Islamabad, Aug 16: The government has set a target to cultivate canola over 0.85 million hectares and sunflower over 0.77 million hectares during the current year in order to fulfil the local requirements of edible oil and reduce the reliance on imported oil. During the period under review, the cultivation targets for rapeseed and mustard were fixed over 5.42 million hectares to produce 6.80 million metric tons of edible oil, said an official in the Ministry of National Food Security and Research. Meanwhile, the seed cotton to be cultivated over 3.118 million hectares as production targets of the mentioned commodity…
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Islamabad, Aug 16: Following the Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed its appeal, M/s Options International deposited Rs 6 million penalty under Section 40(8) of the Competition Act 2010 into national treasury. This Supreme Court decision marks the end of a comprehensive legal battle that began with a formal complaint from STARBUCKS leading to an investigation and enforcement action by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), said a press.In June 2024, the Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) dismissed Options International’s appeal, increasing the primary penalty from Rs 5 million to Rs 6 million and prohibiting the company from illegally using the Starbucks…
Islamabad, Aug 16: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ADM Group, Yasir Bhambhani called on Special Assistant to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (SACM) on Industries, Commerce and Technical Education, Abdul Karim Tordher, here at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Investment and Trade (KPBoIT) office in Peshawar on Friday. Director of Business Facilitation Iqbal Sarwar and other board members were also present on the occasion.The CEO of ADM Group expressed his commitment to contributing to the sustainable development of the country, particularly in KP’s transportation sector.It was highlighted that the investment group is interested in bringing investment and job creation at a mega scale…
Islamabad, Aug 16: One in five children or 466 million live in areas that experience at least double the number of extremely hot days every year compared with their grandparents generation, according to a UNICEF analysis released Wednesday.“Extreme heat is increasing, disrupting children’s health, well-being and daily routines,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. The study compared averages in the 1960s with the period 2020-2024, measuring the days which exceeded 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit).It presents a stark warning over the speed and scale at which such days are increasing for almost half a billion children worldwide many without…
Islamabad, Aug 16: The Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training (MoFEPT) on Thursday launched two key reports on education technology and foundational learning, and to shine a light on its reforms in assessment and teacher education. The event, entitled, ‘Tackling the Education Emergency ‘ EdTech, Assessment, Teaching and Foundational Learning’, was closed by Member of the National Assembly, and chair of the Standing Committee on Education, Azim ud-Din Zahid, who provided inspiring concluding remarks focussing on the value of innovation and reform and praised the work of the Federal Secretary, Mohyuddin Wani.Azim ud-Din Zahid also stressed on ensuring marginalised…
Islamabad, Aug 16: The University of Sargodha (UoS) inaugurated two new buses to provide transportation facilities for students of Kot Momin and Jhawarian.According to a press release issued here on Friday, these buses would start offering pick-and-drop services from September 2, 2024. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest Member Provincial Assembly Mansoor Azam Sindhu Advocate, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Qaiser Abbas, while Dean of the Faculty of Science Dr. Amir Ali, Director Implementation Dr. Rehana Ilyas, Chief Security Officer Ishtiaq Ahmed, Resident Officer Dr. Faheem Arshad, Director Riaz shad Co-curricular Forum Dr. Muhammad Muneer, Transport Officer Tanveer Hussain,…
Islamabad, Aug 16: The 27th death anniversary of the renowned musician and legendary Qawwal Ustad Nusrat Fatah Ali Khan was observed on Friday.All the electronic and print media across the country paid homage to his singing career. Born in Faisalabad on October 13, 1948, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was the pioneer of fusion music in Pakistan. He was the first musician to blend Eastern and Western musical styles, introducing Qawwali to a global audience.His name is included in the Guinness Book of World Records for most albums by a Qawwali artist, with a total of 125 albums. His famous work…
Islamabad, Aug 16: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday informed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that the foreign tourists in the flash flood-hit Astore area were safe and away from the affected area. The prime minister had directed the NDMA to ensure the safety of the tourists and protect the locals from any troublesome situation. In a report submitted to him, the NDMA informed the prime minister that the Authority took immediate action on his direction to protect the foreign tourists in the flood-affected area. It was told that two Italian and an Argentinian tourist were on safe and…
Islamabad, Aug 15: ISPs group alleges that in the last two weeks, speeds have dropped by 30 to 40 percent. It also warns that businesses are thinking about moving their operations abroad, internet service providers claimed that a major nationwide slowdown in services had occurred as a result of the government’s increased efforts to monitor internet traffic, a move that alarmed the business community. The country’s digital economy has been badly crippled by the government’s determination to increase security and surveillance, according to a statement released by the Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (WISPAP). “Businesses and individuals…
Islamabad, Aug 15: As part of the celebrations for Independence Day, the administration, instructors, and students of Khanewal Public School and University College (KPS&UC) planted about 2000 fruit trees and shade-loving plants at the botanical garden. As part of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s “Sarsabs Punjab” vision, students toiled diligently in the sweltering heat alongside educators and administrative authorities, according to a statement released here on Thursday. The plantation was started by Principal Hafiz Rashid Saeed Rana, while teachers, students, registrar Naseem Kausar, executive of the girls’ wing Musarrat Gilani, executive of the boys’ wing Muhammad Anwaar, and Incharge of the…
