Islamabad, Nov 30: Peshawar Prohibits Buses and Vans on BRT Routes to Ease Traffic Flow. In an attempt to alleviate the city’s traffic problems, the Peshawar district government has prohibited buses and vans from using the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route. The Deputy Commissioner and other pertinent officials discussed the increasing traffic brought on by loaders and rickshaws during a meeting that resulted in this decision. The committee voted to prohibit rickshaws from using important roads, such as Khyber Road, University Road (which runs from Tehkal to Islamia College), and Saddar Road (which runs from the State Bank to Balour…
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Islamabad, Nov 30: Shahzaib Khan Makes History with Spectacular Century Against India. With a spectacular display of batting mastery against bitter rivals India in the ACC U19 Asia Cup in Dubai, Shahzaib Khan cemented his legacy in Pakistani cricket. The youthful left-hander set the stage for an exciting event with a masterclass that broke records in a high-stakes match. Shazaib demonstrated his ability to dominate the opposition in every facet of the game in a thrilling innings that will be remembered for years. He not only broke the previous record for the most sixes in a YODI innings held by…
Islamabad, Nov 30: Airblue Secures Approval for Direct Flights to Europe. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Commission have permitted Airblue to run flights to Europe. The airline, which now flies to overseas locations like Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia as well as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, has expanded significantly with this development. With this approval, Pakistan’s worldwide connectivity would be improved as Airblue expands its reach. The news coincides with the lifting of the European Union’s 2020-era ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). According to Khawaja Asif, Minister of…
Islamabad, Nov 30: Deadline for VPN Registration Ends Today to Maintain Service Access. The PTA has till today to prohibit unregistered VPNs. As of right now, PTA has not received a response to their request to extend the deadline from November 30. According to PTA sources, the Ministry of Interior has the authority to decide whether to extend the VPN registration deadline. Although there is currently no confirmation, PTA states that there is still a chance that the deadline will be extended. Since the deadline could result in significant losses for the online working community, the IT sector, independent contractors,…
Islamabad, Nov 29: Planning Minister Urges Prompt Execution of PSDP Projects to Ensure Timely Development. Ahsan Iqbal, the Federal Minister for Planning, presided over a high-level meeting on Friday to discuss the Public Sector Development Programme’s (PSDP) 2024–25 first quarter progress. The gathering is one of several sessions designed to evaluate how well different ministries are carrying out development programs. The Ministry of National Food Security and Research, National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Division, National Heritage and Culture Division, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, Petroleum Division, and SUPARCO were among the important ministries and divisions that provided updates on their…
Islamabad, Nov 29: Europe Lifts Restrictions on PIA Flight On Friday. Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif expressed gratitude to the Defense Ministry and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for removing the restriction on Pakistan International Airline (PIA) on European routes. In an interview with a private television channel, the prime minister stated that he had also taken particular steps to help PIA restore its European lines. “The lifting of the PIA ban is a historic day for the nation,” he declared. When asked if eliminating the restriction on PIA will hasten the privatization process, the minister responded in the affirmative.…
Islamabad, Nov 29: Punjab Launches E-Taxis Initiative to Tackle Air Pollution. In an effort to combat air pollution and provide employment opportunities for the unemployed, the Punjabi government has started a new project. The strategy calls for the launch of an e-taxi service, which would offer electric cars to online taxi drivers at competitive prices. This program seeks to lower emissions while providing drivers with cash incentives. Details of the plan were provided by Provincial Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan, who disclosed that a sizable portion of online taxis will be replaced by electric cars (EVs). Drivers will be able…
Islamabad, Nov 29: PMA Raises Concerns Over New Report on Polio Cases. Dr. Shahid Malik, the general secretary of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), voiced concern about the number of polio cases discovered this year and called for careful preparation in order to eradicate the illness. In an interview with reporters, he stated that “it is imperative to focus on three areas to eradicate this infectious disease: awareness, capacity, and mobilization.” He also mentioned that polio cases may be decreased to the lowest possible level through awareness and mobilization. “We are facing the unplanned migration within the country and cross…
Islamabad, Nov 29: CDNS Achieves Rs 560 Billion Milestone in Annual Savings Target. Aiming to issue Rs 560 billion in new bonds, the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) met 33.94 percent of the yearly target for the current fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to November 27. For the current Fiscal Year, 2024–2025, the CDNS has set an annual target of Rs 1650 billion to encourage the nation’s saving culture, a senior CDNS official informed APP on Friday. Similar to this, the CDNS has set a goal of investing Rs 170 billion in Islamic financing during the current…
Islamabad, Nov 29: Ethiopia and Pakistan Collaborate to Host Single-Country Exhibition in Addis Ababa. In order to ensure that a sizable number of traders from both countries attend the successful Single Country Exhibition in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia next year, Ethiopia and Pakistan agreed on Friday to deepen their bilateral collaboration.Pakistani food Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Ethiopia’s Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary to Pakistan, met with Federal Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan to make the decision.Both parties talked about issues of mutual interest during the discussion, such as bilateral collaboration to increase trade between the two nations that have a…
