Pakistan Launches its First Communication Satellite Paksat-1R

Pakistan Launches its First Communication Satellite Paksat-1R

Finally Pakistan has launched its first communication satellite with the help of China.

Earlier it was expected that Pakistan will launch its satellite in second week of August, preferably on 14^th of August but keeping in view the weather factors, the launch has taken place.

Paksat-1R is based on DFH-4 platform and will be positioned at 38.0 degrees East. Paksat-1R will replace Paksat-1 which was launched on January 31^st, 1996. The DFH-4 (DongFangHong-4) platform is a large telecommunications satellite platform – a new generation of hardware based on high output power and communication capacity.

Paksat 1-R will provide range of services including broadband Internet, digital television broadcasting, remote and rural telephony, emergency communications, tele-education and tele-medicine and hosting of defense applications.

The satellite is equipped with three receiver antennas and two transmission antennas. It can support the transmission of 150-200 TV programs simultaneously to ground users using a 0.45m antenna device. The DFH-4 satellite also includes strong capabilities against hostile interference and jamming.

The satellite will be operated from SUPARCO (Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) Satellite Ground Stations located in Lahore and Karachi.

Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir said:

The successful launch is yet another shining illustration of the time-tested friendship between Pakistan and China and has ushered in a new era of cooperation in space technology between the two countries. This also marks the next step in taking forward Pakistan’s space Programme “2040″.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Masood Khan said:

It is a symbol of Pakistan-China cooperation in the area of space technology. It is the first of the kind to be launched by China and Pakistan. Therefore it establishes a new platform, and marks a new beginning.

Satellite had its first failed launch on February 14, 1996 but this time the control room of the launch centre, in China, said the launch was successful and after 26 minutes, satellite was separated from its carrier rocket and entered geostationary.

 

Here’s the launch video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYXuNhd-v1g  

http://propakistani.pk/2011/08/12/pakistan-launches-its-first-communication-satellite-paksat-1r

Another Milestone Achieved!

Pakistani scientists succeed in mapping genome

http://thenews.com.pk/todaysprintdetail.aspx?ID=54776&Cat=4&dt-6/28/2011

Karachi, Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Pakistani scientists have mapped genome of the first Pakistani, while with this historical achievement, Pakistan joins the ranks of the few countries - the US, UK, China, Japan and India - which have successfully sequenced the human genome.


Dr Panjwani Centre for Molecular Medicine & Drug Research (PCMD), University of Karachi (KU) and Beijing Genomics Institute, China, have jointly mapped genome of the first Pakistani, living in Karachi.


Pakistan has become the first country in the Muslim World as well that has mapped genome of a first Muslim man.


This historical announcement was made by Prof Dr M. Iqbal Choudhary, Director International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), KU, while talking to a group of scientists at ICCBS. He said that the first Pakistani genome had been mapped using a newly developed technology ten years after the first human genome was discovered. The PCMD, working under the umbrella ICCBS, had reported mapping of the entire genome of a Pakistani male in just 10 months.


The individual who has been genetically mapped is a resident of Karachi, he added.


“According to the researchers, the newly-sequenced Pakistani genome has uncovered a multitude of ‘Pakistan’-specific sites which can now be used in design of large-scale studies that are better suited for the Pakistani population. The research team was comprised of Dr Kamran Azim, Assistant Professor in the Dr Panjwani Centre for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research and Dr Yong Zhang, head of the genomics department at the Beijing Genomics Institute, Shenzhen, China; among world leading genomics institutions,” he said.


Acknowledging the fact that the complete Pakistani genome has been sequenced for the first time Dr Azim said, “The new thing in the study is the technique which can trace back a mutation to the specific parent. We are still studying the actual genome data itself and how the genetic differences we identified may predispose this particular individual to certain diseases”.

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Pakistan – As Not Seen on TV!

Gupis Valley, Pakistan.

Like other valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan, Gupis is also famous for spectacular natural beauty. Gupis is located some 40 kms from Gakuch, Ghizer district. There are four tehsil in Ghizir, namely Punial, Ishkoman, Yasin and Gupis. The road from Gakuch to Gupis is breathtaking.
Gupis is a beautiful small town boasting some of the historical structures of which the fort is quite prominent.

Astore, Pakistan.

