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VC Prof Niaz celebrated 140th Founding day of University of The Punjab
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VC Prof Niaz celebrated 140th Founding day of University of The Punjab

The University of Punjab in Lahore has become 140 years old recently. Faculty, Staff, and even students celebrated the 140th founding day of the university. The University of Punjab was established on October 14, 1882. It is the oldest teaching and educational institute in the whole sub-continent. Punjab university has the biggest number of alumni in Pakistan. These alumni are spread all over the world and contribute hugely to their society. On this auspicious occasion for the institute, various faculty members, head of departments, staff members, and students expressed their love for their university. This was not just an ordinary day for the institute. Vice-chancellor Niaz Ahmad Akhtar called a meeting in his office for the celebration with all the heads of departments. During the me...
Exploring Sarfaranga Cold Desert through Shigar Jeep Rally
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Exploring Sarfaranga Cold Desert through Shigar Jeep Rally

A three-day Sarfaranga Cold Desert jeep rally in Shigar has finally concluded. Sarfaranga Cold desert is one of the distinct features of Gilgit Baltistan. It is also known as the Katpana cold desert. The desert is a wonder in itself. Unlike the traditional hot deserts of Thar or the Sahara, this desert is known as the cold desert. This is because this desert is surrounded by mountains from all sides. Moreover, being at an altitude of 2226 meters (2.2 Km) above the ground, the weather of this desert remains cold. The cold desert is 16 Kms away from Skardu but the closest town located to it is known as Shigar.  This desert is a marvelous one and unlike any other desert in the whole world. This desert has cold weather, water nearby, mountains, and an altitude. All the features defy i...
Finally, FATF removes Pakistan from the grey list
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Finally, FATF removes Pakistan from the grey list

FATF has finally removed Pakistan from the grey list. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recently decided to remove Pakistan’s name from the grey list. FATF has been monitoring Pakistan for the last 4 to 5 years. After extensive monitoring and Pakistan’s struggles to fight terrorism, they have decided to remove Pakistan’s name. The country has been on the “grey list” of FATF since 2018. The reason for putting Pakistan on the list was “strategic counter-terrorist financing-related deficiencies”. The country has been struggling to get off the list ever since. However, recently the country made progress and Pakistan was able to come out of the list. FATF President T Raja Kumar announced the removal decision on an international forum. There was a 2-day meeting in Paris, France wher...
Karachi’s biggest aptitude test took place, organized by Alkhidmat under the IT skill program, Bano Qabil
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Karachi’s biggest aptitude test took place, organized by Alkhidmat under the IT skill program, Bano Qabil

Alkhidmat Foundation took the biggest IT aptitude test in Karachi. Bano Qabil is an IT skill program. Alkhidmat Foundation initiated the program whereas Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) announced its launch. Alkhidmat is a welfare wing of the National Political party Jamaat-e-Islami. Recently, it offered huge skill-based IT programs for anyone who was willing to learn. Alkhidmat collaborated with leading educational institutes and a complete team of professionals. The foundation offered courses in Freelancing, web development, application development, graphic designing, and digital marketing. Moreover, the program also includes teaching the rising trend of Amazon Virtual Assistant skills. Jamaat-e-Islami said that the successful candidates will be participating in four to six months of courses. Mo...
Another PIA flight steward slipped away in Canada
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Another PIA flight steward slipped away in Canada

Another PIA flight steward ran away from the airline in Canada recently. Pakistan International Airlines is one of the worst-performing authorities by the government. This is not the first time an Airline steward/host slipped away from the International Airline. This time it was Mr. Ejaz Ali Shah who was on board flight PK-781. The flight traveled to Canada from Islamabad. The steward was bound to return to the country on flight PK-782 on 16 October. But this never happened, as the Airline host ran away from the Canadian Airport and disappeared somewhere in Canada. The real reason behind his escape is still unknown. However, there are many speculations that are roaming about. According to reports, seven employees including 3 female air hostesses have gone missing over the span of 2 yea...