Islamabad, Sep 2: After the conclusion of the Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) drafts, Usama Mir of Pakistan became the only player from his nation to be selected. The leg-spinner was selected in the third round by the Melbourne Stars, which signified his comeback to the squad for a second Big Bash League season. No women cricketers were chosen in the BBL Draft, despite 69 men and 11 women from Pakistan being nominated. This underscores the difficulties Pakistani players have in obtaining positions because of national obligations and uncertainty surrounding No Objection Certificates (NOCs).Due to…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Sep 2: The Rawalpindi City Traffic Police has opened a one-window facility specifically for the benefit of motorcycle riders. The 42-day waiting period that was previously necessary to convert from a learning permit to a permanent driver’s license is eliminated by this effort. The Additional Inspector General of Police Traffic Punjab issued an order calling for a crackdown on unlicensed motorcycle riders and the adoption of more effective licensing procedures, which is why this one-window operation was decided to be implemented. As long as they bring their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC), motorcycle riders can now obtain their driving…
Islamabad, Sep 1: The nation’s capital is set to become a “Model Digital City,” incorporating a wide range of technological innovations for the betterment of its citizens. Officials from the Ministry of Information Technology have stated that this initiative’s pilot project will be carried out in Islamabad. This change is in line with the Prime Minister’s digitalization goal. Residents will have access to 150 government services via a new City Super Application thanks to the “Model Digital City” project. Numerous governmental and administrative services, including as those provided by the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Islamabad Police, health services, and educational…
Islamabad, Sep 1: In partnership with the Federal Directorate of Education, Aiming Change for Tomorrow (ACT) International has outfitted 15 government schools in Islamabad’s rural districts with high-resolution LEDs and Chromebooks, as well as digital educational resources centered upon Life Skills-Based Education. The Education Ministry spokesman said on Sunday that this effort is a step toward the establishment of smart classrooms in public schools that use ICT, especially in rural areas.Students’ learning results will be chanced by the effort. These schools’ teachers have also received training from ACT. It also stated that the pilot project was finished in two weeks.…
Islamabad, Sep 1: The PM’s Coordinator stated that MoCC & EC had proposed to the ICT administration a unique AI-based solution to improve the city’s air quality in order to make it a model environmentally-sustainable and climate-smart city of the world. “Currently, the air quality of Islamabad is higher than interim WHO permissible limits, and the problem is getting worse because various reasons including increasing levels of emissions from gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles,” she highlighted. Romina Khurshid Alam, the PM’s coordinator for climate change and environmental coordination (MoCC & EC), praised the actions taken by the ICT administration to transition…
Islamabad, Sep 1: To assist female instructors and students in Islamabad, the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT) announced the Pink Bus Service’s authorized routes. Twenty pink buses will be used by the program, according to MoFEPT officials, to offer free transportation for female instructors and students throughout the nation’s capital. The following are the routes that the Pink Bus Service has designated; Nilore’s Route 1-A to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS Nilore Route 1-B (Ziarat Stop to Secretariat) F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS to Route 2-A Bhara Kahu (via F-6) From G-6, use Route 2-B Bhara Kahu to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS. Humak to Secretariat…
Islamabad, Sep 1: The Higher Education Commission, which is in charge of the Higher Education Development in Pakistan (HEDP) project, which is supported by the World Bank (WB), conducted its tenth WB supervision mission in Islamabad. According to a news release from yesterday, HEDP is a 400 million USD flagship project of HEC that aims to enhance teaching and learning, encourage research excellence in key economic sectors, and strengthen higher education governance. Over the course of a week, comprehensive discussions were conducted to assess the progress made on each of the six HEDP project components, encompassing protections and fiduciary elements.…
Islamabad, Sep 1: According to the most recent data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Pakistan’s total export growth has managed to surpass the country’s foreign debt during the last five fiscal years. From a peak of 314 percent in FY20, the nation’s external debt to total exports ratio has dropped to 253 percent in FY 2023–2024. According to Topline Securities’ succinct statement, this indicates that growth in exports has continued to outpace increase in foreign debt over the past few years. It was previously revealed that Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio dropped to 70% in the fiscal year 2023–24, a…
Islamabad, Sep 1: The first-ever workshop on “Space Law and Policy” in Pakistan will be held on September 3–4, by the National Center of GIS and Space Applications (NCGSA) and the Institute of Space Technology (IST). The NCGSA claims that this groundbreaking conference, which will concentrate on the important and developing fields of space law and policy, will be the first of its type in the nation. Given the growing significance of space operations in international geopolitics and national security, the goal of this course is to provide participants with the skills necessary to successfully traverse the intricate legal and…
Islamabad, Sep 1: Federal Flood Commission (FFC) Chairman Ahmed Kamal declared that the organization was moving forward with implementing contemporary flood management measures. “FFC is working with international experts to launch new small projects to enhance Pakistan’s flood management capabilities and lessen the impact of future flood events, in line with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s special focus on this area,” Ahmed Kamal continued. He discussed the Federal Flood Commission’s (FFC) comprehensive plans to reduce the risk of flooding in Pakistan in an exclusive interview with PTV News. He also highlighted a number of important projects, such as the creation of…
