Dr. Maryam Shoukat, a 27-year-old Pakistani physician pursuing her residency training in the United States, tragically passed away today, a mere 30 minutes before her scheduled liver transplant. She had been admitted to the hospital in a critical state due to acute liver failure. Dr. Maryam had traveled to the US driven by a deep ambition to serve humanity, but her promising life was curtailed before she could achieve that goal. Earlier this month, Maryam was urgently admitted to Rutgers University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, following the sudden failure of her liver. Her medical condition deteriorated rapidly, prompting doctors…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has cautioned the world, in remarks seemingly directed at Washington without naming the country, against the dangers posed by the imposition of civilisational superiority, unilateralism, and high tariffs. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Li Qiang asserted that: “A major contributor to the current global economic doldrums is the surge in unilateral and protectionist actions, such as tariff increases and the construction of walls and barriers. Ultimately everyone will be worse off.” Li Qiang championed a collaborative strategy, urging nations to expand their convergence of interests and promote inclusive economic globalization. He equally stressed…
Dairy farmers in Karachi have formally demanded an Rs50 per litre increase in milk prices, attributing the necessity to heavy financial losses directly caused by the recent devastating floods. Addressing a press conference held at the Karachi Press Club, leaders of the Dairy Farmers Association stated that the recent deluge had severely affected the local dairy farming community. They issued a grim warning: “The rates of almost every commodity used in the dairy industry have surged by nearly 30%,” cautioning that if this inflationary trend persists, the animals face the risk of starving to death. The dairy farmers claimed they…
Misinformation severely hampered the initial rollout of a vaccine intended to protect Pakistani girls against cervical cancer, resulting in parents refusing to open their doors to healthcare workers and some schools briefly closing over false claims that the jab causes infertility. The nation’s inaugural HPV vaccine campaign had an ambitious goal of administering doses to 11 million girls, yet by the time it concluded on Saturday, only approximately half of the intended doses had been given. The Spread of Conspiracy Theories A long-standing conspiracy theory suggesting that Western-produced vaccines are used as a means of population control has been widely…
Infralectric, a company under the Brillanz Group, announced on Thursday the launch of Pakistan’s first-ever Green Sukuk specifically for the telecom sector, alongside the completion of a 25MWh AI-powered Energy-Storage-as-a-Service (ESaaS) deployment. The Shariah-compliant instrument, which features a 100% principal guarantee—valued at up to Rs3 billion—is being developed in collaboration with InfraZamin Pakistan to finance low-carbon, AI-enabled upgrades across the nation’s telecom tower infrastructure. Powered by Thunder AI, Infralectric’s ESaaS solution effectively replaces a significant portion of diesel generator runtime with efficient battery storage and intelligent controls across participating tower sites. Company projections indicate this initiative will result in annual…
Engineer Amrutha Tamanam, who had been vacationing in India, frantically rushed her return to the United States after a sudden announcement by Donald Trump proposing a $100,000 fee for the H-1B visa she possessed. As she struggled to get back to the country she has resided in for a decade, far-right, racially motivated trolls initiated a coordinated effort to disrupt flight bookings from India, provocatively labeling their online campaign “clog the toilet.” The White House subsequently clarified that the proposed H-1B fee was a one-time payment that would not be levied on current visa holders. However, major US corporations had…
The authority responsible for officially setting the customs value of new iPhone models is the Directorate General of Customs Valuation, an office that operates under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), acting in accordance with Section 25A of the Customs Act, 1969. Earlier this year, the directorate issued an updated schedule of customs values for the iPhone 16 product line, which includes the Pro Max 512GB model. These values were adjusted to reflect current market rates, specifically where a reduction in price (depreciation) had been observed. The final, revised figures were established after physically surveying multiple markets to accurately assess…
A spectacular celestial event is set to illuminate the skies as a partial solar eclipse is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2025. For millions of viewers situated across the South Pacific, including New Zealand, certain Antarctic areas, and various Pacific islands, the Moon will create a stunning visual where it appears to take a dramatic “bite” out of the Sun’s disk. Defining a Partial Solar Eclipse A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes in between Earth and the Sun, resulting in the Moon partially obscuring the Sun’s face. Unlike a total solar eclipse, the Sun is…
TECNO has launched the latest addition to its widely acclaimed Spark Series, the new Spark 40, in Pakistan. This device is specifically engineered to cater to the young consumer demographic seeking a blend of style, power, and durability in a single handset. Featuring a notably slim profile, a powerful 5200mAh battery with 45W fast charging capability, and enhanced protection features, it aims to be more than a standard smartphone. The Spark 40’s 5200mAh battery is capable of providing power that comfortably lasts all day for intensive activities such as gaming, streaming, or professional tasks, while the 45W Super Charge…
As the world transitions into the mid-2020s, a new cohort—Generation Beta—is just beginning to emerge, initiating a fresh chapter in the continuum of human evolution. From the characteristic stoicism of the Greatest Generation to the innate digital fluency of Generation Alpha, every generation has done more than just mirror the historical period of their birth; they have actively contributed to defining it. Understanding these successive generational waves provides a critical lens through which we can analyze how society has been reshaped—and predict the direction in which it may proceed. The Greatest Generation (1901–1927): Forged by Hardship, Tempered by Conflict…
