Islamabad: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), and Shell Pakistan Limited jointly hosted the Pakistan Energy Symposium. This significant event was produced by the Nutshell Group and took place at a local hotel. The Pakistan Energy Symposium Powering the Future brought together public stakeholders, policymakers, thought leaders and industry specialists to chart out a course for Pakistan’s sustainable energy future. Deliberating on adding renewables to Pakistan’s energy mix Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, Federal Minister for Petroleum & Water Resources said “Pakistan has sunlight, wind, water, and nuclear energy. We can produce green electricity on a large scale. In…
Author: Iqra Khan
Rana Sanaullah has been appointed Pakistan’s new Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), a position that involves supervision of the nation’s sports sector, in a major reorganization of the government.The announcement comes as Ahsan Iqbal’s relieved from his additional responsibilities as the IPC minister. Ahsan Iqbal is the current Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recommendation led to President Asif Ali Zardari approving Rana Sanaullah’s appointment as the Political and Public Affairs Advisor.The development of interprovincial harmony and the maintenance of unified national policy across a range of industries, including sports, depend heavily on the IPC…
Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, approved the draft of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the agreement’s advancement with Pakistan in energy sector. The development occurred two days after Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reviewed the arrangements for the crown prince’s visit to Pakistan. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the decision was made during the cabinet meeting held with Prime Minister MBS in the chair.The cabinet meeting authorised the…
As the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepared to face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2024 Eliminator a startling report emerged revealing a significant disruption to their pre-match routine. The franchise set to fine-tune their strategies at the Gujarat College Ground in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, faced an unexpected hurdle. A critical security concern specifically revolving around the safety of star player Virat Kohli cast a shadow over the scheduled practice session. RCB found themselves compelled to cancel the pivotal practice session, leaving them with limited preparation time before the crucial showdown on Wednesday. As the IPL Eliminator approached, Royal Challengers…
Neuroscience and biomedical engineering startup BrainBridge has made a bold declaration of its intent to pioneer the world’s first head transplant system. Emerging from stealth mode the company unveiled its innovative approach blending advanced robotics and artificial intelligence to realize the once-fantastical notion of complete head and face transplantation. This groundbreaking endeavor offers a ray of hope to individuals afflicted with seemingly incurable ailments such as stage-4 cancer, paralysis, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease. By transplanting a patient’s head onto a donor body rendered brain-dead, BrainBridge aspires to conserve consciousness, memories, and cognitive functions, pushing the boundaries of medical possibility ever…
Cricket Australia made the announcement on Tuesday that pre-sale tickets for the India and Pakistan fan zones will open from June 4. Ticket prices range from $30 to $70 with discounts available during the first phase until June 14. Fans must register to avail the discounted tickets. In the second phase, tickets can be booked without registration. Pakistan is scheduled to play six white-ball matches in Australia, while India will face Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced its decision to host T20 and four-day tournaments exclusively for standout performers from the domestic circuit. Based on the information provided, the tournament aims to create opportunities for local talents to eventually represent Pakistan in the future. The tournaments will showcase players from the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and the National T20 Cup. Notably the focus will be on broadcasting the matches live providing a platform for wider exposure. It’s worth mentioning that these tournaments will exclude national team players ensuring a spotlight solely on emerging talents.
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated that Pakistan firmly adhered to the one-China principle as the country always chooses to stand on the right side of history.“Pakistani people loved China as “there is no conditionality between us,” the president remarked in an interview with the Chinese media published on Wednesday, marking the 73rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. This was the first such interaction of President Zardari with any foreign media after being re-elected for the second time in March.Recalling the rapport between the previous leaders of the two countries, Zardari said, “My…
Pollution, deforestation, and climate change are putting half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems at risk of collapsing. For the first time, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which is well-known for its red list of species in danger, has conducted an assessment of mangroves worldwide, rating 36 distinct locations.The study “highlights the urgent need for coordinated conservation of mangroves,crucial habitats for millions in vulnerable communities worldwide,” according to IUCN Director General Grethel Aguilar. Mangroves are plants or shrubs found in tropical regions that grow mostly in brackish or saltwater near tidal rivers and coasts. According to IUCN’s results,…
It’s likely that Apple is getting ready to release the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max with some significant camera improvements. A Weibo user claims that the iPhone 16 Pro will have a 48MP ultrawide camera which will significantly enhance its photography capabilities. This information confirms earlier rumors that were initially reported in October of last year. Furthermore, as reported by well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo the iPhone 16 Pro is said to use the same 5x Tetraprism telephoto module as the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This implies that the Pro and Pro Max variants in the iPhone 16 series will…
