A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Master Motor Corporation and Yutong Bus Company to create a joint venture company and produce and assemble Yutong’s New Energy City Buses domestically in Pakistan. Yutong Master will become the nation’s first and sole manufacturer of city buses by establishing a brand-new greenfield plant for the business. The goal of Yutong’s New Energy City Buses, which come with electric and hybrid drivetrain options, is to help government initiatives to modernize Pakistan’s transportation infrastructure while also meeting the needs of public transit. On June 5, 2024, during Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s visit to…
Author: Iqra Khan
Honda Atlas Cars Limited has revealed a fantastic deal on the HR-V crossover SUV. The company just shared a social media message saying, “Celebrate 30 years of outstanding value! Reserve your HR-V VTI-S today to save Rs. 400,000.Terms and conditions apply; visit the Honda 3S dealership located nearest you. This is a temporary promotion. The top HR-V model, the VTI-S, is presently available for Rs. 7,899,000. It is currently available for Rs. 7,499,000 after the discount. This is the ideal chance if you love the Honda HR-V and have been thinking about getting one. Engine Specs A 1.5L naturally aspirated…
Finance Bill 2024, which would have placed a 25 percent sales tax on hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), has been withdrawn by the federal government.The Ministry of Industries and Production vehemently opposed eliminating the 25 percent sales tax rate, therefore the current 8.5 percent tax rate on HEVs will stay in place. In their request, the Finance Division and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) were asked to reinstate the 8.5 percent sales tax. The Engineering Development Board (EDB) and the Ministry of Industries contended that the 25 percent tax went against the promises stated in the Auto Industry Development and…
Chairman of the Prime Minister Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan on Wednesday said that departmental sports had been restored on the instructions of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.Talking to the media, he informed that the players were suffering great difficulties due to the ban on departmental sports since September 2021. Chairman PMYP added that the early restoration of departmental sports became possible with the efforts of the Special Assistant to Prime Minister, Rana Sana Ullah.“The revival of departmental sports will promote sports and encourage sportspersons, “he said.Rana Mashhood further stated the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination was…
According to a McKinsey & Co. poll, 75% of millennials and 66% of all respondents take sustainability into account when making purchases. Consumers are more likely to choose brands that share their beliefs when it comes to environmental stability in particular. According to a survey conducted by The Economist, consumers feel that governments and brands should work together to promote positive environmental change. Global internet searches for sustainable products have surged by 71% in the last five years. This pattern is not exclusive to developed nations. Concerns about climate change are also linked to consumer happiness in developing and emerging…
A new regulatory framework for Over-The-Top (OTT) services has been proposed by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), which suggests a 15-year license for these services in Pakistan. The public and interested parties may comment on the draft framework for the next fourteen days after it was posted on the PTA website.The draft framework defines over-the-top (OTT) services as any applications or services that are made available over the Internet, with or without network provider participation. Examples include social networks like Facebook, messaging apps like WhatsApp, streaming services like YouTube and Netflix, and tools for video conferences like Zoom. According to…
At Islamabad International Airport, a Saudi official was denied entry because he had more than $5,000 in foreign currency.According to sources close to the Customs Collectorate Islamabad, this incident occurred on May 29, 2024, when a Saudi diplomat flying on Saudi flight No. SV-725 to Riyadh presented a letter from the Embassy claiming that he was carrying SAR 958,125/-because he had sold his personal vehicle. ProPakistani was informed of this information. In the aforementioned letter from the Director of Protocol and Public Relations, the Embassy asked for a leniency in this matter and made it clear that the diplomat was…
Frank Duckworth, the co-creator of cricket’s Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, passed away at the age of 84 last week, as announced by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS). Duckworth, alongside Tony Lewis, developed the method to adjust targets in rain-affected limited overs cricket matches, replacing the older rain rule. His work became crucial in ensuring fair outcomes in matches disrupted by weather conditions, including high-profile events like the 1992 ODI World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa. Duckworth’s contributions to cricket were recognized with the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honor in 2010. The International Cricket Council…
The joint venture proposal between Chinese and Pakistani enterprises, which aims to relocate Chinese industries to Pakistan, was approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday. During a meeting today to review the problems facing the Board of Investment (BOI) in Islamabad, the PM approved this project. He underlined the government’s resolve to boost investments from both abroad and domestic sources. A thorough status report on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Chinese and Pakistani businesses during Shehbaz’s most recent visit to Shenzhen was called in.The prime minister emphasized the potential for economic expansion and gave the go-ahead for…
In a thrilling match on Tuesday night, Argentina secured their place in the quarterfinals of Copa America 2024 by defeating Chile 1-0 in front of over 81,000 fans. Star player Lionel Messi took a back seat as Lautaro Martinez emerged as the hero, scoring the lone goal in the 88th minute. The match was intense, with Argentina’s captain attempting a corner kick that was initially blocked, setting up Martinez for the winning strike. Argentina currently leads Group A with six points, tied with Canada, while Chile and Peru have one point each. Next up, Argentina will face Peru on June…
