Plans to create specialist divisions to help power distribution companies (DISCOs) recover unpaid electricity bills have been announced by the federal government.Working under the CEOs of the DISCOs, these support units will include members of intelligence services like MI and ISI. A civil armed forces sector commander would act as a co-director and report directly to the secretary of the Power Division. The Cabinet Committee for Energy has been tasked with expeditiously approving the proposal for these units. The first unit will be piloted by Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) initially, and depending on its success, additional cities may be…
Author: Iqra Khan
Nayatel has prevailed in its lawsuit against the Army Heritage Foundation (AHF) over Right of Way (ROW) costs,.In support of Nayatel, the Cabinet Division has issued an order requiring the standardization and uniform application of ROW tariffs. The payments that the AHF demanded for Nayatel’s infrastructure deployment in Ayub National Park were at the heart of the disagreement. 2018 saw the signing of a deal between Nayatel and AHF, whereby Nayatel gave free or heavily discounted internet connections to AHF in exchange for a monthly payment of Rs. 25,000. However, AHF wanted a tenfold increase in the ROW cost to…
Pre-launch excitement for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Unpacked presentation in Paris on July 10th is already underway, smartphone comparison in Pakistan is very high now.This time, they’re going the more conventional way of placing enormous billboards around key cities across the globe in place of the customary online hoopla. There are probably more to come. These digital billboards have already been seen in Bangkok, Brasilia, Dubai, Ho Chi Minh City, London, Madrid, New York, Seoul, Tokyo, and Warsaw. A revolving 3D cube is displayed on the displays, followed by a picture of the Eiffel Tower (a reference to the Paris location)…
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) business, is introducing a new program to enhance our understanding of AI systems’ capabilities. This initiative, which was unveiled on Monday, would reward external organizations that create novel techniques for evaluating AI performance. Anthropic claims that these new techniques ought to be able to quantify the “advanced capabilities” of AI models with accuracy. Applications for evaluation can be submitted at any time by organizations that are interested in taking part. On its official blog, Anthropic stated: “We hope to improve the field of AI safety overall by investing in these evaluations and supplying useful tools…
Punjab’s Home Department has issued stringent security guidelines for Muharram processions and congregations, mandating fool-proof arrangements at all imambargahs and gatherings. According to the guidelines, a three-level security cover must be in place for all congregations, with designated entrance and exit routes. Walk-through gates are mandatory at sensitive locations, and every attendee will undergo metal detector checks with CCTV monitoring. The use of loudspeakers is restricted to assembly limits, and punctuality is emphasized. Health Department inspections are required for the distribution of niaz langar (free meals) and sabil (drinks). Car parking is directed to be located at least 200 meters…
Muhammad Rizwan, a former wicketkeeper who is now a batsman, stated that Pakistan’s players did not perform well and that the criticism of the squad was not unwarranted. Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB Chairman, has the authority to make decisions, according to Rizwan. On the International Day of Sports Journalists in Peshawar, cricket player Muhammad Rizwan gave a speech. “I don’t know anything, aside from the ball and bat,” he remarked. “The only thing on our minds when we play for our country is who our opponent is,” stated Muhammad Rizwan. He added that people who are unable to take criticism…
As the climbing season commences, Gilgit-Baltistan is witnessing an influx of both local and international climbers eager to conquer the region’s towering peaks, including the formidable K2. According to the Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism Department, more than 1,700 permits have been issued to foreign climbers for various peaks, with 175 permits specifically for K2 (8,611 meters), the world’s second highest mountain. Base camps are bustling with activity as climbers have already established themselves at K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum-I, and Gasherbrum-II. Among them is Sajid Ali Sadpara, son of the renowned high-altitude climber Mohammad Ali Sadpara, who aims to summit K2…
Due to heavy rainfall in everal districts of Balochistan, including Zhob, Sherani, Dera Bugti, Nasirabad, Bolan, Harnai, Khuzdar, Loralai, Barkhan, and Musakhail, road links to other provinces have been disrupted. The Quetta-Zhob-D.I. Khan N-50 Highway, which was closed on Sunday due to heavy boulders from a landslide in Sherani district, has partially reopened. However, further landslides are anticipated in the Koh-i-Suleman mountain range due to ongoing rainfall, posing additional challenges to road clearance efforts. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority has issued forecasts of continued heavy rainfall across northern and central Balochistan, urging district authorities to take preventive measures to safeguard…
Pakistan’s cricket board has announced that Nida Dar will captain the team in the upcoming women’s T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Dambulla, Sri Lanka from July 19-28. Following a rigorous four-day camp, the squad has been finalized with notable exclusions from the England tour squad, including Ayesha Zafar, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Umm-e-Hani, and Waheeda Akhtar. Instead, selectors have opted for Iram Javed, Omaima Sohail, Syeda Aroob Shah, and Tasmia Rubab. Tasmia, a promising 22-year-old left-arm fast bowler, marks her debut in the national squad after impressive performances in domestic and A-team matches. Preparations for…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Amb. Yerzhan Kistafin, for a courtesy call at the Prime Minister House today. The Prime Minister conveyed his greetings to the President of Kazakhstan, H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and expressed his desire to strengthen the excellent bilateral relations between Pakistan and Kazakhstan. He said he was looking forward to his meeting with President Tokayev during his upcoming visit to Astana for the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting on 3-4 July, 2024. While noting the positive trajectory of bilateral ties, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to enhance…
