Day: April 5, 2024

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar met with Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori in Karachi today.

Matters pertaining to the overall political situation of the country, development projects of the federal government in Karachi and problems of the industrialists came under discussion during the meeting.

Speaking on the occasion, Information Minister said the Sindh Governor’s IT program is a commendable initiative and this will not only help the youth but also improve the economy of the country.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Several remarkable scientific discoveries have recently captured global attention. Adding to this array of staggering revelations is the recent buzz on social media surrounding a massive ocean concealed beneath the Earth’s crust. This subterranean water reservoir, stored approximately 700 kilometers below the Earth’s surface within a rock called ringwoodite, boasts a volume three times that of all the planet’s surface oceans combined.

Detailed findings of this discovery were presented in a 2014 scientific paper titled ‘Dehydration melting at the top of the lower mantle’, which also elucidated the unique properties of ringwoodite. Geophysicist Steve Jacobsen, a prominent member of the discovery team, described ringwoodite as akin to a sponge, capable of absorbing water due to its special crystal structure.

Jacobsen remarked, ‘I think we are finally seeing evidence for a whole-Earth water cycle, which may help explain the vast amount of liquid water on the surface of our habitable planet. Scientists have bee
n looking for this missing deep water for decades.’

This groundbreaking revelation stemmed from researchers’ study of earthquakes, during which they observed seismic shockwaves beneath the Earth’s surface using seismometers.

Elaborating on their findings, the scientists stated, ‘The high water storage capacity of minerals in Earth’s mantle transition zone (410- to 660-kilometer depth) implies the possibility of a deep H2O reservoir, which could cause dehydration melting of vertically flowing mantle. We examined the effects of downwelling from the transition zone into the lower mantle with high-pressure laboratory experiments, numerical modeling, and seismic P-to-S conversions.’

Additionally, they discovered intergranular melt in the transition zone, suggesting hydration of a significant portion of the transition zone and indicating that dehydration melting might play a role in trapping water in this zone.

Armed with this groundbreaking revelation, researchers aim to gather additional seismic data globally
to confirm the prevalence of mantle melting. Their findings hold the potential to revolutionize our understanding of Earth’s water cycle, offering fresh insights into one of the planet’s fundamental processes.

Source: Pro Pakistani

China’s largest electric vehicle company BYD along with its local partner Mega Conglomerate private limited has expressed interest in investing in Pakistan to manufacture advanced electric vehicles.

This comes at a time when Pakistan is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint and adopt more energy efficient means of transportation for a cleaner air.

This initiative will make green products more accessible to Pakistani consumers as well as take Pakistan’s auto industry on the path of growth.

BYD will manufacture electric vehicles locally in Pakistan, which will enable Pakistan to export Right Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles.

BYD’s investment is a major testament to the Special Investment Facilitation Council’s drive to attract foreign investment.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced plans to establish schools for transgender children at the divisional level across the province.

During a meeting in Lahore today to review school education reforms, she also directed the establishment of a Standardized Matriculation Exam Board and Punjab School Inspectorate.

During the meeting, she thoroughly reviewed the proposal to centralize all matters of school education under a single governing body.

The proposed authority will be responsible for various aspects of Punjab’s education system, including teacher and curriculum development, school improvement, teacher training, curriculum development, testing and assessment, and ensuring learning outcomes.

She emphasized the importance of character development programs in government schools. Furthermore, CM Punjab also highlighted the need for special education facilities to be provided in one government school in each district.

During the meeting, Maryam Nawaz expressed her displeasure over the
delay in the delivery of books to schools. Educational authorities informed her that 41% of textbooks have been supplied, assuring her that the remaining books would be delivered by May.

Moreover, they assured that textbooks for the next academic year would be provided by February.

Source: Pro Pakistani

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has emphasized the formulation of a common strategy to cope with terrorism, which is an international phenomenon.

Talking to the British high commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan is the only country which has made immense sacrifices in the war on terrorism. He said Pakistan Army and security agencies have created a story of courage and bravery in this war. He said the terrorists will not be allowed to disturb law and order situation.

The Interior Minister said Pakistan attaches great importance to its long standing ties with Britain. He said the role of the Pakistani community in Britain in the development of both countries is commendable. He stressed the need for exchange of delegations for promotion of bilateral relations.

The Interior Minister said all possible steps are being taken to prevent human trafficking.

The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in diverse fields.

They also discussed cricket series between Pakistan and England.

The
British High Commissioner expressed desire to promote cooperation with Pakistan in various fields.

Source: Radio Pakistan

According to media reports, the threatening letters sent to Lahore High Court (LHC) judges have been traced back to Islamabad.

The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) swiftly coordinated with its Islamabad counterpart, seeking collaboration for further investigation.

As per recent findings, the envelopes containing the suspicious substance, sent to judges of the Lahore High Court, originated from the post office situated in Sector-I 10/4 of Islamabad.

Furthermore, Satellite Town, a prominent locality opposite to the origin of the letters, played a crucial role in this concerning incident. Earlier today, Lahore High Court (LHC) judge Justice Baqar Ali Najafi also received a threatening letter.

According to the details, upon receiving the suspicious letter, the staff of LHC immediately contacted the police, who then handed it over to the CTD.

Previously, LHC Chief Justice Shahzad Malik Ahmed also received a threatening letter containing ‘suspicious powder.’

Reports stated that initially, the LHC st
aff received the letter addressed to the CJ but dismissed it as a ‘routine’ letter. However, upon opening the envelope, it was discovered that the letter also contained suspicious powder.

Source: Pro Pakistani