Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Rare & unique white skin giraffe and her calf killed in Kenya

Rare and unique white skin giraffe and her calf have been killed by poachers in north-eastern Kenya.

Rare and unique white skin giraffe and her calf have been killed by poachers in north-eastern Kenya. The Northern Rangelands Trust (@NRT_Kenya) shared the news on their Twitter handle along with a release. The caption said, “SAD NEWS: @IshaqbiniHirola Community Conservancy, Garissa County loses two famous white giraffes to poachers.” SAD NEWS😢: @IshaqbiniHirola Community Conservancy, … Read more

Government to completely modernize Radio Pakistan

Radio Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The government will completely digitize Radio Pakistan. The project has already been approved by the federal cabinet while the Punjab government has been asked to acquire land for the said purpose. According to the details, under its vision of introducing modern trends and technology in different sectors, the incumbent government has planned to fully … Read more

Coronavirus: German Chancellor warns up to 70% of population could be infected

Coronavirus: German Chancellor warns up to 70% of population could be infected

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned her country and said that authorities believed 60-70% of the population would eventually get infected by the novel coronavirus. Angela Merkel said that at a press conference in Berlinalong with Germany’s Health Minister Jens Spahn, Merkel. She further said it was important not to overburden the health system. German … Read more

ECC approves to continue provision of subsidized electricity

Economic Coordination Committee

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a proposal for a special relief package to further continue provision of subsidized electricity until June 2020 to five export-oriented sectors. The meeting of ECC was held in Islamabad today (Wednesday) with Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh in the chair. According to the … Read more

WHO sees outbreak of new coronavirus as pandemic

The World Health Organization sees the outbreak of the new coronavirus as a pandemic, Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday. He told a news conference, “We are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity and by the alarming levels of inaction. We have therefore made the assessment that COVID-19 can … Read more

Shrimps in Arabian sea near to distinction due to use of prohibited trawl nets

Pakistan’s fishermen are using prohibited fishing nets that cause traumatic damage to marine life in the Arabian Sea. According to the details, Fishermen are caught red-handed by using prohibited nets and in Ibrahim Haideri – an area of district Malir in Karachi. These fishermen are using Gujja and Bola nets (prohibited by the United Nations) … Read more

First Pakistani patient dies of coronavirus in Brescia

Coronavirus live updates: EU bans travel, flight operations affected, WWE wrestleMania canceled

A sixty-one year old Pakistani named Imtiaz Ahmad died of coronavirus in Brescia, 100 miles from Milan in Italy. Pakistan consulate in Milan is in touch with the family of the deceased and the Italian authorities on this matter. Earlier, State Minister of Health of Pakistan Dr Zafar Mirza has said the number of coronavirus … Read more

PM laid foundation stone for construction of 20,000 houses

Federal Cabinet

Prime Minister Imran Khan has laid foundation stone of seven housing projects, envisaging construction of 20,000 housing units at the cost of 100 billion rupees in Islamabad. While addressing the ceremony, the Prime Minister said these housing projects are meant for weaker segments of the society. The Premier explained “It took us one and a … Read more

Pakistan defeats India in finals of wrestling

Pakistan defeats India in finals of wrestling

Pakistani wrestler Muhammad Bilal has defeated Indian wrestler Gopal Sharma in the finals. According to the details, Pakistani wrestler Muhammad Bilal won the finals of international wrestling in Nepal. Muhammad Bilal is also known as Kovu Brandon in the world of wrestling. On the other hand wrestler Muhammad Bilal is the junior clerk in the … Read more

PSL 5: Match between Sultans and Gladiators abandoned due to rain

Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators LAHORE: Match between Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators abandoned due to rain. Both the teams get one points in today’s match. Earlier, the toss has been delayed due to rain. In the last match of PSL Lahore Qalandar defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 5 wickets.  

10 Coronavirus Myths debunked

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Dr Marvin Hsiao, senior lecturer at the University of Cape Town  and the principle pathologist debunks the 10 most common myths about the coronavirus. Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus, there has been a lot myths circulating Amid the severity of the virus outbreak, a lot people around the world are taking precautions to make … Read more

COAS pays glowing tribute on shahadat of Wing Commander Noman Akram

Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has paid glowing tribute on shahadat of brave heart Wing Commander Noman Akram in the line of duty. According to the Inter service Public Relations, COAS said “Laying one’s life is the ultimate sacrifice one can make for defence of the motherland. May his soul rest … Read more

Saudi company apologizes after facing backlash for making migrant worker a sanitizer dispenser

Saudi company apologizes after facing backlash for making migrant worker a sanitizer

A photo of a migrant worker dressed as a human sanitizer went viral on social media. In those images a man can be seen dressed like a ‘hand-sanitizer dispenser’ and people are using human dispenser to clean their hands. Netizens  are accusing the company of being racist after those  images went viral and slamming Aramco … Read more

Nation pays tribute to Wing Commander Noman Akram on his bravery

Wing Commander Noman Akram

Nation paid tribute to PAF wing commander Noman Akram over embracing “martyrdom” for the motherland. F-16 became top trend on twitter after PAF jet crashed in Shakrparian areas in Islamabad while doing rehearsal for March 23rd, Pakistan Day parade. People praised his bravery by sharing his videos and pictures on social media, saying that “martyred never dies”. Wing commander Noman Akram  embraced … Read more

