Islamabad, Sep 27: On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2024, Discover Pakistan and the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) brought together the first National Tourism Awards of Excellence, which were enthusiastically celebrated in Islamabad with the theme “Celebrating Peace through Tourism.” The National Tourism Awards are intended to honor and promote the outstanding efforts of individuals who are advancing Pakistan’s tourism and hospitality industries.More than 300 people attended the event, including diplomats, high-ranking government officials, and representatives from the private tourism and hospitality sectors. Through an incredibly fair and open process, prizes were given out to the people and…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Sep 27: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that the government’s tough but necessary measures had caused inflation to drop to a single digit, indicating that Pakistan’s economy had showed strong indications of recovery. “We have made tough but essential choices that have prevented our economy from collapsing, stabilized the macroeconomic environment, reined in budgetary deficits, and bolstered our reserves. Consequently, inflation has reached a single digit, the prime minister stated during his speech to the UN General Assembly at pm. He stressed that his only goal since taking office in March of this year has been the advancement and…
Islamabad, Sep 27: At the most recent assembly in New Delhi, India, on Friday, Pakistan’s Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) was chosen to serve on the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions’ (ASOSAI) Governing Board (2024–27). On the last day of the 16th ASOSAI Assembly, which took place in New Delhi from September 21 to 27, the Office of the Auditor General of Pakistan, the nation’s SAI, joined the organization’s governing board. The Auditor General of Pakistan, Muhammad Ajmal Gondal, persisted in his ardent advocacy for the highly sought-after post, and as a result, Pakistan was able to achieve membership even…
Islamabad, Sep 27: The Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) administration was ordered by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday to submit the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) questionnaire to the university’s website. The case brought by the medical students was considered by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir.Barrister Jahangir Jadoon, representing the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), stated during the hearing that in order to ensure openness, the university need to have posted the questionnaire on its website like other academic institutions. He also instructed the administration to do so right away. The court further mandated…
Islamabad, Sep 27: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reports that for the week ending September 26, 2024, the inflation rate based on the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) climbed by 0.05 percent. Sixteen (31.37 percent) of the 51 items had price increases over the week, nine (17.65 percent) had price decreases, and 26 (50.98 percent) had unchanged prices. Tomatoes (5.78 percent), onions (5.49 percent), pulse gram (1.01 percent), potatoes (0.94 percent), gur (0.82 percent), firewood whole 40 kg (0.64 percent), cooked daal (0.47 percent), curd (0.32 percent), milk fresh (0.26 percent), chicken (0.25 percent), beef with bone (0.24 percent), LPG…
Islamabad, Sep 27: Deepal Pakistan, supported by Changan, unveiled its two electric cars, the L07 sedan and the S07 crossover, on August 16, 2024. These EVs’ approximate pre-booking costs were: Deepal L07: 15,500,000 rupees Deepal S07: 16,500,000 rupees The firm announced the opening of two new showrooms in Lahore and Karachi, named “Changan Auto Lahore” and “Changan Auto Shahrah-e-Faisal,” exactly one month later on September 20. Additionally, Deepal started the process of booking both cars with a half payment of Rs. 3,000,000 and a 70-day delivery window. We are a little behind in informing our readers of this news, as…
Islamabad, Sep 27: An important move is being taken by Attock Petroleum Limited (APL) to encourage the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in Pakistan. The business has stated that it intends to increase the number of EV charging stations across the nation. The government’s initiatives to tackle climate change and move toward sustainable transportation are in line with this expansion. APL’s latest actions demonstrate its dedication to electric vehicle infrastructure. Three 180KW rapid EV charging devices have already been put in place at key spots. The company wants to make it easier for EV owners to charge their cars by…
Islamabad, Sep 27: The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has created a top-notch educational system that is made up of 24 institutions spread across the nation, including Azad Jammu & Kashmir. These comprise 22 secondary and higher secondary level educational institutions as well as two cutting-edge colleges: OPF Girls College, F-8/2 Islamabad, and OPF Boys College, H-8/4 Islamabad. More than 2500 of the more than 17,000 students enrolled in OPF institutions are the offspring of Pakistanis living abroad, an official source told APP here on Friday. These organizations employ 1282 staff members, including in teaching and non-teaching roles. He explained that…
Islamabad, Sep 27: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, in collaboration with key stakeholders, convened a high-level consultation workshop on the National Climate Finance Strategy today in Islamabad. The workshop brought together officers from key Federal Ministries of MoCC, Finance, Planning, Economic Affairs, Energy, Industries, Commerce, Food & Agriculture, representatives of provincial Governments of Punjab, KP,GB, Balochistan, Sindh and AJK, international development partners, financial institutions, and civil society organizations to discuss pathways for strengthening Pakistan’s climate finance mechanisms. The National Climate Finance Strategy, a vital component of Pakistan’s commitment to climate action under the Paris Agreement, aims to…
Islamabad, Sep 27: The Pakistani rupee (PKR) opened trading at 278 in the interbank market today, and it made gains versus the US dollar (USD) for the second day in a row. It closed the green against the greenback after remaining steady all day. During today’s session, it recorded losses compared to the majority of the other major currencies. The interbank rate closed at 278/$, where it had spent the majority of the day. Today’s open market rates were firmly between 277 and 278 at several currency counters. The Pakistani Rupee gained five paisas versus the US dollar today, and…
