Islamabad, Aug 3: Pakistan recently reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Commonwealth’s ambitious goal of reaching a USD 2 trillion trade volume among member states by 2030. According to specifics, Ishaq Dar, the deputy prime minister of Pakistan, and Patricia Scotland, the secretary-general of the Commonwealth, emphasized the commitment at their meeting in Islamabad. Secretary-General Scotland and Deputy Prime Minister Dar spoke about a number of crucial topics during her five-day visit to Pakistan, including development, education, youth and women’s empowerment, and climate change. Following their meeting, Dar gave a press conference where he reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the Commonwealth’s…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Aug 3: Our reliable sources have suggested that KIA EV to launch new electric vehicle line in 2024, although there are many different theories as to which model would be unveiled. The Kia EV range has won important awards all over the world. At the 2024 World Car Awards in New York, the EV9 won “World Car of the Year” and “World Electric Vehicle.” This award demonstrates Kia’s superiority in design and innovation. Comparably, the Kia EV6 has won more than 30 international accolades, including North American Utility Vehicle of the Year in 2023 and “European Car of the…
Islamabad, Aug 3: Chairman, Board of Governors of Overseas Pakistanis Foundation, Syed Qamar Raza has said in line with Prime Minister’s vision, all possible measures will be taken to facilitate Overseas Pakistanis. Talking to delegation of Pakistan Business Forum in Islamabad, he urged them to invest in Pakistan and take advantage of tremendous opportunities that government is offering to foreign investors. He also informed the delegation that an Overseas Pakistanis Convention would be organized by December this year to encourage foreign investment to Pakistan.
Islamabad, Aug 3: Special Investment Facilitation Council has reiterated its commitment to support the automotive industry. As a result of its facilitation, Pak Suzuki has started exporting vehicles to Bangladesh and Afghanistan. CEO of Pak Suzuki Hiroshi Kawamura said this showcases the quality and competitiveness of Pakistani-made vehicles in the international market. Meanwhile, Minister for Industries & Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain who inaugurated a new Suzuki Vendor Cluster Area said this initiative aims to expand Pak Suzuki’s network of local suppliers and enhancing efficiency and reducing costs through localized supply chain management.
Islamabad, Aug 3: In the final stage of privatization, the Cabinet Committee on Privatization approved the sale of four power generation companies and six of the most loss-making power distribution companies on Friday. This move will cause the power sector to continue suffering for years to come, with a total annual loss of over Rs200 billion.The choice to sell off the most financially troubled power distribution businesses during the next three years implies that, in spite of exorbitant electricity rates, customers will continue to foot the bill for their losses. The CCOP also authorized a Rs7.7 billion budget for the…
Islamabad, Aug 3: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana here on Friday took oath from the newly elected office bearers of Management Board of IRS Officers Association (IRSOA). According to press release the management board comprised Waseem Hayat Bajwa, President; Naib Ali Pathan, Senior Vice President; Ms. Nafeesa Satti, Executive Vice President; Ali Saleh Hayat Kalyar, Secretary General; Ghulam Mustafa Dogar, Joint Secretary; Sohail Anjum, Press Secretary; Ms. Riffat Aziz, Treasurer and Muhammad Zarar Irshad, Coordinator. After swearing oath, President IRSOA shared the recommendations to meet the challenges currently being faced by IRS officers. He highlighted…
Islamabad, Aug 2: Chinese nationals will no longer need to pay for visas, according to a statement made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on August 14. This declaration was made in the course of a meeting with Wang Foucong’s 12-member Chinese delegation. Federal ministers Mohsin Naqvi, Ahsan Iqbal, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Ahsan Cheema, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi were also present at the meeting in addition to Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Snior officials, including Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, were also in attendance. Following the Prime Minister’s recent visit to China, a delegation of ten different ministries from China came to investigate…
Islamabad, Aug 2: The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) declared on Wednesday that the deadline for submitting papers to renew and affiliate schools with the board has been extended. The application deadline for new affiliations with the BSEK and for renewals of affiliation for the academic year 2024–25 has been extended to August 30, 2024, according to BSEK authorities. With this extension, schools will have more time to finish their applications without having to pay any late fees.The purpose of this extension, according to board chairman Syed Sharaf Ali Shah, is to help schools fulfill the standards and make…
Islamabad, Aug 2: Inspired by the tram systems in Finland and China, the National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) has suggested a path for a tram service in Lahore. Nine significant locations along Main Boulevard Gulberg will be covered by the route. NESPAK has created a 3D movie that shows the itinerary and the approximate amount of time needed to get between locations. Maryam Nawaz, the chief minister of Punjab, will see it. Starting at Kalma Chowk, the projected tram line will stop at Qaddafi Stadium, then at Hafeez Center, Raja Center, and Main Market. The tram will travel from Main…
Islamabad, Aug 2: Pictures of the Xiaomi SU7 have appeared on Paris, France’s streets. The car is on display as part of Xiaomi’s special exhibition, “People, Cars, and Homes Full Ecology,” which coincides with the Paris Olympics and has drawn a lot of interest from tourists from across the world. There has been conjecture regarding Xiaomi’s possible entry into the European market following the SU7’s sighting in Paris. Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun, responded by saying in a live broadcast that the business wants to sell automobiles in Europe by 2030. Although SU7 is not authorized for sale abroad, dealers are…
