ISLAMABAD, JULY22: Mango orchards, which are extremely popular worldwide and are a hallmark of the fertile lands of Multan, Muzaf-fargarh, Khanewal, Rahim Yar Khan, and other cities of South Punjab, create a vibrant montage of lush greenery and golden fruit that captivates both eyes and palates. These mango orchards are spread over thousands of acres in South Punjab, with Multan at the top in terms of cultivation on 31,000 hectares of land, followed by Rahim Yar Khan, Muzaffargarh, and Khanewal, having mango cultivation areas of 26,000, 19,000, and 14,000 hectares, respectively. Of the hundreds of varieties of mango that exist,…
Author: Iqra Khan
ISLAMABAD, JULY22: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with Beaconhouse National University (BNU), is organizing an International Conference on “Strengthening Pakistan-U.S. Relations.”The Conference will be held on July 24, 2024, at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, a news release said. The conference aims to foster a deeper understanding of Pakistan-U.S. ties, address contemporary challenges in the bilateral, regional and global context, and identify opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration in various domains. The key subjects to be covered will include bilateral relations, economic partnership, security cooperation, and regional dynamics. The conference will feature a distinguished line-up of diplomats,…
ISLAMABAD, JULY22: A delegation coordinated by the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme visited Pakistan Mission in Paris and held a productive interaction with Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad and members of Pakistani diaspora.The meeting aimed to explore opportunities for enhancing educational and socio-cultural exchange between between Pakistan and France, according to a statement issued on Monday. The delegation’s visit to France and other countries is part of a broader initiative to expose Pakistani youth to opportunities and new trends for higher education, training and human development.This effort seeks to empower young Pakistanis to realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to the…
ISLAMABAD, JULY22: People around the world, including in Pakistan, celebrate “World Brain Day” today (Monday). This day is celebrated every year on July 22nd to highlight international efforts dedicated to promoting brain health awareness and preventing neurological disorders.The day was established by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). This annual event seeks to educate the public about the critical role our brains play in our overall well-being and the steps we can take to keep our minds sharp and healthy. This year, the theme of the day is “Brain Health and Prevention.”The theme embodies the mission to actively tackle risk…
ISLAMABAD, JULY22: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture, Attaullah Tarar, on Monday emphasized to address the looming challenge of climate change highlighting the critical need to plant a significant number of trees for the sake of future generations. During a ceremony held by the Capital Development Authority at Margalla Hills, in his address, Tarar highlighted the commitment of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Pakistani government to maintain Islamabad’s environment by promoting extensive tree plantation. He praised Islamabad as one of the nation’s most beautiful cities, with Margalla National Park serving as a prized asset. Tarar underscored…
ISLAMABAD, JULY22: The Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) and Azerbaijan’s state news agency (AZERTAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday, paving the way for enhanced cooperation in news sharing and exchange. The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the 2nd Shusha Global Media Forum in the city of Shusha, Azerbaijan, from July 20 to 23. The agreement was signed between Mudassar Iqbal, Deputy Director and Head of Diplomatic and Global Affairs on behalf of APP, and Mr. Vugar Aliyev, Chairman of the Board of AZERTAC. This agreement will allow the two countries to share news, photos,…
ISLAMABAD, JULY22: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressing the government’s resolve to increase investment in the country, said the government was taking all possible steps to provide business friendly environment to the traders and investors. Chairing a meeting on increase in investment and capacity of federal government Ministries at the PM House, the prime minister directed the relevant authorities to formulate a steering committee with respect to the progress on increasing investment and capacity of the federal ministries. He said he himself would chair the committee. During the meeting, it was informed that the Public Private Partnership Authority…
ISLAMABAD, JULY21: National Assembly Secretariat sources, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq of the National Assembly turned down the chairman of the Standing Committees’ request for new cars.Ayaz Sadiq retorted that the cars were from 2017 and 2019 models in response to several chairmen’s complaints that they were outdated and inefficient. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq responded, “The vehicle I am using is also of the 2015 model,” according to sources. “The prime minister has also prohibited the purchase of new vehicles, and there are not enough funds to buy new vehicles,” he stated. According to additional sources, the ministry of finance declined to supply…
ISLAMABAD, JULY21: A committee comprising the National Highway Authority (NHA) and other relevant parties was formed on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s orders to determine if the Lyari Expressway could handle heavy traffic and to evaluate its capacity. According to sources, the NHA is adamantly opposed to permitting heavy traffic on the road. It was also observed that the Lyari Expressway consultant engineering associate was not a member of the joint committee. It is anticipated that a final report on the subject will be submitted soon. The chief minister set a deadline of July 31 for the completion and opening of…
ISLAMABAD, JULY21: New evidence from China suggests that Apple’s affordable model, the iPhone SE 4, may take a different route than earlier reports indicating that it would have the same design as the iPhone 14. According to a well-known Chinese social media tipster on Weibo, Fixed Focus Digital, the next iPhone SE 4 will have a back cover that is similar to the ordinary iPhone 16, making it challenging to tell the two phones apart from the back. This implies that the iPhone SE will eventually be significantly larger, allowing for a larger screen and battery. Additionally, additional room facilitates…
