Islamabad, Aug 26: At the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), a three-day “International Conference on Research Advancements in Chemistry” came to an end on Monday. “Chemistry for a Green Future” was the theme of the conference, which was co-organized by the NUST School of Natural Sciences (SNS) and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in cooperation with HEC and PSF. The meeting was attended by a resounding number of scientists and academics, including international speakers from ten different nations. The speakers emphasized how the scientific community can support green entrepreneurship by developing cutting-edge technical solutions…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Aug 26: For the forthcoming drafts of Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), Pakistan has selected 80 cricket players, both male and female. 64 more Pakistani cricket players are expected to be selected in the September 1 draft in preparation for the BBL 2024–2025 season. Notable names including Usama Mir, Zaman Khan, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, and Usama Mir had previously been verified. More prominent players, such as Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, Shan Masood, Saim Ayub, Usman Qadir, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Umar Akmal, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Haider Ali, and Mohammad Hasnain,…
Islamabad, Aug 26: After beginning trade at 278 in the interbank market today, the Pakistani rupee (PKR) increased against the US dollar for the second day in a row. It closed the green against the greenback after remaining steady all day. During today’s session, it recorded losses compared to the majority of the other major currencies. The interbank rate closed at 278/$, where it had spent the majority of the day. Today’s open market rates were rigidly set at the 278 level across a number of currency exchanges. After gaining eight paisas versus the US dollar today, the PKR strengthened…
Islamabad, Aug 26: To bridge the activities from the past, Pakistan International Container Terminal Limited (PSX: PICT) and Sky Media (Pvt) Limited have struck an agreement. PICT said in a notification to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday that it has inked a deal with Sky Media (Pvt) Limited, a Pakistani business that owns an Off Dock Terminal located at Hawks Bay Karachi, in order to bridge the activities from the past. According to the custom laws, it stated that the terminal has the proper authorization and has been designated as an off-dock terminal by Pakistan Customs.As per the…
Islamabad, Aug 26: A Middle Eastern media said that Habib Bank Limited suspended its banking activities in the Sultanate of Oman. A notice published in Official Gazette No. 1,559 states that the bank’s Oman branch has closed in accordance with Royal Decree No. 114/2000’s provisions regarding Article 84 of the Banking Law. The Central Bank of Oman has approved the termination and made the process easier by announcing the formal closure of the bank’s operations in the nation.Habib Bank Limited has asked all depositors and anyone having claims against the bank to submit their supporting documents and claims between August…
Islamabad, Aug 26: According to a statement made by the business to the primary stock exchange on Monday, Symmetry Group Limited (PSX: SYM) has completed six contracts with clients for digital projects for which it will offer interaction and transformation services. Contracts have been signed by SYM with Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation, EFU Life Insurance Limited, Martin Down Limited, Faysal Bank Limited, Jubilee Life Insurance Company Limited, and Habib Bank Limited. From these contracts, it anticipates earning more than Rs. 130 million in revenue. Additionally, Symmetry has been successful in extending its agreements with Prism Services Holding Limited (Digicel),…
Islamabad, Aug 26: Hatton National Bank (HNB) of Sri Lanka has made a non-binding bid to purchase Bank Alfalah Limited’s (PSX: BAFL) Bangladesh Operations. The bank stated that this non-binding offer is in addition to the non-binding offer that it has already received from Bank Asia Ltd. (Bangladesh) in a notice on Monday to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The notice further stated, “The non-binding offer received from HNB of Sri Lanka to acquire the Bank’s Bangladesh Operations/assets and liabilities has been accorded its in-principle approval/acceptance by the Board of Directors of the Bank, subject to compliance with all applicable…
Islamabad, Aug 26: After Pakistan’s cricket team lost to Bangladesh in the opening Test match at Rawalpindi, former captain Ramiz Raja expressed his deep dissatisfaction with the team’s performance. Raja penned a harsh criticism of the team’s tactics and performance on his YouTube channel. He specifically took issue with the choice to field five fast bowlers without a spinner. Concerning Shan Masood’s captaincy in particular, Raja brought up the team’s current losing run. While difficulties in Australian circumstances were understood, he stressed that losing at home against a side like Bangladesh exposed grave problems with accurately assessing the environment. Shan…
Islamabad, Aug 26: The government’s failure to offer a convincing justification for the continuous nationwide internet slowness has angered the Islamabad High Court. Chief Justice Amir Farooq questioned government officials’ contradicting remarks during a hearing on the matter and sought clarification on the problem, which has significantly disrupted society, especially Pakistan’s expanding freelance community. Chief Justice Amir Farooq heard the matter, which was brought forth by petitioners who were upset about the firewall and ongoing internet problems. To the chief justice’s obvious annoyance, the Ministry of Information Technology’s attorney, however, was unable to offer precise information about why internet speeds…
Islamabad, Aug 26: As the ride-hailing company concentrates on its core business following a brutal regulatory crackdown, Didi Global, a subsidiary of the Chinese state-backed digital mapping giant NavInfo, is in advanced talks to sell its smart driving and cockpit assets to the latter, according to three sources. According to two of the people, Didi intends to transfer the assets to AutoAi, a company that makes hardware and software for intelligent cockpits, in exchange for a share in AutoAi. The sale, which values the assets at close to 500 million yuan ($70 million), is expected to cause China’s largest ride-hailing…
