The Higher Education Commission (HEC) via its Higher Education Development Programme in Pakistan (HEDP) conducted the first-ever Learning Skills Assessment Test (LSAT) in affiliated colleges/universities across Pakistan. More than 5,000 students, showing a uniform regional, urban and rural, and gender representation, participated in this baseline study, said a press release on Friday.Featuring contemporary cognitive skills, LSAT is a general ability test formulated in collaboration with Dr. Salvador Malo, the World Bank International Consultant.It focuses on testing the students’ “General Ability” in three areas: Information Management, Communication, and Problem Solving. Since the formal rollout of the revised Undergraduate Education Policy (UEP)…
Author: Iqra Khan
Leading smartphone manufacturer TECNO Pakistan and Careem, the first ride-hailing company in Pakistan, are collaborating on an exciting raffle campaign that gives participants the chance to win a TECNO CAMON 30 smartphone. The signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was held in Karachi recently. Shiekh Mahad Arif, PR Manager, and Pernia Rathore, Marketing Supervisor, were in attendance on behalf of TECNO Pakistan. Talha Noman, Senior Commercial Manager, and Saad Qadeer, Head of Commercial and Special Projects, represented Careem Pakistan. Simply use the promo code “WINTECNO” when booking as many rides as you can on Flexi Ride via the…
The National Assembly formally approved the federal budget for 2024–25, during its meeting in Islamabad today, On live television, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq approved the Finance Bill 2024 modifications announced by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The proposed modifications in measures specified in the amendment document and announced by the Finance Minister can be summed up as follows. Increased FED on Airline tickets: The excise charge on business and club class airline tickets has been raised by the federal government to a maximum of Rs. 350,000. Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Up by Rs. 10/Liter: The government has made the decision to raise the…
Today’s passage of the Finance Bill 2024 by the National Assembly will open the door for a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The National Assembly reconvened at the Parliament House in Islamabad, with Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq presiding over the introduction of the Finance Bill by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.With some changes, the House began the process of passing the Finance Bill, 2024, which would implement the federal government’s proposed budget for the year that would start on July 1st, 2024. The Minister of Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb, responded to the opposition’s arguments regarding the Finance Bill, 2024, stating…
Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, has instructed officials to select the top attorneys to take on cases that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is facing in several courts and tribunals. The premier said that he will personally chair weekly review sessions to oversee ongoing changes and income production inside the FBR. He made this announcement while chairing a meeting today in Islamabad to discuss important concerns with the tax apparatus. To speed the adjudication of tax-related matters, Shehbaz proposed for the establishment of Customs Appellate Tribunals and Inland Revenue Appellate Tribunals. Additionally, he pushed for the development of a…
Lahore Commissioner Zaid Bin Maqsood stressed the need of using Safe City cameras on Thursday to spot unlawful parking and traffic congestion. He expressed his opinions at a traffic flow meeting he led in Lahore. DG PHA Tahir Wattoo, DC Lahore Rafia Haider, CEO LWMC Babar Sahib Din, MD WASA Ghafran Ahmed, Chief Engineer Tepa Iqar Hussain, and officers from the Punjab Safe City Authority were among the attendees. DG LDA Tahir Farooq was also present. Tepa was given instructions by Commissioner Maqsood to launch a campaign to increase public knowledge of traffic laws as well as to inspect and…
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has promised to reimburse every family in the province that lost a loved one in a robbery while fighting back. The compensation amount is Rs1 million, Since January. Speaking at the Sindh Assembly, Shah regretted not having visited the families of the victims sooner and mourned the terrible loss of 84 lives due to street crimes.He chastised the caretaker administration for interfering, stressing that their job is not to impede the work of elected officials. Shah brought attention to the federal government’s withholding of Rs76 billion and the K-4 project’s excessive allocation of…
Ali Sheikhani is a Pakistani-American businessman based in Houston, Texas, and he serves as the chairman of the Sheikhani Group of companies. The Sheikhani Group, established in 2012, operates across various sectors including retail chains, gas stations, shopping plazas, construction companies, and restaurants. Their focus includes property acquisition, development, and management, aiming for rapid growth and quality experiences in retail, energy, and dining sectors. Recently, Ali Sheikhani expressed his interest in purchasing K-Electric Supply Company, a major electricity provider in Karachi, Pakistan. His stated motivation behind this interest is to address issues such as prolonged load shedding and public safety…
Hina Khan’s diagnosis with stage 3 breast cancer. She has shown immense courage and positivity in addressing this challenging news publicly. Hina Khan, known for her roles in TV serials like ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ and her ventures into reality shows and films, has garnered a significant fan following over the years. Her statement on Instagram reflects her strength and determination to face this obstacle head-on, supported by her family and loved ones. It’s heartening to see the outpouring of support from fellow celebrities like Ankita Lokhande, Rohan Mehra, Aamir Ali, and Sayantani Ghosh, who have wished her a…
The University of Tokyo researchers recently unveiled their latest breakthrough, featuring a video showcasing a pink, stretchable material contorting into an eerie smile. Their study, published in Cell Reports Physical Science, details the creation of a “robot covered with living skin” using a specialized “skin-forming cell-laden gel”. The team, led by Professor Shoji Takeuchi, envisions this biohybrid technology advancing the field of humanoid robotics towards androids that possess not only human-like appearances but also functional capabilities. They aim to explore applications ranging from understanding wrinkle formations and facial expressions to developing advanced transplant materials and cosmetics. Unlike conventional humanoid robots…
