ISLAMABAD, JULY15: Monsoon rains have been predicted across the province from July 17 to 20.According to a PDMA spokesperson, there are chances of heavy rains with strong winds in most districts of Punjab. During July 17 to 19, there are chances of wind and heavy rain in most of the districts of South Punjab. PDMA DG Irfan Ali Kathia said that the administration should take special measures due to possible monsoon rains on the 10th of Muharram. The management of Muharram processions should take safety measures keeping in view the severity of the weather. Avoid holding Mahafil in dilapidated roofs…
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ISLAMABAD, JULY15: The Environmental Monitoring Team of Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has conducted a comprehensive sampling and monitoring exercise to assess the air and surface water quality at residential and industrial zone of the federal capital. A high-volume air sampler was installed in the residential area of Margalla Town Phase-II to monitor air quality. In contrast, the team collected surface water samples from three key locations including Rawal Dam outlet and Nullahs at I-9, the Pak-EPA shared the information on its Facebook handle while sharing recent activities of the agency.It added that these efforts intended to ensure the protection…
ISLAMABAD, JULY15: Sindh Public Service Commission on Monday announced the result of the written test conducted for the post of Lecturer Zoology (BPS-17) in the college education department.The result was uploaded on the official website of the commission in which role numbers of the candidates are declared as qualified. Male general, minority and differently abled as well as the female general, minority and differently abled candidates have been declared as qualified and will be called for interview.The result can be checked at official website www.spsc.gov.pk
ISLAMABAD, JULY15: Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO) in partnership with Rural Support Programmes Network (RSPN) Pakistan, with the support of the UN Women Pakistan under the Women’s Socio-Economic Resilience in Pakistan (WSERP) project, has established over 30 multi-purpose Women Community Centers (WCCs) in most flood affected villages of three districts of Sindh province including Sukkur, Khairpur and Dadu. According to SRSO Spokesperson, Jameel Ahmed on Monday the Community Centers aimed to improve women’s access to essential services in flood-affected areas and established WCCs are working as learning places where almost 6,000 women were made aware and have been trained by…
ISLAMABAD, JULY15: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated KP Sharma Oli for taking oath as the Prime Minister of Nepal for the fourth time.“Congratulations to H.E. KP Sharma Oli on taking oath as the Prime Minister of Nepal for the fourth time,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline. The prime minister wished him every success and said that he looked forward to working with him to further strengthen bilateral ties and promote regional cooperation between the two nations. Nepal’s Communist leader KP Sharma Oli was sworn in as the prime minister for the fourth time on Monday.…
ISLAMABAD, JULY15: Together with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Lahore successfully raided the telecom franchisee to seize unlawful SIM cards. This franchisee is situated in Khan Telecommunication in Mianwali, next to UBL Ballo Khel Road. It was discovered that the franchisee was complicit in the unauthorized SIM issuance. One laptop, three BVS (biometric verification) devices, and one cell phone were taken by the FIA during the raid. The FIA also obtained 5,000 digital fingerprint pictures from the owner’s cell phone. The franchise owner was taken into custody immediately, and the…
ISLAMABAD, JULY15: A heatwave is expected to hit Karachi on Tuesday and Wednesday (Muharram 9 and 10), according to the Met Office.Because of low pressure, there won’t be any sea breezes on July 16 and 17, which might result in extremely hot and muggy weather with temperatures perhaps reaching 39 degrees Celsius. The districts of Sujawal and Thatta may experience temperatures as high as 41 degrees Celsius. The weather in other regions of Sindh will likewise be hot and muggy.Thunderstorms and rain are expected in Tharparkar, Mirpur Khas, and Sanghar. On July 16, there may be some drizzle in Karachi.…
ISLAMABAD, JULY15: A new initiative to support IT students was unveiled by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori. On Sunday, he and Pakistan’s Attorney General, Mansoor Usman Awan, both spoke at a tech event. The good news is that through a new program, the Governor will pay the tuition for Google certifications obtained by eligible IT students. Following a discussion with the Google team in Islamabad, a decision was made to certify students who successfully complete the necessary exams. Through Google certificates, Governor Tessori’s program seeks to provide IT students with useful skills. With the use of these credentials, students may be…
ISLAMABAD, JULY15: The CEO of the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Dr. Muhammad Amjad, has guaranteed that the organization will have extensive plans in place to provide a seamless and continuous power supply during the Ashura days. Dr. Amjad declared in a statement made public on Sunday that all six Operation Circles and the head office now have Monitoring Control Rooms. He said that field formations continue to work closely with police, administrative committees, and district administration.According to Dr. Amjad, the organization has information on the sites of Imam Bargah and possible routes for the mourning march. Along these routes,…
ISLAMABAD, JULY15: The costs for cardiac treatments under the Sehat Card Plus health insurance plan have increased by 40%, according to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) health department.Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur’s orders were followed when the decision was reached during a policy board meeting on Saturday, which was presided over by Health Minister Syed Qasim Ali Shah. Important attendees were Health Secretary Adeel Shah, Director-General (Health Services) Dr. Muhammad Salim Khan, CEO of Sehat Card Plus Dr. Muhammad Riaz Tanoli, and other pertinent officials. Hospitals that conduct cardiac operations will be paid more starting next month. With the board’s…
