Islamabad, Nov 1: Dry Weather Forecasted for Lahore and Most Districts of Punjab. Smog will continue to dominate Lahore and other Punjabi major towns for the next 24 hours, according to a Friday prediction from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Kasur, Okara, Bahawalpur, Multan, and the areas bordering them are among the other districts impacted by smog.It stated that most of Pakistan is under continental air. The highest temperature in Lahore is expected to stay between 32 and 34°C on Friday and 33 and 35°C on Saturday. With a maximum temperature of 35°C, Sargodha continued…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Nov 1: Ambassador Farooq Praises Saudi Media Ministry for Hosting Pakistan Week at Suwaidi Park. Ahmad Farooq, the ambassador of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, commended the Saudi Ministry of Media for hosting Pakistan Week in Suwaidi Park with the theme “Global Harmony.” The event highlights the depth of Pakistani culture in the capital of Saudi Arabia with the goal of fostering cultural diversity and inclusion. Speaking to a group of Pakistani journalists who are now in Riyadh on an official assignment, Ambassador Farooq said he hoped that the Saudi populace and the Pakistani diaspora would both appreciate this joyous…
Islamabad, Nov 1: PM Shehbaz Urges Qatari Investors to Explore Opportunities in Pakistan’s Energy Sector. In his meeting with a team of the Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA) on Friday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif outlined Pakistan’s many energy, infrastructure, and financial potential, positioning the nation as a desirable place to invest. Under the leadership of Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al-Thani, the QBA delegation was made up of prominent businesspeople from Qatar who each represented important economic sectors in the country. During Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s two-day official visit to Qatar, the meeting was held with the goal of discussing expanding…
Islamabad, Nov 1: Court backs CCP’s role in regulating competition, dismisses challenge. In a landmark decision, the Lahore High Court, led by Justice Jawad Hassan, has upheld the validity of show-cause notices issued by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) in the poultry matter concerning price fixing of day-old chicks. The decision reaffirms CCP’s authority to pursue investigations and act against monopolistic practices, ensuring a competitive market environment. Referring to the legal doctrine of “ripeness”, he ruled that cases should proceed through CCP hearings, allowing appeals only after the CCP’s final decision. The judgment clarifies the CCP’s jurisdiction, safeguarding its…
Islamabad, Nov 1: PM’s Construction Package in Development to Revitalize Industry. The Pakistani government is getting ready to unveil the Prime Minister’s Construction Package in an effort to boost the nation’s building industry. The first week of November is when the project is expected to launch. The information provided indicates that while the PM’s Construction Package will offer a number of incentives to help the construction industry expand and modernize, it will not offer any kind of tax amnesty. It seems that the package’s main goals are to support affordable housing options and high-rise construction projects. In order to facilitate…
Islamabad, Nov 1: DHA Islamabad Property Expo 2024 Date Announced. The dates for the much awaited Property Expo 2024 have been formally announced by the Defence Housing Authority Islamabad-Rawalpindi (DHAI-R). The event is scheduled for November 5 and 6, 2024, based on a recent post on their Facebook page. Schedule of Events: From 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM on November 5, 2024 From 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM on November 6, 2024 Location: Imperial Hall, Phase II, JFC, DHA The Islamic capital A travel advisory issued by local authorities caused the expo, which was originally planned for September 29 and…
Islamabad, Nov 1: Capital Realtors Criticize Increase in Property Valuation. Property developers in Islamabad have voiced serious concerns over the Federal Board of Revenue’s decision to raise property assessment rates in 56 cities starting on November 1, 2024. The aforementioned revision is expected to negatively affect Pakistan’s real estate market and may even trigger additional capital flight, according to Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, the president of the Islamabad Developer Association and a former president of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industries. It’s important to remember that the real estate sector drives about 60 related industries, and this choice could…
Islamabad, Nov 1: Food Asia Expo in Karachi Sees Over $10 Million in Business Deals Signed. According to the organizers, approximately $10 million worth of commercial deals between local and international firms in various categories were registered during the 17th edition of the Plastic Packaging, Corrugated, and Food Asia International exposition and conferences. Local delegates and visitors in the food and related industries have responded overwhelmingly to the various exhibiting firms from Vietnam, Thailand, Turkey, China, and Iran, signing various commercial agreements and memorandums of understanding for future strategic relationships. According to Uzair Nizam, director of Ecommerce Gateway, the remarkable…
Islamabad, Nov 1: Top U.S. University Forms Partnership with HEC. The University of Utah and Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) have teamed up to promote capacity-building in the country’s public universities. According to a press release from HEC on Thursday, the initiative, which is funded by USAID under the Higher Education System Strengthening Activity (HESSA), intends to improve institutional governance, faculty development, strategic planning, and policy reform. HEC Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, USAID Deputy Mission Director Andrew McKim, and other high-ranking representatives from HEC, the University of Utah, and USAID attended the signing event. Awais Ahmed, HEC’s adviser for global…
Islamabad, Nov 1: Rs 1500 Prize Bond Draw Scheduled for November 2024. Because prize bonds provide a safe means to save money and the chance to win large prizes, many Pakistanis continue to choose them as their favorite investment option. Every three months, National Savings holds lucky drawings where participants can win prizes. Date of the Rs. 1500 Prize Bond Draw Following the vote, the winners of the draw number 100 for the Rs 1500 prize bond will be announced in Rawalpindi. The winners are expected to be revealed on November 15, 2024. The prize winning amount is Rs 1500.…
