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Balochistan Issues High Alert Amid Rising Monkeypox Threat

21Aug

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Health, Latest, Pakistan

Balochistan Issues High Alert Amid Rising Monkeypox Threat

The Health Department of Balochistan has raised a high alert across the province, focusing on borders, entry and exit routes, and airports due to the increasing threat of monkeypox. This move aims to prevent the virus from spreading within the region. The health Director General (DG) instructed district health officers (DHOs) in key areas, including Quetta, Kech, Gwadar, Hub, Chaman, and Chagai, to monitor these critical transit points closely. These locations play a significant role in controlling any potential spread of the virus, making them essential for heightened surveillance. The Health Department's letter urged officials to closely monitor all entrance points in border districts. The authorities also issued high alerts for airports and crucial border areas like Gwadar, Turba...

Pakistan Conducts Successful Shaheen-II Ballistic Missile Launch

20Aug

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Latest, Pakistan, Sci-Tech

Pakistan Conducts Successful Shaheen-II Ballistic Missile Launch

Pakistan successfully conducted a training launch of the Shaheen-II ballistic missile on Tuesday, demonstrating its growing defense capabilities. The Shaheen-II is a surface-to-surface missile designed to carry nuclear and conventional warheads over long distances with high precision. This successful launch reflects Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its strategic defense posture. The primary goal of the exercise was to train military personnel and test the missile's technical features. Engineers and scientists from various strategic organizations closely monitored the launch to ensure everything functioned as expected. The training also allowed experts to assess the performance of the missile's enhanced sub-systems, which play a key role in improving its accuracy and relia...

Earthquake Jolts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat and Adjacent Areas

10Aug

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Pakistan

Earthquake Jolts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat and Adjacent Areas

On Saturday, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Swat district and nearby areas experienced a noticeable earthquake. The tremor, measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale, shook Mingora and its surroundings. The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported that the earthquake originated 200 kilometers underground, with its epicenter near the Tajikistan border. Despite the earthquake's magnitude, people have not reported any casualties or property damage from the affected areas. After the tremor, many residents fled their homes in panic and began reciting verses from the Holy Quran. Emergency services and local authorities have found no reports of injuries or damage from the capital or neighboring regions. This event is the second earthquake to hit Mingora recently. On July 2, a similar tremor with a ma...

Hero Arshad Nadeem Urges Government to Improve Athlete Facilities

10Aug

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Sports

Hero Arshad Nadeem Urges Government to Improve Athlete Facilities

Arshad Nadeem, who made history by winning Pakistan’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in track and field at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has become a national hero. His remarkable achievement filled the entire nation with pride, and the Pakistan Embassy in Paris warmly and admirably welcomed him. The joyful Pakistani community gathered at the event, celebrating their champion by chanting slogans of support and taking selfies with him. During his visit to the embassy, Arshad expressed his gratitude to everyone who supported him, especially his parents and the people of Pakistan. He spoke about how their encouragement and prayers played a crucial role in his success. Despite his joy, Arshad took the opportunity to highlight a serious issue that affects many athletes in Pakistan. Arshad urge...

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem Claims First Olympic Gold in 40 Years

9Aug

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Sports

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem Claims First Olympic Gold in 40 Years

Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem made history at the Paris Olympics by winning the first individual Olympic gold medal for Pakistan in 40 years. His incredible achievement has brought immense joy and pride to the nation, ending a decades-long wait for Olympic success. After his victory, a visibly emotional Arshad shared his thoughts, stating, "Today was my day. I was in rhythm and knew I could throw even further." His confidence and determination were evident as he delivered a stellar performance in the men’s javelin final. Arshad expressed his deep gratitude to the Pakistan Olympic Association and his coach for their unwavering support throughout his journey. He acknowledged the immense pressure of being Pakistan's only hope for a medal after 32 years, yet he rose to the occ...