Astore is connected to Gilgit which is well connected by air with Islamabad [weather dependent] and by road with Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Skardu and Chitral. You can take a flight to Gilgit from the capital of the country and drive to Astore from Gilgit on metalled road.
According to the Imperial Gazetteer of India, around 1600:
“Ghāzī Mukhpun, a Persian adventurer, is said to have married a princess of the Skārdu reigning family. The four sons born of this union became Rās of Skārdu, Astor, Rondu, and Kharmang respectively, and from them are descended the families of the present chiefs of those places. The independence of Astor ceased at the Dogra conquest.

Faislabad, Pakistan.

The Raavi River flows on the eastern and the Chenab River on the western boundary of the district. No other river passes through it.
Birds usually found around are partridges, pigeons, doves, tilliars, lal menas, bias, parrots, quails, pochards, mallards and teals.

Islamabad, Pakistan.

The Margalla Hills are effectively foothills of the Himalayas – and are very easily accessible from Islamabad.
Islamabad remains a city where people come from all over the country to enjoy its peaceful, noise-free atmosphere with a lot of greenery and nice surrounding scenery.

Naltar Valley, Pakistan.

It is an alpine plateau serving as a winters Ski resort as well. Surrounded by five to six thousand meters high peaks, the place was once a great home of wildlife.
In the highlands, one may get a glimpse of Ibex, Markhor, Ram Chikor and Chikor!

Mahodand Lake, Pakistan.

Also known as Lake of Fishes, it is located 40 km from Kalam, in Pakistan's upper Ushu Valley.
If you have passion for boating; there may not be a better place than this one!

Baha-ud-din Zakariya, Multan, Pakistan.

A Sufi of Suhrawardiyya order, Baha-ud-din Zakariya died in 1267 and his mausoleum, Darbar Hazrat Baha-ud-din Zakariya, is located at Multan. The mausoleum is a square of 51 ft 9 in, measured internally.
Above this is an octagon, about half the height of the square, which is surmounted by a hemispherical dome!

Naltar Lake, Pakistan.

It is a beautiful valley near Gilgit and Hunza in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. Naltar is 40 km from Gilgit and can be reached by jeeps. Naltar is a forested (pine) village known for its wildlife and magnificent mountain scenery.
There is a lake in the Naltar valley known as 'Bashkiri Lake' at a distance of 32 kilometers from Naltar Bala. This lake is a wonderful and marvelous look in the summer and as well as winter!

Karomber Trek, Pakistan.

Karomber Lake is at an altitude above 14,000 feet above sea level!
The lake is fed by the surrounding mountain glaciers that melt in the summer.

Swinj, Pakistan.

Swinj Valley is among the most unknown and heavenly beautiful valleys of Pakistan.
On Sokhtarabad terminal where Ishkoman Valley ends lies a giant glacier 'Chitti Boui' that challenges adventure lovers and only those can witness the splendid beauty of Swinj Valley!

Pakistan Zindabad!

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SUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO MAKE THE WORLD RECORD FOR MOST PEOPLE SINGING PAKISTAN’s NATIONAL ANTHEM

SUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO MAKE THE WORLD RECORD FOR MOST PEOPLE SINGING PAKISTAN’s NATIONAL ANTHEM

The story behind…

August 13, 2011

9:30 PM: Almost everything was all-set for the National Anthem Singing Event, to be started in a couple of hours at the DHA Hockey Stadium Karachi. Just the participants were awaited.

10:15 PM: Heavy rains accompanied with storm. Though it lasted for not more than 10 minutes, but it made sure the stage is completely broken, the sound systems are fully drenched and grounded, lighting and electricity is completely turned off…

10:30 PM: Everything in DHA Hockey Stadium Karachi was wet and down, except the volunteer and participants’ spirits that were as high as ever. Volunteers, organizers, senior citizens, ladies and children – everyone decided and started to rebuilt everything from the scratch.

11:30 PM: New sound system was arranged and installed at the new stage and new generators were connected, meanwhile the 250-feet long Pakistan Flag arrived at the ground.

August 14, 2011

12:00 Night: The National Anthem of Pakistan was rehearsed, with the available crowd of 1,500 Pakistanis.

12:15 AM: Almost an additional crowd of more than 3,500 was still required before the cut-off time of 1:00 AM, to break the earlier record of 5,247 participants. Most of the expected participants either were stuck in traffic, or returned to homes due to rains and storm.

12:25 AM: Everyone in the crowd was requested to text, call, facebook and tweet everyone they knew. People went to neighborhood restaurants, shops, houses, apartments and streets – convincing others to join in… The crowd was determined not to leave before the previous record breaks.

12:30 AM: Almost 2,500 was the additional required number.

12:50 AM: The official count then was 5,580… much more than it was required to break the previous record. People were still joining in.

