Islamabad, Aug 6: A high-level delegation from Huawei Pakistan met with Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday to discuss the company’s latest digitization initiatives in the country. The delegation comprised the company’s CEO Ethan Sun, Director Subsidiary Board and Deputy CEO Ahmed Bilal Masood and Vice CEO Yushaoning, a news release said.During the meeting, the delegation provided updates on their progress in implementing various projects, including the development of Islamabad as a model smart city, as proposed by the Minister in a previous meeting. The emphasis was on the importance of digital infrastructure in driving…
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Islamabad, Aug 6: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Tuesday organized a dialogue on climate regulations by the European Union (EU) and their Impact on exports to highlight the issues and challenges faced by local exporters. The discussion focused on the EU’s stringent new trade regulations, which are part of the European Green Deal, a comprehensive policy initiative aimed at making Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, said a press release issued here today. The dialogue underscored the urgency of adapting to the EU’s new trade regulations and highlighted the critical role of awareness and collaboration between…
Islamabad, Aug 6: Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday urged the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to provide guidance on minimizing the impact of climate change on the local agriculture sector and its development. During a meeting with FAO’s Country Representative in Pakistan, Florence Rolle, the minister emphasized that continued innovation in the agriculture sector is essential for enhancing agricultural output and achieving sustainable economic development in the country. The FAO’s Country Representative also met with the Federal Minister to discuss agricultural sector development, ongoing projects, and future collaborations aimed…
Islamabad, Aug 6: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is being investigated for alleged mismanagement, ineptitude, or poor policies after 97 scholarship recipients went missing. For their studies, these students have visited Australia, Canada, the USA, the UK, and Europe.These students have either vanished or defaulted under the pretense of several overseas scholarship schemes, resulting in a loss of Rs 1.5575 billion in funds. In particular, 97 students who were awarded scholarships and sent abroad have disappeared. Seventy students who were sent to Europe, the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries as part of the Overseas Scholarship Phase II…
Islamabad, Aug 6: Lt. Gen. (R) Moazzam Ejaz, HI (M), has been named by the government to be the new National Technology Council (NTC) Chairperson. The appointment was made by the HEC Chairman in his role as the Council’s Controlling Authority, and it will take effect on July 29, 2024. Rector of the National University of Technology (NUTECH) in Islamabad, Lt. Gen. Moazzam Ejaz, will assume the role for a period of four years. His nomination is in accordance with Council Bylaw No. 3, which has been accepted. According to HEC’s official notice “In accordance with Clause 3 of the…
Islamabad, Aug 6: Karachi’s private schools have brazenly disobeyed the Sindh government’s orders.Even though it’s still summer vacation, a number of private schools have started back up today. The proclamation made by the Sindh government, which said that all schools must stay closed till August 15, is being directly violated by this move. These schools have called in pre-kindergarten, nursery, and kindergarten students under the pretense of getting ready for the August 14 Independence Day celebrations, trying to rationalize their actions. Parents and educators are worried about this decision and wonder if it is safe to resume schools before the…
Islamabad, Aug 6: The cost of entrance exams for MBBS and BDS programs has increased by 33%, according to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).The MDCAT (Medical and Dental College Admission Test) now costs Rs8,000 instead of Rs6,000. It is anticipated that over 200,000 applicants from all over the nation would take the MDCAT this year. It is anticipated by PMDC that registration fees will bring in about Rs1.6 billion. For overseas students taking part in the MDCAT, there will be a registration fee of Rs40,000. The MDCAT registration period opens today, and the test will take place nationwide…
Islamabad, Aug 6: Tropical Storm Debby threatened to drop historic quantities of rain and generate hazardous ocean surges in Georgia and the Carolinas on Tuesday as it limped toward the Atlantic, a day after crashing ashore in Florida’s Gulf Coast as a hurricane, killing at least six people. Between 10 inches (25 cm) and 20 inches (51 cm) of rain was forecast to fall along sections of the Georgia,South Carolina and North Carolina beaches through Friday and create catastrophic flooding, the National Hurricane Center predicted. The storm was packing 45 mph (72 kph) gusts as it approached slowly…
Islamabad, Aug 6: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), which represents more than 200 foreign investors in Pakistan, revealed on Tuesday that, over the previous ten years, its members have contributed $22.6 billion to the country’s economy, demonstrating their support for and belief in the nation’s continued growth. The Pakistani government has stepped up attempts to draw in foreign investment, especially from China, Central Asia, and the Middle East, in order to support the country’s economy amid protracted financial difficulties. To assist in stabilizing its economic circumstances, Pakistan signed a $7 billion staff-level agreement with the International…
Islamabad, Aug 6: Global commodities trader Gunvor Group has agreed to purchase 50% of French oil firm TotalEnergies’s oil marketing company Total PARCO Pakistan Limited, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Total PARCO Pakistan Limited is a joint venture between Total Energies and Pak-Arab Refinery Limited in Pakistan. It is involved in petroleum logistics and lubricants and has a retail network of over 800 service stations. The deal, according to TotalEnergies, represents its selected marketing and services strategy to concentrate on “core geographies with growth and transitioning opportunities.” However, it is still pending regulatory approval. According to…
