
South Korea, Japan, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Italy, and Brazil are among the countries whose satellites will be launched into space by the rocket.
Among them is the Challenge-1, Tunisia’s first satellite, which was built entirely in Tunisia by the Telnet telecommunications company.
After a voltage spike was observed, the launch was postponed twice from Saturday.
The Russian space industry has lagged behind foreign rivals since the collapse of the Soviet Union, beset by graft allegations and technical stagnation.
A Soyuz rocket carrying a Russian cosmonaut and a NASA astronaut failed mid-flight in 2018, causing the crew to land safely. All of them were unharmed.
Sunita Marshall, a Pakistani supermodel, and actor Hassan Ahmad, a lovely showbiz duo of varied religious roots, announced that their children are Muslims.
Sunita Marshall, a Christian, and Hassan Ahmad, a Muslim, have been married for over a decade, and their fans love them both on and off-screen.
Ahsan Khan entertained the star couple on his show Time Out with Ahsan Khan the other day. The couple spoke openly about their relationship, engagement, and future plans.
Since Ahmed and Marshall come from separate worlds, they are unlikely to get along. Ahsan Khan, who is Muslim and Sunita is Christian, raised the most important question about their children’s religion.
The Mushq actor mentioned that it is difficult for children to grasp the nuances of multiple faiths, but that their children are Muslim. “Our children are 100 percent Muslim, but we don’t exclude them from participating in other celebrations. They celebrate Christmas the same way my family does,” the 35-year-old model announced.
“My family still had problems with my relationship,” the 38-year-old actor said, commenting on their differences. My dad, on the other hand, has always been a strong supporter of mine. My mum, who is religious, was worried about our future, the children, and so much more…”
When asked about religious differences in their home, the pair admitted that, contrary to popular belief, they do have several problems.
“For example, around Christmas, we decorate the tree and have a certain spot in the house,” Ahmed explained, “but my family disagrees to even have that in our home.”
He continued, “at Christmastime, we decorate the tree and have a designated location in the house,” Ahmed said, “but my family is opposed to doing it in our home.”
Marshall married Hassan Ahmed in 2009, first in an Islamic ceremony and later in a Catholic ceremony. Raakin Ahmed, a son, and Zynah Ahmed, a girl, are the couple’s twins.
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