ISLAMABAD, JULY20: A new curriculum for Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been introduced by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training. Students in grades 1 through 5 will be taught these subjects in primary schools throughout the capital. According to the ministry, the curriculum aims to give students a strong foundation in IT and AI, prepare them for future technological advancements, and open up promising career paths in these fields as they progress. “This curriculum is a living document that will be regularly updated to reflect the latest advancements in technology and AI,” the statement…
Author: Iqra Khan
ISLAMABAD, JULY19: In comparison to the same period previous year, when it reported income of Rs. 23.9 billion, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited’s revenue for the quarter that concluded on June 30, 2024, was Rs. 26.7 billion, a 12 percent increase year over year. During the time under review, the company did not declare any dividend payments to its shareholders.In comparison to the Rs. 1.50 billion earned during the same period previous year, the company’s profits dropped to Rs. 705 million, a 55 percent decrease. From Rs. 18.1 billion to Rs. 19.98 billion, the cost of services grew by 10% YoY.…
ISLAMABAD, JULY19: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) plans to open the city’s first health and education centers. The information indicates that LDA Director General Tahir Farooq went into great detail on the impending development projects. The proposed education city, which will occupy 350 kanals, and the health city, which will occupy 200 kanals, were heavily briefed on at the conference. Usman Nazar, the director of LDA City projects, and Hafeezullah, the director of LDA City, gave the attendees an update on the development of the LDA City housing scheme. Officials have been instructed by Director General Tahir Farooq to accelerate…
ISLAMABAD, JULY19: Prepare to be fully immersed in the dynamic real estate scene of Islamabad at the exclusive Property Sales Event (PSE), presented by Zameen.com. Put Sunday, July 21, from 9 AM to 9 PM, in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, on your calendars. Find out about unique deals and promotions. Zameen.com cordially welcomes you to take advantage of special savings on a few properties that are only offered at this occasion. This is your opportunity to land offers that fit your investing objectives, whether you’re searching for luxury residential or commercial properties. Get free access…
ISLAMABAD, JULY19: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has provided regulatory guidelines, and as a result, the insurance sector in Pakistan has advanced toward digitalization and data-centric decision making. It is anticipated that the Central Depository Company of Pakistan’s (CDC) technology assistance in the creation of a centralized vehicle insurance repository will significantly alter the nation’s auto insurance underwriting practices. The CDC and nine general insurance firms signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which marked a major step forward in this respect. On July 18, 2024, the ceremony was held at the CDC House in Karachi.Jubilee General Insurance…
ISLAMABAD, JULY19: The MDCAT exam will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2024, according to a decision made by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC). The council recently agreed to hold the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) on the same date both in Pakistan and overseas for prospective medical students.The council also determined that the MDCAT syllabus will be posted on the PM&DC website the following week, along with an open registration gateway. The MDCAT syllabus will stay the same as last year in order to accommodate the students, since the Council agreed not to alter the…
ISLAMABAD, JULY19: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan is concentrating on obtaining foreign investment and asking for loan extensions in order to meet its needs for external funding. This was stated on Friday. This endeavor is being made as the nation is ready to execute a fresh $7 billion loan deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Pakistan must carry out stringent measures as part of the 37-month deal with the IMF, such as boosting taxes on agricultural income and electricity rates. Concerns have been expressed on how these policies will affect the nation’s middle class and impoverished, who already have…
ISLAMABAD, JULY19: ISLAMABAD: In an effort to increase trade with Central Asian nations, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rasit Meredow announced on Friday that he will be visiting Pakistan for two days, from July 22 to 24. Pakistan aspires to capitalize on its geopolitical strategic location and strengthen its position as a vital hub for trade and transportation linking the landlocked Central Asian countries with the global economy. Meetings with leaders from Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have been among the flurry of visits, investment discussions, and economic activity between Pakistan and Central Asian governments in recent months. At a weekly press briefing on…
ISLAMABAD, JULY19: Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Ports Pakistan Khurram Aziz Khan on Friday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and informed that the company would invest $250 million in Karachi Port during the next 10 years. The company CEO, who was accompanied by a delegation, also told that a fully equipped multipurpose terminal, being constructed through a $130 million investment, would be completed within two years. The delegation members briefed the prime minister about the company’s investment in the improvement of the container terminal facility at Karachi Port featuring X control, automated gates, 200-meter expansion in berth, crane…
ISLAMABAD, JULY19: Different levels of precipitation are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other parts of Pakistan. The central and southern regions of Pakistan are penetrated by light to moderate monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Over the top regions of the nation, a westerly wave is dominant. On Saturday and Sunday, isolated rain-wind/thunderstorms are expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, central and southern Punjab, Sindh, and northeastern and southern Balochistan due to the current weather. In isolated areas of northeast Punjab, Pothohar region, Islamabad, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, rain-wind/thunderstorms are also anticipated. During that time, there…
