Islamabad, Aug 4: Pakistan High Commissioner in Bangladesh Syed Ahmed Maroof has said that we are closely monitoring the evolving situation in Bangladesh and safety of Pakistani citizens is our foremost priority. In view of the countrywide protests of the Bangladeshi students, the Pakistani High Commissioner said we are in constant contact with our citizens, especially students. The High Commissioner said we are also in touch with Bangladeshi authorities. He asked the Pakistani students to remain vigilant of the changing situation. As soon as the situation started to deteriorate, the students were asked to reach the High Commission immediately. Syed…
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Islamabad, Aug 4: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Chine is Pakistan’s “iron brother.” He was speaking with a group of prominent journalists who had come to China at the China Public Diplomacy Association’s invitation. The prime minister declared that the security of Chinese employees in Pakistan will not be compromised. The PM declared, “It is our duty to ensure the security of the Chinese people, and all institutions are in agreement on this point.” The prime minister was informed by the delegation about the success of their tour to China. Salman Ghani, Amir Mir, Sheraz Hasnat, Khizar Gondal, Khalid Hasnain,…
Islamabad, Aug 4: The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) has predicted high to very high flash flooding in hill torrents of D G Khan Division and nullahs of Zhob, Sibbi, Nasirabad and Kalat Division while medium to high-level flash flooding in Larkana and Hyderabad (Dadu and Jamshoro Districts) during the next 48 hours. According to FFD Lahore, medium to high-level flood is also expected in River Kabul and its tributaries during the said period.Presently, River Indus is experiencing a rising medium flood at Chashma which in a low flood at Tarbela-Kalabagh reach and Taunsa Barrage.The river Kabul is also in low flood…
Islamabad, Aug 4: Punjab Chief minister Maryam Nawaz will inaugurate ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ programme on August 14. On Sunday, she approved in principle three models for ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ programme. Presiding over a meeting here, the CM stopped the authorities from collecting service charges from the plot owners. Model houses have been developed as a pilot programme of the ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ initiative. The chief minister ordered to include living room also in the map of model houses. She ordered to introduce toll-free numbers for the convenience of people.On the directions of the chief minister, the Punjab…
Islamabad, Aug 4: The municipalities of Hail, Qassim, and Asir in Saudi Arabia have announced 57 new investment opportunities in the entertainment, sports, commercial, and residential sectors with the goal of fostering private sector growth and accelerating economic expansion. According to the Saudi Press Agency, these programs aim to raise municipal revenue, improve quality of life, attract investment to the area, and raise service levels. This action is a component of the municipalities’ continuous initiatives to improve urban environments, encourage tourism and entertainment venues, foster regional development, and boost economic activity. It also emphasizes Saudi Arabia’s pledge, made in line…
Islamabad, Aug 4: Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable surge in the exports during the financial year 2023-24 due to concerted efforts of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). According to the data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, Pakistan’s merchandise exports rose by 10.54 percent to 30.64 billion dollars in financial year 2023-24. The imports fell 0.84 percent to 54.73 billion dollars in fiscal year 2023-24. With the round-the-clock efforts of the SIFC and the Ministry of Commerce, new markets of Jordon, Uzbekistan, Lebanon and Egypt have been opened for export of meat. For the first time in history, Pakistan’s…
Islamabad, Aug 4: The imports of the overall machinery group experienced a substantial increase of 46.27 per cent during the last fiscal year compared to the 2022-23 period, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. The surge in machinery imports is poised to enhance productivity and technological advancement across key sectors, driving economic growth and infrastructure development. The total imports of the machinery group during the last year stood at $8,500.628 million against the imports of $5,811.517 million recorded in 2022-23. The import of agriculture sector machinery and equipment surged by 122.85 per cent from $40.972 million to $91.307 million;…
Islamabad, Aug 4: The Ministry of Education in Islamabad started the Pink Bus Service for female instructors and students.The government released a statement stating that starting on August 7, female teachers and children at Islamabad’s bus stop will have access to the pink buses. According to the Ministry of Education, Prime Minister Shehbaz ordered the service’s inauguration, and it will travel all of the capital city’s main thoroughfares. The announcement said, “The goal of this initiative is to empower women and girls’ education in Islamabad by facilitating easy and safe travel for them between rural and urban areas.”According to the…
Islamabad, Aug 4: The Punjab government will hold a large ceremony to celebrate the province’s best matriculation students on August 7. The purpose of the event, which is to honor and congratulate these youngsters for their outstanding academic achievements, is to present Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz as the chief guest. The top pupils from all school boards will receive cash prizes and special awards at the occasion, according to Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat. When the students arrive in Lahore, they will also be given a guard of honor and an official procedure. During the occasion, Chief Minister…
Islamabad, Aug 4: The all-new Suzuki Swift has a design that is striking from every angle and is the epitome of performance, style, and dynamism. Its crisp, athletic look is enhanced visually by an adjustable automated LED projector headlight system, alloy wheels, daytime running lights (DRL), and a honeycomb grille. The Swift’s 1.2-liter gasoline engine, which uses Variable Valve Timing (VVT) technology to combine power and fuel efficiency, sits under the hood. In addition to providing drivers with additional control, the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) allows them to switch to sports mode for a stronger, quicker reaction. The Suzuki Swift’s…
