[Current Affairs] 26 May, 2021 Top Pakistan Current Affairs for PPSC Test Preparation

Today’s top Pakistan current affairs 26 May, 2021 with download link available in pdf. These are the latest breaking news about Pakistan which will be helpful for aspirants in test preparation of current affairs, Pakistan affairs, General knowledge for NTS, PPSC, CSS, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, BPSC, AJKPSC, OTS, PTS, and other Govt Jobs, exams & MDCAT, ECAT Entry test preparation.

One Liner

  • NCOC Decides to Open Vaccine Registration For People Aged 19. National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) has decided to open vaccine registration for the people aged nineteen years and above.
  • UNGA president arrives in Islamabad on three-day official visit. President of the United Nations General Assembly Volkan Bozkir Wednesday reached Pakistan on a three-day official visit
  • Earthquake jolts Balochistan’s Mastung. A 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook Balochistan’s Mastung Wednesday morning.
  • Lahore woman murdered for refusing to pay Rs800. A 30-year-old woman was killed in Lahore for failing to pay an installment of Rs800 on her mobile phone, the police said Wednesday.
  • Punjab to reopen medical universities, nursing colleges. The Punjab government has decided to reopen medical universities and nursing colleges across the province from May 27.
  • Punjab finalises matric, intermediate examinations schedule. The Punjab Higher Education Department (HED) on Wednesday finalised a new schedule for matriculation and intermediate exams across the province
  • Gold Prices Record Massive Surge. The price of 24 karat per tola gold witnessed increase of Rs2850 on Wednesday and was traded at Rs112,750 against its sale at Rs109,900, Karachi Sarafa and Jewellers Group reported.
  • US dollar rises against rupee. The Pakistani rupee depreciated 41 paisas against the United States (US) dollar in the interbank currency market on Wednesday.
  • Pakistan Stock Exchange trades record 1.56b shares in a day. The Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded an all-time high volume of stocks traded during Wednesday’s session amid a positive sentiment due to GDP growth numbers and market-friendly budget expectations.

Spotlight by The NewsRun

1. COVID-19 IN PAKISTAN

  • 24-hour recap: Pakistan reported 2,253 cases and 92 deaths in 24 hours. Pakistan also conducted 46,726 tests in the span of 24 hours (P.S. this data was last updated on May 25 at 10:03 am).
  • Education Minister has COVID: Federal Minister for Education, Shafqat Mahmood, announced that he tested positive for COVID-19. So far, he has mild symptoms.

2. Journalist attacked in Islamabad

What’s going on? Pakistani journalist, Asad Ali Toor, was reportedly attacked in Islamabad. According to The Express Tribune, unidentified assailants broke into his house and physically assaulted him.

The details: Journalist, Waseem Abbasi, tweeted that Toor is severely injured and being taken to a hospital. Journalist Amber Rahim Shamsi tweeted some details from Toor’s friends, who claimed that three men forcibly entered his apartment, tied him up, and beat him badly. Journalist Cyril Almeida tweeted another update saying Toor is at the hospital but still waiting to be treated.

The context: Toor has a history of writing negative comments against the state and state institutions on social media. Last year, a Rawalpindi resident named Hafiz Ehtisham filed a complaint against Toor, accusing him of spreading “negative propaganda” and using “derogatory remarks” against govt institutions and the Pakistan army. Rawalpindi police registered a First Information Report (FIR). They charged Toor under Pakistan’s Penal Code and Pakistan’s Electronic Crimes Act. Back then, The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) condemned the registration of an FIR against Toor, and accused the govt of “muzzling freedom of expression.” The charges against Toor included:

  • Statements amounting to public mischief
  • Defamation
  • Unlawful online content
  • Hate speech
  • Offences against the dignity of a person

3. A Pakistani-origin superhero on screen

The Marvel Cinematic Universe recently dropped its Eternals trailer. Check out Pakistani-American actor, Kumail Nanjiani, in his super hero element. Nanjiani is playing Kingo Sunen. In the comic book series this movie is based on, Kingo is supposed to be one of the most skilled swordsmen on Earth. He spent years studying Samurai in Japan, and became a famous Japanese action star. Marvel is changing up Kingo’s character a bit in the movie. For instance, Kingo will apparently be portrayed as a Bollywood star. Other star-studded cast members include Kit Harington, Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, and Salma Hayek. If you haven’t read the comic books, here’s some background – the Eternals are immortal heroes created by giant Celestials to defend humanity against the monstrous Deviants.

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