Islamabad, Aug 5: Quantum Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Monday announced a strategic alliance with Huawei Cloud Pakistan, aimed at fast-tracking the adoption and implementation of cloud and AI technologies across Pakistan. This collaboration is set to bring innovative solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of Pakistani businesses and government, driving the nation’s digital transformation forward. Management of both organizations underscores the commitment to leverage their respective strengths. Quantum Cloud & AI brings extensive international expertise in cloud & AI based on their experience in the UK and USA, while Huawei offers world-class and local expertise in cloud services…
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Islamabad, Aug 5: Ethiopia and Pakistan have discussed signing of a bilateral political consultation agreement by end of this year to foster deeper cooperation at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels for addressing global challenges. The signing of the agreement came under discussion during a meeting between Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia, Jemal Beker Abdula and Ministry of Foreign Affairs’s Additional Secretary (Africa) Ambassador Hamid Asghar Khan on Monday. Both sides agreed to sign the agreement at the earliest possible time which will help create an institutional mechanism for both the countries to work together at bilateral,…
Islamabad, Aug 5: Since the government is required by law to announce the employment of the new Vice Chancellor three months prior to the retiring Vice Chancellor, the federal government has not started the process of selecting the new Vice Chancellor of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE). As per the PIDE Act, in accordance with section 12 sub-part (4) of the PIDE Act 2010, the Vice Chancellor post at PIDE was supposed to be advertised by July 15, 2024. Planning Commission Notification No. 2(151)/Admn-IV/PDR/2018, dated October 9, 2019, appointed Dr. Nadeem ul Haque as Vice Chancellor. His five-year…
Islamabad, Aug 5: Cement despatches down 6.81% in July 2024, which was the 11th consecutive month of drop.According to specifics, the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association’s statistics shows that, in July 2024, total cement despatches decreased to 3.010 million tons from 3.230 million tons in the same month the previous year. Local cement dispatches experienced a sharp decline of 11.41%, from 2.780 million tons in July 2023 to 2.463 million tons. Nonetheless, there was a favorable change in exports, which went from 449,792 tons in July 2023 to 547,162 tons in July 2024, a 21.65% increase. Regional performance presents a…
Islamabad, Aug 5: Pakistan Beverage Limited (PBL), a frontrunner in the Beverage industry, has achieved a groundbreaking digital transformation by implementing SAP’s S/4HANA on-premise solution. This significant move towards an on-premise solution is a testament to PBL’s commitment to innovation and growth, setting a benchmark within the industry. The transition, executed entirely in-house, stands out as a unique greenfield implementation, rarely seen in the corporate landscape. The culmination of this strategic initiative was celebrated in Karachi, with the presence of PBL’s senior management including Mr. Syed Sohail Ahmed, Senior Director Transformation and Strategy. Unlike the usual practice of engaging…
Islamabad, Aug 5: The provincial government intends to finish 600 development projects around the province by December of this year, according to a statement made on Friday by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister (KP-CM), Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur. Chief Minister (CM) Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur emphasized the need of addressing public problems during a meeting with legislators and party leaders from all four regions of the province. He placed a strong emphasis on fixing infrastructure damaged by monsoon rains and giving public welfare initiatives top priority. CM Gandapur emphasised the significance of giving ongoing development projects first priority and delegating power…
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Islamabad, Aug 5: Three important metro stations Marir Chowk, Liaquat Bagh, and Waris Khan have been closed by the Metro Bus Authority for the past nine days due to the ongoing protest by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) at Liaquat Bagh Chowk, Rawalpindi. Passengers have experienced severe disruption as a result of this shutdown. It has been particularly difficult for female students to board at the Saddar Stop, as passengers from Marir Chowk are now required to do. There will be significant delays on these routes as passengers at Waris Khan will be redirected to Chandni Chowk, while those who normally board at…
Islamabad, Aug 5: Provincial Minister for Local Government Punjab Zeeshan Rafique handed over excavator and dumper to the local authorities of MC Daska on behalf of the Punjab government and formally inaugurated the Monsoon Plantation Campaign 2024 by planting saplings at the Municipal Stadium lawn. Assistant Commissioner Daska Anwar Ali Kanju and Chief Officer (CO) Municipal Committee Daska Ulfat Shahzad were also present on the occasion.Minister Zeeshan Rafiq said that completion of development projects initiated in Daska will resolve long-standing problems of Daska city and improve the quality of municipal services, adding that the quality of life of the citizens…
Islamabad, Aug 5: The University of Sargodha (UoS) and the National Rural Support Program (NRSP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Special Technology Zone (STZ) in Sargodha. This joint venture aims to foster technology innovation, implement skills development programs, uplift the socioeconomic status of the community, and enhance employability for students. Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas, Vice Chancellor UoS and Dr. Rashid Bajwa, CEO of NRSP signed the agreement. Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, former Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ramzan, Vice Chancellor of Emerson University Multan, Prof. Dr. Habib Bukhari, Vice Chancellor of…
