Islamabad, July 31: Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, outlines plans to increase foreign direct investment and IT infrastructure. A new plan to support Pakistan’s IT infrastructure by luring Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been unveiled by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He discussed the government’s commitment to developing artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the nation today in Islamabad, during a meeting with a three-person team from the Asia Internet Coalition, headed by Managing Director Jeff Paine. Prime Minister Sharif underlined his commitment to making Pakistan the AI technology leader in the region. Additionally, he outlined the steps taken by…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, JULY 31: Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday reiterated government’s commitment to support development of Gilgit-Baltistan for the overall economic growth. The minister was chairing a meeting of the Committee on the issues of Gilgit-Baltistan, according to press release issued by finance ministry.Aurangzeb expressed his appreciation for the well-thought-out proposals presented in the meeting and underscored the importance of reforming GB’s administrative and fiscal frameworks. He emphasized that these reforms were vital for both the welfare of the local population and the stimulation of tourism.According to the press release, the meeting commenced with a detailed…
Islamabad, JULY 31: Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam on Wednesday said the Pakistan Wildlife Protection Awards conferred upon six exemplary wildlife protectors from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan symbolise the collective resolve for biodiversity conservation. She was addressing the Pakistan Wildlife Protection Awards as chief guest to mark the World Ranger Day here at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) jointly organized by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Snow Leopard Foundation, and Devcom-Pakistan with the support of Snow Leopard Trust, Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund, PNCA, and the…
Islamabad, JULY 31: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday introduced a new mobile application, ‘NEPRA Asaan Approach,’ aimed at improving service for electricity consumers across Pakistan. The app is designed to allow users to quickly register complaints related to electricity issues, including power outages, fluctuations, electrical fires, line faults, and billing discrepancies. By streamlining the complaint process, the app ensures that issues can be reported and addressed in the shortest possible time. At the launch event, NEPRA Chairman Waseem Mukhtar emphasized that the app is a crucial component of NEPRA’s strategy to offer multi-channel service delivery to…
Islamabad, JULY 31: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Director General Mahr Sahibzad Khan Wednesday predicted that the country will experience continued rainfall until 4 to 5 August, with a focus on the Chenab river, which is expected to face an alarming situation. Talking to PTV news channel, he said the Chenab river will be under significant pressure due to the heavy downpour, posing a risk of flooding in nearby areas, adding, while other rivers are also expected to swell, the Chenab river is of particular concern. The PMD has advised authorities and residents to take necessary precautions and remain vigilant in…
Islamabad, JULY 31: Commonwealth Secretary General RT Patricia Scotland on Wednesday said that Pakistan under the leadership of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has done a remarkable job in providing opportunities, resources and support to the youth. She expressed these views while addressing the Young Entrepreneurs Awards distribution ceremony here at the Prime Minister’s office. Under the leadership of Chairman Prime Minister Youth Program Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, this program is taking significant steps to empower the youth, she said. “There is a need to empower the youth and harness modern technology for the prosperous future of the country…
Islamabad, JULY 31: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday issued an advisory to alert the provincial departments and authorities concerned to remain vigilant to cope with any emergency situation amid rain and thundershowers forecast from August 1st to 6th in the Central and Southern parts of the country. The NDMA in its news release mentioned that monsoon currents from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bangal were likely to penetrate in the upper parts of the country on July 31st and then in central and southern parts of the country from August 2nd. “Under influence of this system, rain…
Islamabad, JULY 31: National Accountability Bureau(NAB) Islamabad has advised the general public to be beware of those who deceive people by impersonating as high ranking NAB officials. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the general public is hereby informed that some elements have been found impersonating themselves as Senior NAB officials and coercing government officials and businessmen through phone calls/SMS/WhatsApp calls/fake letters and other tactics to extort money or obtain illegal concessions.NAB has no direct or indirect association with these actions. NAB issues call up letters on official letterhead and does not make phone call/SMS/WhatsApp message for any correspondence. General…
Islamabad, JULY 31: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank strengthens its commitment to women’s economic empowerment with the launch of Pakistan’s first-ever industry-specific incubation program designed exclusively for women entrepreneurs.This initiative falls under the umbrella of the Bank’s ongoing Women Inspirational Network (WIN) program said a news release. The WIN Incubator program aims to empower 25 women entrepreneurs by equipping them with knowledge in core business areas including idea, planning, business management, financial literacy and marketing. The graduating startups will gain access to a professional network and guaranteed Bint-e-Hawwa loans to fuel their ventures. The most promising startups will…
Islamabad, JULY 31: Federal Tax Ombudsman, the government’s tax watchdog, has issued a last warning to customs authorities after learning that pricey cell phones that were meant to be destroyed were being sold. No one has been prosecuted despite evidence that customs officials were implicated. Upon discovering that 22 expensive phones, totaling millions of rupees, had disappeared, the tax authorities intervened. According to a government inquiry, 42 costly iPhones14 of which were Pro Max models were taken into custody at the airport before they vanished. 22 of the phones are reportedly still in use, despite paperwork indicating that all of…
