Islamabad, Sep 30: Sindh University Extends Online Registration Deadline for Admissions.The deadline for online registration for bachelor’s and third-year (fifth semester) admissions at Sindh University Jamshoro has been extended for the 2025 academic year. The date of the new deadline is October 2, 2024. As per the announcement made by Professor Dr. Ayaz Keeryo, the Director of Admissions, candidates who were not able to register by the first deadline can now apply online until October 2. They have to visit any Habib Bank office, fill out the online form, and pay a cost of 3,000 rupees. It was urged to…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Sep 30: Pakistan and Oman to Foster Interfaith Harmony and Peace Through Dialogue Salik. Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, has underlined the need of Pakistan and Oman cooperating to advance interfaith and intercultural dialogue as a means of fostering religious harmony, peace, and tolerance. He said these things in a meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Said bin Khalfan Al Mamari, the Omani Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, during his three-day visit to Oman. According to Salik, the problems that the Muslim world is currently facing call for the advancement of Islamic harmony, tolerance,…
Islamabad, Sep 30: NHA Increases Toll Tax on Motorways and Highways Nationwide, the National Highways Authority (NHA) has proposed a significant hike in toll charges for cars using highways and motorways. The new rates will go into effect on October 1, 2024. Cars using the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M1) would now pay a toll of Rs. 460 instead of Rs. 350 due to the changed prices. Buses will now be taxed Rs. 1,300 instead of Rs. 1,000, while wagons will now be fined Rs. 720, up from Rs. 550. The toll levy on trucks will increase from Rs. 1,500 to Rs.…
Islamabad, Sep 30: The first professional female watchmaker in Pakistan, Saira Akram, was trained and inducted into the service center of Collectibles by Sonraj, a well-known watch and jewelry company in Pakistan, creating history in the process. Saira is a trailblazer, encouraging young people to choose unorthodox career paths that provide both professional success and personal joy by pursuing a career in watchmaking. For more than 50 years, Sonraj has left a distinguished legacy in the watch industry of Pakistan. Top international luxury brands including Gucci, Glashütte, Blancpain, Omega, Hublot, Chopard, and Breitling have all been exclusively sourced by the…
Islamabad, Sep 30: Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister of Malaysia, is expected to travel to Islamabad on October 2 and stay for three days. Ibrahim will meet with Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during his visit, with the aim of enhancing commercial and investment relations between the two countries. Given that both nations seek a two-state solution to the conflict, discussion on the Palestine problem is also anticipated. Several agreements are scheduled to be inked during the visit, according to sources. Following their meeting at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh in April, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited…
Islamabad, Sep 30: Renowned Scholar Dr. Zakir Naik Arrives in Islamabad for Lecture Series, on Monday. Dr. Syed Attaur Rehman Additional Secretary, Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, cordially welcomed eminent religious scholar and preacher Dr. Zakir Naik at Islamabad International Airport. A spokesman for the ministry said that Prime Minister Youth Program Chairman Rana Mashhood and Parliamentary Secretary for Religious Affairs Shamshir Ali Mazari were also at the airport to greet Dr. Naik. Dr. Zakir Naik will lead Friday prayers and speak at events while in Pakistan in addition to giving speeches at public events in Islamabad, Karachi,…
Islamabad, Sep 30: PIA Receives Pakistan’s First National Tourism Award for Promoting Travel and Tourism. The National Tourism Award was given to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in recognition of their outstanding work promoting domestic travel. At an event honoring World Tourism Day, Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat, CEO of PIA, received the award. The award recognizes PIA’s essential contribution to establishing connections between different parts of Pakistan on a national and international level. The airline has made a substantial contribution to the tourism industry by launching campaigns to highlight the breathtaking northern regions of the nation. As the national carrier,…
Islamabad, Sep 30: IPL to Ban Overseas Players Who Leave Tournament for National Duties.Foreign players who withdraw from the Indian Premier League (IPL) after being selected in the auction without a good reason would be barred from the league for two years by the IPL governing council. This move is a reaction to the IPL franchises’ persistent complaints about last-minute withdrawals that interfere with their efforts to assemble their squads. The franchises were informed of the new regulation via a document that contained the most recent retention guidelines. In order to prepare for the 2024 T20 World Cup, a number…
Islamabad, Sep 30: Mahnoor Ali Clinches Danish Junior Squash Championship Title with Stellar Performance. Mahnoor Ali of Pakistan defeated her sister in the final to win the Girls Under-13 title at the Danish Junior Squash Championship. With victories of 11-2, 11-3, and 11-3 in straight games against her sister Sehrish Ali, she had a dominant performance in the championship match. This triumph not only demonstrates Mahnoor’s extraordinary abilities but also the Ali family’s spirit of competition. The Ali sisters found the competition to be beneficial because their older sibling, Mehwish Ali, also achieved success in the Under-17 division. With decisive…
Islamabad, Sep 30: DHA Challenges FED on Property Transfers in Finance Act 2024.The matter of the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Islamabad regarding the imposition of Federal Excise Duty (FED) on the transfer or assignment of immovable properties under the Finance Act 2024 has been taken up by the Islamabad High Court (IHC). In this context, the Attorney General of Pakistan and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have received notices from the IHC. The First Schedule’s Table III has been challenged by the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) in Islamabad. The Federal Excise Act of 2005 was passed. The petitioner argued…
