The Islamabad-Lahore Motorway (M2) in the salt range region will now have a safer detour, according to a decision made by the National Highway Authority (NHA). The motorway’s slowest and riskiest stretch is reputed to be this one. A feasibility assessment for the project was approved by the Departmental Development Working Party during a recent meeting chaired by Secretary Communications Ali Sher Mehsud. NHA is currently looking for a respectable consulting company to revise the feasibility assessment and create a thorough realignment strategy. One of Pakistan’s most important motorway connections is the 1997 completion of the Islamabad-Lahore Motorway. But the…
Author: Iqra Khan
The Daewoo Bus Terminal in Peshawar has been sealed by the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in coordination with the District Administration Peshawar and the Regional Transport Authority (RTA). This move was made on Monday in reaction to the transport company’s neglect to replace aging buses that are used on routes in the southern parts of the province. The choice was made in accordance with the government’s stringent orders to modernize the outdated fleet. Authorities served Daewoo Express a notice requesting that these outdated buses be replaced after observing their ongoing use. In a coordinated effort, officials placed concrete obstacles…
The disclosure of loans awarded to women and women-owned/managed firms in annual financial statements is a directive issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to all banks and development finance institutions. The central bank published a circular on Monday that stated that this regulation would take effect with the accounting year that ends on December 31, 2024.There is a new table under Note 9’s sub-notes 9.2.1 & 9.2.2 titled “Advances to Women, Women-owned and Managed Enterprises” that lists the advancements made by women-owned and managed businesses.
One of the most well-known and recently established Islamic digital banks in Pakistan, Raqami Islamic Digital Bank, has chosen RiskNucleus®, a proprietary solution from BenchMatrix, as its anti-money laundering (AML) transaction monitoring system. With this decision, Raqami will be able to use cutting-edge automation and technology to detect financial crimes with greater intelligence. BenchMatrix’s Transaction Monitoring solution is a feature-rich and resilient platform that is intended to track and identify digital, financial, and non-financial transactions that come from dubious sources and involve several currencies. It can also be used to monitor anomalies in behavior and transactions from newly opened accounts.…
Violence against Muslim spectators erupted during a troubling cricket event in Gujarat. The event happened at Balwai Stadium, where Hindu rioters brandishing bats and knives fatally attacked Muslim spectator Salman Vehra. Witnesses state that tension had been rising during the game, made worse by anti-Muslim remarks and jeers from Hindu fanatics. When a number of inebriated Hindus started abusing Muslim onlookers and then turned violent, the mood became explosive. Witnesses said that in the midst of the turmoil, the victim begged for assistance, but the mob around him did nothing. According to local accounts, the fight arose from pro-Hindutva groups’…
Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has ordered K-Electric, Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO), and Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) to prevent blackouts throughout the evening and nighttime hours.From the first to the 12th of Muharram,During a gathering of religious scholars at the CM House, he gave these directives. The conference was attended by provincial ministers and authorities, such as the IG Police and Chief Secretary. The chief minister instructed the police to work with the religious scholars to make sure that Majalis and Muharram processions throughout Sindh were secure. In addition, he gave the water board instructions to fix…
The actor Hania Aamir discussed her views on marriage, saying that although it is an important aspect of life, she does not currently have any intentions to tie the knot. The “dimple queen” of Pakistani entertainment, Hania Aamir, engaged her admirers in a question-and-answer session on Instagram, answering a variety of questions. When asked which celebrity couple she preferred, Hania said, “My favorite couple is singer Falak Shabir and actress Sarah Khan.” A fan questioned Hania about whether she is single or looking for a romantic partner. She responded, “I am living a completely single life and am not looking…
This is bad news for anyone planning a trip overseas, starting on July 1, all airlines will be significantly raising the federal excise charge (FED) on tickets for foreign flights. This rise is in response to the recent budget statement made by the federal government. All of the big airlines, including Saudi Air, Emirates, and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), have started charging the increased tariffs. Under the modification, the FED for economy and economy plus tickets will climb by 150%. Consequently, travelers will now need to pay Rs12,500 in FED instead of the previous Rs5,000 for economy tickets. The effect…
According to the meteorological agency, the temperature is currently 32 degrees Celsius and winds are blowing from the southwest at a speed of 22 km/h in Karachi. The Meteorological Department reported that “the intensity of heat is being felt at 38 degrees,” and that “the maximum temperature is likely to reach 37 degrees today.” 31.5 degrees Celsius was recorded as the lowest temperature. There is seventy percent humidity in the air. Karachi is ninth out of the world’s most polluted cities. Pakistan’s fifth-most polluted city is now Karachi. At 96 particulate meters, the amount of contaminated particles in the air…
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli credited his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, for the team’s triumph in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, declaring it wouldn’t have been possible without her support. The Men in Blue clinched their second World Cup title by defeating South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final, reminiscent of their inaugural victory over Pakistan in 2007. In a heartfelt Instagram post following the historic win, Kohli expressed gratitude to Anushka, emphasizing her pivotal role in his life and career: “None of this would remotely be possible without you my love. You keep me humble and…
