Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the distribution of 100,000 free laptops among talented students across the country on merit, during an International Youth Day event in Islamabad on Tuesday. Premier stated that the distribution of these laptops will cover all four provinces, the federal capital Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir, and will be based purely on merit, without any nepotism. He added that these laptops would be separate from the scheme for laptops through interest-based loans. Referring to Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, the prime minister mentioned that Pakistan’s victory on May 10 against a numerically larger and more boastful enemy had instilled a new vigour in the entire nation. He urged the youth to build on the spirit of this achievement and work hard to bring honour to the country. Earlier, during the ceremony, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, Rana Mashhood, said the government’s merit-based programs for youth had enabled talented and des...
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, aged 82, passed away after revealing his battle with cancer. In his second term, he supported South Africa’s case against Israel and condemned Germany. Acting President Mbumba expressed deep sorrow, stating that Geingob was surrounded by family.
Detected with cancerous cells in January, he was praised by leaders like South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Kenyan President William Ruto for his role in liberation and commitment to a unified Africa.
Geingob, Namibia’s longest-serving prime minister, underwent surgeries and received treatment until his demise.
As the nation mourns Geingob's passing, Namibia is set to hold presidential and national assembly elections later in the year.
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