Islamabad, Dec 6: The public has been alerted by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) about the growing danger of phishing scams. The authority made it clear that it will never ask for passwords, one-time passwords (OTPs), or personal information via email, texts, or phone calls. The alert’s goal is to inform people about how to spot and steer clear of fraudulent activity that targets financial and personal information. The PTA advised people to disregard strange or unsolicited calls and messages. Additionally, it advised users not to divulge financial or personal information to strangers and recommended against clicking on links they…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Dec 6: Prison staff will receive online preparation assistance from an NGO for the CSS and PMS tests. The DIG wrote to the relevant personnel per the IG Jail’s directive. The letter states that to make it easier for worthy officials to take the CSS and PMS tests, online courses would be set up. The first day of classes is February 1, 2025. One year will be the length of time. Written exams and interviews will be used to choose candidates based solely on their merit. A scholarship for 100 students is also available. The software is completely free,…
Islamabad, Dec 6: The Czech Republic and Pakistan have partnered to establish electric vehicle (EV) production facilities. The goal of this partnership is to advance green technologies and improve trade relations. H.E. Ladislav Steinhubel, the Czech Ambassador to Pakistan, spoke with Ahad Cheema, the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, about the collaboration. Before the Pak-Czech Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting in Islamabad in April 2025, the two parties decided to establish Joint Working Groups (JWGs) to concentrate on particular sectors. This meeting will contribute to increased commerce and collaboration, particularly in fields like healthcare, IT, and renewable energy. Expanding Business…
Islamabad, Dec 6: The Punjab government has made the decision to start requiring plastic suppliers, producers, and recyclers in the province to register online. The goal of this initiative, according to Punjab Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb’s statement, is to centralize data on the plastics business. “We will fully integrate the plastic supply chain into the formal economy by registering plastic producers, suppliers, and recyclers online, which will help to reduce environmental pollution and improve economic transparency,” she stated. Peshawar Sets the Example by Prohibiting the City’s Use of Plastic Bags. Aurangzeb emphasized that stringent measures are being taken against polyethylene…
Islamabad, Dec 6: According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the prices of tomatoes (25.15 percent), chicken (9.90 percent), pulse mash (1.67 percent), pulse gram (0.73 percent), wheat flour (0.71 percent), pulse masoor (0.46 percent), and lpg (0.19 percent) all saw decreases, resulting in a 0.34 percent drop in the Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ending December 5, 2024. Of the 51 items, 18 (35.29 percent) saw price increases during the week, 10 (19.61 percent) saw price decreases, and 23 (45.10 percent) saw no change. The price increases of pulse gram (65.64 percent), pulse moong (37.83…
Islamabad, Dec 6: According to the most recent scorecard issued by Fair Finance Asia (FFA), which evaluates how well Asian banks allow customers to actively contribute to sustainability outcomes, Asian banks including those in Pakistan have received low marks on participation and accountability procedures. In four major areas financial inclusion, consumer protection, financial literacy and education, and participation and accountability mechanisms the new scorecard compared the practices of 15 banks in Cambodia, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand. On average, banks performed better in consumer protection (5.5/10) and financial inclusion (5.2/10), but they did badly in engagement and accountability systems…
Islamabad, Dec 6: The Punjab government has announced the installation of 400 electric buses as part of an environmental project to improve air quality and lower pollution in the city, which is a significant step in addressing Lahore’s smog issue. During a news conference on climate change and anti-smog initiatives, Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced this program, which comprises several measures to address the city’s chronic smog. Electric buses would be crucial in reducing air pollution from traditional cars, which are a major source of smog in Lahore. The program is a component of the Punjab government’s 10-year anti-smog…
Islamabad, Dec 6: Despite a lack of personnel in the Project Management Unit (PMU), the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) is taking action to maintain the Rawalpindi Ring Road project on schedule. The PMU has not been shut down, and steps are being taken to guarantee that the project proceeds without any delays, Director General Kinza Murtaza explained. Three high-ranking individuals, including an administrative official, an environment specialist, and a financial expert, left the PMU last month. The RDA has responded by appointing officials to cover these positions temporarily. This guarantees that the project’s vital tasks won’t be interrupted. RDA officers…
Islamabad, Dec 6: Stakeholders have agreed to remove between 80,000 and 100,000 wild mulberry trees and limit the sale of parthenium plants at flower shops throughout Islamabad in response to the prime minister’s orders to manage pollen allergies in the federal capital. The PM’s National Coordinator on Health, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Bharat, said that Islamabad is taking proactive steps to address pollen allergies. He emphasized that because of their abundance, wild mulberry trees are a major cause of allergies, according to environmental experts. Phased removal of these trees is part of the plan. Between 80,000 and 100,000 wild mulberry trees…
Islamabad, Dec 6: In an indication of a change toward better bilateral ties between the two nations, the interim government of Bangladesh has loosened its visa requirements for people of Pakistan. Since erstwhile pro-India Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left, attempts have been made to strengthen ties, which is shown in this development. Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has simplified the travel process for Pakistani nationals by eliminating the need for security clearance. While the foreign ministry directed diplomatic offices throughout the world to expedite visa applications for Pakistanis, the Security Services Division of Bangladesh’s Ministry of…
