Islamabad, Sep 29: Amb. Ahmad Highlights the Importance of Cultural Diplomacy in Strengthening Global Relations. Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, the Pakistani ambassador to France, stated on Sunday that the fashion industry was especially aware of the fashion industry’s expanding role in cultural diplomacy. The ambassador shared his opinions at a multi-designer, multi-cultural fashion show that celebrated the distinctive fashion scenes and varied cultures of Pakistan, Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. The event was organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in Paris in association with Fashion London. Ambassador Ahmad discusses the significance of cultural diplomacy. The fashion show…
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Islamabad, Sep 29: IST Set to Celebrate World Space Week 2024 with Focus on Space and Climate Change. World Space Week (WSW) 2024 will be observed by the Institute of Space Technology (IST) and the National Center of GIS and Space Applications (NCGSA) in October with a number of events planned. This annual event, which is supported by the UN and observed worldwide from October 4–10, emphasizes the vital role that space science and technology will play in determining the course of humankind’s future, according to the IST. The goal of this year’s topic, “Space and Climate Change,” is to…
Islamabad, Sep 29: Pakistan Railways Achieves ‘Improved Operation Ratio’ with 98 Trains Running Daily. A successful reform strategy that prioritized cost reduction, optimizing train loads, outsourcing the commercial operation of passenger and freight trains, and profiting on the freight market, Pakistan Railways has achieved “improved operation ratio.” According to a senior Ministry of Railways official who spoke with APP, “Pakistan Railways (PR) is currently running 98 daily passenger services on different routes across the country.” According to him, body corporate is connected to the term profit or loss. Any railroad’s operating ratio is used to calculate its profitability. According to…
Islamabad, Sep 29: World Heart Day Experts Warn of Health Risks Linked to Sedentary Lifestyles. Cardiologists are warning people on the deadly effects of gadget addiction on World Heart Day, Sunday, as millions of people die from heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure each year. People should emphasize leading a balanced lifestyle to protect their heart health. Renowned cardiologist Maj. Gen. (R) Dr. Azhar Mahmood Kayani told a private news station that World Heart Day is commemorated on September 29 every year to increase awareness about heart disease and preventive measures that might help prevent and treat cardiovascular illnesses. Cardiologists…
Islamabad, Sep 29: OEC Plans to Export Skilled Workforce to Saudi Arabia. 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). Qualified workers will be employed by the Saudi Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs as Tradesman Assistants. These workers must meet the required experience and qualifications as Tradesman Assistants (Age 25-50). High school graduates are required to have an education, and those who have completed an accredited apprenticeship program or a diploma in technical college or engineering in…
Islamabad, Sep 28: Chairman PMYP Meets South Korean Envoy to Strengthen Bilateral Relations. Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, the chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), met with His Excellency Park ki Jun, the ambassador of the Republic of South Korea, here on Saturday in order to strengthen bilateral ties and encourage youth collaboration. The PMYP office stated that the talks centered on enhancing ties between Pakistan and South Korea, with a particular emphasis on empowering the young of both countries.During the meeting, the two dignitaries reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening youth development programs. They talked about many approaches…
Islamabad, Sep 28: IRSA Releases 195,700 Cusecs of Water to Manage River Flows. An inflow of 181,800 cusecs, the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) released 195,700 cusecs of water from several rim stations on Saturday.The data made public by IRSA indicates that the water level at Tarbela Dam on the River Indus was 1536.77 feet, which is 138.77 feet above its dead level of 1,398 feet. The dam’s recorded water intake and outflow were 112,700 cusecs and 95,000 cusecs, respectively. At Mangla Dam, the River Jhelum’s water level was 1217.80 feet, 169.80 feet above its dead level of 1,050 feet.…
Islamabad, Sep 28: FBR IRIS System Failure Halts Tax Return Submissions.The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) “IRIS” system was still unable to accept income tax returns. In the meanwhile, the FBR has asked all taxpayers to use the IRIS tax returns portal to confirm their tax deductions rather than going to the Maloomat portal. For more information, taxpayers are kindly asked to visit this portal, according to FBR. There will be no extension of the deadline for filing returns, which is September 30, 2024.
Islamabad, Sep 28: Earth Temporary Mini Moon Discovered Orbiting the Planet. A new “mini-moon” has joined Earth’s orbit as a result of the asteroid 2024 PT5. After years of following Earth, the asteroid has recently gotten near enough to be pulled in by the planet’s gravity. It will stay in the orbit of Earth until November, at which point it will separate and resume its orbit around the Sun. When an asteroid passes close enough to Earth that the gravitational attraction of the Sun is momentarily overcome, mini-moons are created. Usually, these items are natural, such as asteroids or space…
Islamabad, Sep 28: Google Messages Users Receiving Texts about New Gemini AI Feature. Gemini AI is now widely used in Google products and services, and it’s even powering a lot of products from competitors. This occurs while the majority of IT companies are rushing to include generative AI into their goods. Although businesses should freely advertise their goods, particularly when they are pertinent, there is a line that many people feel shouldn’t be crossed, and it appears Google may have passed it. Google is reportedly “encouraging” customers to investigate Gemini by sending them a message via the Google Messages app,…
