International
Hutchison ports Pakistan marks historic arrival of largest container vessel ever to Berth in Pakistan
Pakistan, May 29, 2024: Hutchison Ports Pakistan welcomes the maiden call of the CV MSC ANNA, the largest container vessel ever to berth in Pakistan. This milestone underscores the terminal’s advanced capabilities and strategic significance in the region. MSC ANNA, one of the largest vessels with an overall length of 400 meters, exemplifies the scale…
Esports World Cup 2024: Details of teams, tournaments and qualifiers
Esports World Cup 2024: Details of teams, tournaments and qualifiers The Esports World Cup 2024 is scheduled to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 4th to August 24th. This major event will feature competitions on various games, with a total prize pool of $60 million. Some of the teams have already received invites…
Pakistan declares a day of mourning over death of Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash
Islamabad, May 20, 2024: On Monday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan would observe a “Day of Mourning” following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan province. In a statement to X, the Prime Minister expressed that the Pakistani flag would be flown at half-mast as a…
Aga Khan University’s centre for innovation in medical education (CIME) hosts ground breaking SIMPACT 2024 conference in Karachi , Nairobi
The Aga Khan University Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) launched its first-ever international conference, SIMPACT 2024, in Karachi, Pakistan, and Nairobi, Kenya. SIMPACT 2024 brings together a diverse array of simulation professionals, including doctors, nurses, educators, researchers, engineers, students, expert and industry leaders, to revolutionize healthcare education for a safer and more skilled…
Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi crashes: state media
A helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi crashed during landing in poor weather on Sunday, confirmed state media IRNA. “A helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi had an accident in the Jofa region of East Azerbaijan province,” reported state television, noting that rescue efforts are underway. “Harsh weather conditions and heavy fog have made it difficult…