Author: Sophia Siddiqui

One of the world’s leading universities has recently made a remarkable tribute to the esteemed Pakistani Nobel Laureate, Dr. Abdus Salam. In an extraordinary gesture, the university has decided to rename its library in honor of Dr. Abdus Salam, recognizing his significant contributions to the field of physics and his enduring legacy. Imperial College London has recently made this remarkable decision to honor the Pakistani Nobel laureate and physicist, Professor Abdus Salam, by naming its Central Library after him. The decision was made following a comprehensive report by the History Group, which shed light on the contributions of these remarkable…

Mountaineers Samina Baig and Naila Kiani  became the first Pakistani women to scale the 8,125-metre-tall mountain Nanga Parbat – the world’s ninth-highest peak. In a tweet, Alpine Club of Pakistan Secretary General Karar Haidri, said that Naila scaled the mountain at 10:18am on Sunday followed by Baig who completed her summit at 11:08am. Both the women mountaineers overcame hazardous terrain, severe weather, and a plethora of challenges during the journey. Haidri said that Kiani and Baig were accompanied by other Pakistan mountaineers Rizwan Dad, Eid Muhammad, Ahmed Baig, Waqar Ali, Saeed Karim, Liaquat, Wajid Nagri, and Shah Daulat. “All of…

With fervent devotion and unity, nearly three million faithful pilgrims have gathered in Maidan-e-Arafat, resounding with the sacred chant of “Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik.” This momentous gathering marks the pinnacle of the Hajj pilgrimage, as pilgrims engage in the significant ritual of Waqoof-e-Arafat, the standing at the Mount of Arafat, known as the Rukn-e-Azam of Hajj. In a momentous occasion, Sheikh Dr. Yusuf bin Muhammad bin Saeed delivered a powerful Hajj sermon at Masjid-e-Nimra in Maidan-e-Arafat, emphasizing the importance of unity within the Muslim Ummah. In his address, he underscored the obligatory nature of respecting and valuing humanity for all Muslims.…

“Nanjing University of Information Sciences and Technology (NUIST) Offers Fully Funded Scholarships to Pakistani Students in Climate Change and Environmental Governance”. Nanjing University of Information Sciences and Technology (NUIST) has taken a proactive step to support Pakistani students in their efforts to address the pressing climate crisis. The university is offering fully funded scholarships in the field of Climate Change and Environmental Governance, aiming to enhance the research capacity of students in this crucial area. Professor Dr. Tong Jiang, the Executive Director for the Research Institute of Climatic and Environmental Governance at NUIST, confirmed the availability of these scholarships. He…

In a Breathless Achievement, Renowned Pakistani Mountaineer Sajid Sadpara Conquered Nanga Parbat, the Ninth-Highest Peak of the world without supplement Oxygen. Sajid Sadpara, renowned for his extraordinary mountaineering accomplishments, took to his official Twitter account to announce his triumphant ascent of Nanga Parbat. Notably, this marked his seventh successful climb without artificial oxygen, further solidifying his legendary status in the mountaineering community. Sajid revealed that his challenging journey to the summit, situated at a breathtaking altitude of 8,126 meters, was part of a rope-fixing expedition led by a prominent team. The achievement holds additional significance as it signifies the inaugural…

Pakistan gained a complete of 10 gold medals in the 16th special Olympics global games, which concluded on Sunday in Berlin. The quantity of golds in Pakistan’s kitty multiplied after bicycle owner Safeer Abid clinched one within the 10km time trial race at some point of the video games’ biking occasion. He finished the 10km distance in 23 mins and 02.02 seconds. This changed into the primary time that Safeer, who hails from Karachi, has participated within the world video games. The cyclist had been getting ready for the special sporting occasion for the reason that ultimate two years, he…

Pakistan, a multi-ethnic country situated on the western border of India and the eastern borders of Iran and Afghanistan, has a diverse cultural landscape shaped by its rich history of conquest and migration. With significant variations in norms, values, and practices across the country, Pakistan can be best described as a cultural mosaic where conservatism, traditionalism, secularism, and liberalism coexist. The national identity of Pakistan is heavily influenced by its recent history. The country emerged as a separate nation in 1947, gaining independence from British rule and separating from India during the Partition. The formation of Pakistan attracted millions of…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has termed talented youth a “real asset” to Balochistan and said the federal government would work on strengthening their professional capacity. Talking to an eight-member delegation of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) from Balochistan led by Jafar Khan Mandokhel who called on him in Islamabad today, he said the youth in Balochistan would be given professional training in diverse areas and laptops would be distributed among them. The PM Sharif said the progress of Pakistan was linked with the development of Balochistan. The government, he said, is working on priority over the development projects in Balochistan…

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that around 32466 people of district Sujawal, Badin, and Thatta and residents of 70 dangerous buildings of Karachi are prone to the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) `BIPARJOY’ likely to hit the coastal belt on June 15. “We are taking all-out measures to shift the people to secure areas and removing loose installations like billboards, sign boards, and such other weak structures to avoid any untoward incident.” He said this while addressing a press conference at CM House regarding the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) `BIPARJOY’ at CM House. He was…

The Islamabad Chapter of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Alumni Association celebrated their annual reunion in Islamabad. This prestigious event brought together a diverse array of industry leaders across different sectors, all bonded by their shared educational experience at IBA. The reunion was graced by an esteemed lineup of guest speakers, who shared insights into their respective fields and discussed ways to contribute to the community through corporate social responsibility initiatives. The guest speakers shared their wisdom and insights, including Lt. Col. Shahzad Ali Kiani (R), Managing Director of AAA Associates, who is also a proud alumnus of IBA.…