1:00 AM: There was a power-cut, but 5,885 Pakistanis sang the National Anthem of Islamic Republic of Pakistan with their cellphone lights on.

1:10 AM: Pakistan claimed to achieve the Guinness World Record of Most People Singing the National Anthem of a Country!

THOSE WHO THINK CRAZY ENOUGH OF CHANGING THE WORLD, ARE THE ONES WHO ACTUALLY DO IT!!

The following link is a gift for 180 Million Pakistanis, from a bunch of 5,885 crazy Pakistanis.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqkAbd_9aU0

- For those who supported, participated and stood by us, Thank You!! You made PAKISTAN Proud!!

- For those who couldn’t, we are going GLOBAL next year. So be ready!

- And for those who didn’t, click on the link above to see what you missed!

Note: Since the video is of The National Anthem of Pakistan, you are requested to kindly stand up while you watch.

Pakistan Zindabad!

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Pakistan - As Not Seen on TV! Happy Independance Day!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY EVERYONE!!

Pakistan – As Not Seen on TV!

Services Club, Multan.

It is a masterpiece of architect and example of it's own.

This building consisting of 13 domes of different sizes was constructed in 1880 constructed by the clay [Gachee Mitti] of Chenab River.
The international passengers traveling through airplanes also get interested into this moon of 13 domes dazzling in the dark!

Ruins of Murree Brewery, Pakistan.

This Gothic style architecture was built back in the times of British Raj [1860] in the subcontinent.
Murree was once the summer capital of the province of Punjab where the English would come to spend the hot summers. It's pleasant during the summer months and when the snow comes; it's even prettier. Memories of the old times are scattered over the hills in the form of aging structures!

Fairy Meadows, Pakistan.

Star trails and milky way trailing in the backdrop of Nanga Parbat - Raikot face from Fairy Meadows.
It's a single 30 minute exposure!

The way to Toli Peer, Pakistan.

The road from Rawalakot, Azaad Kashmir to Toli Peer has some breath-taking views.
A drive and a visit is Highly Recommended!

Dhabeji, Pakistan.

Salt production farms in Dhabeji, Sindh, Pakistan.
Somewhere deep inside Sindh province lies something unique, which at once surprises you as you are not expecting such a sight in the country.
Yet it is there. Gleaming under bright Sindh sun, hundreds of uniform salt mounds stand waiting for their turn to go the dinner table!

Hingol River, Pakistan.

Hingol River is located in Makran, Balochistan, Pakistan. The river is 350 miles long and is the longest in Balochistan.
It winds through the Hungol valley between high cliffs!

Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.

The beautiful capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan is located on the banks of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers.
The city is 138 kilometres from Islamabad. Cradled by lofty mountains, Muzaffarabad reflects a blend of various cultures and languages.
The original name of Muzaffarabad was Udabhanda!

Himalaya, Pakistan.

Himalayan Brown Bears are the largest animal on Deosai plateau.
It usually hibernates for five to seven months from November to April. During this, its body temperature, heartbeat and other metabolic rates are reduced. Its requirement for food and water is also eliminated. At the onset of summer, it wakes up and comes out of den in search of food again!

Nilan Bhotu, Pakistan.

This beautiful village is located behind Margalla Hills.
The crystal clear water pond is full of 'Mahasher' fish located very near to Chilla Gah of Hazrat Bari Imam, Islamabad. Fishing is not allowed by the locals!

Quaid-e-Azam Library, Pakistan.

It is located in the most famous gardens of Lahore, Bagh-e-Jinnah.
The Quaid-e-Azam Library has a collection of more than 100,000 volumes, both in English and Oriental languages [Urdu, Arabic & Persian].

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Our Little Hockey Bosses! :)

Hockey: Pakistan down Egypt in Cairo

Pakistan chief coach Rana Mujahid was content with the performance of youngsters. “The tour is proving beneficial for us.” PHOTO: FILE

KARACHI: The Pakistan junior team overcame Egypt’s senior side 1-0 in the third match to gain a 2-0 lead in the five-match series currently underway in Cairo. Mohammad Suleman scored the decisive goal that gave Pakistan the win.

Earlier, Pakistan won the first match of the series before being held by the hosts in the second.

The tourists got an early lead as Suleman showed great pace to beat the goal-keeper in a second-minute move.

However, both teams failed to convert their chances as Pakistan held on their lead to seal the win.

