Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday met with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong to discuss the ongoing and upcoming initiatives under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Phase 2. During the meeting, he underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the timely implementation of CPEC projects, said a news release. The minister emphasized Pakistan’s eagerness to advance to the next phase of CPEC, which includes the operationalization of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) aimed at facilitating Chinese investment in Pakistan.Ahsan Iqbal is scheduled to visit China to attend the high-level forum on the Action Plan for…
Author: Iqra Khan
The Pakistan pavilion emerged as a star attraction at the ongoing 30th China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair, showcasing a stunning array of handicrafts that captivated the hearts and minds of visitors from around the globe. The five-day event, which opened on July 6 and runs through July 10, provides a vibrant platform for businesses worldwide to showcase their offerings and forge new partnerships.At the forefront of the Pakistan pavilion stood Kamil Muhammad, a seasoned veteran of the Lanzhou Fair, making his seventh appearance at the prestigious event. Kamil’s display of exquisite handicrafts ranges from intricately embroidered carpets to meticulously…
The nation’s top espionage agency, Inter-Services Intelligence, has received approval from the central government to intercept and trace calls and communications in order to identify and apprehend individuals suspected of violating national security. The necessary circular, which permits an ISI certified officer to trace calls in accordance with Section 54 of the Telecommunication (Reorganization) Act of 1996, has been approved by the federal cabinet. But the agency’s nominee must be a less than a grade 18 officer. In the interest of national security, the federal government is authorized by the aforementioned clause of the Telecommunications Act to permit any person…
Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon declared that the Excise and Taxation Department collected 143 billion rupees, more than the 130 billion rupees it was supposed to collect this fiscal year. This remarkable accomplishment which exceeded the goal by 10% was the result of a concentrated effort to collect unpaid taxes from vehicles. The program’s outreach to those who couldn’t visit offices because of a lack of infrastructure was crucial to the department’s success. Memon emphasized the accomplishments of the inaugural premium number plate auction during a news conference on Tuesday at the Directorate of Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control.Building…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a Rs50 billion package for energy consumers, stating that protected customers consuming up to 200 units would not see an increase in bills for a three-month period. “The household consumers who consume up to 200 units of electricity will get a subsidy for three months July, August, September,” stated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during an event in Islamabad. The prime minister said that the subsidy will cost the national exchequer Rs50 billion. His government has come under fire for burdening the salaried class with the new budget. Of all households, 94% of power users are…
On Doral’s Blue Monster, Trump suggested hosting an 18-hole golf duel. He claimed it would rank “among the most-watched sporting events in history, maybe bigger than the Ryder Cup or even the Masters.” “I’m also officially challenging crooked Joe to an 18-hole golf match right here on Doral’s Blue Monster, considered one of the greatest tournament golf courses anywhere in the world, one of the great courses of the world,” Trump tweeted. In an alluring proposition, he also offered to contribute $1 million to Biden’s preferred charity in the event that he lost, saying audaciously, “And I will even give…
Turksat 6A, Turkey’s first-ever in-house communications satellite, was put into orbit with success. Utilizing a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, this accomplishment was accomplished early on Tuesday.Praising this accomplishment, President Tayyip Erdogan described it as a “new phase” for Turkey’s satellite capabilities. This launch, which highlights Turkey’s developing space technological proficiency, is seen as a significant step forward in the nation’s space goals. Turksat 6A was created over a ten-year period, and more than 81% of its technology and components were supplied from Turkey, according to Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu. This significant national contribution…
Drivers are voicing safety worries about a new format for Google Maps ads. During navigation, the advertisement shows up as a pop-up notification that takes up half the screen and makes suggestions for unneeded detours. Anthony Higman brought attention to this surprise advertisement on X (formerly Twitter). Higman claims that even though he hadn’t looked for a gas station while configuring his navigation, the advertisement suddenly showed as he was passing one. This begs the question of whether the pop-up interferes with navigation and might divert motorists. The location name, rating, and expected arrival time are shown in the “Sponsored”…
An interoperable Raast P2M service has been introduced by the State Bank of Pakistan to assist retail shops in accepting digital payments. Due to this, businesses may now limit the amount of cash used in stores and offer customers comfort, security, and ease of transaction by accepting payments via QR codes, Raast Alias, IBAN, and request to pay. Karandaaz Pakistan is collaborating with SBP to test a program to integrate tier 2 and tier 3 shops onto the Raast platform in an effort to further expedite adoption. By tackling the difficulties and obstacles that retailers have, this program seeks to…
The Xiaomi 15 series is anticipated to launch in Q4 of this year, immediately following Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 CPU announcement. According to Gizmochina’s claim, the lineup will initially consist of the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro, but there should also be a Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which won’t be available until 2025. The Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra are anticipated to go on sale worldwide, much as last year, while the Pro phone will only be available in China. The Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro pair, however, will be unveiled initially in China. It is anticipated that all three…
