Islamabad, Sep 21: Pakistan will see the establishment of international-standard textile parks by the Chinese company RUYI Group. The Board of Investment (BoI) and RUYI Shandong Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect here on Friday. Following a meeting with the Chairman of the RUYI group, Qui Yafu, and the nine members of the delegation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif observed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding. The prime minister was informed by the RUYI Group that around 100 major Chinese textile firms would be invited to invest in the international-standard textile parks that will be established…
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Islamabad, Sep 21: 150 primary schools under the Federal Directorate of Education will have computer and artificial intelligence (AI) programs introduced by the Islamabad education sector, marking a significant step towards improving digital literacy and preparing young minds for the future. According to a news release issued here yesterday, the goal of this program is to provide students with fundamental tech knowledge and abilities, creating a generation prepared for the demands of an increasingly digital world. The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and the Ministry of Federal Education collaborated to create the program, which guarantees that computer fellows…
Islamabad, Sep 21: Punjab’s free Wi-Fi program has grown significantly; it is currently offered at more than 230 locations in several cities. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s goal of a more interconnected province is in line with this development. This growth has been led by the Safe City project, which has installed free Wi-Fi connection points in multiple cities. Lahore is in first place with 200 locations, followed by Sheikhupura (15), Kasur (10), and Nankana Sahib (5). The initiative’s spokesman provided remarkable utilization figures for the previous quarter. A total of 111 terabytes of data were used by 7.7 million…
Islamabad, Sep 21: It is anticipated that FBR will experience a deficit of Rs. 275 billion during the first quarter of the current financial year. This month, a proposal for a mini-budget of almost Rs. 1 trillion is anticipated, along with a shortfall of Rs. 175 billion. The aim for this month is Rs. 1.1 billion in order to reach the tax target of Rs. 12.97 billion. ProPakistani was informed by sources that the forthcoming mini-budget would impose withholding tax and remove sales tax exemptions. To make up the difference in revenue when the current month ends, a mini-budget could…
Islamabad, Sep 21: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has declared a 24-hour gas shutdown for all industries and CNG stations in Sindh due to a scarcity of gas supplies in its system. The company blamed low pressure in its pipes and decreased gas availability in a statement released on Friday. On Sunday, September 22, at 8 a.m., the shutdown will start, and it will end at 8 a.m. on Monday, September 23. All industries will be impacted by this, including those that rely on RLNG for CNG stations and electricity generating units. According to SSGC, the action complies with OGRA-approved…
Islamabad, Sep 21: The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has issued a shutdown program for Sunday due to necessary repair, maintenance and expansion of electricity lines. According to the program issued by the company, power supply from Civil Line and DHQ feeders linked with 132-KV Tariq Abad grid station, FESCO Colony, Jubilee and Abdullah Pur feeders attached with 132-KV Old Thermal grid station, University Town, FDA City, Abu Bakar Block, Samana, Millat Town, Rasool Pur Jaguar, Kalash, Zafar Fabrics and Super feeders connected with 132-KV Chiniot Road grid station, AZ Apparel, K&M, Dhanola Industrial, Sajjad Estate, new Dry Port, al-Makkah…
Islamabad, Sep 21: Speaking on behalf of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Bakhtiar Muhammad advised residents to file their income tax returns well in advance of the September 30 deadline and stressed that no extensions will be given. This will help residents avoid making a last-minute rush. In an interview with a private news channel, Bakhtiar Muhammad advised citizens to file their taxes on time in order to strengthen the economy of Pakistan.The government hopes to encourage tax compliance by doing this, as it is essential to the stability and expansion of the economy of the nation. In response…
Islamabad, Sep 21: The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasted hot, dry weather for the majority of Sindh province on Saturday. The province is forecast to see mostly hot, dry weather.
Islamabad, Sep 21: Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the chief minister of Punjab, has underlined how crucial a lasting peace is to Pakistan’s progress. The CM emphasized in her speech on Saturday, International Day of Peace, the importance of long-term stability in promoting social cohesion, economic development, and overall national advancement. The Chief Minister emphasized that “peace is a great blessing, while unrest leads to decline.” CM Maryam Nawaz gave the martyrs a heartfelt homage, recognizing that the sacrifices made in order to bring about peace will never be forgotten. “Their sacrifices for maintaining peace are unforgettable,” the speaker said, praising the…
Islamabad, Sep 21: People from all over Pakistan and the world came together to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the great qawwal Maqbool Ahmed Sabri’s passing. They also celebrated the music icon’s enduring influence on countless generations of music lovers. According to a private news channel, Maqbool Ahmed Sabri first learned music from his father, Ustad Inayat Hussain Sabri, and his older brother, Ghulam Farid Sabri. Along with his brother Ghulam Farid Sabri, he began Qawwali in the 1970s and became well-known in the genre. Among their most well-known Qawwalis are “Taajdar-e-Haram” and “Bhardo Jholi Meri Ya Muhammad.” He received…