Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif says the province will launch an air ambulance service soon. Chairing a meeting of the Air Ambulance Project in Lahore today, she allowed the use of her helicopter for emergency patient transfers. She also announced the initiation of the Rescue 1122 service on the motorway. Punjab's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the forthcoming launch of an air ambulance service in the province, aiming to enhance medical assistance across Punjab. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by the chief minister in Lahore, focusing on the Air Ambulance Project. Details regarding the air ambulance service are still emerging. However, reports suggest plans to deploy two aircraft, strategically stationed in the north (Rawalpindi/Mianwali) and sou...

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched an investigation into the circulation of a small number of misprinted Rs 1000 banknotes. The misprints reportedly left the backside of the notes blank. This incident caused a stir on social media after a video showing the anomaly went viral. While the current situation appears to be a limited issue, the SBP advises citizens to remain vigilant when handling cash. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is looking into how some Rs 1,000 banknotes got misprinted, following a video that went viral. The video showed blank backsides of certain notes, sparking concerns. The SBP assured that affected individuals and banks can swap these notes at designated branches and central bank offices nationwide. The investigation comes after a viral video display...

On Tuesday, prison authorities banned all visits to Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan for two weeks, citing a "security alert" which suggests a potential terror threat. Khan's party (PTI) and lawyers strongly criticize this decision. They claim it's a tactic to isolate Khan from media and supporters, and they plan to challenge it legally. In Pakistan, prison authorities have stopped anyone from meeting or visiting former prime minister Imran Khan in jail for two weeks, citing a security alert. Imran Khan, aged 71, is currently serving prison sentences in Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi for various charges including corruption and leaking state secrets. His political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), strongly criticized this ban, calling it illegal and unconstitutional. They b...

President Asif Zardari has announced the formal recognition of Aseefa Bhutto as the First Lady of the country. She is the first daughter who will get all the privileges of the first lady, as this title usually goes to the president's wife. Moreover, after joining politics in 2020, Aseefa is making her way to improving health, eradicating polio, and developing her area. In a surprising move, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is reportedly set to name his daughter, Aseefa Bhutto, as the country's First Lady. This breaks tradition as the title usually goes to the President's wife. Aseefa B. Zardari, the youngest child of Asif Ali Zardari and the late Benazir Bhutto. Moreover, she is also expected to receive all the honors and privileges of the First Lady once the announcement is made o...