President, PM felicitate nation, scientists for launching lunar orbit missionPresident Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have felicitated the entire nation on the successful launch of first lunar orbit mission. In a statement today, Asif Ali Zardari congratulated the Institute of Space Technology, SUPARCO and the China National Space Administration on this achievement. The President said the successful launch of the spacecraft will be a milestone for Pakistan's space programme. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a statement today, said ICUBE-Q satellite is Pakistan's first step in the space. It is pertinent to mention that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif himself observed the historic launch of Pakistan's first satellite mission to the moon on TV.

May 03, 2024 10:19 UTC

Pakistan's space programme achieved a historic milestone on Friday as the country's first-ever lunar orbiter lifted off from China's Henan Space Launch Site. Read Shooting for the moon: Pakistan's lunar ambitionsThe payload consists of three parts, the CubeSat, the separation mechanism, and the mounting bracket. The ICUBE-Q satellite. Finally, the orbiter will take pictures of the Earth, and the moon and try to take pictures of at least two objects together (earth, moon, and orbiter). "This achievement will bolster Pakistan's satellite communication capabilities and pave the way for new opportunities in scientific research, economic development, and national security," he added.

May 03, 2024 09:45 UTC

He is taking advantage of the situation and is dragging the world towards a Third World War. World War III. The international community led by global organizations like the United Nations must try to find a peaceful and diplomatic solution to this crisis averting the danger of a third world war from emerging. According to Article 6 of the UN charter, if there is a dispute between two countries, they should decide it bilaterally. This shows the uncertain character of the UN and the double standard of biased policy and attitude.

May 03, 2024 08:41 UTC

At the end of Ramadan, the prime minister flew to the kingdom to see the holy cities and meet with the crown prince. The de facto Saudi ruler had provided favourable signals about his country’s investment in Pakistan. During Shehbaz Sharif’s most recent trip to Saudi Arabia, which coincided with a World Economic Forum event in Riyadh, the prime minister met with Mohammed bin Salman and numerous Saudi ministers. Riyadh appears to be more interested in investing in agriculture, while energy projects were also mentioned during Mr Sharif’s recent visit. Mr Sharif hinted at the need to clean up our stables when he confessed at a WEF gathering in Riyadh that Pakistan’s income sector is “in tatters”.

May 03, 2024 08:41 UTC

At least 20 people lost their lives while 21 sustained injuries after a passenger bus veered off a narrow mountain road and plummeted into a ravine in a remote area of Diamer district, Gilgit Baltistan. The accident took place at the Yashokhal area on the Karakoram Highway in Diamer early Friday morning at around 5:30am, according to police. “The accident took place 20 kilometres away from Chilas city. The bus met with an accident while overspeeding or taking a turn,” said the official. Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif expressed condolences and grief over the loss of loss in the bus accident, praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.

May 03, 2024 08:36 UTC





Moreover, the PTI demanded the immediate release of Imran Khan, demanding all politically motivated cases against him, other PTI leaders and supporters be withdrawn. Surprisingly, the PTI document revealed that there were eight constituencies where PTI won provincial seats but failed to secure National Assembly seats and six seats where it secured lower house seats but lost provincial seats. Moreover, the PTI demanded immediate release of Imran Khan, demanding all politically motivated cases against him, other PTI leaders and supporters be withdrawn. The PTI stated that testimonials from contesters of other parties in favour of PTI were also provided but were ultimately disregarded. The PTI stated that testimonials from contesters of other parties in favour of PTI were also provided but were ultimately disregarded.

May 03, 2024 06:10 UTC

Though a good beginning, Pakistan’s space programme is currently minuscule compared to that of its neighbor, India, in several aspects. The Indian space research and development programs have been inspired and led by visionary leaders such as Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, known as the father of the Indian space program, who established the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), later evolving into the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). By adopting a strategic approach and investing in space research, Pakistan can become a key player in the global space arena, bringing pride and prosperity to the nation. Whereas, Pakistan’s space programme, overseen by the Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), has achieved nothing compared to India’s space programme. By adopting a strategic approach and investing in space research, Pakistan can become a key player in the global space arena, bringing pride and prosperity to the nation.

