ISLAMABAD: The ICT services export remittances surged to US$ 332 million in the month of May 2024, an astounding increase of 40.7% in comparison to US$ 236 million in May 2023 ICT export remittances have surged to US$ 2.925 billion during July 2023 to May 2024 of FY2023-24 in comparison to US$ 2.371 billion reported for the same period last year, said a news release. Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that the present government is focused upon the development of IT sector.She said the role of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and Pakistan Software…
Author: Iqra Khan
Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union Amna Baloch on Friday met with Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Luxembourg Space Agency Dr. Mathias Link and discussed potential collaborations in space related matters.In the meeting, they also discussed pathways for shared innovation and exploration. Separately, in light of the increasing number of Pakistani students in Luxembourg, Ambassador Amna Baloch met Stephanie Schott, Team Leader Luxembourg Ministry of Research and Higher Education and discussed matters pertaining to streamlining and addressing student issues.They also agreed to enhancing collaboration in joint research projects.
ISLAMABAD: Nearly a hundred ambassadors from all regions of the world and United Nations officials Friday attended a reception hosted by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, to celebrate Pakistan’s victorious election to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). On June 6, Pakistan was elected, with a massive majority, as a non-permanent member of the 15-member Council, with Ambassador Akram pledging to make a contribution in meeting the grave challenges facing the world.Pakistan, which was unopposed, garnered 182 votes in the 193-member General Assembly, and will begin its two-year term on January 1, 2025. Ambassadors of the five…
The Consulate General of Pakistan in Guangzhou organized a heartwarming Eid ul Adha get-together event for Pakistani students, faculty members from various universities, and the Pakistani Community in Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong in South China. The event was held on June 17 at a Pakistani restaurant and drew a large number of attendees.The event, which aimed to bring the Pakistani community together to celebrate the festive occasion, was met with enthusiasm and appreciation.Acting Consul General Sardar Muhammad emphasized the significance of the strong bond between Pakistan and China, highlighting the pivotal role of Pakistani students and researchers in fostering…
One Network, In order to give motorway travelers with a satisfying experience, a top service provider of electronic toll collecting on Pakistan’s motorways, and Mastercard, a leader in worldwide innovation in digital payments, established a strategic alliance. Thanks to this partnership, consumers who reload their M-TAG cards using the One Network M-TAG App with their Mastercard (credit or debit cards) will receive 10% cashback. Through the promotion of a cashless and smooth travel experience for commuters throughout Pakistan, this program seeks to increase the usage of digital payments for motorway tolls.At the signing ceremony, which took place in Rawalpindi, executives…
Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistani cricket team, is considering pursuing legal action against a number of YouTubers and former players who have openly accused him of wrongdoing during the 2024 T20 World Cup. Following Pakistan’s unannounced withdrawal from the competition, Babar has been the object of harsh criticism and an ongoing social media campaign criticizing his performance and leadership. Babar is actively seeking legal advice in the midst of the dispute in order to decide on the best course of action. Concurrently, the legal section of the Pakistan Cricket Board is carefully collecting evidence to back up Babar’s…
Mohammed Amir, a fast bowler for Pakistan, traveled with his personal trainer for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Amir covered the whole cost of this, even though the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) assisted in setting it up. Rather than working with the team trainer, he opted to have individual training sessions with his personal trainer. This choice is seen to have contributed to Pakistan’s subpar performance and early elimination from the competition.Amir’s influence was particularly evident in a pivotal match when he let up 18 runs in the Super Over. A significant upset occurred when the United States unexpectedly lost…
Due to the building of a new pipeline, Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has stated that the gas supply to the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) and Korangi districts will be suspended. The company claims that the new gas distribution pipeline project will have an impact on gas delivery at two crucial locations as it extends from Azeempura to Jam Sadiq Bridge. On June 23, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the whole Korangi region including residential and commercial districts as well as DHA and the communities that surround it will be without gas supplies. Defence View, Manzoor, Akhtar, Kashmir, Mehmoodabad,…
The popular fast bowler from Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi, has been named as Realme’s new brand ambassador, an exciting announcement.Afridi, who is well-known for his exceptional cricketing exploits, embodies the inventiveness and youthful spirit that characterize the realme brand. To further heighten the anticipation, realme has hinted about a significant declaration slated for June 26, 2024. Although specifics are yet unknown, there is a lot of conjecture that it might have anything to do with the much awaited realme GT 6 Pro or even a new model in the 12 series, like the realme 12 or the realme 12 Pro+. This…
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Kashmir Council of Europe (KCEU) Ali Raza Syed has said that the position of the European Union is very important for the promotion of peace in the world and therefore this influential and powerful organization of 27 European countries can play its effective role for the peaceful solution of the Kashmir issue. He expressed these views last night while addressing a reception in his honor at a local hotel in the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad. Senior journalist and intellectual Mohsin Raza Khan was the host of the ceremony, while Ali Farqan, the journalist of Voice of America, performed…
