Islamabad, Aug 6: Karachi’s private schools have brazenly disobeyed the Sindh government’s orders.Even though it’s still summer vacation, a number of private schools have started back up today. The proclamation made by the Sindh government, which said that all schools must stay closed till August 15, is being directly violated by this move. These schools have called in pre-kindergarten, nursery, and kindergarten students under the pretense of getting ready for the August 14 Independence Day celebrations, trying to rationalize their actions. Parents and educators are worried about this decision and wonder if it is safe to resume schools before the…
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Islamabad, Aug 6: The cost of entrance exams for MBBS and BDS programs has increased by 33%, according to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).The MDCAT (Medical and Dental College Admission Test) now costs Rs8,000 instead of Rs6,000. It is anticipated that over 200,000 applicants from all over the nation would take the MDCAT this year. It is anticipated by PMDC that registration fees will bring in about Rs1.6 billion. For overseas students taking part in the MDCAT, there will be a registration fee of Rs40,000. The MDCAT registration period opens today, and the test will take place nationwide…
Islamabad, Aug 6: Tropical Storm Debby threatened to drop historic quantities of rain and generate hazardous ocean surges in Georgia and the Carolinas on Tuesday as it limped toward the Atlantic, a day after crashing ashore in Florida’s Gulf Coast as a hurricane, killing at least six people. Between 10 inches (25 cm) and 20 inches (51 cm) of rain was forecast to fall along sections of the Georgia,South Carolina and North Carolina beaches through Friday and create catastrophic flooding, the National Hurricane Center predicted. The storm was packing 45 mph (72 kph) gusts as it approached slowly…
Islamabad, Aug 6: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), which represents more than 200 foreign investors in Pakistan, revealed on Tuesday that, over the previous ten years, its members have contributed $22.6 billion to the country’s economy, demonstrating their support for and belief in the nation’s continued growth. The Pakistani government has stepped up attempts to draw in foreign investment, especially from China, Central Asia, and the Middle East, in order to support the country’s economy amid protracted financial difficulties. To assist in stabilizing its economic circumstances, Pakistan signed a $7 billion staff-level agreement with the International…
Islamabad, Aug 6: Global commodities trader Gunvor Group has agreed to purchase 50% of French oil firm TotalEnergies’s oil marketing company Total PARCO Pakistan Limited, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Total PARCO Pakistan Limited is a joint venture between Total Energies and Pak-Arab Refinery Limited in Pakistan. It is involved in petroleum logistics and lubricants and has a retail network of over 800 service stations. The deal, according to TotalEnergies, represents its selected marketing and services strategy to concentrate on “core geographies with growth and transitioning opportunities.” However, it is still pending regulatory approval. According to…
Islamabad, Aug 6: In contrast to a loss after tax of Rs. 4.4 billion during the same time last year, Lucky Core Industries Limited reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 3.2 billion in its 4QFY24 financial statement, which was released today.With this, the FY24 earnings are down 37% YoY to Rs. 11.2 billion. Additionally, the firm declared a cash dividend of Rs. 33.0 per share, bringing the payout per share for the entire year to Rs. 60. In a quick assessment, Arif Habib Limited stated that during FY24, net sales rose by 10% YoY to Rs. 120.6 billion…
Islamabad, Aug 6: The 6th InnoXera Summit, now in its second year in Pakistan, was held at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad. The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training gave the opening keynote presentation at the largest education and technology summit, highlighting the government’s commitment to developing these vital subjects. The event’s subject this year, “Beyond the Screen: Expanding the Boundaries of Learning,” set the setting for an innovative technological application-based push to the boundaries of traditional education. The summit, which had over 26 speakers, included a range of panels and keynotes covering important subjects like the future of…
Islamabad, Aug 6: The operator of the most popular digital financial services platform in Pakistan, Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB), has won the prestigious ICAP Digital Technology Awards in the “Use of Technology in Internal Audit” category for its innovative digital audit application, DARE (Disrupting Audit Realms, by Embracing the Digital Opportunity). Zohaib Khan, the Chairman of PASHA, Humayun Bashir, the Chairman of E.Ocean, and Khalid Rehman, a member of the ICAP Council, graced the occasion. At a lavish ceremony in Karachi, Chief Audit Officer of TMB Junaid Yusuf Kara received the award from Chairman of PASHA Zohaib Khan. DARE is…
Islamabad, Aug 6: Samsung has already integrated Galaxy AI capabilities into its high-end mobile devices. The tech behemoth seems prepared to add these AI features to its mid-tier devices.The Galaxy A55 and A35 are anticipated to be the first mid-range phones to have Galaxy AI as part of the next One UI 6.1.1 update, according to insider sources that SamMobile has access to. Although the precise date of release is unknown, it is anticipated to occur in the following one to two months. It is noteworthy that many Galaxy AI functions may not be accessible on these mid-tier smartphones.Which AI…
Islamabad, Aug 6: The Islamabad Deputy Commissioner has declared a major campaign to discourage the use of plastic shopping bags, which are a major source of pollution.Eight squads have been constituted by DC Islamabad to carry out this operation, according to Express News. Under the direction of all Islamabad Assistant Commissioners, these teams would carry out actions aimed at discouraging the use of plastic bags in different parts of the city.Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz underlined that it is our common duty to minimize the usage of polyethylene bags, which exacerbate environmental pollution.In addition, he urged the populace to back the…
