Pakistan

Mountaineer Samina Baig Airlifted to Hospital in Skardu
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Mountaineer Samina Baig Airlifted to Hospital in Skardu

Mountaineer Samina Baig, the first Pakistani woman to summit Everest, was forced to abandon her K2 expedition and evacuated from base camp due to deteriorating health. Reports indicate her health improved slightly due to the decrease in altitude. She is receiving treatment at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH). Mountaineer Samina Baig was flown by Pakistan Army helicopters to a hospital in Skardu after her health worsened during an expedition on K2. Another climber, Amina Shigri, also left the summit due to oxygen problems. Samina and Amina were part of an eight-member team with climbers from Pakistan and Italy. Samina, the first Pakistani woman to climb Mount Everest, led the team with Italian Agostino Da Polenza. She had to leave the expedition due to serious health issues at th...
Dr. Mehmood Khan Received Saudi Citizenship
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Dr. Mehmood Khan Received Saudi Citizenship

Dr. Mehmood Khan is indeed credited with being among the first Pakistani scientists to be granted Saudi citizenship. Dr. Khan is a leader in geroscience, which focuses on understanding how aging contributes to chronic diseases. His expertise seemed valuable enough for Saudi Arabia to welcome him as a citizen under their new program. Dr. Mehmood Khan, a Pakistani scientist, has made history by becoming the first Pakistani to be granted Saudi citizenship. This honor was highlighted by the financial news portal Argaam, as reported by The News on Monday. Dr. Khan is the CEO of Hevolution Foundation, a non-profit organization that focuses on developing treatments related to aging, speeding up drug development, and making these treatments more accessible to people. Saudi Arabia decided...
Muharram Moon Not Sighted in Pakistan; Ashura on July 17
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Muharram Moon Not Sighted in Pakistan; Ashura on July 17

The crescent moon for Muharram has not been sighted in Pakistan, and the first day of this Islamic month will be on Monday, July 8. Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, made this announcement on Saturday. Therefore, people will observe Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, on July 17. This decision came after the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee met in Quetta to sight the crescent moon of Muharram 1446 Hijri. Maulana Abdul Khabir led the meeting, and zonal and district bodies of the committee held meetings at their respective headquarters. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had predicted that the moon would likely not be visible due to partly cloudy or cloudy weather in many parts of the country. The PMD expected the new moon to appear a...
100% Scholarship Program for BS Students in Govt and Private Universities
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100% Scholarship Program for BS Students in Govt and Private Universities

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled a series of initiatives to transform the province's educational landscape. A significant highlight is the 'Ho-Nihar' merit scholarship program, which aims to boost the number of scholarships from 4,000 to 25,000. This program will provide 100% fee scholarship for Bachelor of Science (BS) students in government colleges and eight private universities, making higher education more accessible to deserving students. Maryam Nawaz also approved the immediate establishment of new universities in Jhelum, Vehari, and Bahawalnagar. Alongside these developments, she directed the swift rollout of the laptop scheme, designed to equip students with the necessary tools for digital learning. The Chief Minister stressed the need to introduce new discip...
Pakistan Considers Social Media Ban During Muharram
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Pakistan Considers Social Media Ban During Muharram

The Punjab government proposed a ban on social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, etc. from July 13th to 18th (6th to 11th of Muharram). Their goal is to curb the spread of hate speech and misinformation that could lead to sectarian violence. The federal government has not made a final decision yet on social media ban. The Punjab government has recommended banning social media for six days during Muharram. This proposal aims to prevent the spread of hate speech and misinformation that could lead to sectarian violence. The suggested social media ban would last from the 6th to the 11th of Muharram. The final decision will be made by the federal government. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s cabinet committee on law and order recommended this ban. They believe it is necessary...