Islamabad, Aug 2: Chinese nationals will no longer need to pay for visas, according to a statement made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on August 14. This declaration was made in the course of a meeting with Wang Foucong’s 12-member Chinese delegation. Federal ministers Mohsin Naqvi, Ahsan Iqbal, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Ahsan Cheema, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi were also present at the meeting in addition to Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Snior officials, including Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, were also in attendance. Following the Prime Minister’s recent visit to China, a delegation of ten different ministries from China came to investigate…
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Islamabad, Aug 2: The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) declared on Wednesday that the deadline for submitting papers to renew and affiliate schools with the board has been extended. The application deadline for new affiliations with the BSEK and for renewals of affiliation for the academic year 2024–25 has been extended to August 30, 2024, according to BSEK authorities. With this extension, schools will have more time to finish their applications without having to pay any late fees.The purpose of this extension, according to board chairman Syed Sharaf Ali Shah, is to help schools fulfill the standards and make…
Islamabad, Aug 2: Inspired by the tram systems in Finland and China, the National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) has suggested a path for a tram service in Lahore. Nine significant locations along Main Boulevard Gulberg will be covered by the route. NESPAK has created a 3D movie that shows the itinerary and the approximate amount of time needed to get between locations. Maryam Nawaz, the chief minister of Punjab, will see it. Starting at Kalma Chowk, the projected tram line will stop at Qaddafi Stadium, then at Hafeez Center, Raja Center, and Main Market. The tram will travel from Main…
Islamabad, Aug 2: Pictures of the Xiaomi SU7 have appeared on Paris, France’s streets. The car is on display as part of Xiaomi’s special exhibition, “People, Cars, and Homes Full Ecology,” which coincides with the Paris Olympics and has drawn a lot of interest from tourists from across the world. There has been conjecture regarding Xiaomi’s possible entry into the European market following the SU7’s sighting in Paris. Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun, responded by saying in a live broadcast that the business wants to sell automobiles in Europe by 2030. Although SU7 is not authorized for sale abroad, dealers are…
Islamabad, Aug 2: Residents who pay using the ePay Punjab app are eligible for a 10% discount on car token taxes from the Punjabi government.Residents who pay using the ePay Punjab app are eligible for a 10% discount on car token taxes from the Punjabi government. This promotion is a part of an initiative to encourage digital transactions in the area and lessen the need for in-person trips to government facilities. It also provides a safe and effective means of handling payments, supporting the government’s drive toward a cashless economy.The discount is only available until September 30th, 2024, so owners…
Islamabad, Aug 2: It was reported that the Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Muhammad Ali Randhawa, met with ambassadors from Ethiopia, Denmark, and Iraq to discuss a range of developmental projects that would improve the city’s environmental sustainability and infrastructure. According to specifics, Ethiopian Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula Chairman Randhawa concentrated on ongoing initiatives intended to modernize and green-ify Islamabad. Drawing on Ethiopia’s successful Green Corridor Project in Addis Ababa, Ambassador Abdula expressed a strong desire to take part in the Margalla Hill plantation campaign. Chairman Randhawa responded by applauding the idea and recommending that the Ethiopian Embassy…
Islamabad, Aug 2: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) authorized seven major projects, giving PKR 9 billion for road and hospital projects slated for the 2024–2025 fiscal year. Major Projects Accepted Repairs to the Kasur to Raiwind Road: Price: 2.095 billion PKR Rehabilitation of Samina Sadat Road from Shoria Gilania Chowk: PKR 418.345 million was spent. The Jhal Road Railway Crossing in Sahiwal City has a new flyover. PKR 914 million was spent. From the M-3 Motorway Samundri Interchange to Samundri City, Faisalabad, there is a dual carriageway. PKR 1.767 billion was spent. Rehabilitation of Shujabad Jalalpur Pirwala Road, Multan:…
Islamabad, Aug 2: It was reported that Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir, the ambassador of Tajikistan, paid Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif a courtesy call in Islamabad. According to the information, the Prime Minister wished the Ambassador a fruitful stay in Pakistan and gave him a warm welcome. Thinking back on his recent trip to Dushanbe, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended the fruitful conversations he had with President Emomali Rahmon and conveyed gratitude for the kind reception he received. In order to further fortify bilateral relations, he emphasized the importance of the agreements and Memoranda of Understanding inked during the visit and…
Islamabad, Aug 2: Exports from the country witnessed an increase of 11.83 percent during the first month of fiscal year 2024-25 as compared to the corresponding month of last year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported Friday. The exports during July 2024 were recorded at $2.308 billion against the exports of $2.064 billion in July 2023, according to latest PBS data. On the other hand, imports into the country also increased by 15.30 percent to $4.256 billion during the month under review as against the imports of $3.691billion last July. Based on the figures, the trade deficit during the…
Islamabad, Aug 2: Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) with a total value of Rs 140.69 billion were offered by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). With a maturity amount of Rs 429 billion, the auction’s goal was to raise Rs 125 billion. The central bank issued data indicating that the SBP accepted Rs140.69 billion of the total amount offered in the auction, which totaled Rs205.63 billion. Bids totaling Rs 114.88 billion, Rs 53.5 billion, and Rs 37.25 billion for 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year bonds were received by the SBP. It rejected all bids for the 10-year bonds and approved Rs. 100.03…
