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Porsche Appoints Pakistani Car Expert Sajjad Khan As Board Member
Luxury sportscar maker Porsche AG said on Thursday its supervisory board intends to appoint Karachi-born Sajjad Khan, a former chief technology officer at rival Mercedes-Benz, to the company’s executive board with a focus on Car-IT. The move comes as Volkswagen-owned Porsche gears up for a market listing, foreign news outlets reported. Sajjad Khan worked for Mercedes-Benz for over six years until August 2021. He also worked for DaimlerChrysler AG as Vice President of Digital Vehicle and Mobility and also worked as BMW’s Executive Vice President.
Denmark To Establish 6 Water Purification Plants In Pakistan’s Flood-hit Areas
A team of Danish experts has arrived in Pakistan to set up emergency water purification plants for climate refugees after floods inundated more than half the country. “Our advanced emergency team from Denmark will leave for Sindh where it will establish its base to install and operate the water purification facility,” said Ambassador-designate of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf, at a press briefing at his residence in Islamabad. Elaborating on how the purification plant would function, team leader Erik Breum-Christensen said the six purification plants would provide 120,000 litres of clean drinking water a day, enough for 40,000 individuals. In his remarks, Ambassador-designate of Denmark Jakob Linulf said it was a key priority for Denmark to provide flexible and un-earmarked funding to humanitarian strategic partners to allow them to respond quickly in times of urgent need, such as in the case of the ongoing flooding in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Floods Caused $12 Billion Loss To The Economy
Flooding has inflicted an irreparable loss of 12 billion US dollars to the economy, citing sources reported on Thursday. The Federal Ministry of Finance has compiled a report on losses in devastating floods and submitted it to the Prime Minister’s Office, sources said. “The economic growth is estimated to go down to 3.3 per cent from expected five per cent,” sources at the finance ministry said. “Decline in economic growth is apprehended to slide the rate of job creation by 1.2 pct,” sources said. Flooding will hinder the completion of development projects of 180 billion rupees cost, sources further said. The flood impact on the development project will also slash six lac jobs, according to sources.
Ayesha Zehri Becomes The First Female Deputy Commissioner Of Balochistan
The Balochistan government has appointed Ayesha Zehri as deputy commissioner of Naseerabad, becoming the first woman to reach the post. Ayesha Zehri rescued hundreds of passengers trapped in Bolan due to flooding with the help of volunteers and scarce resources. She saved the lives of many passengers by delivering water and food on time.
King Charles III Proclaimed As UK Monarch
King Charles III has been formally proclaimed as the UK’s new monarch. He pledged to “follow the inspiring example” of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at his confirmation ceremony. The King, who ascended to the throne on Thursday the 8th of September after the Queen’s death, honoured her “life well lived” and renewed her “promise of lifelong service” in his first address to the nation on Friday. The death of the 96-year-old Queen ended a generation-spanning, seven-decade reign that made her a beacon of stability in a tumultuous world. The UK has entered a period of official mourning, with tributes pouring in from around the world.
What Is The Humanitarian Catastrophe Plaguing The Horn Of Africa?
The Horn of Africa region a.k.a. the Somali Peninsula is on the brink of an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe, the United Nations and several aid organisations have said. Millions of people are facing food insecurity, as scientists and aid groups warned that Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia could be experiencing their worst drought in 40 years this October-December with drier-than-average conditions predicted. In addition to delayed rains over the past two years, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has disrupted the food supply globally and led to a rise in food and energy prices in the region.
Find Out What’s Interesting About Dubai’s $5 Billion “Lunar Colony”
According to the news outlet Arabian Business, Dubai could be home to a Moon-themed luxury resort built at an estimated cost of US$ 5 billion before the end of this decade. The concept for the resort comes from the Canadian architectural company, Moon World Resorts Inc (MWR). The ambitious project is expected to have an overall height of 735 feet (224 m) and will occupy an area of 10 acres or 435,600 sq feet. Though the resort promises an authentic “lunar colony”, we do not quite exactly know what that means as of now. News reports suggest that the area will offer standard hospitality services such as hotel rooms, a wellness centre, a nightclub, a meeting place and a “moon shuttle”. Moreoevr, the place is also meant to serve as a hub for space exploration, providing a platform for space agencies to train their astronauts.
600 Years-Old Mosque Resurfaces In India
In the Indian state of Bihar, when the water of the river came down due to the emptying of the southern part of the Phulwariya Dam, a mosque emerged. Local residents say that the name of this mosque is Noori Masjid and it looks 600 years old in terms of its architecture, while some say that this mosque was built in the 20th century, but after the construction of Phalwariya Dam in 1985. Though the mosque had been submerged over 30 years ago, it is still in its original state. The mosque is about 30 feet high and has an ornate dome on top. Residents of the area say that before the construction of Phalwaria Dam started in 1979, a large population lived here who were evicted for the construction of the dam and the entire area was acquired by the government.
