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  • Saudi Arabia to give citizenship to foreign professionals

    Saudi Arabia to give citizenship to foreign professionals

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has issued a royal decree to grant citizenships to scientists, medical doctors, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and distinguished talents with unique expertise and specialisation in their respective fields.

    The announcement was made on Thursday, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

    The desert Kingdom, in the midst of modernising the vast country, wants to attract people with unique talents and expertise in their fields that can contribute to the development of various sectors throughout the Kingdom to achieve its Vision 2030 goal.

    Vision 2030, which highlights Saudi Arabia’s keen interest in attracting, investing in and retaining exceptional creative minds, was launched in 2016 under the directive of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to a report by Al Arabiya News earlier this year.

    It aims at creating a “diversified, innovative and world-leading nation,” through the Kingdom’s deeply rooted cultural heritage and strategic advantages, according to the official webpage of the initiative.

    The present announcement follows a similar royal decree which was previously issued in 2021 to grant Saudi citizenships to the first group of select distinguished talent in these fields.

  • Renowned Pakistani chef Naheed Ansari passes away

    Renowned Pakistani chef Naheed Ansari passes away

    Naheed Ansari, a well-known Pakistani chef, has passed away on Friday. She had 35 years of experience in cooking and was famous for popular TV appearances. Naheed appeared on many cooking shows and was the director at Creative Hands by Naheed Ansari. She also taught cooking and baking courses, known for being an expert teacher and a kind, soft-spoken person.

    The sad news of Naheed Ansari’s death was shared by Pakistani anchor and host Sidra Iqbal on Instagram. She posted memorable pictures with the chef and expressed grief on her death.

    Social media users and fans are mourning the loss of Naheed Ansari. A fan mentioned that she had been suffering from breast cancer. May Allah grant her peace and a higher place in heaven.

  • South Korean robot commits suicide after tremendous workload

    South Korean robot commits suicide after tremendous workload

    A civil servant robot in South Korea working for the Gumi City Council apparently killed itself leaving many confused on what is being termed the country’s first “robot suicide”.

    The incident occurred last Thursday, leaving the tech community puzzled and in mourning.

    The ‘Robot Supervisor’, according to the eyewitness accounts, was behaving oddly and out-of-character before its fall. It was discovered shattered at the bottom of a stairwell between the first and second floors of the city council building.

    It was employed since August 2023 and performed various tasks including delivering documents, promoting the city, and providing information to residents.

    It worked tirelessly from 9 am to 6 pm, even using elevators—a rare feature of its kind.

    The robot was developed by a California-based startup for a broader range of duties.

    It was seen as a great opportunity by South Koreans but for now the Gumi City Council has decided not to replace the robot, pausing their robot adoption plans and reflecting on the future of automation in the nation.

  • Military dismisses ‘unwarranted criticism’ of Azm-e-Istehkam

    Military dismisses ‘unwarranted criticism’ of Azm-e-Istehkam

    On Friday, the military leadership condemned the “unwarranted criticism” of the newly launched anti-terrorism operation Azm-e-Istehkam, stating that the initiative was being “deliberately misrepresented.”

    According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the statement came after the 265th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC), which was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir in the chair.

    The military wing stated that the new operation is aimed at re-invigorating national counter-terrorism efforts in a synchronized manner to eradicate terrorism in Pakistan.

    The statement by ISPR read, “Forum noted with concern the unwarranted criticism by some quarters and deliberate misrepresentation of the vision, only for furthering their vested interests.”

  • Shehryar Afridi says ‘Fauj meri ghairat, izzat aur mera imaan hai’

    Shehryar Afridi says ‘Fauj meri ghairat, izzat aur mera imaan hai’

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shehryar Afridi has said in a political talk show on ARY News last night, “Army is my honour, respect, and my faith.”

    Journalist Waseem Badami reminded the PTI leader about his past statements from 2019 when Afridi said that the “Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is akin to my father.”

    Badami asked Afridi whether his views had evolved, to which the former Minister of State replied that, “The head of the state – General is like a father. There is no doubt about it, though no person is above the law.”

    He also remarked, “My leader Imran Khan says that the army is worth more than his life. And those unfit people who want to pitch PTI in front of the Army will fail.”

  • How much was Justin Bieber paid to perform in Ambani wedding?

    How much was Justin Bieber paid to perform in Ambani wedding?

    Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has arrived in India to perform at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.

    Bieber landed in Mumbai on Thursday morning and will perform at the couple’s Sangeet ceremony on Friday, alongside Indian rappers Badshah and Karan Aujla, according to Indian media.

