This is bad news for anyone planning a trip overseas, starting on July 1, all airlines will be significantly raising the federal excise charge (FED) on tickets for foreign flights. This rise is in response to the recent budget statement made by the federal government. All of the big airlines, including Saudi Air, Emirates, and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), have started charging the increased tariffs. Under the modification, the FED for economy and economy plus tickets will climb by 150%. Consequently, travelers will now need to pay Rs12,500 in FED instead of the previous Rs5,000 for economy tickets. The effect…
Author: Iqra Khan
According to the meteorological agency, the temperature is currently 32 degrees Celsius and winds are blowing from the southwest at a speed of 22 km/h in Karachi. The Meteorological Department reported that “the intensity of heat is being felt at 38 degrees,” and that “the maximum temperature is likely to reach 37 degrees today.” 31.5 degrees Celsius was recorded as the lowest temperature. There is seventy percent humidity in the air. Karachi is ninth out of the world’s most polluted cities. Pakistan’s fifth-most polluted city is now Karachi. At 96 particulate meters, the amount of contaminated particles in the air…
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli credited his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, for the team’s triumph in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, declaring it wouldn’t have been possible without her support. The Men in Blue clinched their second World Cup title by defeating South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final, reminiscent of their inaugural victory over Pakistan in 2007. In a heartfelt Instagram post following the historic win, Kohli expressed gratitude to Anushka, emphasizing her pivotal role in his life and career: “None of this would remotely be possible without you my love. You keep me humble and…
Plans to create specialist divisions to help power distribution companies (DISCOs) recover unpaid electricity bills have been announced by the federal government.Working under the CEOs of the DISCOs, these support units will include members of intelligence services like MI and ISI. A civil armed forces sector commander would act as a co-director and report directly to the secretary of the Power Division. The Cabinet Committee for Energy has been tasked with expeditiously approving the proposal for these units. The first unit will be piloted by Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) initially, and depending on its success, additional cities may be…
Nayatel has prevailed in its lawsuit against the Army Heritage Foundation (AHF) over Right of Way (ROW) costs,.In support of Nayatel, the Cabinet Division has issued an order requiring the standardization and uniform application of ROW tariffs. The payments that the AHF demanded for Nayatel’s infrastructure deployment in Ayub National Park were at the heart of the disagreement. 2018 saw the signing of a deal between Nayatel and AHF, whereby Nayatel gave free or heavily discounted internet connections to AHF in exchange for a monthly payment of Rs. 25,000. However, AHF wanted a tenfold increase in the ROW cost to…
Pre-launch excitement for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Unpacked presentation in Paris on July 10th is already underway, smartphone comparison in Pakistan is very high now.This time, they’re going the more conventional way of placing enormous billboards around key cities across the globe in place of the customary online hoopla. There are probably more to come. These digital billboards have already been seen in Bangkok, Brasilia, Dubai, Ho Chi Minh City, London, Madrid, New York, Seoul, Tokyo, and Warsaw. A revolving 3D cube is displayed on the displays, followed by a picture of the Eiffel Tower (a reference to the Paris location)…
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) business, is introducing a new program to enhance our understanding of AI systems’ capabilities. This initiative, which was unveiled on Monday, would reward external organizations that create novel techniques for evaluating AI performance. Anthropic claims that these new techniques ought to be able to quantify the “advanced capabilities” of AI models with accuracy. Applications for evaluation can be submitted at any time by organizations that are interested in taking part. On its official blog, Anthropic stated: “We hope to improve the field of AI safety overall by investing in these evaluations and supplying useful tools…
Punjab’s Home Department has issued stringent security guidelines for Muharram processions and congregations, mandating fool-proof arrangements at all imambargahs and gatherings. According to the guidelines, a three-level security cover must be in place for all congregations, with designated entrance and exit routes. Walk-through gates are mandatory at sensitive locations, and every attendee will undergo metal detector checks with CCTV monitoring. The use of loudspeakers is restricted to assembly limits, and punctuality is emphasized. Health Department inspections are required for the distribution of niaz langar (free meals) and sabil (drinks). Car parking is directed to be located at least 200 meters…
Muhammad Rizwan, a former wicketkeeper who is now a batsman, stated that Pakistan’s players did not perform well and that the criticism of the squad was not unwarranted. Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB Chairman, has the authority to make decisions, according to Rizwan. On the International Day of Sports Journalists in Peshawar, cricket player Muhammad Rizwan gave a speech. “I don’t know anything, aside from the ball and bat,” he remarked. “The only thing on our minds when we play for our country is who our opponent is,” stated Muhammad Rizwan. He added that people who are unable to take criticism…
As the climbing season commences, Gilgit-Baltistan is witnessing an influx of both local and international climbers eager to conquer the region’s towering peaks, including the formidable K2. According to the Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism Department, more than 1,700 permits have been issued to foreign climbers for various peaks, with 175 permits specifically for K2 (8,611 meters), the world’s second highest mountain. Base camps are bustling with activity as climbers have already established themselves at K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum-I, and Gasherbrum-II. Among them is Sajid Ali Sadpara, son of the renowned high-altitude climber Mohammad Ali Sadpara, who aims to summit K2…
