Author: Iqra Khan

Islamabad, Sep 24: Displays by Marni, Prada, Bottega Veneta, and other designers that left us hankering after the clothes and accessories for spring/summer 2025, Milan did not let us down this fashion week. You’re not entirely out of luck, though, if you can’t wait for Gucci to finally sell those Jackie O.-inspired outfits or Ferragamo to release those drop-waist trenches. Attendees showcase their own looks outside of the presentations, offering style inspiration in the shape of looks you can copy straight away. The Italian city was overtaken by matching outfits, which ranged from more casual wool ensembles to fitted styles.…

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Islamabad, Sep 24: In congratulating Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on her appointment as prime minister of Sri Lanka on Tuesday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed optimism that the multifaceted collaboration between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will expand under her leadership. “Congratulations to Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on her appointment as Sri Lanka’s new prime minister. I hope she has every success. The prime minister posted on his X account, saying, “I am confident that the multifaceted cooperation between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will grow during her tenure.”

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Islamabad, Sep 24: Shaza Fatima, the minister of state for IT and communications, attributed the primary causes of the nation’s poor internet on Tuesday to spectrum scarcity and telecom operators. During a casual discussion with reporters, she attributed everything on the lack of enough spectrum and the load management strategies used by telecom companies. The minister added that the problem has now gotten worse due to flaws in two underwater cables. The minister promised that internet speeds will increase after the next spectrum auction, stating that the 274 MHz spectrum is now at capacity.Restrictions on opening Letters of Credit (LCs)…

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Islamabad, Sep 24: For the next 24 hours, the majority of the country is expected to see hot, dry weather, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). However, isolated locations in Kashmir and the surrounding hills regions are likely to have partly overcast weather with rain and thunderstorms in the evening and night. The synoptic condition indicated that continental air was dominating across the majority of the nation. Most of the nation had hot, dry weather over the past 24 hours. Nokkundi continued to be the nation’s hottest spot on Monday, with highs reaching 43 degrees Celsius.

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Islamabad, Sep 24: These five IPPs are grouped together because they are essentially displacing zero electricity. The technical staff suggests canceling these IPPs without receiving any payment. The authorities began with a severe option: waive the contractual payment upon early termination and disregard the receivables. Furthermore, they should be concerned about any liabilities they may have, not the government. You are correct on one point. These IPPs should be terminated because they are rarely used and are close to the end of their contracts. But the termination shouldn’t be unilateral, meaning that the IPPs shouldn’t be compelled to end without…

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Islamabad, Sep 24: One of the biggest E&P companies in Pakistan, Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL), has approved a Rs10 billion equity investment in the proposed wholly-owned IT subsidiary. The decision was decided by the board on September 23, 2024, the business announced in a public filing on Tuesday. Earlier, on August 8, MPCL announced in a stock notice that it intended to establish a subsidiary that would concentrate on cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) in order to enter the Information Technology (IT) industry. It stated, “The company’s Board of Directors has approved the formation of a subsidiary with…

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Islamabad, Sep 24: Pakistan has urged for the upholding of the promises made in the revolutionary U.N. Pact for the Future, which aims to alter the multilateral system and express the international community’s united willingness to respond to global issues. On the second and last day of the Summit of the Future, Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif stated, “The Pact will be transformative only if we translate the commitments undertaken into concrete action. No sustainable development can take place till tragedies like Gaza are perpetuated by the developed world,” he declared strongly at the beginning of his speech. The comprehensive…

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Islamabad, Sep 24: Defence Housing Authority Multan (DHAM) has formally partnered with 7 Sky Private Limited to create the Ritz Arcade, a shopping complex. By delivering a top-notch shopping experience to the people of DHA Multan and the neighboring towns, this partnership hopes to foster economic expansion and convenience in the area. The Ritz Arcade is intended to serve the various requirements of the neighborhood as a center for dining, entertainment, and shopping. Please check the official DHA Multan outlets for additional information on this great development.

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Islamabad, Sep 24: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has been tasked with creating a top-notch international club in Islamabad to bring in money and offer first-rate facilities to Pakistanis living abroad. As per the facts, the CDA has been directed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to guarantee that the project complies with global standards, hence augmenting the economic progress and visual allure of the metropolis. At an estimated cost of PKR 27 billion, the proposed club will provide abroad Pakistanis with privileged memberships. 10,000 people are expected to join in the project’s first phase, with a USD 20,000 membership fee…

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Islamabad, Sep 24: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), and the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) have joined forces to launch the massive housing project “Margalla Orchards” on Park Road in Islamabad. It was formally announced that development on the enormous 8,380-kanal plot of land, which would include 4,781 residential plots, had started. Out of these, 2,088 plots are set aside for FGEHA, or federal government employees, and the remaining plots will be used by SCBA members. The primary aim of the project is to address the increasing need for reasonably priced accommodation in…

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