ISLAMABAD, JULY20: The Federal Ministry of Education has made public plans to convert Islamabad’s elementary schools to solar power.Within the next two months, solar power systems will be installed in every elementary school in the capital, a ministry official stated. According to the spokeswoman, the school solar power project is anticipated to be completed by year’s end. The initiative’s goal is to advance economical and environmentally friendly energy options.In addition to lowering electricity costs, the initiative will provide schools with a sustainable and clean energy source. To accomplish these aims, solar panels will be mounted on the roofs of specific…
Author: Iqra Khan
ISLAMABAD, JULY20: Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat Saturday said that in a bid to revolutionize the education sector, the Punjab government has been announced its commitment to introduce the latest technology in schools to cover subjects ranging from basic literacy and numeracy to advanced IT skills. Talking to a private news channel, Hayat emphasized that this initiative is a crucial step towards preparing Punjab’s youth for the challenges of the 21st century, adding, we are committed to providing our students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world. The government plans to roll…
ISLAMABAD, JULY20: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the project team of Islamabad Technology Park and the Information Technology Ministry to complete the project within current calendar year instead of the scheduled completion date of June 2025. The prime minister, during his visit to the under-construction site of the country’s largest Islamabad Technology Park, said that the project was launched in 2022 during the coalition government of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and the contract was awarded to a South Korean company. He said the project was being completed at a cost of Rs 25 billion out of which $70…
ISLAMABAD, JULY20: Seed Cotton (Phutti) equivalent to over four lac (4,42,041) bales have reached ginning factories across Pakistan till July 15, 2024. According to a fortnightly report of Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) issued to media on Saturday, Punjab ginning factories recorded cotton arrival figures of 1,14,375 bales while arrivals to ginneries in Sindh recorded at 3,27,666 bales including 2,63,282 reaching ginneries in Sanghar district alone. Arrivals in Baluchistan were recorded at 11200 bales. Out of the total arrivals, seed cotton converted into bales was recorded at 3,95,695 bales.Exporters/traders didn’t bought cotton bales while textile sector bought total 3,74,889…
ISLAMABAD, JULY20: Pakistan stands for boosting cooperation between the U.N. and regional and sub-regional organizations in maintaining world peace and security, a top Pakistani diplomat has said, while also stressing that no state should be allowed to dominate regional organizations. “We must strive for a collective vision that benefits all,” Ambassador Munir Akram told the UN Security Council which held a debate on Friday under the chairmanship of Russia, the 15-nation body’s president for the month of July.In this regard, the Pakistani envoy underscored that the particular national interests of member states do not hinder regional integration.“The quest for regional…
ISLAMABAD, JULY20: Islamabad is set to revolutionize its advertising landscape with the introduction of a new digital billboard policy, finalized by CDA chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, to be implemented by Monday. The policy aims to replace traditional advertising methods with modern digital displays, transforming the city’s streets into a vibrant showcase of color and motion, reminiscent of New York’s iconic Times Square, a CDA official told Media. Under this innovative policy, digital billboards will be installed at strategic locations across the city, including streets, avenues, malls, bus stops, public transport, and pedestrian bridges. The use of Eco-friendly materials in digital…
ISLAMABAD, JULY20: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza on Friday congratulated the people, civilians and military leadership, and all ranks of People’s Liberation Army on its 97th founding day anniversary. The CJCSC praised the role of People’s Liberation Army in China’s development and its rapid modernisation to become an important force for regional peace and stability, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release said.The CJCSC attended commemoration ceremony of 97th founding day of People’s Liberation Army of People’s Republic of China as a Chief Guest. While addressing the audience, the CJCSC highlighted close and…
ISLAMABAD, JULY20: The German Consulate in Karachi has announced the return of its visa services to the city. Due to security concerns, the German Consulate in Karachi had previously stopped its visa services. They have recently, however, declared that these services will be brought back. “For non-EU citizens, the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Karachi, has resumed normal operation,” the statement read on Friday. It is important to note that Pakistanis are thought to prefer traveling to Germany. Pakistani nationals applied for visas to German missions in record numbers last year 19,095 more than those applied for…
ISLAMABAD, JULY20: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has declared that important Pakistani cricket players, such as Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, and Babar Azam, have submitted NOC requests for the next Global T20 competition in Canada. Nonetheless, Asif Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Muhammad Amir, and Muhammad Nawaz have received NOCs from the PCB. White-ball cricket is the main sport for these players, with Iftikhar and Nawaz having central contracts.However, the PCB has chosen to reject these proposals due to Pakistan’s hectic cricket schedule from August 2024 to March 2025, which includes nine ICC World Test Championship matches and the ICC Champions Trophy…
ISLAMABAD, JULY20: In order to reduce unauthorized immigration to the union, the European Union intends to tighten visa-free entrance requirements for a few third-country visa exemptions.According to Schengen.News, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson made this announcement and said the authority will soon publicly propose reforms to the visa regime. Commissioner Johansson said in letters obtained by Euractiv that the Commission would propose stricter regulations in July 2024, citing a provision that permits the suspension of visa privileges for nations that refuse to assist in the repatriation of their citizens. The Commission will propose measures pertaining to visas under Article…
