Pakistan

Pakistani Carpet Art Steals the Show at Tehran Exhibition
Culture, Pakistan

Pakistani Carpet Art Steals the Show at Tehran Exhibition

Pakistani carpet artistry took center stage at a recent Tehran exhibition, dazzling visitors with its vibrant colors and intricate designs. The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) hosted the regional exhibition, showcasing the finest handwoven carpets from member countries. Moreover, it also paves the way for further cultural exchange and collaboration between ECO member states in preserving this treasured art form. The beautiful art of Pakistani carpets was on full display at the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) regional Tehran exhibition. Countries from the ECO region showcased their stunning carpet designs, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the area. Alongside the exhibition, a workshop on restoring old carpets was also held. Saad S. Khan, President of the Ec...
Pakistan Sees Surging Imports of Mobile Phones, Cars, and Tea
Business, Pakistan

Pakistan Sees Surging Imports of Mobile Phones, Cars, and Tea

Pakistan imports landscape has seen remarkable growth in recent months, with significant increases noted across several key sectors. Mobile phones, cars, and tea have particularly stood out in terms of import expansions. In the span of 11 months, Pakistan imports of smartphones surged by an impressive 214%, amounting to over $1.062 billion. This translates to approximately Rs458 billion in Pakistani currency, reflecting a burgeoning demand for advanced communication technology. Similarly, car imports witnessed a substantial spike of 269%, reaching beyond $235 million, equivalent to Rs66.47 billion locally. This surge underscores a robust appetite for vehicles among consumers despite economic fluctuations. Tea, a perennial favorite in Pakistan, saw a notable 17% increase in impor...
15 Medical & Dental Colleges Admit Over 1,200 Students Illegally
Pakistan

15 Medical & Dental Colleges Admit Over 1,200 Students Illegally

Over 1,200 students find themselves in uncertain territory as they attend 15 medical and dental colleges in Pakistan, that were not authorized by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to admit new students for 2023-24 academic year. According to officials of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination (NHS, RR&C), despite clear instructions from PMDC, these colleges went ahead and enrolled students. The former Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) had given provisional recognition to these 15 colleges and permitted them to admit students for the academic sessions 2019-20 and 2020-21. However, last year, PMDC explicitly instructed them not to admit any students for the current academic session until they conduct thorough inspections and determine their recognition st...
KPK Sees Over 400,000 Tourists During Eid-ul-Azha Holidays
Culture, Pakistan

KPK Sees Over 400,000 Tourists During Eid-ul-Azha Holidays

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) saw a surge in tourism during the recent Eid-ul-Azha Holidays. Reports say over 415,000 tourists visited the province, with most being domestic tourists but also some international visitors. The scenic areas like Naran, Kaghan, and Galiyat were trendy, attracting hundreds of thousands of people. The beautiful landscapes of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) are attracting a huge number of tourists this Eid. So far, over 200,000 local and foreign tourists have visited various destinations, drawn by the region’s natural beauty, cultural diversity, and historical sites. The number of tourists is expected to exceed 400,000 during the three-day Eid-ul-Azha holidays. According to the report 237,000 tourists visited Galliyat, 151,900 Malam Jabba, 92,000 Kumrat Valley, and 77...
Sindh Suspends Pakistan’s First Human Milk Bank
Culture, Islam, Pakistan

Sindh Suspends Pakistan’s First Human Milk Bank

Pakistan's first Human Milk Bank program is recently halted for religious reasons. The Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN) launched it earlier this month. However, it ran into a hurdle due to a new fatwa issued by Darul Uloom Karachi. This fatwa casts doubt on the permissibility of the milk bank from an Islamic perspective. Pakistan's first human milk bank, launched earlier this month by the Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN) in collaboration with UNICEF, has been suspended. This decision follows a new religious ruling from Darul Uloom Karachi, a prominent Islamic institution, issued on June 16, 2024. The milk bank was seen as a major step forward in maternal and child health. The institute aimed to provide pasteurized donor breast milk to ba...