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Software Engineer Kills Company CEO Over Unpaid Salary in Karachi

10Jul

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Pakistan

Software Engineer Kills Company CEO Over Unpaid Salary in Karachi

A tragic and shocking incident unfolded in Karachi when Naveed, the CEO of Euro Tech Software House, lost his life in a violent altercation with an employee over unresolved salary issues. The incident occurred at the company's office located on Shahrah-e-Faisal, where tensions between Naveed and Shoaib, a nine-month employee, reached a fatal climax. According to reports, Shoaib had been enduring financial strain compounded by his father's mounting medical bills. Frustrated by the non-payment of his salary for three consecutive months, Shoaib confronted Naveed in a heated argument that quickly escalated. In a desperate and tragic turn of events, Shoaib allegedly attacked Naveed with a knife, inflicting fatal wounds. Despite immediate efforts to rush Naveed to the hospital, he tragically...

Pakistani Journalist’s Killing Ruled Unlawful by Kenyan Court

9Jul

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global, Pakistan

Pakistani Journalist’s Killing Ruled Unlawful by Kenyan Court

In a landmark ruling, the Kenyan Court has found that police acted unlawfully in the 2022 shooting death of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif. This is a significant development because it contradicts the initial explanation by Kenyan authorities who claimed it was a case of mistaken identity. The court's decision also highlights the importance of holding police accountable for their actions. A Kenyan court has declared the killing of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif "unlawful" and "unconstitutional". The court ordered Kenyan law enforcement to pay 10 million Kenyan shillings (about $78,000) to Sharif's family. In October 2022, police shot Sharif, allegedly out of mistake. The ruling came after a petition by Javeria Siddique, Sharif's widow, who has been pursuing justice in the Hi...

Mountaineer Samina Baig Airlifted to Hospital in Skardu

8Jul

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global, Pakistan

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

8Jul

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global, Pakistan

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

6Jul

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Islam, Pakistan

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...