Pakistan chief coach Rana Mujahid was content with the performance of youngsters. “The tour is proving beneficial for us,” Mujahid told The Express Tribune from Cairo. “We wanted to give international exposure to our youngsters and this series is proving the ideal platform.”

http://tribune.com.pk/story/228553/hockey-pakistan-down-egypt-in-cairo/

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Pakistan – As Not Seen on TV!

Pakistan – As Not Seen on TV!

Arang Kel, Pakistan.
This beautiful plateau of Arang Kel is reached after two hours hike from Kel, about 1500 feet ascend from River Neelam, Azad Kashmir.

Banjosa Lake, Pakistan.
It is located 20 kilometers from Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir at an altitude of 1981 meters.
Amidst the captivating beauty of Banjosa the lake reflects the dense forest standing along the surrounding of the resting calm waters of Banjosa lake.

Bhurban, Pakistan (Yes, Pakistan. The KILLER view above is IN Pakistan).
Located at the foothills of the magnificent Himalayas at an elevation of over 2000 m, Pearl Continental Hotel Bhurbun offers a unique experience of defining reunion with Nature. Intrinsic beauty, world class adventure sports and personalized luxury make it the most agreeable proposition!

Naran, Pakistan.
A holiday in the Kaghan Valley, the Himalayan hide-away, north-east of the Hazara district of Pakistan's North West Frontier Province, is an unforgettable experience. It's mountains, dales, lakes, water-falls, streams and glaciers are still in unbelievable pristine state, and unspoiled paradise. That is why it can be such a deeply satisfying experience to spend a few days in the Kaghan Valley!

'Mud Volcano'.
In Pakistan there are more than 80 active mud volcanoes, all of them in Baluchistan province; there are about 10 locations
having clusters of mud volcanoes. In this region, the heights of mud volcanoes range between 800 to 1,550 feet
(243.8 to 472.4 m). The most famous is Chandaragup.

Cold Desert of Skardu in Pakistan.
This is one of the most beautiful tourists attraction of Northern areas of Pakistan. There are huge sand plains in Skardu.

Chapursan Valley, Pakistan.
Gliding around the corner from Hunza near Passu can be a life time experience as it was Brad's case!
Flying: ever thought of it?

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Pakistan BEATS India...

Another encouraging piece of news that went unnoticed due to lack of proper coverage by our news channels...

Pakistan on Wednesday defeated India 2-1 to win the U-16 South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship in Katmandu.

Pakistan battled hard to outshine arch rivals India 2-1 in the final to win their 1st ever SAFF U16 Football Championship title on Wednesday at Dasarath Rangsala Stadium, Katmandu.

Goals from midfielder Muhammad Zeeshan and star striker Mansoor Khan proved too much for India to overcome as they went down once again in the tournament to a determined and resolute Pakistan U16 side.

This win marks the first time in five years that Pakistan has won a football event at any age level, since the 2006 South Asian Games football gold for Pakistan U23 under great Bahraini coach Salman Ahmed Sharida,said the information made available here.

The Pak U16 coaching staff of head coach Sajjad Mehmood and Hassan Baloch deserves full credit for the win as they defied all odds and hampered preparations before the tournament to guide the Green Guns to a historic win today.

A large Nepali crowd was in full voice and cheering on Pakistan from the first whistle as the Indo-Pak rivals began another round against each other in football.

Both sides looked determined and focused for the win, but it was Pakistan who drew first blood in 23rd minute as Muhammad Zeeshan’s speculative shot completely fooled India goalie Supritam and found the back of the net to put initial tournament favourites India behind once again. India went in hard again and managed to score just before half time through the impressive and hardworking Daniel Lalhlimpua to equalise.

But 5 minutes into the second half, a goalmouth scramble in India’s box from a Pakistani corner saw Pak star striker Mansoor Khan sneak in a goal and shock India once again. The 2-1 Pakistani lead forced India to go aggressive on Pakistan’s defence and came close a few times. But Pakistani defence led by captain Muneer and goalkeeper Usman Khan held firm as they ran the clock down.

http://www.aaj.tv/2011/08/pak-u16-football-team-wins-saff-championship/

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Karachi University Scientist Awarded Regional Prize for Young Scientist in India!

Karachi University Scientist Awarded Regional Prize for Young Scientist in India!

Karachi: Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) has awarded TWAS Regional Prize for young scientist to a female Pakistani scientist of Karachi University (KU), namely Dr. Sammer Yousuf.

