Islamabad, Aug 11: Karachi City Football Club clinched the National Women’s Football Club Championship 2024 title by humbling Legacy FC 4-0 in the final played here at Jinnah Stadium of Pakistan Sports Complex on Saturday night. The grand finale took place between the two top teams, with Karachi City FC showcasing their exceptional skills and strategy. In the first half, Karachi City FC took a 2-0 lead over Legacy FC. Rameen Farid scored the first goal for Karachi City FC in the 14th minute, followed by Sarah’s goal in the 28th minute.The team’s momentum continued in the second half, with…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Aug 11: Inflow of overseas workers’ remittances clocked in at nearly $3 billion in July, a massive 48 percent higher on a year-on-year basis when compared with $2.03 billion in the same month of the previous year, showed data released on Saturday by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). According to the report in the first month of the current fiscal year, overseas Pakistanis remitted a whopping $3 billion. This represents a significant 48 percent increase in remittances compared to July 2023. Overseas Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia remitted the largest amount in July 2024 as they sent $760 million.…
Islamabad, Aug 11: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, who is on an official visit to United Kingdom, called on Chief of Defence Staff and General, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, and Chief of General Staff of UK, Sir Roland Walker. During the separately-held meetings, both sides deliberated upon areas of mutual interest, bilateral defence and security cooperation, counter-terrorism and prevailing regional environment, an Inter Services Public Relations news release said.The British military leadership lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged Pakistan’s and Pakistan Armed Forces’ sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
Islamabad, Aug 10: Syed Qasim Ali Shah, the Minister of Health for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, announced on Friday that the Health Department would create a Climate Change Cell specifically to handle the increasing health risks associated with climate change.The minister stressed that when natural disasters like floods and other climate-related events occur, the health sector is among the first to be affected. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing new health issues as a result of climate change, with diseases including dengue, malaria, and leishmaniasis spreading throughout the area. Qasim Ali Shah stated, “We now need to concentrate on preventing epidemics and equipping our…
Islamabad, Aug 10: In the light of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision for the elimination of smog along and hazardous impacts of climate change, the ‘Punjab Climate Change Policy & Action Plan 2024’ has been given the final shape.Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb presided over a meeting here on Saturday in which it has been decided to submit ‘Punjab Climate Change Policy & Action Plan 2024’ in the cabinet meeting. The Secretary Environment & Climate Change presented the proposed manuscript in the meeting and gave a detailed briefing in this regard as well.Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb lauded the…
Islamabad, Aug 10: One Homes, a British investment group, has announced the addition of a collection of smart apartments to their portfolio in a $45 million Islamabad development. The properties will boast many industry firsts, including smart design apartments for overseas families looking for a home in their motherland and flexible interest-free payment plans. Building upon previous successes, this mega-project is located within the picturesque DHA Phase 3 directly adjacent to a brand new Roots Ivy International University and within minutes of the newly announced Dolmen Mall City, Pakistan’s leading operator of shopping malls and a championship golf course. The…
Islamabad, Aug 10: Rashid Mahmood Langrial, the recently appointed Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has moved swiftly to bolster revenue collection operations and expedite ongoing projects. According to specifics, Chairman Langrial expressed his commitment to improving trader compliance and increasing revenue collection by requesting a thorough report on the Tajir Dost Scheme in a crucial instruction sent to Member Operations, Mir Badshah Khan Wazir. FBR staff gave an outline of the organizational framework and important policy initiatives, such as the Tajir Dost Scheme and the ongoing digitization activities within the FBR, during his first briefing. These programs…
Islamabad, Aug 10: The per tola price of 24 karat gold witnessed no change on Saturday and was traded at Rs.256,500 in the local market. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat also remained stagnant at Rs.219,907 while there was no change in prices of 10 gram 22 karat gold which was traded at Rs.201,582, All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported. The price of per tola and ten gram silver remained unchanged at Rs.2,850 and Rs.2,443.41 respectively. Prices of gold in the international market also remained stagnant at $2,430, the Association reported.
Islamabad, Aug 10: Following a period of fluctuations about the economic collapse, limitations on imports, cessation of operations, reduced sales, and reduced profit margins, the local automobile sector appears to be rebounding strongly. We have witnessed a number of vehicle releases this year, including the MG HS 2.0 Turbo and the Haval Jolion HEV. On the other hand, the newcomers in the electric power train include the Hyundai IONIQ 6, GiGi Mini EV, and Honri Ve. The Specifics Speaking of the future list, United Motors is getting ready to introduce “JETOUR” to Pakistan. Founded in 2018, Jetour is a brand…
Islamabad, Aug 10: In an effort to expedite and guarantee compliance, the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) government has implemented a more stringent policy regarding car registration and number plates. These new regulations, which will directly affect city car owners, are being implemented in the lead by the Excise & Taxation (E&T) department. The enforcement action against non-standard license plates is among the biggest modifications. Automobiles with these plates will have their registration canceled, and the owners will have to pay a high re-registration charge to get their license back. The engine capacity determines the different re-registration fees. Owners of cars…
