Islamabad, JULY23: Islamabad and Baku have collaborated to improve the aesthetic appeal of a number of spots in Pakistan’s federal capital. This is the result of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two cities. The information indicates that Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa met with a group of Baku-based horticulture specialists on Thursday. Four important locations in Islamabad, including Srinagar Highway, Shakarparian, Saidpur Village, and Melody Food Park, will be renovated first by the Azerbaijani specialists. The CDA’s environment teams will also be doing landscaping in other parts of the city per the Chairman’s orders. Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali…
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Islamabad, JULY23: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) continued its fight against rule breakers and commercial fee defaulters by demolishing multiple structures and sealing fourteen other constructions. Teams followed Director General LDA Tahir Farooq’s orders and removed unapproved commercial buildings at Plot No. 11 in Lahore Avenue Society as well as dismantled illegal floors in the Architect Engineering Society. They also sealed up unapproved stores at Qayyumabad Town’s Plot No. 186 and took down the illegitimate shutters at the Hamza Medical Complex on Jan Muhammad Road and in Johar Town Block H. Fourteen homes were fined by the LDA teams as…
Islamabad, JULY23: 306 alarming forest fires occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the first half of the year. Approximately 122 of these events occurred in Abbottabad, making it the most affected area. Malakand saw 23 fire incidences, compared to 45 in District Lower Dir. Both Orakzai and Battagram reported 19 instances apiece, seriously damaging large tracts of forest.The information shows that Swabi reported 17 fires, Upper Dir had 10, Mardan had 9, Karak had 8, and Mohmand had 6 events. Furthermore, there were four fires in each of D.I. Khan, Kohat, and Khyber. Three occurrences were recorded by Buner, Lower Chitral,…
Islamabad, JULY23: For a restricted period, Yamaha is letting buyers buy the exceptional Matte Orange YBR125G motorcycle with no markup over a 12-month period by offering an installment plan. With a down payment of Rs. 162,000 and monthly installments as low as Rs. 29,000, this plan makes it easier for enthusiasts to acquire the vehicle of their dreams without having to worry about a hefty upfront investment. Feature Specification Engine Type 4-Stroke, air-cooled, SOHC Displacement 124 cm³ Bore x Stroke 54.0 mm x 54.0 mm Compression Ratio 10:01 Starter System Self Starter/Kick Starter Transmission Constant Mesh 5-Speed Ignition System 12V…
Islamabad, JULY23: Potential customers are showing interest in the Deepal electric automobiles that Master Changan Motors plans to introduce in Pakistan due to its anticipated pricing. It is projected that the Deepal S07 SUV would cost approximately Rs. 16,500,000, and the Deepal L07 Sedan will cost approximately Rs. 15,500,000. ProPakistani was informed of these costs from a nearby dealership. Model Estimated Price Booking Price Deepal S07 SUV Rs. 16,500,000 Rs. 3,000,000 Deepal L07 Seedan Rs. 15,500,000 Rs. 3,000,000 These cars are currently available for hire, with a 3,000,000 rupee booking fee. October of this year is when deliveries are anticipated…
Islamabad, JULY23: Dewan Farooque Motors Limited (PSX: DFML) declared that the jigs needed for the production of electric cars had been installed. A toll manufacturing arrangement was announced by DFML earlier in May with ECO-Green Motors Limited (EGML) for the production of EGML’s Honri-VE (200KM and 300KM range). The business said in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) today that the Engineering Development Board’s (EDB) technical team is physically verifying EGML’s production facilities at the company’s assembly plant. The business had stated in its May statement that car production is anticipated to start in August 2024. The company’s…
Islamabad, JULY23: Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi will begin a program to plant 140,000 seedlings. The collaboration of the forest department, local government, and private institutions has been promised. Ten thousand seedlings will be planted in each of the deputy commissioners’ districts. The Commissioner has called on organizations to work together on this planting initiative in order to improve the city’s overall ecology and assist the government in addressing environmental challenges. The goal of the afforestation effort is to contribute to the government’s environmental improvement activities by turning Karachi’s parks, highways, green belts, and other locations green. Abad, Site Limited…
Islamabad, JULY23: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday issued alert to relevant departments amid forecast of significant rainfall, flooding across Khyber Paktunkhwa (KP), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Southern Sindh. According to the National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) of NDMA, strong monsoon currents were likely to penetrate from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in upper regions of Pakistan, resulting in a series of rains across various parts of the country over the next 24 hours, expected to continue until July 27. Thunderstorms and rain are expected tonight in the coastal areas of Sindh including Karachi, Hyderabad,…
Islamabad, JULY23: The application deadline for the fall semester has been extended by the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) to July 29 (Monday). Admissions to more than 100 programs across its eleven faculties are covered by this expansion. The university management made this choice in response to the high level of interest and repeated requests from potential students requesting an extension to submit their applications, according to a press release released on Monday. At the Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) levels, IIUI provides admission to a variety of programs. The courses are…
Islamabad, JULY23: The experts at a dialogue on food security challenges said on Tuesday that transformation of food systems was a must for addressing food security challenges to Pakistan. This was revealed in the report titled ‘Solving the Great Puzzle: Pakistan’ launched during the National Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Food Systems. The event was organized by WWF-Pakistan here, a news release said. According to the report, an average Pakistani household spends around 50 per cent of their monthly income on food, making them particularly vulnerable to shocks including high food prices. It also indicated that Pakistan has the highest rate of…