The award was given during the AFRO-ASIA Workshop on Advanced Topics in Chemistry, held on June 13 to 17, 2011 at TWAS Regional Office for Central and South Asia (TWAS-ROCASSA) at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore, India. Dr. Yousuf was selected for this honor from over 30 oral presentations of scientists of 10 regional countries.

Dr. Yousuf, as an Assistant Professor, is working at the HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Karachi University, according to ICCBS spokesman. She is among very few chemists of Pakistan working on Single-Crystal X-Ray Diffraction technique.

KU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddqui, former Chairman of Higher Education Commission Prof Dr Atta-ur-Rehman and Director ICCBS Prof Dr M Iqbal Choudhary have congratulated Dr. Yousuf on her achievement.

http://www.columnpk.com/pakistani-female-scientist-beat-indian-other-scientists-in-chemistry/

http://www.sindhstudy.com/edu-news/ku-scientist-awarded-regional-prize

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Beautiful Pakistan!

This is Pakistan TOO!

Hiran Minar, Pakistan

Some 43 kilometres northwest from Lahore and 9 kilometres from Sheikhupura is located the famous 100 foot high "Hiran (Deer) Minar (Tower), built by the Emperor Jahangir in the 17th Century for a beloved antelope, accidentally killed by Jahangir during hunting with friends.

Hunza Valley, Pakistan.
It is a mountainous valley in Gilgit in the Gilgit-Baltistan autonomous region of Pakistan. The Hunza valley is situated to the north of the Hunza River, at an elevation of around 2,500 metres [8,200 ft].
It is also a very popular tourist destination because of the spectacular scenery of the surrounding mountains like Ultar Sar, Rakaposhi, Bojahagur Duanasir II, Ghenta Peak, Hunza Peak, Passu Peak, Diran Peak and Bublimating [Ladyfinger Peak], all 6,000 metres [19,685 ft] or higher.

Jain Temples, Pakistan.
The ruins of about half a dozen Jain temples can be found in Nagarparkar Taluka in Sindh. Nagarparkar is at the Pakistan-India border, is in the middle of the Thar desert.

Jalkhad.
It is a beautiful valley about 3 and a half hour drive from Naran. The road to Jalkhad is magnificent.

K6, Pakistan.
Baltistan Peak is a notable peak of the Masherbrum Mountains, a subrange of the Karakoram mountain range. It has huge, steep faces, and great relief above the nearby valleys, making it an impressive peak.
This glacier lies at the head of the Hushe Valley, which in turn leads to the Shyok River and thence to the Indus River.

Kalash, Pakistan.
The culture of Kalash people is unique and differs completely from the various ethnic groups surrounding them. They are polytheists and nature plays a highly significant and spiritual role in their daily life. As part of their religious tradition, sacrifices are offered and festivals held to give thanks for the abundant resources of their three valleys.
Kalash mythology and folklore has been compared to that of ancient Greece, but they are much closer to [Indo-Iranian pVedic and pre-Zoroastrian] traditions. Some of the Kalash people in their own traditions claim to be descendants of Alexander the Great's soldiers, however extensive genetic testing has shown no connection.

Kandol Lake, Pakistan.

6-7 hours road drive from Kalaam.

Khanpur, Pakistan.
Khanpur Dam is located on the Haro River near the town of Khanpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, about 40 km from Islamabad, Pakistan. The adjoining Khanpur Lake is also the venue for Sarhad Tourism Corporation's annual airborne and waterborne sports gala.
Any Para Gliding Lovers?

Khunjerab Pass

Khunjerab Pass

The Khunjerab Pass, at 4,733 meters (15,528 feet), is reputedly the highest metaled, border-crossing in the world. Visitors are greeted with a red sign announcing 'China, drive right', and another green sign saying 'Pakistan, drive left'. A monument declares that the highway was opened in 1982 and indulges in a bit of hyperbole by saying that the pass, is at 16,000 feet (4,875 meters). On May 1, 1986, the Khunjerab was opened to foreigners for travel between Hunza and Kashgar in Sinkiang Province.

It stands over 3,000 metres [9,800 ft] above much of the glacial valley bottoms at its base. More extraordinary is the fact that it is a consistently steep pyramid, dropping quickly in almost all directions.
The north side is the steepest: there it rises over 3,200 metres [10,500 ft] above the K2 [Qogir]. Glacier in only 3,000 metres [9,800 ft] of horizontal distance. In most directions, it achieves over 2,800 metres [9,200 ft] of vertical relief in less than 4,000 metres [13,000 ft].
Skiing on K2 - The Ultimate Adventure!

Pakistan Zindabad!

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