Islamabad, Sep 21: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Forest Department has formally withdrawn a contentious Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding the renovation of the Ayubia Chairlift, which is a significant victory for environmentalists. This choice was made in response to strong opposition from legal professionals and environmentalists who claimed that the project would breach important environmental regulations and jeopardize Ayubia National Park’s protected status. Citing non-compliance with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife and Biodiversity Act, 2015, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest Ordinance, 2002, Hazrat Mir, Chief Conservator of Forests for the Hazara Division, confirmed the revocation. Mir characterized the initial Memorandum of…
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Islamabad, Sep 21: A new deal has been released by Kia Motors Pakistan for those who would like to buy the well-liked Kia Sportage. The carmaker is making it more accessible to consumers by providing an interest-free installment plan. Customers who take advantage of this offer must pay 50% in advance, with the remaining balance due in equal monthly installments. The down payment for the Sportage Alpha base variant is PKR 3,775,000, while the monthly payment is PKR 209,722. With this 18-month option, consumers may acquire the Sportage without paying interest. Four different configurations of the Kia Sportage are offered:…
Islamabad, Sep 21: 24 carat gold changed hands on Saturday for Rs.272,500, up Rs.500 per tola from the previous trading day’s sale price of Rs.272,000. According to the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association, the cost of 10 grams of 24 karat gold grew by Rs. 429 to Rs. 233,625 from Rs. 233,196, while the cost of 10 grams of 22 carat gold increased to Rs. 214,156 from Rs. 213,763. At Rs. 2,950 per tola and Rs. 2,529.14 per gram, respectively, the price of silver did not change.According to the Association, the price of gold on the global market was up…
Islamabad, Sep 21: Due to significant diplomatic obligations and the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, which is scheduled to take place in Islamabad, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar will not be traveling to New York for the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, the spokeswoman for the Foreign Office, released the statement in response to rumors in the media that the deputy prime minister will be attending the UNGA session. She clarified that Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s agenda for the Session…
Islamabad, Sep 21: Here at the Élysée Palace, President Emmanuel Macron received a credential presentation from Dr. Zahoor Ahmed, Pakistan’s ambassador to Madrid, Spain, as well as from the country’s ambassador accredited to Andorra. With two Heads of State (Co-Princes, the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell), Andorra has a unique political structure. According to a news release released on Saturday, ambassadors accredited to Andorra are expected to present their credentials to both of them. President Macron mentioned the Principality of Andorra’s historic dual head-state structure. He described Andorra as a special nation. Having been to each of…
Islamabad, Sep 21: The Finance Division, the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) had a virtual meeting under the direction of Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue. The Board of Directors of Pakistan Revenue Automation (PRAL) was to be reconstituted in accordance with the State Owned Enterprises Act 2023, according to a proposal made by the Revenue Division. In accordance with Section (1) of Section 10 of the Enterprises (Governance and Operations) Act, 2023, the meeting took into consideration the recommendation made by the Board Nominations Committee for five majority independent directors and four ex-officio members.…
Islamabad, Sep 21: In order to improve security, Karachi has formally launched the first phase of its Safe City Project, which involves placing 25 surveillance cameras in five strategic places. The Central Police Office (CPO) Command and Control Center continuously monitors live footage as part of the project, which is managed by the Sindh Safe Cities Authority. The Sindh Safe Cities Authority’s Director General, Asif Ijaz Sheikh, reports that 43 poles have been put throughout the city thus far. The purpose of the monitoring system is to help law enforcement reduce crime and enhance public safety. In order to assist…
Islamabad, Sep 21: Launching an internship program in keeping with the Chief Minister’s youth-focused vision is the Lahore Development Authority (LDA). Twelve students have joined the Town Planning Wing in its initial phase. Students from the city’s top colleges can apply for internships through this program. In cooperation with university staff, twelve students from different programs at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) were chosen to collaborate with the Town Planning Wing. Additionally, town planning, urban development, metropolitan planning, and engineering wings will all be practical experiences for interns. In welcoming the interns, LDA Director General Tahir Farooq said…
Islamabad, Sep 21: Google Mocks Apple for Delayed Adoption of RCS Messaging. Google has continued to poke fun at Apple’s iPhone with the introduction of the newest version of its well-liked BestPhonesForever ad campaign. The series, which personifies both companies’ smartphones, is well-known for its lighthearted criticism of Apple’s mobile devices. This new advertisement highlights Apple’s acceptance of the RCS (Rich Communication Services) standard, a noteworthy recent advancement in mobile messaging. After years of constant advocacy from Google, Apple eventually integrated RCS functionality with iOS 18, which was released earlier this week. The introduction of RCS is a significant milestone…
Islamabad, Sep 21: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), while taking action against retailers advertising discounts as “up to a percentage” during the “End of Season Sales” issued notices to 20 brands, seeking clarification on their potentially misleading discount practices. Such unspecified discount offers are akin to ‘Bait and Switch Advertising’ defined as a tactic to mislead buyers, whereby a seller advertises an appealing but spurious offer to sell a product or service that the seller does not actually intend to sell. Instead, the seller offers an unwanted alternative which is prohibited under Section 10 of the Act as Deceptive…
