Islamabad, Oct 12: IMF’s Latest Demand Could Deter Chinese Investments in Pakistan. According to Bloomberg, Islamabad’s attempts to entice additional Chinese firms into the nation may be jeopardized by the International Monetary Fund’s request that Pakistan cease creating any industrial zones that provide incentives for investment. According to a study released on October 10 by the Washington-based lender, the authorities would not grant tax advantages or subsidies to any new or current special economic zones. According to the research, this will assist create level playing fields for investment. The need from the IMF comes at a time when Pakistani Prime…
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10 Simple Ways Individuals Can Combat Climate Change and Make a Difference. Individuals do not need to wait for systems to happen, and the negative consequences of climate change are slowly manifesting themselves into people’s lives. This paper focuses on how individuals and societal members can perform simple alterations in their daily activities to minimize on carbon emission. What is left persons could follow the following concrete steps to help address the climate challenge, thus protecting the next generation. By now it is quite easy to understand why it is essential to diminish CO2 emissions, use renewable power, and practice…
Islamabad, Oct 12: SCO Summit PM Shahbaz will hold bilateral meetings with visiting dignitaries, FO. Pakistan will be hosting the Twenty-third meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) from 15 to 16 October 2024 in Islamabad.In his capacity as the current Chair of the CHG, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will preside over the upcoming CHG meeting. SCO member States will be represented by the Prime Ministers of China, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan as well as the First Vice President of Iran and External…
Islamabad, Oct 12: SHC Requests Detailed Report on Road Projects Awarded by KMC and Other Authorities. Road Projects Awarded by The Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) and other parties have received notices from the Sindh High Court in response to complaints expressed by contractors about the lack of openness in the awarding of road contracts. According to specifics, the court’s decision was prompted by the discovery that 41 road reconstruction schemes that were authorized in August 2023 as a result of severe rainstorm damage had not gone through the necessary public notification procedure. Contracts were purportedly given straight to chosen corporations…
Islamabad, Oct 12: Pakistan at Risk of Drought Due to Intensifying La Niña Weather Phenomenon. Pakistan has been designated as one of the 20 nations most likely to experience dry weather because it is expected that the La Nina weather phenomena would begin in late 2024 and last until early 2025. In a report published on Friday, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations said that La Nina may bring about extreme weather events that would have a negative impact on agriculture and food security. Even if La Nina hasn’t been formally announced yet, comparable circumstances are…
Islamabad, Oct 12: Tahseen Sayed, Honorary Consul of Albania, meets Prime Minister Rama to promote bilateral trade & tourism. Honorary Consul of Albania in Islamabad, Tahseen Sayed, has returned to Pakistan after an important and successful visit to Albania to promote Pakistan’s trade and tourism plus strengthening bilateral ties. In an interaction with media here today, Tahseen Sayed, formerly the senior-most Pakistani in the World Bank as Regional Director, referred to her role as as an international expert member of Albania’s National Economic Council chaired by Prime Minister Edi Rama. She said that ‘during my visit, I met with the…
Islamabad, Oct 12: Punjab Set to Introduce in Personalized number plate Upcoming Launch. A customize number plate program for cars is about to be implemented by the Punjab government, subject to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s approval. Director General Excise Faisal Fareed launched this program, which will let car owners personalize their license plates in one of three ways. Businesses will be able to put their names on the plates by selecting the Corporate category. A person’s name or the name of a loved one can be featured in the Platinum category, and three desired letters and three numerals can be…
Islamabad, Oct 12: Saudi Arabia Updates Visa Regulations for Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims. For temporary employment visas in the Hajj and Umrah services industry, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has modified its requirements. The duration of the visa will now be 90 days, with the possibility to renew for a further 90 days. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), this revision was authorized by the Saudi Cabinet with the intention of giving the private sector more flexibility and matching visa regulations with the needs of the labor market. From Shaban 15 to the end of Muharram, or…
Islamabad, Oct 12: Redmi Note 14 Global Launch Expected Soon Following Regulatory Approval. The Redmi Note 14 was eagerly awaited for its worldwide release after its formal unveiling in China in September. It looks like Xiaomi will shortly reveal the device and make it available everywhere. This is because the device which has the product number 24094RAD4G passed through SDPPI and was approved in Indonesia. This is the global variety, as indicated by the “G” at the end. Features of the Redmi Note 14: With a 6.67-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution, the Redmi Note 14 is intended to provide…
Islamabad, Oct 12: Prime Minister Reviews Preparations for Upcoming SCO Summit during Visit to Jinnah Convention Center. In order to evaluate preparations for the impending Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government in Islamabad on October 15–16, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited the Jinnah Convention Center on Saturday. The Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs briefed the prime minister on the occasion. A press statement was issued by PM Office Media Wing. Prime Minister Reviews Preparations along with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Ministers…
