Islamabad, Sep 9: The Pakistani government has proposed to the European Investment Bank (EIB) to co-finance 12 important development projects, one of which is N-5 Road. According to specifics, these activities have piqued the interest of the EIB delegation, which is headed by Edvardas Bumsteinas, Head of Division for Asia and Pacific. The Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, who leads the Ministry of Economic Affairs, emphasized the significance of this visit in promoting deeper cooperation between Pakistan and the EIB during a strategic meeting with the EIB delegation. The minister emphasized how Pakistan’s development priorities are in line with the…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Sep 9: Amara Athar, the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) of Lahore, has declared a crackdown on motorcycle riders who do not possess a valid driver’s license. Motorcyclists who are caught driving without a license will be fined and have their vehicles seized until they provide a legitimate license. If caught in violation, motorbike owners would pay a fee of Rs. 2,000 and have their vehicles impounded until they produce the required paperwork. The official urged the public to follow the legal procedure and highlighted that getting a motorcycle license costs Rs. 930. In addition, learner permits no longer have…
Islamabad, Sep 9: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the acquisition of 11.9% of the paid-up ordinary share capital of M/s. Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) Limited by M/s. International Electric Power (Private) Limited under a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA). M/s. International Electric Power (Private) Limited, established in March 2024 for the purpose of this transaction, is jointly owned by Liberty Power Holding, Soorty Enterprises, and Procon Engineering. The target company, SECMC, is a key player in coal mining and supply, while the seller, M/s. Engro Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Engro Corporation, serves as…
Islamabad, Sep 9: In the city, a brand-new online ride service designed just for women and transgender people has gone live. The program, called “SheDrives,” guarantees that both the drivers and the passengers are transsexual or women. The Express Tribune was informed by SheDrives CEO Ammaz Farooqi that the service’s goals are to improve transportation and empower the transgender population. Farooqi emphasized the company’s continuous efforts to open Pakistan’s first gender guardian school, which will train and teach transgender people. An expansion of these initiatives is SheDrives, which provides a helpful and safe mode of transportation. Women and transgender persons…
Islamabad, Sep 9: The ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HD) associated department, the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), offered a free ambulance service to transfer the remains of Overseas Pakistanis from Pakistan’s international airports to their hometowns. According to an official source who spoke with APP, the employer or business where an employee works typically has a contractual duty to convey the deceased body of an overseas Pakistani national. In the event that the employer declines to cover the expense of moving a deceased employee and the family’s financial situation is precarious, the burden of moving the body…
Islamabad, Sep 9: The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) sealed three stores and a residential building at Millat Colony and High Court Road per the orders of Director General (DG) RDA, Kinza Murtaza. In addition to seizing fiber cable equipment being used for illegal installation, the RDA Enforcement Squad sealed a residential building and three shops in Millat Colony, High Court Road, and on Old Airport Road Rawalpindi during a targeted operation against unauthorized/illegal residential cum commercial buildings and illegal installation. Building Superintendent Fahad Shahzad Bhatti, Building Inspector Chaudhry Mukhtar Ahmad, Building Surveyor Malik Aamir Mahmood, and other RDA personnel made…
Islamabad, Sep 9: In a ceremony held in honor of Defence Day, the Pakistani Embassy in Rabat reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to defense while also honoring the bravery and sacrifices made by Pakistani soldiers in defending the country’s boundaries and sovereignty in the 1965 war. A number of international diplomats and community leaders attended the solemn ceremony, which promoted harmony and collaboration. A press statement states that additional government officials, including Morocco’s Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi, Ambassador/Chief of Protocol Anas Khales, and others, attended the ceremony. In his speech, Pakistan’s ambassador to Morocco, Mohammad Sami, called on the Muslim and…
Islamabad, Sep 9: Punjab has launched its first satellite-linked monitoring system, marking a major advancement in environmental protection. The system’s deployment was announced by Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, who emphasized how it uses drones and cutting-edge technology to find and correct environmental infractions. The technique has already shown to be successful, resulting in raids on facilities that were discovered to be violating environmental standards by releasing toxic smoke. The Department of Environmental Protection has effectively located and closed two of these enterprises with the use of drone technology. The department raided them in concert with the district administration. In…
Islamabad, Sep 9: Greater Delhi: The toss in Monday’s one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand was postponed due to rain during the night and a damp outfield. The match was held close to the Indian capital. Three hours after the planned start time, at 1:00 pm (0730 GMT), umpires scheduled a follow-up inspection. In the meantime, players had lunch. The ground, which is staging its maiden Test after receiving a lot of rain during the past week, was being cleaned up by ground crew. The home team, Afghanistan, is technically headed by Hashmatullah Shahidi, but they are missing…
Islamabad, Sep 9: India and Bangladesh will play the first of their two Test matches. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released the Indian lineup for the two-match home series ahead of the eagerly awaited series, which follows a little hiatus for Team India following Bangladesh’s historic series victory over Pakistan. Yash Dayal, the fast bowler who let up five sixes in an over in the 2023 Indian Premier League, has earned his first call-up to the Indian team, even though the rest of the squad mostly follows the script. Following an exceptional redemption arc, Yash Dayal…