    A video shared online shows Bieber’s car in Mumbai.

    The Ambani family, known for paying big money to performers at their events, reportedly offered Bieber $10 million for his performance. Other famous artists like Adele, Drake, and Lana Del Rey might also perform at the wedding next week.

    The three-day wedding event for Anant and Radhika will take place from July 12 to 14. It will start with ‘Shubh Vivaah,’ followed by ‘Shubh Aashirwad’ and ‘Mangal Utsav.’ The celebrations began with a mameru ceremony, a Gujarati tradition where the bride’s maternal uncle brings her sweets and gifts. Next is a dandiya and garba night hosted by Kokilaben Dhirubai Ambani on July 4.

    In March and June, India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani and his family hosted two pre-wedding events for their youngest son and his fiancée before the grand wedding.

  • Khan says PTI to participate in APC to hear what govt says about Azm-e-Istehkam

    Khan says PTI to participate in APC to hear what govt says about Azm-e-Istehkam

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan stated on Friday that PTI will participate in the All-Parties Conference (APC), during which the government will take all the political parties into confidence over the newly launched military operation Azm-e-Istehkam.

    Speaking to reporters in Adiala jail during a hearing, Khan said, “My party will participate in the All-Parties Conference and hear what the government has to say.”

    Imran Khan also voiced concerns over the operation, saying it would “only lead to further instability” in the country.

    The federal cabinet approved a new anti-militant operation last week following the Apex Committee’s recommendations to take down terrorists across the country.

    However, opposition parties including the PTI, Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam Fazl (JUI-F), Awami National Party (ANP), and others have voiced concerns over the military operation, demanding that parliament must be taken into confidence before taking any such decision.

  • BTS Jin to shine as torchbearer at Paris 2024 Olympics

    BTS Jin to shine as torchbearer at Paris 2024 Olympics

    BTS’ Jin, the oldest member of the K-pop supergroup, is set to shine as a torchbearer at the Paris 2024 Olympics after recently completing his mandatory military service. The singer will represent South Korea in the torch relay, aiming to spread messages of ‘harmony’ and ‘peace.’

    Jin’s return on June 12th was celebrated with a heartwarming reunion with his bandmates, as seen in a photo posted on X (formerly Twitter) captioned “Jin is back.”

    On the same day, Jin went live on Weverse, thanking fans (known as ARMY) for their constant support. He also hinted at new projects in the works, including music recordings and variety shows.
    Jin completed an 18-month mandatory military service, he is the first of BTS’s seven members to return to public engagements. The 2024 Paris Olympics scheduled from July 26 to August 11.

  • Students tayyar raho, Matric result just few days away

    Students tayyar raho, Matric result just few days away

    The matric results of all nine educational boards in Punjab will be announced on Tuesday, July 9, at 10 a.m.

    All the Boards in Punjab will establish results through two channels:

    Students with internet access are advised to check their results online on the respective Board’s website. Those without internet access can check their results through their mobile phones by sending their roll numbers via message to a specific “board code.”

    The code of all the boards are given as follows:

    Faisalabad’s code is 800240.
    The code for Dera Ghazi Khan is 800295
    Gujranwala: 800299.
    Rawalpindi’s code number is 800296.
    Lahore: 800291
    Bahawalpur: 800298.
    Sargodha’s code number is 800290.
    Sahiwal is at 800292.
    The code number for Multan is 800293

    There are nine Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education, each covering a different district

  • Mathira’s struggles: How society judges single mothers

    Mathira’s struggles: How society judges single mothers

    In a recent interview with Samaa, television host Mathira talked about her difficulties as a single parent after her 2018 divorce, sharing details of how her children have been her biggest source of strength.

    Mathira said that her three sons have been her main support, and she had to take on both roles of a mother and father while raising them. “When the father is no longer around, the mother has to take on his role. It’s not a woman’s job to be a man, but when she does, she becomes stronger than a man,” she said.

    The host pointed out unfairness in society, noting differences in how single mothers and fathers are treated. “When a single mother does something, people wonder who helped her instead of praising her. When a man does something good, we appreciate him, but when a woman runs a household, she faces many accusations,” Mathira lamented. She added that it gets very tough, and then she can’t be a good mother or take on the role of a father.

    The television star spoke about the severe depression she went through after her third pregnancy, a struggle that society mostly ignores, sometimes shames and dismisses as unimportant. “I think now people are learning that depression, including postpartum depression and hormonal changes, is real,” she noted, stressing the need for better understanding of mental health issues.