Asia Cup 2022 Final Showdown Will Be Between Pakistan & Sri Lanka
The Asia Cup 2022 final is all set to take place between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 11 from 07:30 pm IST. The toss will be live at 07:00 pm IST. While Sri Lanka won all 3 matches in the Super4 stage of the tournament, Pakistan won 2 out of their 3 Super4 games to book a seat in the final of Asia Cup 2022. Sri Lanka was drawn alongside Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Group B of the league stage and they beat Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan in the Super4s to make it to the Asia Cup final 2022. Pakistan, on the other hand, were drawn alongside India and Hong Kong in Group A of the league stage and they beat India and Afghanistan in the Super4 stage to qualify for the Asia Cup 2022 final.
Naseem Shah Auctions Bat For Flood Relief
After Pakistan’s recent win, Naseem has now decided to put his bat, with which he played and hit those two massive sixes against Afghanistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022, on auction and will use the money generated to help the flood affectees of Pakistan. According to the video shared by PCB, the money raised from the auction will be donated to assist flood relief efforts being carried out throughout Pakistan.
Pakistan Women’s Football Team Makes Its Return After 8-Year Hiatus
Pakistan Women’s Football team has faced off two mighty opponents in the SAFF Championship, India and Bangladesh, after their 8-year hiatus from international football. Though the team has lost both matches, 3-0 against India and 6-0 against Bangladesh, the team is looking beyond the scoreline and is proud of their performance. “We had a month while other teams have been training for more than a year and they are active…Other countries have been very supportive knowing that our girls have not played in eight years,” stated the team’s manager Qibtia Jamshaid while talking to a local news outlet. The team is scheduled to face off Maldives on the 13th of September.
Pakistan Beats India in Polo Worldcup Qualifier 2022
Pakistan’s polo team defeated arch-rivals India in the Zone ‘E’ Polo World Cup play-offs in South Africa. Pakistan squared off against India on the polo field in Johannesburg. The two teams competed in the Zone ‘E’ Polo World Cup playoffs where the Green Shirts defeated India by a 5-4 score. As a result, Pakistan has the upper hand over India in the Polo World Cup qualifying round. According to information provided by Pakistan Polo Association (PPA) Secretary Lt Col Ayaz Ahmed, the Pakistan team played well against India. The game was tied at 4-4 till the last moments, however, Raja Temur steered the ball onto Raja Mikayel, who smashed in the match-winning goal and helped Pakistan register their first victory in the mega event. Pakistan will play their second match on September 11 (Sunday) at East Rand Polo Club, Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Japanese Train That Uses Ramen Soup To Generate Fuel
An open-top sightseeing train in Japan has become the talk of the town for the source it draws its energy from. The train that takes tourists on a sightseeing journey on Kyushu Islands runs on fuel derived from Ramen soup. The idea for this unique biodiesel fuel was birthed by Masumi Nishida, founder of Nishida Shoun, the company that developed the biofuel. Using the lard extracted from discarded ramen soup and used cooking oil, Nishida invented the biofuel, which now powers the sight-seeing locomotive. The recipe of this biodiesel involves mixing discarded Tempura oil and the lard extracted from Tonkotsu, a type of pork bone broth, and ramen soup. The mixture, after undergoing a chemical process, churns out a fuel that is capable of running the engine of the locomotive.
What’s ‘Digital Amnesia’ & How Your Smartphone Contributes To The Problem
Do our smartphones enrich our lives or is our reliance on our smartphones changing the way our memories work (dubbed digital amnesia)? Smartphones have become a significant part of our lives since the 2000s, however, it was accelerated after the pandemic. Prolonged periods of stress, isolation and exhaustion have become common themes since March 2020. These are also said to have an impact on a person’s memory. Of those surveyed by memory researcher Catherine Loveday in 2021, 80% felt that their memories were worse than before the pandemic. Many of us self-soothe with distractions like social media. Meanwhile, endless scrolling can, at times, create its own distress, and phone notifications and self-interrupting to check for them, also seem to affect what, how and if we remember. However, that’s not all. According to Professor Oliver Hardt, who studies the neurobiology of memory and forgetting at McGill University in Montreal, something as simple as using the GPS on your phone can cause impairments in spatial memory abilities that require the hippocampus. “The less you use that mind of yours, the less you use the systems that are responsible for complicated things like episodic memories, or cognitive flexibility, the more likely it is to develop dementia”, stated Professor Oliver Hardt.
Meet Simba – Pakistan’s Latest Social Media Sensation Garnering Fame Globally
Simba, the kid goat with extraordinarily long ears, has become a media star overnight! Born in Karachi last month, Simba’s strikingly long ears – which have grown to reach 54cm (21in), have garnered him attention from people across the globe. Simba’s breeder Mohammad Hasan Narejo says he often has to fold Simba’s ears over his back to stop the kid goat from standing on them. However, he is wary of the attention Simba has attracted – including from rival breeders – and says he is praying to try to fend off any ill will. “Within 10 to 12 days of his birth, he was already appearing in all the national and international media – and won a beauty contest. Within 30 days he became so popular that even a famous personality might take 25 to 30 years to achieve this level of fame”, stated Narejo to a local news outlet. According to local news outlets, Narejo plans to raise Simba as a stud to promote the image of Pakistan as a top goat-breeding nation.
