Islamabad, Nov 4: Creating a Conducive Environment for Foreign Investment is Top Priority, Says PM. According to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the government’s primary aim is to create an atmosphere that is conducive to foreign investment in the nation. He said flawless services are being offered to the business and trader community through “One Window Operations” under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in the nation while speaking to a business delegation from the United Kingdom (UK) at a meeting held here on Sunday. During the meeting, the business delegation was led by Zubair Isa, a well-known businessman from…
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Islamabad, Nov 4: Iranian Foreign Minister Visits Islamabad for Middle East Situation Consultations. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian foreign minister, arrived here Monday for a two-day official visit to discuss bilateral relations and the Middle East situation with Pakistan’s leadership. According to a news statement from the Foreign Office, Foreign Minister Araghchi will meet with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif when he is in the country. This visit offers a significant chance to promote collaboration and communication between Iran and Pakistan on a variety of topics, such as energy,…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Forest Fire in Bara Hotar, Lower Galiyat Successfully Contained by Rescue 1122. Rescue 1122 Abbottabad and local officials responded quickly to suppress a fire that broke out yesterday in the deep woodlands of Bara Hotar in Lower Galiyat. Additional Assistant Commissioner III, Shamim Ullah, DSP Galiyat, local police, Rescue 1122, forest department officials, and local government staff were instructed by Deputy Commissioner Captain (R) Sanaullah Khan to arrive at the spot and handle the situation. Within two hours, the fire was contained thanks to the cooperation of the locals. Underscoring the importance of forest protection in the…
Islamabad, Nov 4: RDA Bans New Housing Schemes in 5 Tehsils to Preserve Agricultural Land. The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has declared a prohibition on new private housing plans in five tehsils: Rawalpindi, Gujarkhan, Taxila, Kallar Syedan, and Kahuta. This is a clear step toward sustainable development. This policy seeks to promote appropriate urban development, safeguard environmentally sensitive areas, and maintain agricultural land. The RDA’s prohibition on developers and investors buying land for housing developments within the selected tehsils will be in place until the Pre-Urban Site Development Plan is formally approved. Additionally, the prohibition prohibits land subdivision for private…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Huawei Executive Confirms Launch Date for Mate 70 Series. According to a corporate executive, the Huawei Mate 70 series, which will formally launch in November, is expected to be the most potent range to date. In addition to showcasing Huawei’s recently developed HarmonyOS NEXT (which is Android-free), the Mate 70 also teases innovative technological advancements and design changes that are sure to turn heads. The Mate 70 series is anticipated to be available on the market by mid-November, while Huawei has not disclosed a precise release date. Since Huawei has reportedly already acquired the majority of the…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Air Quality Crisis, Islamabad Imposes Ban on Smoke-Emitting Vehicles and Factories. The federal government has made steps to shield its inhabitants from Islamabad’s deteriorating pollution. To lessen pollution, the government has outlawed burning rubbish and crops, as well as factories, brick kilns, and automobiles that create smoke. This two-month ban is an immediate response to the health concerns that smog poses and is enforced under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Officials stressed the significance of reducing pollution to safeguard public health and threatened to rigorously enforce these rules. In February, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
Islamabad, Nov 3: Punjab Declares School Holidays as Smog Intensifies in Lahore. Due to the deteriorating fog, which has an Air Quality Index (AQI) of more than 1,000, the Punjabi government has declared that all primary schools in Lahore will be closed for a week. High and secondary schools are still operating, but students must wear masks.In a press conference today, Punjab’s senior minister, Maryam Aurangzeb, stated that pollution from India had made the city’s smog problem worse and caused AQI values in border regions to reach 1900. To reach rigorous pollution control targets, the government has stepped up its…
Islamabad, Nov 3: World Bank’s $213 Million Project for Pakistan Flood Victims Set for Potential Restructuring. It is anticipated that the $213 million “Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project (IFRAP)” of the World Bank will be reorganized to enable prompt distribution of project funds designated for resilient home restoration and reconstruction. According to official records, IFRAP was signed on July 3, 2023, with the goal of improving and revitalizing the lives of communities impacted by the floods of 2022 and bolstering their ability to adapt to more severe flooding in the future. As of right now, the project has disbursed…
Islamabad, Nov 3: Gold Rate in Pakistan Today, the price of 24K gold in Pakistan is Rs. 290,300 per tola, while the price of 22K gold is Rs. 266,106 per tola. Based on data from Sarafa Associations, UrduPoint frequently updates the price of gold in Pakistan today. The key cities in Pakistan’s gold market, global gold prices per tola and 10 grams, and Pakistan’s gold price history in graph and table form are also covered on this page. Gold Purity Per Tola Per 10 Gram 24k Rs. 290,300 Rs. 248,890 22k Rs. 266,106 Rs. 228,148 21k Rs. 254,012 Rs. 217,779…
Islamabad, Nov 3: US Election 2024 Live Updates, Kamala Harris Vows to Unite All Americans as Trump Eyes Comeback. Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate and vice president, has promised to serve as president for all Americans. “I pledge to be a president for all Americans,” she stated in a post on the social media site X. Let’s get to work without fear of a little happiness. By saying, “When you’re winning by a lot, you can still lose by a little,” Trump is sending a confident message to his fans in North Carolina, asking them to cast their ballots…
