Islamabad, Oct 1: P@SHA Leaders Pledge to Uphold Legacy of Former Chairman. The recently elected leadership of Pakistan’s IT association P@SHA has expressed gratitude to its outgoing leadership, particularly to chairman Muhammad Zohaib Khan, for his outstanding contributions to the sector and has promised to uphold his legacy in full. At the most recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), Sajjad Syed, the newly elected Chairman of P@SHA, stated that the outgoing leadership, particularly Chairman Zohaib Khan, set a high standard for new office bearers by demonstrating commitment, selflessness, and hard work, and by passing the baton to us to achieve new…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Oct 1: Pakistan Sees Over 50% Increase in Monsoon Rains from July to September. Statistics from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) revealed a more than 50% increase in monsoon rains compared to the typical rainfall from July to September, indicating that Pakistan is still one of the nations most impacted by climate change. The Met Office reports that from July 1 to September 30, the nation received 212.1 millimeters of rain, which is 51% more than the average amount of rain that falls at this time of year, which is 140.9 millimeters. The Met Office provided information on the…
Islamabad, Oct 1: Denmark and Pakistan Collaborate on Green Energy Transition and Climate Resilience Initiatives .On Tuesday, Danish Ambassador Jakob Linulf paid a visit to Prime Minister Romina Khurshid Alam’s Coordinator for Climate Change. During their conversation, they covered a range of topics of mutual interest, including helping Pakistan make the transition to green energy, enhancing climate resilience, conserving water, and protecting biodiversity. The two parties also had a lengthy discussion about potential current and upcoming cooperative projects targeted at addressing the difficulties both countries face from climate change. Aisha Humera Ch, the secretary of the ministry responsible for climate…
Islamabad, Oct 1: Sindh CM Invites Chinese Investors to Explore Opportunities in E-Vehicles and Waste-to-Energy Projects. Murad Ali Shah, the chief minister of Sindh, stated on Tuesday that his administration would welcome Chinese public and private companies to make direct investments in the projects they choose or to form a public-private partnership with the local government. The chief minister made the statements during a meeting with a delegation of Chinese investors led by Chairman Belt & Road (B&R) Group Wan Xiaowu. He consented to help the city attract private Chinese investment. According to the chairman of B&R, more than a…
Islamabad, Oct 1: CDA Record-Breaking Rs 2.45 Billion in Auction of Commercial Plots. An incredible Rs 2.45 billion was raised on the first day of the three-day commercial land auction held by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in the federal capital. Investors enthusiastically participated in the auction, which took place at the Gandhara Citizens Club in F-9 Park. Two excellent plots in the sought-after F-8 area sold for prices that broke records.The selling price of Plot 16-D was Rs 1.25 billion, and Plot 13-G was Rs 1.22 billion. Investors have a fantastic chance to buy commercial plots in Islamabad’s most…
Islamabad, Oct 1: PM Extends Greetings to China on Its 75th Anniversary, Committing to Strengthening Bilateral Ties. The Prime Minister stated, “Pakistan and China are fully committed to ensuring the success of CPEC, the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative.” This sentiment underscores the deep-rooted partnership between the two nations, which has been instrumental in fostering economic growth and infrastructural development in Pakistan. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a multi-billion-dollar initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity and trade between the two countries, featuring key projects in energy, transportation, and infrastructure. In addition, the PM Extends Greetings to China…
Islamabad, Oct 1: PM Congratulates Abdelmadjid Tebboune on His Re-Election as President of Algeria on Tuesday for winning the presidency of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria again. In his post on X (formerly Twitter), the PM Congratulates Abdelmadjid Tebboune and also Prime Minister expressed his excitement about continuing their strong collaboration to fortify Pakistan-Algeria relations across all areas of shared interest, including commerce and investment. He emphasized the potential for enhancing cooperation in sectors such as trade, agriculture, and energy, and looked forward to working together on regional stability and development initiatives. According to media reports citing the nation’s…
Islamabad, Oct 1: OEC to Export Skilled Workforce to Saudi Arabia; October 4 is Last Date to Apply. Saudi Arabia would receive the trained labor exported by the Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), which is a division of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD). An official source informed APP here on Tuesday that qualified workers will be employed by the Saudi Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs as Tradesman Assistants. Candidates must meet the following requirements and have experience as Tradesman Assistants (Age 25-50). Education must be at least a high school graduate. A diploma from a…
Islamabad, Oct 1: Pakistan Becomes Second-Largest Market for Chinese Solar Products Amid Energy Transition. For Chinese photovoltaic (PV) producers, Pakistan has become a major new market that fits with its path toward energy transformation. As per the data provided by the China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA), Asia surpassed Europe to become the primary destination for PV product exports in the first half of 2024, with Pakistan emerging as the second largest market for module exports, following Europe. Pakistan Becomes Second-Largest Market and China shipped inverters to Pakistan for a total of RMB 1.714 billion over that same time period. The…
Islamabad, Oct 1: DHA Bahawalpur Delivers Positive Update for Plot and Villa Owners. The Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Bahawalpur has offered an exceptional offer for its members, granting a 100% reduction on surcharges for all plot and villa categories. On October 1, 2024, they published this news on their official Facebook page. DHA Bahawalpur Delivers Positive Update for Plot and Villa Owners this information provided, members who make their dues deposits between October 1 and October 31, 2024, will be eligible to get a complete waiver on any applicable overhead costs. This program is in line with DHA Bahawalpur’s dedication…