May 03, 2024 05:18 UTC

The seminar focused on the ‘Virtual Women Police Station’, ‘Women Safety App’, and ‘Crime Stopper Service’. Students of the university showed great interest in the working of Pakistan’s first Virtual Women Police Station, Women Safety App, and Crime Stopper Service. Chief Law Officer Zafar Javed Malik and In-charge Virtual Women Police Station Aqsa Fayyaz briefed the audience about the services provided by the Safe City. The seminar also covered the features of the Women Safety App and the procedure for reporting crimes anonymously through the Crime Stopper number. The PSCA spokesperson encouraged women to install the Women Safety App to access timely assistance and information.

May 03, 2024 05:14 UTC

This year saw a new and terrifying threat in the shape of chemical kite-flying strings, which are incredibly sharp and pose a lethal risk to motorcyclists. In fact, the act of flying a kite should not come at the cost of a human life. A complete ban on the sale of chemical string and manufacture is urgently required. Public awareness campaigns are also crucial to educate people about the dangers associated with the use of these deadly strings. M ABID HAFEEZLAHORE

May 03, 2024 05:02 UTC

VISHAKHAPATNAM: Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan has promised to protect lands that were grabbed during the past several years. He said the YSRC government ignored the plight of the tribal families by not implementing the much-needed Tricor loans and by setting aside another 13 schemes. Under this scheme, the central government provides 60 per cent project cost and the state government 35 per cent, leaving only 5 per cent for the beneficiary to pay. He said the alliance would try to resolve the elephant menace destroying crops and threatening human lives by consulting the ministry of environment, forest and climate change. Focus would also be on Uddanam, where the patients were “still suffering due to lack of attention” from the government.

May 03, 2024 01:15 UTC

Fiorentina 1-0 Club Bruggepic.twitter.com/DoofrNnlFB — FootColic ⚽️ (@FootColic) May 2, 202410 minutes later, Luca Ranieri cleared the ball from his own endline. Pietro Terracciano saved the initial effort but parried it straight back out, and about 4 defenders converged on Igor Thiago before a clearance ricocheted around and struck Cristiano Biraghi’s arm. Cristiano Biraghi handball and penaltyGoal: Hans Vanaken | Fiorentina 1-1 Club Bruggepic.twitter.com/pjnXfGkf04 — FootColic ⚽️ (@FootColic) May 2, 2024Fiorentina remained in the driver’s seat, with Nico missing another decent chance. Goal: Igor Thiago | Fiorentina 2-2 Club Bruggepic.twitter.com/ZSH9n3dnan — FootColic ⚽️ (@FootColic) May 2, 2024The wind was clearly out of Fiorentina’s sails, and introducing Jonathan Ikoné for Beltrán and Maxime Lopez for Arthur didn’t change much. Goal: M'Bala Nzola | Fiorentina 3-2 Club Bruggepic.twitter.com/d0iny9OKu4 — FootColic ⚽️ (@FootColic) May 2, 2024The Viola poured forward in pursuit of a second but couldn’t get it, and the game ended 3-2, setting up a tense away leg in Belgium.

May 02, 2024 21:34 UTC

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, declaring the downward trend of inflation as welcome news for the people, said that the inflation falling towards the lowest level in two years was a sign of improvement in the economy. The prime minister pointed out that the inflation rate had come down from the peak of 39% to 20% last month and then to 17% in the current month. He said bringing down the inflation rate was the top priority of the government. “With the blessings of the Almighty, the life standard of the people will further improve with further improvement in the economy,” he said. The government was trying its best to provide maximum relief to the people, the prime minister added.

May 02, 2024 20:37 UTC

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May 02, 2024 17:58 UTC

ISLAMABAD, May 02 (APP): With just less than a month away from the second edition of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup, the men’s tournament would be played in Gniezno, Poland from May 31 to June 9 while the action runs from June 3 to 9 in the women’s competition to be played at Terrassa, Spain. As in the previous edition, the prize for finishing at the top of the standings in the competition is not just the gold medal, but also the opportunity to be promoted to play in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25. The FIH Hockey Nations Cups would be contested between 9 teams in the men’s competition and 8 teams in the women’s competition. The teams have been split into two Pools of 5 and 4 teams in the men’s competition and two equal pools of 4 teams each in the women’s competition. The winning teams from the FIH Hockey Nations Cup, would have the opportunity to play in the FIH Hockey Pro League for the 2024-25 season, where they will replace the teams that finish in the last position in the 2023-24 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League.

May 02, 2024 15:45 UTC

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