Harry Potter – made by students’ screens in GCU

Harry Potter

Potter mania – love for Harry Potter reaches the next level in Pakistan. Potter heads from GCU, Lahore made a fan-made movie of the Harry Potter series. The Last Follower and The Resurrection of Voldemort is Pakistan’s first fan-made Harry Potter movie series. It is made by the group young Ravians under their own production … Read more

PM Imran Khan chairs meeting on South Punjab

PM Imran Khan chairs meeting on South Punjab

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan conducted a meeting regarding the matters relating to South Punjab here on Wednesday (March 11). According to the details, the meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Jahangir Khan Tareen, Minister for National Food Security Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar, Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar, Minister of State … Read more

Coronavirus: Chinese envoy recommends to extend school holidays in Sindh

School Holidays in Sindh

Chinese Consul General in Karachi, Li Bijian, recommended authorities to extend the school holidays in Sindh and stop huge gatherings in the city amid an increase in coronavirus cases. “The local Government of Sindh shall be advised to take more strong preventive measures including calling off big gatherings and extension of the closing of the … Read more

Coronavirus: There is no evidence of local spread, Dr Zafar Mirza

DRAP

State Minister of Health of Pakistan Dr Zafar Mirza has said the number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan have now reached to 19 and all have brought this from abroad. Dr Mirza  said this in a Tweet that all Patients are stable and there is no evidence of local spread. Dr Zafar Mirza said the … Read more

WhatsApp is losing popularity due to its ‘Unofficial’ versions

WhatsApp is losing popularity due to its Unofficial versions

There are several unofficial and fake versions of WhatsApp that are being used more than the official version in some countries WhatsApp is one of the most popular social media applications around the world and is the most popular app in African countries. WhatsApp keeps launching new features more often to provide feasible experiences to … Read more

Timeline of Coronavirus outbreak in Pakistan

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Deadly Coronavirus that has killed more than 4000 around the world, with mainland China has spread to at least 110 countries.World health officials declared the outbreak of the virus, which began in the city of Wuhan, a global health emergency. However, the virus is spreading its deadly roots in Pakistan, where the cases toll has now … Read more

Novel Coronavirus cases toll Rises to 20 in Pakistan

Coronavirus live updates-Spain "close to passing the peak of infections"

Novel Coronavirus cases toll has risen to 20 in Pakistan after Gilgit-Baltistan reported its second patient on Wednesday. Gigit Baltistan has reported its second Novel  coronavirus case on March 11 (today), a spokesperson for GB government said. The patient, a 14-year-old hails from Skardu, the spokesperson added. Karachi has been the worst affected city so … Read more

Murtaza Wahab appeals Fed Gov to improve virus monitoring system

Murtaza Wahab

Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Spokesperson for the Sindh government said federal government need to improve its virus monitoring system at airports Addressing a press conference in Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab said coordination lacked between the federal and provincial governments with regards to coronavirus. He said provincial government lacked jurisdiction to take measures at ports. He said … Read more

Gov working in various directions to check population growth

President Arif Alvi

President Dr. Arif Alvi said on Wednesday the government working in various directions to check excessive population growth in country. President Dr. Arif Alvi addressed the launch of Parliamentary Forum on Population in Islamabad on Wednesday, He said the task force on population being headed by himself is taking various steps to control overpopulation. Furthermore The … Read more

KCR to be operational within six months says Sheikh Rasheed

Decision has been taken to run 5 more trains, Sheikh Rasheed

Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed claimed that Karachi Circular Railway will get operational in six months in collaboration with Sindh Government. Responding to a question during Question Hour in the National Assembly, he said the Supreme Court has directed to complete the project in six months. Radio Pakistan reported that Sheikh Rasheed said that the … Read more

South Punjab Province creation Bill to be tabled in NA, says Shah Mahmood

South Punjab

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the government has decided to table a bill in the National Assembly for creating South Punjab province. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi addressed media in Islamabad. He said the decision in this regard was taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan. The Foreign Minister expressed the … Read more

PM, President expresses Grief over Martyrdom of PAF Pilot in crash

Labour Day

President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday expressed their deep grief over the martyrdom of Wing Commander Nauman Akram as a result of PAF fighter jet crash in the federal capital. Associated Press of Pakistan reported that The President and the Prime Minister in their separate messages prayed for the departed … Read more

PML (N) adapting PM Imran Khan’s Narrative says Dr Firdous

dr firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said ranks within PML (N) now also demanding that the opposition leader in the National Assembly should be brought back to Pakistan. In a her tweet on Wednesday, she said the narrative of Prime Minister Imran Khan has now adopted by … Read more

Awareness regarding coronavirus must be given in Sermons, Waqar Zaka

awareness regarding coronavirus must be given in Sermons, Waqar Zaka

Host and social media celebrity Waqar Zaka said awareness regarding coronavirus must be given in Friday sermons. Waqar Zaka posted a video on his Facebook page in which he suggested that awareness about protection against coronavirus must be given during Friday sermons. He said that health experts and people should provide a script to leaders … Read more