Islamabad, Aug 23: Senator Aon Abbas chaired the meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production held today at Parliament House. The Senate Committee deliberated on the inclusion of cold storage in the industrial sector and the provision of affordable electricity rates. The matter was referred by the Chairman Senate. Officials informed that the ECC approved the matter and forwarded it to the Cabinet for their approval to declare ‘Cold Storage’ an industrial sector. Furthermore, the committee was briefed on Pakistan’s Auto Policy. Officials informed that 13 automobile companies are currently operating in the country. Initially, there were…
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Islamabad: Aug 23: The UK immigration system is going digital, meaning physical documents will be replaced with an online immigration status.Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), vignette stickers in passports or ‘wet ink stamps’ are among some of the physical documents that will no longer be needed. If you are granted a visa to stay in the UK for longer than 6 months – for example to work or study – you will now need to create a UKVI online account to access your eVisa. The account acts as an online record of your immigration status. For those granted a visa to…
Islamabad, Aug 22: Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka on Thursday said the European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus status (GSP+) to Pakistan is an exemplary step for increasing economic and trade cooperation between the two sides. “Pakistan and the European Union are major trading partners and Pakistan’s annual exports with the EU are 30 percent of its total exports, which is far below its potential and needs to be increased”, the Ambassador said.Talking to APP, the Ambassador to Pakistan said that after getting GSP-Plus status trade between Pakistan and the European Union has…
Islamabad, Aug 22: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here on Thursday invited the Dubai Islamic Bank to enhance its investment in the country; reaffirming the government’s dedication to maintaining a stable macroeconomic environment and ensuring that all necessary measures were in place to facilitate foreign investment.The minister was talking to Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Dr. Adnan Chilwan during a virtual meeting to discuss Pakistan’s economic trajectory and explore potential avenues for increased investment in the country. The meeting was attended by Minister of State, Ali Parvez Malik, Secretary Finance and other senior officers from the…
Islamabad, Aug 22: Pakistan has called for “new thinking” to shape effective approaches to prevent conflicts, resolving disputes such as Kashmir & Palestine and building peace in conflict-hit countries. “What is required is a comprehensive and integrated strategy which offers regional and international support to national efforts for conflict prevention and dispute resolution”, Ambassador Munir Akram told the UN Security Council which held a high-level debate centred on preventing conflict and building and sustaining peace. Such a strategy, the Pakistani envoy said, must include: economic and financial support to the States in distress to create employment and generate trust and…
Islamabad, Aug 22: The 2024 World Robot Conference (WRC), themed ‘Co-Fostering New Quality Productive Forces for a Shared Intelligent Future’ opened at the Beiren Yichuang International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Beijing. The event, which draws over 1,000 representatives from top robotics companies and research institutions worldwide, is a significant platform for showcasing cutting-edge technology and fostering international collaboration in the robotics industry. This year’s conference highlights the intersection of innovation and collaboration as key drivers of progress in robotics and artificial intelligence. The event features several main forums and 26 specialized sessions, addressing topics such as AI integration, smart…
Islamabad, Aug 22: The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has said that River Indus continues to flow in “Medium Flood” in Guddu-Sukkur reach while maintaining “Low Flood” in Tarbela-Taunsa reach as well as at Kotri Barrage. According to daily FFC report on Thursday, similarly, River Kabul is also experiencing “Low Flood” at Nowshera while other rivers of IRS (Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi & Sutlej) are discharging normal flows. Tarbela reservoir is maintaining its Maximum Conservation Level (MCL) of 1550 feet since August 19, 2024 whereas Mangla Reservoir is at an elevation of 1215.25 feet (26.75 feet below its MCL: 1242.00 feet). According…
Islamabad, Aug 22: The Rising Stars Startup Competition grand finale was held at NUST, Islamabad, by the National Science & Technology Park and the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan. A startup competition called #RSSC is open to Pakistani women and minority business owners. After a thorough review procedure, 26 outstanding teams were chosen from over 300 competitors around Pakistan for the final stage. At the Grand Finale, these teams showcased their innovative concepts and spirit of entrepreneurship. There was also an interesting expo at the event, giving attendees a chance to present their creative ideas and solutions. Over PKR 6…
Islamabad, Aug 22: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar on Thursday stressed the need to provide maximum opportunities to the youth by correcting the priorities in the fields of information technology(IT), agriculture, education, and sports arena. Addressing the National Youth Convention here he said Pakistan was a lucky country as its 60% population consisted of youth below 30 years of age who could change the destiny of the nation. “There is a need to correct the direction and economy of the country, bring IT revolution, and promote quality education to the new generation”, the minister…
Islamabad, Aug 22: In collaboration with Labbaik, Meezan Bank is now delivering a unique Umrah package on Installments that offers the chance to embark on a spiritual journey unmatched by anything else. The package includes a 17-day tour, lodging in 3-star hotels in Makkah and Madinah, plus a number of additional benefits. The pilgrims will be staying at the Emar Andalous hotel in Makkah, which is only 350 meters from the sacred Kaaba. The package includes a 4-night stay in 2023 from August 11–15. The guests will stay at the cozy Verta Al Madinah hotel in Madinah, which is just…
