Author: Iqra Khan

Islamabad, Aug 30: Honda Atlas has announced the availability of a new wireless charging capability for the Honda Civic, which is compatible with the Oriel and RS models. This feature, which was not available before, costs an extra Rs. 55,000. This improvement offers more ease for Civic owners who might be considering an upgrade. Potential customers can reserve a car with this feature at the Honda 3S dealership that is closest to them. Launched in Pakistan in 2022, the most recent iteration of the Honda Civic represented a major improvement from the Honda Atlas. Recognized for its comfort and driving…

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Islamabad, Aug 30: Pakistani students from every corner of the country have been given British High Commissioner Jane Marriott’s top tips for living in the UK, ahead of a year studying at British universities. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the Commonwealth Scholarship programme, and 46 Chevening and 47 Commonwealth scholarships have been awarded to Pakistanis. These long-standing programmes have developed a network of over 1,500 Commonwealth and nearly 2,000 Chevening alumni in Pakistan, who regularly meet to discuss live issues. Scholars come from diverse backgrounds, representing the rich cultural tapestry of Pakistan. This year’s cohort come from Punjab,…

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Islamabad, Aug 29: Alfred Grannas, the German ambassador to Pakistan, officially opened the new dental department at Maroof International Hospital (MIH) on Thursday. Ambassador Grannas took a tour of the facility during the ceremony, seeing the sterilized rooms, waiting area, radiation control room, online digital system, and other important sections. Chairman MIH Choudhary Naseer Ahmed, CEO Haroon Naseer, CEO of Centaurus Sardar Yasir Ilyas, and other guests attended the ceremony. The department was just founded with the goal of offering the best care possible for a range of dental issues. Ambassador Grannas praised the hospital management’s commitment to offering the…

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Islamabad, Aug 29: At ITCN Asia 2024, a Tech Festival on Thursday, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) reaffirmed its dedication to developing Pakistan’s IT and telecom sectors. OICCI President Rehan Shaikh gave a keynote speech that was upbeat about the future. He emphasized Pakistan’s enormous potential for growth in IT and IT-enabled services (ITeS), the optimization of which can significantly increase both export earnings and the country’s industrial output. He emphasized OICCI’s lengthy position as Pakistan’s oldest and most illustrious chamber of commerce, representing more than 200 multinational corporations (MNCs) and making a significant contribution to…

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Islamabad, Aug 29: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and National Technology Information Technology Board, (NITB) are pleased to announce the launch of an innovative courier feature for Apostille services. The launch ceremony was participated by Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammed Ishaq Dar, Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi, Additional Secretary(SIFC&ED/CA) Ahmed Amjad Ali, CEO NITB Mr. Baber Majeed Bhatti, Director IT&DS Mr. Hafiz Javed Ahmed, Program Manager  IT&DS Ms. Bushra Saeed, and Senior Team Lead IT&DS Mr. Abdul Mueez. Other team members from NITB involves Software Engineer IT&DS Mr. Muhamad Saad, Software Engineer IT&DS…

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Islamabad, Aug 29: Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani stated on Thursday that Pakistan valued its relationship with Japan and was willing to increase collaboration in a number of areas where both parties might benefit. In a meeting with Japan’s ambassador to Pakistan, Wada Mitsuhiro, the Chairman Senate acknowledged Japan as a vital development partner. According to a news release, he stated that both nations have friendly and cordial relations built on respect for one another and a common goal of regional development. Important facets of the relationship between Pakistan and Japan were deliberated over at the conference with the…

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Islamabad, Aug 29: The maiden meeting between the Pakistan-Iraq Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) and the ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Pakistan, Hamid Abbas Lafta, took place here on Thursday. Mehtab Akber Rashdi, Shehla Raza, and Muhammad Moein Aamer Pirzada MNAs were among the group members present during the meeting, which was presided over by Sehar Kamran, MNA and Convener of the Pakistan-Iraq PFG. Sehar Kamran greeted the Iraqi ambassador and remarked that religion, brotherhood, and culture had always bound Pakistan and Iraq together.She claimed that the Parliamentary Friendship Group may strengthen the ties of fraternity even more. The…

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Islamabad, Aug 29: To discuss the urgent problem of climate change and its effects on Pakistan, a four-person delegation of Milan University students in Italy paid a visit to Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change. The students’ delegation was also informed of the various socio-economic effects of climate change and the government’s policy measures for enhancing the nation’s climate resilience during the meeting held here on Thursday in the ministry of climate change and environmental delegation, according to a news release. “As we all know, climate change is one of the most critical challenges facing…

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Islamabad, Aug 29: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) conducted a significant operation as part of its ongoing campaign against individuals who fail to pay commercial fees and unlawful development in several regions. Directors TP Ayesha Mutahir and Ahmed Saeed carried out the operation at Timber Market, Gujjarpura, Sabzazar, Gulshan Ravi, and the neighboring regions of Shadman, under the supervision of Chief Town Planner-I Asad Zaman. Four unlawful buildings in Timber Market and two in Gujjarpura were dismantled by LDA workers. Additionally, they sealed five properties for breaking rules regarding construction materials and 20 properties in Gulshan Ravi for failing to…

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Islamabad, Aug 29: The Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) and Jazz, Pakistan’s top digital provider, held an informative and fruitful informational meeting with the goal of forging a long-term collaboration to develop a digital Pakistan. According to a news release, the meeting demonstrated both organizations’ dedication to promoting innovation and strengthening Pakistan’s technological environment, and both parties expressed great excitement for future partnerships to advance the country’s digital transformation. “We are honored to have hosted the STZA team and to explore the potential of our collaboration,” stated Saima Kamila Khan, Chief Legal Officer at Jazz. As Jazz moves toward the…

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