Islamabad, Oct 29: President Extends Greetings to Turkish Government and People on 101st Republic Day. On Tuesday, President Asif Ali Zardari greeted the Turkish government and people as they commemorated the 101st Republic Day. According to a President House press release, the president stated that Turkiye had made tremendous progress in a number of areas over the last century and hoped that the nation will continue to achieve significant milestones under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s leadership. According to him, Turkiye consistently voiced concerns about the problems facing the Muslim world. The president claimed that because both nations helped one another…
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Islamabad, Oct 29: Shehbaz Sharif to represent Pakistan in Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh. On his two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif came here Tuesday to attend the Future Investment Initiative’s (FII) eighth edition. The prime minister was welcomed by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrehman bin Abdulaziz, the deputy governor of Riyadh Province, at King Khalid International Airport’s Royal Terminal. Senior Saudi authorities and the Pakistani ambassador to Saudi Arabia were also at the airport. The 8th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) will be place at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center here from October…
Islamabad, Oct 29: Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off. To safeguard more than 45 million children, the Pakistan Polio Program began a statewide polio immunization campaign. The Program has started this vaccination campaign to combat the recurrence of wild polio-virus and protect millions of children from the crippling effects of polio, thereby solidifying Pakistan’s commitment to eradicating the disease. Over 45 million children nationwide will be reached by this campaign. Health officials urged all parents and caregivers across the country to actively participate in the polio eradication campaign and make sure all children receive the polio vaccine, demonstrating their steadfast…
Islamabad, Oct 29: Hum Network Anticipates Profitability in News Segment Amid Increased Government Media Spending. Since the government is expected to start spending again on media in the upcoming months, Hum Network (HUMNL) anticipates that its news component will turn a profit. According to BMA Capital Management Ltd., the company revealed this during its analyst meeting to go over the financial results of FY24 and its future objectives. With the help of rising revenues, the company’s bottom line profitability increased by 54% year over year to Rs. 2.95 billion in FY24. As the government is expected to resume its media…
Islamabad, Oct 29: Pakistani YouTuber Leaks Early Look at Samsung’s One UI 7 Design. In January 2025, Samsung plans to introduce One UI 7, its most recent software interface, along with its flagship Galaxy S25 series. Although previously leaked photos of the Android 15-based UI have been making the rounds, a recent video featuring Pakistani YouTuber Mobile Wala Bhai has revealed new information. A new Quick Panel that now divides into two separate sections one for quick settings and one for notifications is one of the main features. Since the entire commentary in the video is in Urdu, all viewers…
Islamabad, Oct 29: Pakistan to Urge Immediate Action on Climate Crisis at COP29. In order to prepare for the COP2024 in November, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal hosted a high-level meeting Monday, highlighting Pakistan’s pressing request for international assistance to address the worsening climate issue. With recent floods making Pakistan a crucial case study on the frontlines of climate resilience and adaptation, the minister emphasized Pakistan’s extreme susceptibility to the effects of climate change. Pakistan is both the most resilient and the worst affected by the climate issue. In spite of the severe floods in 2010 and 2022, our country has…
Islamabad, Oct 29: UN Agency Warns: Greenhouse Gas Levels Hit Record High in 2023. “The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said that new data released by the United Nations on Monday showing that greenhouse gases have hit a record high shows once again that urgent action and not words are needed from the world’s major polluters to protect everyone from climate change.” As world leaders get ready to convene for the UN Agency Climate Change Conference in Baku next month, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and others have issued numerous stark warnings about the human cost of ignoring the existential problem. WMO…
Islamabad, Oct 29: Aleem Khan Praises NHA for 100% Revenue Surge, M-Tag Rollout, and Technical Upgrades. Abdul Aleem Khan, Federal Minister for Communications, Board of Investment and Privatization, praised Pakistan’s motorway and GT roads for their notable revenue growth and technological advancements during his Monday visit to the National Highway Authority (NHA) headquarters and inspection of the National Traffic Operation Center. The switch to the M-Tag system for 99 percent of the Lahore-Sialkot Motorway has significantly decreased traffic congestion and simplified toll operations, according to Aleem Khan. Aleem Khan said, “I am happy with NHA’s efforts to modernize the toll…
Islamabad, Oct 29: Dr. Khalid Maqbool, Pakistan and Czech Republic Maintain Strong Diplomatic Relations.Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, the Federal Minister for Science and Technology, stated on Monday that Pakistan and the Czech Republic have had a long history of diplomatic relations. Speaking as a distinguished guest at the Czech Republic’s National Day celebration, the federal minister congratulated the Czech government and its people on behalf of the Pakistani government and people. In his speech, Dr. Siddiqui emphasized Pakistan’s long-standing diplomatic relations with the Czech Republic, which were established in 1950, and conveyed a message of friendliness and goodwill from the…
Islamabad, Oct 28: CCP conducts advocacy session with Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP). The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) recently hosted an interactive session with the Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP) to reinforce self-regulation and promote compliance with Competition Law, with a special focus on curbing deceptive marketing practices. Ms. Bushra Naz Malik (Member, CCP) led the session alongside senior officials, including Mr. Shahzad Hussain (Director General) and Mr. Qasim Khan (Sr. Joint Director). CAP was represented by Mr. Tariq Mehboob (Co-Founder and Patron-in-Chief), Mr. Asfandyar Farrukh (Co-Founder and Chairman), and Mr. Ahsen Mahmood (Senior Vice Chairman). During session, Ms.…
