Islamabad, Aug 8: United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Armin Blome on Thursday called on Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON Engr. Amir Muqam and discussed the matters related to the welfare of Afghan refugees, rehabilitation, and bilateral cooperation. During the meeting here, the minister expressed his gratitude for the long-standing cooperation of US with Pakistan. He said that Pakistan was combating successful war against terrorism and also rendered countless sacrifices in terms of human lives and economic losses. He said that more than 70,000 lives had been lost due to terrorism in Pakistan since 2001 and more…
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Islamabad, Aug 8: For the 2024–2025 academic year, Pakistani students have the unique chance to apply for the prestigious Chevening Scholarships, which provide funding for Master’s degrees in the UK. These renowned financial aid awards are offered by more than 100 UK colleges for any eligible Master’s degree.The Chevening Scholarships, which went into effect yesterday, provide full financial aid, which includes living expenses, travel costs, tuition, and additional scholarships for thesis and dissertation work. There are 1,500 grants available worldwide this year, giving aspirant students a great chance. Qualifications and Application Procedure Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree, be nationals…
Islamabad, Aug 8: According to a TV broadcaster, the date sheet for the second annual matriculation exams has been released for the entire province, including Lahore. Roll number slips will be distributed on August 10 in preparation for the second annual matric exams, which start on August 20. Here is the exam schedule: August 20: Islamic History and Education August 21: Language August 22: Studies on Pakistan 23 August: Physics 26 August: Chemistry August 27: Studies of Islam August 29: Arithmetic August 30: Qur’anic and Urdu translation Biology will be the final exam for matriculation on September 2. Exams for…
Islamabad, Aug 8: Tight rules for car registration and license plates have been implemented by the Islamabad government. Those cars with extravagant and forbidden license plates will now have their registration cancelled by the traffic police. The goal of this choice is to guarantee adherence to conventional number plate laws. The administration of Islamabad has released a notification detailing the consequences of non-compliance. Re-registration fees for automobiles with canceled registrations owing to fancy number plates are dependent on engine capacity and are as follows: Rs. 5,000 for vehicles under 1,000 cc, Rs. 10,000 for vehicles between 1,000 and 2,000 cc,…
Islamabad, Aug 8: The Water and Sanitation Services Company ( WSSC) DIKhan has launched the cleanliness drive under Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s “Awami Agenda” program. On the direction of Deputy Commissioner DIKhan Ms Sarah Rehman, WSSC has started cleanliness in the six Union Councils of DIKhan city.The deputy commissioner directed all the departments concerned to make effective measures to ensure complete implementation over the chief minister’s ‘Awami Agenda’ program so that the development in the district and provision of maximum relief to citizens could be ensured. While talking to Media, The official of WSSC said, “We are committed to providing…
Islamabad, Aug 8: The National Productivity Organization (NPO) is going to organize a webinar on “Sustainable Industrial Automation Techniques” on August 21. Industrial automation involves utilizing advanced technologies like computers or robots, and information systems to control and manage various industrial processes and machinery, thereby reducing the need for human intervention, according to an NPO document shared here on Thursday. The webinar aimed to improve production by increasing efficiency, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs and environmental impact, by automating repetitive tasks and minimizing human intervention, thus helping to combat climate change. The workshop provides information about industrial automation, industrial…
Islamabad, Aug 8: Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has set up a Pakistani-German Facilitation & Reintegration Centre (PGFRC) in Lahore with an advisory desk at Overseas Pakistani’s Foundation (OPF) here at head office. An official source told Media here on Thursday, the objective was to facilitate the returning Overseas Pakistanis in terms of their skill development in Pakistan’s social and economic fabric for gainful employment.It is being implemented in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and supported by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Deutsche…
Islamabad, Aug 8: UK-based Hydrogen Vehicle With its ultralightweight (only 620 kg) and impressive 400-mile range, Riversimple’s hydrogen-powered supercar is leading the way in a new era of automobile design. Pushing The Boundaries of Design and Efficiency Riversimple’s supercar, which is presently in development, is expected to go against the accepted conventions surrounding vehicle weight and efficiency. It attempts to solve what Riversimple refers to as the automobile industry’s “crisis of vehicle weight.” The vehicle will use a tiny 29kW fuel cell to power it to a top speed of 160 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in…
Islamabad, Aug 8: Dell Technologies is reorganizing its marketing and sales departments, which will lead to layoffs. The precise number of workers impacted is not yet known. As part of this restructuring, a new team focused on artificial intelligence (AI) services is being established, according to Bloomberg. According to early reports, a company-wide layoff of about 12,500 workers, or about 10% of Dell’s global workforce, was scheduled to start on Tuesday. These numbers, however, might be overstated as they have not been formally verified.Chief Analyst at CUBE Research Dave Vellante expressed suspicion about the veracity of the stated figure, pointing…
Islamabad, Aug 8: In order to improve BISP beneficiaries’ chances of finding employment overseas, the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development and the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) have partnered to provide top-notch skill training. Beneficiaries and their families will benefit from this effort by gaining internationally recognized certificates that will increase their employment prospects both in Pakistan and abroad.The development of top-notch training programs for beneficiaries and their families was decided upon in a meeting held on Wednesday between BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid and Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain, who oversees Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development.…
