Islamabad, Mar 15 2025: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif has sanctioned the extension of the Honhaar Scholarship Program initiative to accommodate students from Gilgit-Baltistan pursuing education in Punjab’s specialized academic institutions. This decision aims to provide financial relief and ensure that deserving students from remote regions receive equal educational opportunities. Expressing appreciation for Punjab’s commitment to academic development, Gilgit-Baltistan government spokesperson Faizullah Firaaq commended the move. READ MORE:
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Islamabad, Mar 15 2025: Pakistan has taken a significant step toward modernizing its passport issuance system with the arrival of advanced High-Speed Printers, two e-passport printers and six desktop printers from Germany. These high-tech machines, now in Karachi, are set to boost efficiency and streamline the advanced High-Speed Printers passport processing workflow. A foreign technical team has also arrived in Pakistan to oversee the installation and calibration of these cutting-edge devices. Qazi emphasized that these state-of-the-art e-passport printers are capable of printing 1,000 passports per hour, significantly accelerating the process. Once operational, they will enhance service delivery, ensuring faster processing…
Islamabad, Mar 14 2025: Islamabad witnessed a vibrant celebration of Uzbek cuisine and culture as Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, officially inaugurated the three-day ‘Food Fest Uzbekistan 2025’ on Friday. The event, hosted at Centaurus Mall Islamabad, has been organized under the initiative of the Plant Protection and Quarantine Agency of Uzbekistan, bringing together 15 prominent Uzbek food companies to showcase their rich culinary heritage. Marking the grand opening, Ambassador Tukhtaev emphasized the festival’s role in strengthening the historical and cultural ties between Uzbekistan and Pakistan, particularly during the sacred month of Ramazan. He highlighted that Uzbekistan’s food…
Islamabad, Mar 14 2025: Russia, a country of immense landscapes and natural wonders, is home to countless hidden gems, one of which lies deep within the Komi Republic. Here, in an isolated region between Europe and Asia, stand seven towering rock formations. The “Little Mountain of the Gods” Each rising between 30 and 42 meters high. Known locally as “Man-Popo-Nyur”, or the “Little Mountain of the Gods”, these ancient monoliths were recently recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of Russia. Steeped in legend, these rock pillars are tied to an ancient Mansi folklore. According to the tale, a powerful…
Islamabad, Mar 14 2025: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the business community by fostering investment and increasing exports to ensure long-term economic growth. During a meeting with a delegation of leading businessmen on Friday, he assured them that the government would provide all necessary assistance to facilitate trade and investment. He emphasized the need for a well-structured plan to attract long-term investments in Pakistan and highlighted the formation of a committee dedicated to an export facilitation scheme. This committee, he noted, would soon present its recommendations for approval, aiming to boost the country’s export…
Islamabad, Mar 14 2025: PM Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a decisive crackdown on sugar hoarders and those manipulating prices through artificial shortages. Chairing a high-level meeting on Friday. He emphasized that the government would not tolerate speculative price hikes and directed authorities to take stringent action against those responsible for creating market disruptions. The premier instructed officials to closely monitor the supply and demand of sugar, ensuring that it remains available to the public at fixed rates. PM Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif stressed the need for continuous engagement with sugar mills to prevent unjustified price surges. Highlighting the importance of…
Islamabad, Mar 14 2025: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) for the week ending March 13, 2025, recorded a 1.97 percent decline on a year-on-year basis, as per data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This marks the lowest annual inflation rate in available records, according to an analysis by brokerage firm Arif Habib Limited (AHL). The decrease in Sensitive Price Index (SPI) based inflation is primarily attributed to significant price reductions in key essential commodities. Additionally, electricity charges for the first quarter saw an 18.92 percent decline, while staple consumer goods such as branded tea (15.89 percent), pulse…
Islamabad, Mar 14 2025: As the need for sustainable and efficient energy solutions continues to grow, a revolutionary residential new small wind turbine could transform the way homeowners embrace renewable power. Developed by Dutch startup The Archimedes, the LIAM F1 UWT is a compact, ultra-quiet new small wind turbine designed to seamlessly integrate into urban settings potentially competing with solar panels in terms of practicality and efficiency. Unlike conventional wind turbines, which are often bulky and generate considerable noise, the LIAM F1 UWT boasts a sleek, spiral rotor design with a diameter of just 1.5 meters and a weight of…
Islamabad, Mar 14 2025: Rabel Sadozai, Director of Marketing and Sales at Fatima Fertilizer, was recently honored with the esteemed ‘Punjab Ki Beti’ Award on Women’s Day in the agriculture sector. This recognition was presented by Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on behalf of the Women Development Department and the Punjab Government. She received this prestigious award in acknowledgment of her remarkable contributions and leadership in the industry. The award ceremony, held at the Chief Minister’s House in Lahore, took place in celebration of International Women’s Day. Bringing together key government officials, female business leaders, and advocates for women’s empowerment in…
Islamabad, Mar 14 2025: Meta has secured a wins initial legal Battle in its bid to halt the distribution of Careless People, a newly released memoir by former Facebook policy executive Sarah Wynn-Williams. Wynn-Williams’ memoir, which debuted earlier this week, provides an insider account of Facebook’s leadership struggles, including Mark Zuckerberg’s unsuccessful attempts to break into the Chinese market and allegations of misconduct by Meta’s current policy chief. Joel Kaplan. The book also highlights tense encounters between Zuckerberg and global leaders, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the company’s decision-making during a transformative era. Meta, however, contends that Wynn-Williams breached a…
