Witness Pakistan

06/08/2025

In Kohistan's remote Lady Valley, the remarkably preserved remains of Naseeruddin, missing since 1997, were found in a glacier on August 1, 2025, by shepherd Umar Khan. Identified via his ID card, Naseeruddin likely fell into a glacial crevasse with his horse while evading threats. His family, displaced by a feud, faced tragedy and legal issues. Rapid glacial melt due to record temperatures in July 2025 exposed the body. Naseeruddin’s brother, Kaseeruddin, now plans the burial. Experts note glaciers’ natural mummification preserves remains for decades.

06/08/2025

At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2025, Shanghai Electric officially launched its first industrial humanoid robot, "SUYUAN", marking a major step forward in intelligent manufacturing. SUYUAN showcases cutting-edge AI and robotics integration tailored for industrial environments, including precision assembly, smart logistics, and automated inspection.

The company stated that SUYUAN reflects Shanghai Electric’s strategy of building a holistic intelligent manufacturing value chain, aligning robotics with digital transformation goals. SUYUAN is expected to play a pivotal role in reshaping next-generation factories with enhanced efficiency and flexibility.

This debut highlights China’s accelerating momentum in AI-powered industrial automation and underscores Shanghai Electric’s commitment to innovation and global competitiveness.

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06/08/2025

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claims over 50% of Pakistan's top bureaucrats have bought property in Portugal and are seeking foreign citizenship—allegedly after amassing billions. He singled out a Buzdar-era official who took Rs 4 billion in wedding ‘salami’ and now lives luxuriously abroad. Asif called for urgent reforms, warning such practices are "polluting the land."

05/08/2025

ISLAMABAD: Property tycoon Malik Riaz has warned of a complete shutdown of Bahria Town operations across Pakistan due to a strict crackdown by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
He stated that dozens of staff arrests, frozen bank accounts, and seizure of vehicles have paralyzed the company’s nationwide operations.
“Our cash flow is destroyed, salaries are unpaid — we’re one step away from closure,” he said.
Riaz appealed for intervention, calling the situation "unmanageable."
Meanwhile, NAB has announced the auction of Bahria Town properties on August 7, 2025, in Islamabad.
Assets include offices, cinemas, marquees, and school buildings.
The Islamabad High Court had earlier halted such auctions but later gave NAB clearance.
This marks a major escalation in the accountability drive against one of Pakistan’s biggest real estate empires.

05/08/2025

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, was awarded the prestigious Legion of Merit during his official visit to Turkiye, the Pakistan Navy confirmed on Tuesday.

The award was conferred by Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu, Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces, in recognition of Admiral Ashraf’s efforts to enhance defence and maritime cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye.

Admiral Ashraf also held key meetings with Turkish military leadership, including the Minister of National Defence Yasar Guler and Chief of General Staff Gen. Metin Gurak, to discuss regional maritime security and bilateral defence collaboration.

He visited Istanbul Naval Shipyard for a briefing on the MILGEM project, a key symbol of defence partnership, and toured Golcuk Naval Base to observe submarine design facilities.

05/08/2025

ISLAMABAD: A four-member team of Pakistani students earned four bronze medals at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) held in Bolivia from July 27 to August 3, marking Pakistan’s best-ever performance.

The team—Mohammad Aneeq, Ghulam Junaid, Mohammad Saram, and Ahmed Imran Malik—secured the medals among participants from 86 countries, placing Pakistan 32nd, ahead of nations like Germany, France, and Italy.

Last year, Pakistan ranked 46th with two bronze medals. This improvement is credited to a merit-based selection process by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), which congratulated the students, their families, and coaches.

A total of 528 students from across the country participated in the national-level selection, which involved two rounds of testing, leading to the final four-member team.

The Ministry of Federal Education had tasked FBISE with organizing Pakistan’s participation in IOI annually.

03/08/2025

03/08/2025

In a remarkable display of determination, Dildaraz Khan, an inmate at Bannu Central Jail, has secured third position in the Arts Group of the Bannu Board’s Matriculation Examinations.
Appearing as a private candidate, 54-year-old Dildaraz scored 1005 marks out of 1200, outperforming many regular students. Despite being imprisoned under Section 302 in a murder case, he remained committed to his education. Jail authorities confirmed that he had also attempted his 9th-grade board exams from behind bars.
His academic success was celebrated by the Bannu Education Board, which praised both his achievement and the efforts of the jail administration for providing educational facilities and ensuring a transparent examination process.
Dildaraz Khan’s story has become a symbol of resilience and the power of education, showing that even behind bars, the pursuit of knowledge can thrive.

01/08/2025

Lahore : The Islamabad Express, traveling from Lahore to Rawalpindi, derailed near Kala Shah Kaku on the evening of August 1, leaving at least 25–28 passengers injured—reports vary slightly between sources

Railway officials confirmed that between four and six bogies detached and veered off the track, with some overturning near Nullah Dek, located between Sheikhupura and Muridke

Rescue 1122 dispatched six emergency vehicles and 25 rescuers immediately. While most injuries involved bruises and minor wounds, a few passengers were seriously hurt. First aid was provided on scene, and critically injured passengers were transferred to Muridke THQ and Shahdara Teaching Hospital, with some referred onward

Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi swiftly responded—ordering the CEO of Railways and the Divisional Superintendent to reach the site, oversee rescue operations, and ensure relief efforts were expedited. He has also initiated a formal inquiry and demanded a detailed report within seven days