Islamabad, Aug 23: A massive operation against parking breaches in the city was carried out by teams from the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) and the Traffic Engineering and Planning Agency (TEPA), which resulted in the closure of almost 70 homes. LDA Director General Tahir Farooq gave the order to start the operation. The TEPA Enforcement Wing focused on the following areas: Johar Town, Shadiwal to Khokhar Chowk, PIA Road, Faisal Town Main Boulevard, and the neighboring communities. Well-known businesses, tire stores, showrooms, private offices, shops, restaurants, and schools were among the blocked sites. In addition, the list contained private banks,…
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Islamabad, Aug 23: Telenor Velocity, Telenor Pakistan’s leading startup accelerator, has formed a strong partnership with Invest2Innovate (i2i) in a calculated attempt to support the country’s expanding startup scene. Through this agreement, Telenor Pakistan’s technology infrastructure, industry knowledge, and market reach will be combined with i2i’s track record of fostering entrepreneurship to enable companies to grow quickly and compete on a global scale. With 64% of the population under 30, Pakistan offers a huge opportunity for innovation due to its youthful demography. With 80% teledensity and a population of around 240 million, the nation is home to a thriving startup…
Islamabad, Aug 23: The first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh is currently underway at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has declared that spectators would be admitted free of charge on the fourth and fifth days of the play.With the intention of giving families and students a chance to cheer on their favorite cricket players and take in the live action, the PCB has made the decision to promote huge attendance at the Bangladesh Test match this weekend. As part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023–25, the PCB’s plan is anticipated to increase stadium attendance…
Islamabad, Aug 23: An important step has been taken in the mission to improve digital literacy and education in Islamabad with the opening of a brand-new IT lab at the F-11 Government Girls College by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training. The Education Ministry reports that the lab was built up in an unprecedented three days.It further stated that 70 of these cutting-edge IT laboratories would be set up in government schools and colleges throughout Islamabad by mid-September. In order to guarantee that students in these areas have access to the same caliber of instruction and resources as…
Islamabad, Aug 23: The district administration has begun the registration process for the low-income families’ “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” housing project, which was introduced by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Tehsil-level registration centers are located in the assistant commissioners’ offices, whereas district-level registration centers are situated in the Lodhran office of the deputy commissioner. The chief minister has also introduced an online registration and information portal for the project. The assistant commissioners’ offices in Dunyapur, Lodhran, and Kahror Pacca tehsils, as well as the registration centers at the DC office in Lodhran, provided information and allowed people to register…
Islamabad, Aug 23: As part of the ICT Doorstep project, the Excise Department is introducing a mobile service at the federal capital’s Shalimar Cricket Ground on Friday. The ICT administration spokeswoman stated that from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., department employees would be on hand in the ground’s parking lot to help locals with significant civic duties.Nearby residents might visit the site to utilize a dedicated van to access a variety of services. This mobile machine would facilitate motor vehicle registration and streamline the process of getting fuel permits for both residential and commercial use. Delivering these services in a timely…
Islamabad, Aug 23: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) was the subject of a meeting on Friday, which was presided over by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif emphasized the importance of SMEs to Pakistan’s economy. According to him, the small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of the national economy.The prime minister expressed dismay about the SMEDA Board’s lack of operation and ordered its rapid constitution, emphasizing the importance of establishing boards for all institutions essential to the nation’s economy as soon as possible. He also demanded that enterprises encourage subcontracting and that every effort be made…
Islamabad, Aug 23: In an effort to raise the standard of education and provide the workforce needed to meet modern demands, the government will build a cutting-edge Teachers Training Center within two years, according to Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal, who made this announcement on Friday. He made this remark during the District Education Performance Index-2023 inauguration. He claimed that political unrest prevented the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government from finishing the project, which it had started during its previous term.He claimed that the center would be the greatest in South Asia, working with…
Islamabad, Aug 23: Supported by the Government of Japan and in partnership with the Economic Affairs Division and PDMAs in Sindh and Balochistan, UNDP has jointly conducted a closing ceremony to commemorate the successful completion of USD 3.7 Million project ‘Strengthening Tsunami and Earthquake Preparedness in Coastal Areas of Pakistan’ in Islamabad today. The project has concluded, but resilient empowered, knowledgeable communities and institutions remain, marking the start of a new chapter in Tsunami & Earthquake Preparedness in Coastal Areas in Pakistan. The project’s success in strengthening disaster preparedness and response has laid a foundation for continued resilience in Pakistan’s…
Islamabad, Aug 23: Senator Aon Abbas chaired the meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production held today at Parliament House. The Senate Committee deliberated on the inclusion of cold storage in the industrial sector and the provision of affordable electricity rates. The matter was referred by the Chairman Senate. Officials informed that the ECC approved the matter and forwarded it to the Cabinet for their approval to declare ‘Cold Storage’ an industrial sector. Furthermore, the committee was briefed on Pakistan’s Auto Policy. Officials informed that 13 automobile companies are currently operating in the country. Initially, there were…
