Author: Iqra Khan

Islamabad, JULY26: Islamabad: Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization, and Board of Investment (BOI) Abdul Aleem Khan was given a thorough briefing on the road projects included in the Gilgit Package. A thorough discussion of the “Gilgit Package,” which consists of road projects linking Gilgit to Shandoor, Mansehra, Chitral, and other locations, was part of the conference, according to the details. Aleem Khan pointed out that increasing amenities and security on these roads would draw more visitors and travelers. Aleem Khan emphasized that the Gilgit-Khunjerab Motorway, which would give vital access to China and Central Asia, might be a “Game Changer.”…

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Islamabad, JULY26: Join the top study abroad consulting company, JnS Education, to take the next step toward a more promising academic future. Attend the largest study abroad expo, hosted by JnS Education and taking place in Pakistan’s largest cities. This invitation-only gathering is thoughtfully planned to support attendees in realizing their aspirations of studying overseas and to assist them get into prestigious international colleges.Study Abroad Expo events are being arranged by JnS Education in four main cities. The event’s specifics are as follows: Peshawar Time: August 3, 2024 Hours: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Hotel Serena in Lahore Time:…

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Islamabad, JULY26: The province of Balochistan’s government has declared that schools and other educational establishments will have an extended summer break. According to the most recent declaration, the government of Balochistan has declared that courses at schools and other educational institutions will now resume on August 15. Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has ordered an extension of the summer vacation.Due to the persistent weather, the Sindh government has previously extended the summer break for all schools in the province till August 14. The province’s new academic year will start on August 15, according to a statement from the Sindh Education Department.…

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Islamabad, JULY26: In the salt range of Kohistan, an MPhil student from the University of Punjab has found oil reservoirs in limestone rocks that date back thousands of years. According to Daily Naibaat, Noman Zeb of PU’s geology department, working under Dr. Shahid Ghazi’s supervision, discovered important oil resources in the regions of Khajar, Taral, Badshahpur, Kroli, and Sarhi. Sediments made of limestone contain these reservoirs. Noman Zeb pointed out that the Potohar Range also had comparable mountain ranges found in his research. He stressed that under government control, a significant amount of oil may be recovered from these places.…

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Islamabad, JULY26: Maryam Nawaz, the chief minister of Punjab, has unveiled a comprehensive plan to increase safety throughout the province and boost online taxi services. Maryam Nawaz emphasized the significance of improved regulations and technology to assist service providers and users at a recent meeting with representatives from an online taxi service company. She underlined the necessity of new regulations to raise the caliber of services provided by the ride-hailing industry. Linking the Women Safety App with online ride-hailing services was a major suggestion that was addressed in order to improve security and safety for female riders who use technology.…

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Islamabad, JULY26: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced that a $400 million concessional loan has been approved to help rebuild homes and community facilities that were destroyed by the catastrophic floods that struck Sindh, a province in southeast Pakistan, in 2022. The nation’s unusual monsoon rains, which are linked to climate change, caused the floods, which devastated houses, farms, and public infrastructure and lost 1,700 lives. The damages totaled over $35 billion. In an effort to accelerate Pakistan’s flood recovery, the ADB has committed to giving the nation $1.5 billion in overall assistance between 2023 and 2025, which includes approving…

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Islamabad, JULY26: Prime Minister’s on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam says the government is taking all policy measures to enhance the country’s climate resilience against the recurring and intensifying disasters. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad today, she said building disaster resilience of socio-economic sectors, particularly agriculture, water, energy, health and education is top priority of government. Romina Khurshid Alam further said that her ministry will engage with every single development sector partner to make Pakistan disaster-resilience.

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Islamabad, JULY26: Amidst Karachi’s growing concrete jungle, mangrove forests which protect the city’s coastline against cyclones, strong winds, coastal flooding or other climate change induced disasters, face serious threat of destruction. A recent report by WWF-Pakistan has identified several locations along the Karachi coast where significant tracts of mangroves have been cleared for housing schemes and commercial and industrial projects. The report also highlighted areas where mangrove landscapes were still under threat of massive deforestation. It proposed that to stop mangrove destruction along the coastline of Karachi, it is essential to implement strict enforcement of laws and encourage reforestation and…

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Islamabad, JULY26: The State Bank’s foreign exchange reserves dropped sharply by $397 million in the week that concluded on July 19, making it challenging for the government to maintain the reserves at roughly $9 billion prior to entering into a new loan arrangement with the IMF. The State Bank claims that the fall in reserves to $9.027.2 billion was caused by repayments of external loans. The nation is having a difficult time paying down its massive external and domestic debt. Since they have already exhausted the majority of the available sources of funding, economic management are facing challenges in meeting…

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Islamabad, JULY26: The Pakistani women’s team defeated Nepal and the United Arab Emirates twice in a row to secure a spot in the Asia Cup 2024 semifinal. They faced challenges at the beginning of the competition when they lost to India, but they have made impressive improvement thus far. In a thrilling triumph over the UAE, Pakistan’s opening duo of Muneeba Ali and Gul Feroza amassed 104 runs without losing a single wicket. Similar to this, Feroza’s outstanding performance against Nepal propelled the team into the tournament semifinals. The team’s seamless performance was commended by newly appointed head coach Muhammad…

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