ISLAMABAD, JULY17: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif stated that the supreme sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) serve as a reminder, inspiring humanity to stand against falsehood and oppression, reaffirming the unwavering commitment to truth on this significant occasion of Youm-e-Ashur. In his Youm-e-Ashur message, the prime minister highlighted its profound significance, noting that the grandson of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions sacrificed their lives in a decisive battle between truth and falsehood at Karbala, illustrating the eternal strength of truth over falsehood through their martyrdom. The prime minister emphasized that the tragic events of…
Author: Iqra Khan
ISLAMABAD, JULY17: Pakistan’s GDP growth rate forecast for the fiscal year 2025 has been kept at 3.5 percent by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Fund stated that Pakistan’s GDP is expected to grow by 3.5 percent in the fiscal year 2025 compared to 2 percent in the previous year in its most recent report, “World Economic Outlook (WEO) update: The Global Economy in a Sticky Spot,” which was published on Tuesday.The Fund’s WEO, which was published in April 2024, had the same GDP estimate for Pakistan. In contrast to the government’s estimate of 3.6 percent, the World Bank has…
ISLAMABAD, JULY17: The government has put in place stringent measures to guarantee security during the solemn processions and gatherings on the tenth of Muharram, as Muharram observances continue throughout Pakistan. Cell phone service would be unavailable nationally during the Muharram processions, according to sources who spoke with ProPakistani. In addition, internet connectivity will be suspended in the regions along Youm-e-Ashura’s main procession routes. Azad Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, the federal capital, and all four provinces would all be subject to the suspension. On the ninth and tenth of Muharram, the government intends to suspend internet and mobile service in Islamabad and…
ISLAMABAD, JULY16: Eleven Expressions of Interest (EOIs) were received from various reputable consulting firms through EPADS in response to PTA’s advertisement that was placed in national and international media as well as on the PPRA website. PTA will shortlist the companies, and the consultants on the shortlist will then get an RFP. At PTA Headquarters in PST, EPADS was used to open the expression of interest (EOI) for the consultancy on the release of IMT (International Mobile Telecommunications spectrum) spectrum to improve Next Generation Mobile Broadband Services in Pakistan by 2024. The chosen consultant will conduct stakeholder consultation, offer the…
ISLAMABAD, JULY16: A falling trend in engineering admissions has led the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) to authorize the entrance of students with FSc pre-medical backgrounds into BS Engineering programs. Before being eligible for admission, these students must finish an eight-week accelerated course covering topics like mathematics that they are lacking. Engineering universities used to produce over 30,000 engineers a year, but admissions have decreased by nearly 10,000 in a single year, with some universities even abandoning their engineering departments for lack of enrollment, according to PEC Registrar Dr. Nasir Mahmood Khan. PEC has made the decision to admit pre-medical students…
ISLAMABAD, JULY16: The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has reacted to appeals from prospective bidders by extending the proposal submission deadline for the Islamabad International Airport project by an extra two months, This represents the fourth extension granted so far. The PCAA just announced that the following are the new deadlines: – Submission of Bids Date of expiration: September 16, 2024, at 1500 PKT – Technical Proposal Opening: September 16, 2024, at 1600 PKT In order to meet the demands of interested parties and ensure that proposals are prepared and submitted in a thorough manner, the deadline has been extended.…
ISLAMABAD, JULY16: It should come as no surprise that Chery Pakistan has raised the pricing of the Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro crossover SUVs. However, by including the freight and insurance costs in its ex-factory prices, the corporation has improved the pricing calculation slightly. Among the indigenous automakers, only Pak Suzuki and Changan Pakistan had the same approach, which is worth mentioning. In other words, the price has changed twice: once for the new ex-factory price (which includes freight and insurance costs) and once for the new Withholding Tax (which is not related to the company and was…
ISLAMABAD, JULY16: Changan introduced the black edition of Alsvin a few weeks ago; in terms of performance or mechanics, these upgrades are purely ornamental. Changan is charging 25,000 PKR more for these aesthetic enhancements than they do for their Lumiere edition. Are There Any Body Changes? Other than the alloy wheels and side view mirrors, the body remains unchanged save for the wheel and mirror colors. Additionally, the interior is entirely black; the previous edition featured a black interior with beige accents on the door panels, roof, and seats. The new edition, as its name implies, has an all-black interior;…
ISLAMABAD, JULY16: According to pulmonologist Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Siddiqui, chest infections have increased in Karachi as a result of air pollution and climate change. He expressed these opinions in an interview with The Express Tribune on Monday. According to Dr. Siddiqui, people with compromised immune systems, the elderly, and youngsters were all suffering from chest illnesses. People with respiratory illnesses are also being impacted by this chest infection. It is possible for the virus to spread from an afflicted person or child to other people and children. This chest infection lasts for three to four days. Cough, fever, sore throat,…
ISLAMABAD, JULY16: In order to preserve people’s lives and means of subsistence, speakers at a symposium on the difficulties Pakistan faces due to its quickly expanding population and swiftly shifting weather patterns urged the government to declare a “climate emergency.” Global Awareness and Empowerment Network and the Karachi Press Club’s Skills Development Committee collaborated to organize the event.The speakers expressed their worries about the severe weather patterns the nation has been seeing recently, which have caused terrible losses. They claimed that the issue has gotten worse due to exponential population expansion. Chief Meteorologist Dr. Sardar Sarfaraz stated, “Global temperature has…
