1. PDMA states that BBQ shops are a major cause of smog in Lahore
Details: Punjab Disaster Management Authority, during a hearing in LHC, said that increase in consumption of grilled fish and BBQ shops in Lahore are among the reasons for smog in the provincial capital. The director-general for PDMA also stated that the smoke from BBQ shops contributes to the worst air quality in Lahore. Also: In 2021, Lahore experienced the spell of the worst smog as the city’s air pollution drastically worsened. PDMA’s statement was met with a hilarious response from the Pakistanis as one wrote, “Any data on how much farting causing smog?” 2. “From Sonu to Sonia”: Male elephant at Karachi’s Safari Park discovered to be female after 12 years
What happened: In late November, an interim report was presented to the Sindh High Court and the German veterinarian stated that the male elephant named Sonu at Karachi’s Safari Park is actually a female. The Instagram users also compared the elephant with Caitlyn Jenner as Dr Frank Goritz disclosed that the male elephant was a female during a check-up. 3. Multan’s richest beggar with a net worth of Rs 1.7 million was served with an FBR notice
What happened: Shaukat Bhikhari’s video got viral in which he deposited nearly 2 million rupees in his bank in Multan and revealed that his children study at Multan’s most expensive school. While the citizens of Multan credited Shaukat as the richest beggar in town. It was not long before the viral video was brought to FBR’s attention. Subsequently, he was served with a legal notice. 4. PTI’s MNA Nausheen Hamid said, “Women who smoke end up divorced”
What happened: Dr Nausheen Hamid of PTI deemed that women smoking causes divorce in households and is a significant reason for the rising divorce cases in Pakistan. Addressing a gathering, PTI’s lawmaker said, “Smoking in women is a cause of increasing divorce rates in Pakistan.” This irked a controversy among the Pakistanis as social media users questioned, “What about the men who smoke?” Another Instagram user wrote, “Smog bhi aurton k cigarettes peenay ki vaja se hai.” 5. Abrar-ul-Haq introduced his version of Baby Shark named “Begum Shak Karti Hey”
What happened: In October, PTI’s worker and renowned singer Abrar ul Haq dropped a kinky version of Baby Shark. His version, Begum Shak Karti Hey, shared a story of a married couple in a light-hearted manner but received backlash from social media users. 6. Police arrest a man for scaring citizens with a gorilla face mask in Peshawar
What happened: In January 2021, the Peshawar police arrested a man for scaring citizens by wearing a gorilla mask. The man wearing a gorilla mask created panic among the people celebrating new year’s night.