Pakistan's First Lady?

Pakistan’s First Lady?

Asif Ali Zardari became Pakistan’s 14th president. People wondered who would be the first lady. During his swearing-in ceremony, his daughter Aseefa Bhutto Zardari stood by his side. This was significant because Zardari’s wife, Benazir Bhutto, had passed away in 2007. Since then, he hadn’t remarried, leaving the position of first lady empty during his…

Saluting Pakistan's extraordinary women: Bhutto to Johar.
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Saluting Pakistan’s extraordinary women: Bhutto to Johar.

On International Women’s Day, let’s honor Pakistani women for their vital role in the nation’s progress. From politics to law, sports to arts, they’ve shattered barriers. Fatima Jinnah, Benazir Bhutto, and Maryam Nawaz are political trailblazers. In law, Justice Ayesha Malik and Asma Jahangir stand out. Lt Gen Nigar Johar Khan and ASP Syeda Shehrbano…

PKLI does Pakistan's first split liver, pancreas transplants

PKLI does Pakistan’s first split liver, pancreas transplants

Surgeons at the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre (PKLI) in Lahore have accomplished a significant milestone by successfully conducting Pakistan’s first split-liver transplant and the country’s inaugural pancreatic transplant. Each year, approximately 8,000 patients in Pakistan require liver transplant surgeries due to liver failure or liver cancer, highlighting the critical need for…

Shabnim Ismail, 1st female cricketer to bowl 130kmph!

Shabnim Ismail, 1st female cricketer to bowl 130kmph!

South African cricketer Shabnim Ismail, the only Muslim woman to play international cricket for her country, made history by bowling the fastest ball in women’s cricket. During a match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League in Bengaluru and Delhi, she clocked 130 kmph, becoming the first female bowler to achieve…