Islamabad, Nov 18: Punjab Proposes “Mist Fans” to Combat Smog Crisis. To reduce haze, the Faisalabad Think Tank has suggested working with the business sector to put mist fans on electric polls along the Rakh Branch Canal. The former vice president of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), engineer Ahmad Hassan, voiced concern that smog has interfered with everyday life for a number of years during the winter months, but no concrete plan to reduce it has emerged. According to him, the government attempted to control it by using expensive artificial rain, but this was not a long-term…
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Islamabad, Nov 18: PTA Grants Two-Week Deadline for VPN Registration to Enhance Security Compliance. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to give a two-week grace period for the registration of unregistered VPNs. According to PTA sources, this decision was taken in a review meeting of the PTA to implement the directive of the Ministry of Interior to close unregistered VPNs. Sources say that in the meeting, it has been decided to give a grace period till November 30 for the registration of unregistered VPNs, after which a crackdown against unregistered VPNs will be started from December. A trial regarding…
Islamabad, Nov 18: Ahsan Underscores Climate Change, Energy, and Food Security in US-Pakistan Partnership. Speaking on Monday about future collaboration between Pakistan and the United States, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, emphasized the significance of tackling global issues like food security, energy sustainability, and climate change. Speaking at a USAID-hosted ceremony commemorating the US’s long-standing assistance to Pakistan in infrastructure development, he urged cooperation in research on sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and contemporary infrastructure to create a more resilient future.According to a news release, he also emphasized the importance of interacting with the thriving Pakistani…
Islamabad, Nov 18: Salaal Hasan, a climate scientist, accused the majority of enterprises of utilizing volatile organic compounds, which are harmful substances, to produce smog on Monday. Speaking to the media, he claimed that the ozone layer at the earth’s surface was created by sunlight reacting with volatile organic molecules, primarily chlorine, hydrogen, and sulfur, which were formed from various sources. “An air quality index of 80 to 100 is regarded as a health hazard.” Hasan went on. Additionally, he claimed that these chemicals have a direct impact on the lungs’ tissues, which can be extremely dangerous, particularly for pregnant…
Islamabad, Nov 18: PM to Launch Indigenous Economic Roadmap, Announces Aurangzeb. According to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will shortly unveil a domestic economic blueprint for the nation’s future, stating that it has been thoroughly discussed with all relevant parties. Speaking on Pakistan Television, the minister stated that the government was dedicated to enhancing the hard-won macroeconomic stability that had decreased the inflation rate from 38 percent to just 7 percent, the policy rate from 22 percent to 15 percent, and foreign exchange reserves from only two weeks of import coverage to two and a half months…
Islamabad, Nov 18: Telephone Penetration in Pakistan Hits Milestone with 3 Million Fixed-Line Subscribers. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reports that there are now 3 million fixed telephone subscribers, which translates to a fixed teledensity of 1.10 percent. The PTA statistics also showed that the country’s cellular subscriber count had increased to 193 million by the end of September 2024, with a mobile teledensity of 79.40 percent. While total broadband subscribers hit 142 million, representing a broadband penetration rate of 58.44%, mobile broadband customers increased to 139 million, attaining a mobile penetration rate of 56.96%.
Islamabad, Nov 18: Pak Tourism Investment Summit & Smart Expo Scheduled in London. London will host the “Pakistan Tourism and Hospitality Investment Summit and Smart Expo.” According to PAEI Chairman Fahad Barlas, the event, hosted by the Pakistan Association of Exhibition Industry (PAEI), intends to promote the nation’s tourism and allied sectors. The conference will bring together organizations and stakeholders from the tourism sector to highlight Pakistan’s many travel destinations. Special seminars will be offered to promote investment in the industry and increase awareness of these attractions. “This expo will play a significant role in boosting tourism at the national…
Islamabad, Nov 17: BOP Exchange proudly inaugurated its Tricon Center Branch in Lahore today, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize the exchange industry in Pakistan. The grand ceremony was graced by Mr. Zahid Akhtar Zaman, Chief Secretary Punjab, as the Chief Guest. The event drew an esteemed gathering of senior members of the BOP leadership, including President & CEO Mr. Zafar Masud and senior management from BOP and BOP Exchange. The inauguration began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Speaking at the event, Mr. Zahid Akhtar Zaman praised BOP Exchange’s efforts in enhancing financial accessibility and contributing to the…
Islamabad, Nov 17: How to Watch Pakistan vs. Australia 3rd T20I Live Streaming. Australia and Pakistan will play their third and final Twenty20 International at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on November 18 at 1:00 PM (PKT). Pakistan will try to regain some respect and finish the series on a positive note, even though Australia has already secured the series with a 2-0 advantage. First T20I: In the rain-shortened first Twenty20 International at the Gabba, Australia won by a commanding 29 runs. Australia reached 93 runs in just 7 overs thanks to a brilliant 43 off 19 balls from Glenn Maxwell.…
Islamabad, Nov 17: Ambassador Hashmi Attends World Maritime Equipment Conference in Fuzhou, China. In order to attend the World Maritime Equipment Conference and give a speech at one of its side events, Pakistan’s ambassador to China, Khalil Hahsmi, made his first official trip to Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian in Southern China. Speaking at the “High-Quality Development of Offshore Wind Power Supply Chain” seminar, Ambassador Hashmi, who traveled to Fujian at the invitation of provincial officials, emphasized Pakistan’s natural advantages as a nation with a more than 1,000-kilometer coastline and the nation’s strong emphasis on switching to renewable energy sources.…
