Islamabad, Dec 12: In order to build an electric bus depot in Green Town, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered authorities to move trees instead of cutting them down. The ruling was reached at a hearing that Justice Shahid Karim chaired and that covered several environmental petitions, including smog-related ones. The court underlined how crucial it is to preserve trees in order to safeguard the environment. Justice Karim praised the government’s continuous measures to fight smog, including the installation of pollution monitoring equipment and tree-planting campaigns. Khalid Ishaq, the Punjab Advocate General, promised the court during the hearing that…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Dec 12: During high-level diplomatic talks, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have discussed the urgent issue of issuing visas to Pakistani nationals. On Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with UAE Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Al Zaabi at the Foreign Office. The meeting’s main goal, according to a statement from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), was to strengthen bilateral collaboration. Additionally, read Punjab’s decision to pay certain government employees in advance. Concerns about visas were discussed, and Ambassador Al Zaabi gave updates on initiatives to expedite the visa application process for…
Islamabad, Dec 12: Pakistan is laying the groundwork for the shift to a sustainable, just, and interest-free financial ecosystem by hosting the worldwide Islamic capital market conference. SECP Chairman Akif Saeed made this statement during his welcome speech to the speakers and delegates of the Second International Islamic Capital Markets Conference and Expo, which began in Karachi today. The dinner was organized by the Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC), Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), and National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL).To honor the distinguished delegates and speakers attending the Second International Islamic Capital Markets Conference and Expo, the…
Islamabad, Dec 12: The Jinnah Avenue underpass would be open to traffic, according to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. According to a news release from the interior ministry, the announcement was made while he was there to assess the development at the Serena Chowk Interchange and the F-8 Exchange Chowk Interchange. The underpass was completed in 43 days, which was hailed by the minister for its speedy completion. Additionally, he said that the F-8 Exchange Chowk Interchange, which has a flyover and connecting loops, should be opened in the second week of February, well within the 100-day window that he and…
Islamabad, Dec 12: At the World Communication Awards (WCA) 2024, Jazz, the top digital operator in Pakistan, received the coveted “Best Operator in a Growth Market” honor. This recognition emphasizes how important Jazz is to extending digital access and closing the digital divide in Pakistan’s underprivileged communities. London hosted the 26th WCA ceremony, which honored innovation and quality in international telecommunications. Jazz’s Chief Legal Officer, Kamila Khan, collected the honor, highlighting the company’s dedication to community empowerment, connection, and digital transformation. Since 1999, Total Telecom has organized the WCA every year, which honors innovators and pioneers in connectivity and has…
Islamabad, Dec 12: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said cross-border data sharing was critical for tackling issues like climate change and pandemics. He was speaking at the Data for Development (D4D) symposium organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) which have partnered to implement the country’s first ‘Data for Development (D4D)’ initiative. The initiative aims to strengthen capacities of government departments particularly those of planning and development by promoting evidence-based development planning across the country, with a special focus on provincial-level implementation. The minister said achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by…
Islamabad, Dec 10: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony reported that all 79,000 pilgrims who applied by December 10th were accepted. The government has also made the decision to accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis for the few slots that remain. Muhammad Umar Butt, the ministry’s spokesperson, reported that during the one-week delay, more than 10,000 fresh applications were received. Promotion He stated that the ministry has chosen to keep taking applications for the few seats that are still available under the first-come, first-served principle in response to the demand from pilgrims. “The ministry will announce the…
Islamabad, Dec 10: Pakistan and Tajikistan will have their Joint Commission meeting here with the goal of enhancing their bilateral trade relations. According to a press statement released by the Economic Affairs Division here on Tuesday, Federal Minister of Energy Sardar Awais Laghari and Tajik Minister for Energy and Water Resources Juma Daler Shofaqir will co-chair this meeting, which is being sponsored by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The joint commission intends to sign memorandums of agreement and assess the state of cooperation in a number of areas, including energy. The relationship between the two countries, which has been gradually…
Islamabad, Dec 10: According to a news statement released here on Tuesday, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Investment and Trade (KPBOIT) held its first roadshow in Karachi with the goal of enhancing economic cooperation and luring investment prospects. Industrialists, business executives, and investors attended the event, which was organized in collaboration with the Finance Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Transmission and Grid Company, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company, and Adam Smith International’s SEED Program. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between KPBOIT and the China Pakistan Business & Investment Promotion Council…
Islamabad, Dec 10: The redesign of the Enforcement Wing to improve its efficiency was approved by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) at its 17th Board meeting on Tuesday. To supervise this reorganization, a three-member committee consisting of Member Finance, Member Administration, and Member Technology was established at the meeting that took place here, with Muhammad Ali Randhawa serving as the head. At the following meeting, the group will discuss its suggestions for enhancing the Enforcement Wing’s effectiveness and capabilities. In order to maintain discipline within the organization, the CDA Board has made the decision to streamline the Security Directorate. The…
