Islamabad, JULY28: To fight climate change and lessen its detrimental impacts, Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Khan Mehsud launched the Billion Tree Plus program. According to the information, he started the effort with a ceremony at the Commissioner’s House in Peshawar, where he planted a sapling. Speaking at the event, Commissioner Mehsud emphasized how the environment will be greatly improved by the saplings planted as part of the Billion Tree Plus program. 750,000 saplings will be planted as part of this initiative during the monsoon season in each of the five districts that make up the Peshawar Division: Peshawar, Nowshera, Charsadda,…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, JULY28: The first all-inclusive roadside assistance service in Pakistan has been introduced by Kia. The goal of this new program is to help people who have unplanned car problems right away. The service takes care of a number of typical problems that come up while driving, such as flat tires and empty gas tanks. Drivers can get fast assistance to go back on their route by simply making a phone call to 111-111-542 or sending a WhatsApp message to 0303-5425420. It is anticipated that the roadside assistance service would prove to be a beneficial tool for motorists, offering comfort…
Islamabad, JULY28: Yoshihiro Nakata, President and CEO of Toyota Europe, believes that the automotive sector faces a major challenge as a result of the UK’s new Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation. Speaking at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Nakata emphasized that in order to create workable plans for reaching these lofty goals, manufacturers must work together and have a positive conversation with legislators.Electric vehicles (EVs) must account for at least 22% of a carmaker’s sales by 2024 in order to comply with the ZEV mandate; this percentage will increase annually. There might be severe fines of £15,000 for each vehicle…
Islamabad, JULY28: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) will organize ‘Business Opportunities and Investment Conference’ (BOC) on 30th July in Chicago, USA. The 6th BOC session is the culmination of continued bilateral coordination and collaborations between Pak-American business community In a statement issued here Sunday, President RCCI Saqib Rafiq said that the purpose of the conference was to promote a range of Pakistani products in America markets. The United States is an important trading partner and the BOC will provide an opportunity to exchange the views and identify the challenges in bilateral trade ties between the two business…
Islamabad, JULY28: In an effort to promote trade and investment in the South Asian nation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that businesspeople from the Gulf would no longer need a visa to enter Pakistan. Due to a protracted economic crisis, Pakistan has to turn to friendly countries and international lenders such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial support.This month, a $7 billion loan agreement was reached between Islamabad and the IMF to support macroeconomic progress achieved during the previous year, during which Pakistan reduced inflation from 38 percent to slightly over 12 percent and increased its…
Islamabad, JULY28: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has issued a weather advisory for the North Zone, warning motorists of intermittent rain in areas including Islamabad, Peshawar, Kot Momin, Dera Ismail Khan, Swat, and Thakot. According to a spokesman for NHMP, the Motorway officials have urged motorists to exercise extreme caution while driving during rainy conditions. Given the slippery road conditions, there is a heightened risk of vehicles skidding out of control. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front and avoid speeding. As a precautionary measure, the NHMP has initiated a special briefing…
Islamabad, JULY28: As the world marks World Hepatitis Day today, health experts are emphasizing the importance of safe practices and awareness in preventing the spread of hepatitis, a silent killer disease that claims thousands of lives every year. Talking to PTV news channel, Executive Director and spokesperson Dr Abdul Jabbar Bhutto in Polyclinic explained that World Hepatitis Day aims to focus on taking concrete steps towards eliminating this silent killer.On World Hepatitis Day, we are reminded that hepatitis is a preventable and treatable disease. By raising awareness, improving access to testing and treatment, and supporting those affected, we can break…
Islamabad, JULY28: In a heartwarming display of environmental stewardship, a group of passionate youngsters Sunday ask every citizen to come together and join hands with the Punjab government’s monsoon tree planting campaign, aiming to restore the degraded Takht Pari Forest to its former lush glory. Talking to PTV news channel a group of youngsters said that this collective effort, driven by the conviction that small actions can spark significant change, seeks to rally individuals from all walks of life to join forces and make a tangible impact on the fragile ecosystem. As the monsoon season sets in, this dedicated band…
Islamabad, JULY28: The proposed plan from the federal government to postpone raising the monthly electricity costs of customers utilizing 201–400 units has drawn considerable opposition from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Recently, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif proposed delaying the price increase by Rs. 7.12 per unit for three months and gave the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Energy three months to come up with a plan and get the agreement of the IMF. The IMF has warned that postponing the price increase for middle-class consumers may interfere with energy sector commitments pertaining to yearly base tariffs and circular debt…
Islamabad, JULY28: A cyber notice about hackers targeting government officials with phishing emails and WhatsApp has been released by the Cabinet Division.The cabinet division claimed in a statement that government officers are the subject of a targeted APT attack that was conducted via phishing emails and several WhatsApp numbers. In an attempt to use malware to conduct a cyberattack, the attacker is sending different messages using many cellphone numbers and emails with fictitious domains. To get access to the devices, the attacker sends Remote Access Tools (RAT) files in RAR format. The following WhatsApp numbers are in use: 923176723167, 03357837013,…
