Islamabad, Nov 4: Global Tablet Market Sees Significant Growth in Q3 2024, Reports IDC. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), the global tablet market grew rapidly in Q3 2024, with shipments totaling 39.6 million devices, or a 20.4% YoY increase. With 12.6 million units shipped and a small 1.4% YoY rise, Apple maintained its top spot. Apple maintained its top spot despite this slower growth rate, demonstrating its enduring appeal and the steadfastness of its user base. Due primarily to the success of the Galaxy Tab A9 series, Samsung came in second with 7.1 million tablets shipped, an 18.3%…
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Islamabad, Nov 4: Hot and Dry Weather Forecasted for Sukkur. Sukkur saw hot and dry weather on Monday, and the local meteorological service forecasted more of the same for the next day. The Sukkur division was likely to see mostly hot and dry weather, according to MET officials. 39°C was the highest recorded temperature.
Islamabad, Nov 4: Sports Goods Exports Rise by 2.13%, Reaching USD 93.09 Million. Compared to the export of the same months last year, the country’s export of sporting products increased by 2.13 percent in the first three months of the current fiscal year (2024–25). According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the nation’s exports of sporting goods totaled US$ 93.087 million in July-September 2024–2025 compared to US$ 91.148 million in July–September 2023–2024, indicating a 2.13 percent increase. Within the sports goods category, football exports increased by 1.95 percent, from US$55.260 million to US$56.338 million this year. According to PBS…
Islamabad, Nov 4: GCIL to Establish New LPG Storage and Filling Plant. Ghani Chemical Industries Limited (PSX: GCIL) declared on Monday that it would build an LPG storage and filling plant in Kasur with a capacity of 450 MT. According to a notice sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), GCIL has taken the initiative to expand into new business sectors by establishing a 450 MT capacity LPG Storage and Filling Plant in Phool Nagar, District Kasur, for operations throughout the nation through Ghani Gases (Private) Limited, one of the fully owned subsidiaries of Ghani Chemical Industries Limited. Ghani Gases…
Islamabad, Nov 4: PPL Granted License to Begin Production at Sui Gas Field. The main stock exchange was notified on Monday that Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PSX: PPL) had been awarded a Development and Production Lease (D&PL) over the Sui Gas Field. The stock filing said, “In compliance with the Pakistan Onshore Petroleum (Exploration & Production) Rules, 2013, the competent authority has approved the grant of Development and Production Lease (D&PL) over the Sui Gas Field to the Company (100% Working Interest), covering an area of 455.80 Sq. KM, for a period of ten (10) years, effective from 1st June 2015…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Oppo Confirms Reno 13 Series Launch Date Just 6 Months After Reno 12 Release. Just six months after the Reno 12 series was released in China, Oppo will formally debut the Reno 13 series on November 25. Following Oppo’s typical six-month cycle for its Reno portfolio, this quick launch guarantees that users will consistently receive updated features and specifications. According to rumors, there will be two versions in the Reno 13 lineup: the entry-level Reno 13 and the more expensive Reno 13 Pro. Although there are still few details available about the Reno 13, information about the…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Creating a Conducive Environment for Foreign Investment is Top Priority, Says PM. According to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the government’s primary aim is to create an atmosphere that is conducive to foreign investment in the nation. He said flawless services are being offered to the business and trader community through “One Window Operations” under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in the nation while speaking to a business delegation from the United Kingdom (UK) at a meeting held here on Sunday. During the meeting, the business delegation was led by Zubair Isa, a well-known businessman from…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Iranian Foreign Minister Visits Islamabad for Middle East Situation Consultations. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian foreign minister, arrived here Monday for a two-day official visit to discuss bilateral relations and the Middle East situation with Pakistan’s leadership. According to a news statement from the Foreign Office, Foreign Minister Araghchi will meet with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif when he is in the country. This visit offers a significant chance to promote collaboration and communication between Iran and Pakistan on a variety of topics, such as energy,…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Forest Fire in Bara Hotar, Lower Galiyat Successfully Contained by Rescue 1122. Rescue 1122 Abbottabad and local officials responded quickly to suppress a fire that broke out yesterday in the deep woodlands of Bara Hotar in Lower Galiyat. Additional Assistant Commissioner III, Shamim Ullah, DSP Galiyat, local police, Rescue 1122, forest department officials, and local government staff were instructed by Deputy Commissioner Captain (R) Sanaullah Khan to arrive at the spot and handle the situation. Within two hours, the fire was contained thanks to the cooperation of the locals. Underscoring the importance of forest protection in the…
Islamabad, Nov 4: RDA Bans New Housing Schemes in 5 Tehsils to Preserve Agricultural Land. The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has declared a prohibition on new private housing plans in five tehsils: Rawalpindi, Gujarkhan, Taxila, Kallar Syedan, and Kahuta. This is a clear step toward sustainable development. This policy seeks to promote appropriate urban development, safeguard environmentally sensitive areas, and maintain agricultural land. The RDA’s prohibition on developers and investors buying land for housing developments within the selected tehsils will be in place until the Pre-Urban Site Development Plan is formally approved. Additionally, the prohibition prohibits land subdivision for private…
