An interoperable Raast P2M service has been introduced by the State Bank of Pakistan to assist retail shops in accepting digital payments. Due to this, businesses may now limit the amount of cash used in stores and offer customers comfort, security, and ease of transaction by accepting payments via QR codes, Raast Alias, IBAN, and request to pay. Karandaaz Pakistan is collaborating with SBP to test a program to integrate tier 2 and tier 3 shops onto the Raast platform in an effort to further expedite adoption. By tackling the difficulties and obstacles that retailers have, this program seeks to…
Author: Iqra Khan
The Xiaomi 15 series is anticipated to launch in Q4 of this year, immediately following Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 CPU announcement. According to Gizmochina’s claim, the lineup will initially consist of the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro, but there should also be a Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which won’t be available until 2025. The Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra are anticipated to go on sale worldwide, much as last year, while the Pro phone will only be available in China. The Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro pair, however, will be unveiled initially in China. It is anticipated that all three…
The Lahore Board released the results of the matriculation exams, showing a pass percentage of 69.75%. Controller Zahid Mian of the Lahore Board said that 174,000 out of the roughly 250,000 students who took the exam passed.55% of pupils in the arts group passed, compared to 73.91% in the scientific group. While 63% of girls and 38% of boys succeeded in the arts group, 80% of girls and 67% of boys passed in the scientific group. Over 60 FIRs were filed as a result of the 267 recorded incidences of cheating. Additionally, the Multan Board’s Matric Annual Examination 2024 results…
Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, presided over a conference in Peshawar to discuss the creation of the Cyber Security Institute.The meeting when it was decided that the institute will be housed in the current facility was attended by the provincial education minister and relevant officials. The gathering was informed that the Cyber Security Institute will be launching graduate-level and PhD-level programs. Gandapur issued orders to use all available resources to transform the institution into a cutting-edge facility. He emphasized, saying, “The Cyber Security Institute is desperately needed, and construction needs to get underway right…
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has scheduled the second annual matriculation exams for August 20. According to the Lahore Board officials, applications may be submitted until July 22 for a single cost.Up until July 26th, admission is issued for a double charge; beyond that, it is sent for a treble fee. Regular candidates must pay an amount of Rs. 700, and private candidates must pay an amount of Rs. 750.According to board officials, no candidate will be admitted after the specified date.
LAHORE: On Wednesday, Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, declared that the province’s government aimed to equip young people with digital education and information technology (IT) skills. Punjab CM and MPA Adnan Chattha met and talked about social welfare issues. MPA Chattha commended the chief minister for his tireless efforts on behalf of the Punjabi people during the first 100 days of his administration.The Youth Skill Development Initiative and the CM’s inventiveness in the Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority were greatly praised by Chattha. CM Maryam stated that by guaranteeing a bright future for the youth, the Youth…
The cabinet of Balochistan stopped new hires from universities and established a special committee to examine the Public Sector Universities Act and compare it with other provinces’ laws. It was decided to form this special committee at a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti. The provincial ministers Mir Zahoor Buledi, Mir Shoaib Nosherwani, Bakht Khan Kakar, and the secretary of the department of higher education make up the committee. Within seven days, they have to provide recommendations. CM Bugti regretted that despite continuous hiring and building projects, universities did not have enough money for salaries. He noted that…
The comprehensive timetable for the online submission of admission forms and fees for the LLB (3-year) Part-II & III annual examination and the LLB (5-year) Part-I, II, III, IV & V annual examination in 2024 has been made public by the Punjab University Department of Examinations. The official statement states that regular and late college applicants have until July 19, 2024, to submit their online admission forms and pay the customary cost. Candidates who took part in the supplemental exams for the LLB (3-year) Parts II and III in 2023 and the LLB (5-year) Parts I, II, III, IV, and…
Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tesori has introduced a comprehensive scholarship program.Governor Tesori announced the start of a free scholarship program under his direct supervision and stressed the value of education during the first counseling session at Governor House Karachi. Governor Tesori emphasized that the initiative’s purpose of sending worthy students overseas for studies based on merit was being highlighted when she said, “This scholarship program reflects my commitment to fostering education.” He also gave specifics on the establishment of a special cell at Governor House Karachi to assist and guide scholarship applicants.With this announcement, extensive career counseling sessions aimed at…
A comprehensive investment strategy for Pakistan has been launched by China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), with a focus on transmission line, renewable energy, and hydro projects. At a press conference in Islamabad, the company’s managing director, Wang Huaiwa, disclosed the information, highlighting China’s dedication to aiding Pakistan in developing its energy infrastructure. The $1.5 billion Azad Patan hydroelectric project in Azad Kashmir is one of the major undertakings. In order to achieve early financial closure, negotiations are presently underway between the Pakistani government and the 700 megawatt (MW) project. The $1.96 billion Sikhi Canari Hydropower Project is another big project…
