A Free Medical Camp Organized by Pakistan Army in District Dadu A free medical camp was organized by the Pakistan Army in Wahi Pandi, District Dadu. The camp provided treatment for local patients in collaboration with doctors from the District Health Headquarters Dadu. Specialists in various fields, including gynecology, pediatrics, general medicine, and pathology, were present to assist. The medical camp offered laboratory tests for dengue, malaria, hepatitis B and C, typhoid, pregnancy, urinalysis, blood sugar, and ultrasound services. Patients received free medications, supplements, and medical advice. Many individuals were vaccinated, and hygiene and first aid kits were also distributed.…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Polio is Rapidly Spreading: 2 New Cases Reported A child from the Tank district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been confirmed to be affected by polio, according to the National Institute of Health. The report indicates that a girl from the Zhob district in Balochistan has also been disabled by polio. This brings the total number of polio cases in the country this year to 28, with 3 cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and 16 in Balochistan. Ayesha Raza Farooq, the focal person for polio eradication, expressed concern over the rising number of cases, stating that more attention must be given to…
Good news has emerged for users frustrated with slow internet speeds: the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has made a principal decision to grant a license to Starlink. According to details, the prospects of soon receiving high-speed satellite internet in Pakistan have brightened, as the PTA has taken this important step. PTA officials stated that the license for Starlink is ready; only security clearance is pending. As soon as the security clearance is obtained, the license will be issued to Starlink. The company will need to enter into a commercial agreement with SUPARCO to provide services in Pakistan. The PTA further…
In a briefing to the Standing Committee, the Secretary of IT announced that the auction for 5G spectrum in the country will take place next year. The committee also requested details of all properties leased or rented out by PTCL. According to reports, a meeting of the National Assembly’s IT Committee was held under the chairmanship of Syed Amin ul Haq. During the briefing, the Secretary of IT mentioned that a consultant has been hired for the 5G spectrum auction, who will determine how many licenses will be auctioned and how many companies will receive the spectrum. The Secretary stated…
Apple is expected to introduce its cheapest iPhone SE next year. According to a Bloomberg report, work is underway on the new iPhone SE, which is set to launch in 2025 and will be the fourth model in the series. The new model will feature capabilities based on Apple’s artificial intelligence model called Apple Intelligence and will include the addition of Face ID. Unlike the iPhone 14, it will not have a home button. Reports suggest that the phone will likely have a 12-megapixel camera, similar to the iPhone SE 3 released in 2022, though it’s unclear if a more…
The Al-Barq E-Business Centers have been established in Okara, as the Pakistan Army has identified information technology as a key target for national development. In this context, the Pakistan Army has set up the Al-Barq E-Business Centers to empower youth in Okara. According to the vision of the Army Chief, these centers aim to attract young people towards earning by enhancing skills in e-learning and e-business. Since January 24, a total of 140 students have received guidance under this project, with individuals earning over $3,000 each. Under the Al-Barq E-Business Center, students have launched more than 15 companies, which are…
The 12th edition of the International Defense Exhibition and Seminar, IDEAS, has been held at the Expo Center Karachi. Organized by the Ministry of Defense and the Defense Export Promotion Organization (DEPO), IDEAS aims to promote Pakistan’s defense industry on an international scale. This exhibition and seminar take place every two years. The event showcases locally manufactured defense equipment from Pakistan, along with displays from major global defense companies. IDEAS 2024 will run from November 19 to 22 at the Karachi Expo Center, featuring international defense exhibitors, delegates, security analysts, and high-level policymakers. Defense production and exports are key focus…
In Shanghai, China, a knife attack at a supermarket a day before a week-long national holiday left 3 people dead and 15 injured. According to the foreign news agency AFP, local police in the Songjiang district stated that a 37-year-old attacker named Lin has been detained. Initial police investigations suggest that Lin went to Shanghai to vent his anger over a financial dispute. This knife attack occurred just one day before China’s National Day “Golden Week,” a period expected to see an increase in travelers. There has been a rise in public knife attacks in China over the years, with…
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has released key information in the election case against former President Donald Trump. The document issued by the judge claims that the former president committed crimes to remain in office despite losing the 2020 election. The 165-page document was submitted to the court by the special counsel, who presented alleged evidence intended for use in the case against Trump. It is claimed that the former president took actions to overturn the election results in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, despite losing in those states. The document also alleges that the former…
Following missile attacks on Israel by Iran, rising tensions in the Middle East have disrupted flight operations for airlines worldwide, leading to cancellations. According to a report by the foreign news agency Reuters, the flight tracking service FlightRadar24 noted that international airlines redirected or canceled their flights on Wednesday due to the escalating tensions, with regional airports in Lebanon, Israel, and Kuwait experiencing significant delays. The report also indicated that shares in the travel and airline sectors have declined as the conflict intensifies. FlightRadar24 reported that very few aircraft were seen crossing Iranian airspace on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, airlines throughout…
