A group of scientists has achieved a new record for data transfer rate in optical fiber technology, marking a revolutionary milestone. Using a unique optical transmission bandwidth of 37.6 THz, they were able to reach an amazing data transfer rate of 402 terabytes per second (Tb/s). Standard optical fiber that is sold commercially was used to do this. This significant breakthrough in communications was made possible by the creation of novel optical gain equalizers. By unlocking previously untapped wavelength bands, these equalizers significantly increased the transmission capacity of already-existing systems. In order to address the constantly increasing demand for data…
Author: Iqra Khan
LAHORE: Citizens are required to pay the Excise Department a vehicle registration charge in order to purchase any motorbike or car, including a Honda CD 70. Following the Punjab Assembly’s budget proposal’s majority vote acceptance, the province government unveiled a new automobile registration tax policy. Additionally, it raised the excise registration charge for Pridor, Honda CD 70, Honda CG 125, and other automobiles and motorcycles. The Punjab government has declared that anyone using a motorcycle or other vehicle that is not registered would face severe traffic fines. The motorcycle must be registered with the department and the applicant must pay…
The Excise and Taxation Department of Sindh held its inaugural auction of premium number plates recently. A sizable number of people attended the event, keen to obtain special and eye-catching license plates. The “A1” number plate, which broke the previous record by selling for an incredible Rs100 million (10 crore rupees), was the highlight of the auction. Muzamal Kareem, a businessman, purchased this desired plate. Additionally, Kareem made headlines when he paid Rs45 million (4.5 crore rupees) for the exclusive license plate “7.” The “786” number plate, which industrialist Sorosh purchased for Rs26 million (2.6 crore rupees), was another noteworthy…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD) forecast on Sunday, the next 24 hours would primarily bring hot and humid weather to most of the nation. However, isolated locations in the Potohar region, Islamabad, upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, northeast Punjab, and Kashmir are predicted to see rain, windstorms, or thundershowers. The synoptic situation indicated that mild moist currents from the Arabian Sea were entering the country’s upper regions and were probably going to get stronger starting on Monday night or early Tuesday morning.On Monday evening/night, a westerly wave was also predicted to approach the country’s higher regions. In isolated locations across…
Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Muhammad Ali Randhawa Sunday said that the Park Road Expansion project should be completed without any delay by July 14. During his visit to the Park Road Expansion project, he said that all sections of the project must proceed simultaneously.Muhammad Ali directed the relevant officials to increase labor and machinery to expedite the development work of the project. The CDA chief said that no further delays would be tolerated.He said the project had previously faced delays due to various administrative issues.It is pertinent to mention here that the CDA chairman is taking personal interest and…
The Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) will participate in the 27th Rwanda International Trade Fair (RITF), being organised from July 25 to August 15, 2024, at the Gikondo Expo ground in Kigali, Rwanda. Talking to a delegation of exporters, led by Muhammad Araib here on Sunday, Council Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq mentioned that ChenOne would collaborate with the PFC for this prestigious mega event that offers an excellent platform for the Council to showcase a wide range of products, including general merchandise, textiles, clothing and garments, leather, etc. He said the PFC presence at RITF underscores its commitment to…
In accordance with Article 75 for the budget year 2024–2025, President Asif Ali Zardari accepted Finance Bill 2024.After the budget passed the National Assembly on Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif advised the approval. Two weeks ago, the federal government unveiled its Rs. 18.9 trillion FY25 budget. The measure was enacted on Friday with a majority vote after Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb made multiple ground-breaking revisions and clause-by-clause readings. Adjustments to the advance tax on the sale or transfer of immovable property for federal and provincial employees, members of the armed services, and people injured in battle are among the budget’s…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training said on Sunday that it has launched academic coaching classes in public schools and colleges in Islamabad. The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, in collaboration with the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), is launching academic coaching classes in public schools and colleges of Islamabad. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, this initiative aims to provide additional support to students and help them excel in their academic pursuits. In coaching classes, over 4000 students have registered for their classes, which will commence on Monday. The Ministry has selected and appointed the best…
LAHORE: In response to the teacher shortage that students were experiencing, the Punjab Education Department officially told media on Sunday that, in an effort to improve the quality of education and address the teacher shortage, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz recently assigned the Punjab Education Minister the task of recruiting 30,000 new teachers. The sources stated that the recruitment process is being carried out after seven years and will be carried out in phases through the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC). The sources also stated that the recruitment process was likely to be completed during the summer vacation of 2024.
Senator Mushahid Hussain has acclaimed China for laying the basis for an ‘alternative new global order based on equality and justice’. He made these remarks at the International Conference convened in Beijing by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to mark 70 years of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, which was attended by over 200 political leaders,scholars, intellectuals, economists and journalists from over 50 countries. Senator Mushahid Hussain, who is Chairman of Pakistan-China Institute & Co-Chairman, International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP, the largest organisation of political parties of Asia, also thanked President Xi Jinping for bestowing on…
