ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: To stop the unauthorized usage of mobile SIMs, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled a comprehensive plan. PTA has acquired data from NADRA to identify and prohibit unlawful SIMs in an effort to address the problem. The purpose of this action is to safeguard citizen data and stop unlawful activity. In three stages, PTA will block unlawful SIM cards. SIMs registered on canceled or fraudulent CNICs will be the focus of the initial phase. While SIMs registered in the names of deceased people would be blocked in the third phase, the second phase will concentrate on…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: The Pakistan would receive a $500 million loan from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in the current fiscal year. The first installment of $10 million is anticipated this month, according to sources in Pakistan. This sum will cover the first quarter of the current fiscal year’s oil imports. In the upcoming quarter, IsDB will contribute $150 million, and in the third and fourth quarters of the fiscal year, it will contribute an additional $250 million. This funding coincides with the expiration of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia’s oil purchase deal. The IsDB gave $250 million for oil imports…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport experienced several outgoing flight cancellations on Monday due to operational and technical issues. The canceled flights included: PK-306: PIA’s flight from Karachi to Lahore PK-310: PIA’s flight from Karachi to Quetta PA-406: Airblue’s flight from Karachi to Lahore ER-504: SereneAir’s flight from Karachi to Islamabad ER-554: SereneAir’s flight from Karachi to Peshawar ER-524 and ER-522: SereneAir’s flights from Karachi to Lahore PF-143: AirSial’s flight from Karachi to Lahore 9P-852: Fly Baghdad’s flight from Karachi to QuettaIn unrelated news, eleven people who were trying to enter Saudi Arabia on Umrah visas with the intention…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: Engro Fertilizers Limited, the leading supplier of seed-to-harvest solutions in Pakistan, has unveiled “UgAi,” a ground-breaking smartphone application that provides Pakistani farmers with cutting-edge agricultural technologies. With this innovative solution—which combines drone technology and satellite imagery—farmers can now buy premium fertilizers straight from the company. UgAi would guarantee farmers receive the appropriate products at the right price with full transparency by doing away with middlemen. The UgAi app launch event was graced by Muneer Ahmed Jumani, DG Agriculture Extension, as the guest of honor. Senior farmers as well as important government figures attended the event: Sajid…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: Sadpara, a well-known mountaineer from Pakistan, tragically died in an accident while descending Broad Peak, an 8,047 mountain. During his descent from Camp One, Sadpara, who was well-known for his valor in rescue operations and commitment to protecting the environment in the mountains, was hit in the head by a loose rock. This accident proved fatal despite his courageous efforts in the past, such as the recent recovery of Hasan Shigri’s body from K2. Sadpara was well-liked in the climbing world for his outstanding contributions to high-altitude climbing and his dedication to mountain cleanup campaigns. His sudden…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: In the forthcoming Test series against Bangladesh, former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali has called for red-ball captain Shan Masood to bat at a different position. Ali suggested Masood to move up from his current position at number three to the opening spot on all platforms in a recent YouTube video. Ali, who had earlier advised Masood to shorten his bat, has now emphasized how bad it is for Masood and the Pakistan squad to bat third. He claims that Masood would be more effective as an opening batsman. At a news conference, Masood discussed his experiences with…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: Lenovo has released the R27qc-30, a low-cost Lenovo’s new 2.5K curved gaming monitor with a refresh rate of 180 Hz and a resolution of 1440p. Regretfully, at this time it can only be found in China. Lenovo claims that the 1200R curvature of its 2.5k curved gaming monitor’s display is in line with the viewing angle of the human eye. The screen is built on a VA panel, which has a refresh rate of 180 Hz and a resolution of 1440p (2560 x 1440), as previously reported. With a 16:9 aspect ratio, it offers broad viewing angles…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: Faisalabad: According to a report on August 12, the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Faisalabad has developed 15 new programs under the Annual Development Programme (ADP). According to specifics, when these large-scale projects are finished, it is anticipated that they will provide much-needed respite to the city’s citizens by resolving up to 70% of its urgent issues. The news was made while respected Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) Director General Muhammad Asif Chaudhry was visiting the WASA headquarters. Experienced administrator Chaudhry praised the organization for its innovative approach to meeting the demands of Faisalabad’s expanding populace. The WASA…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: A major shift in healthcare administration has been proposed by the Punjab government, which aims to contract out clinical departments of government hospitals to private organizations. This program is a component of a pilot project to enhance the public health sector’s effectiveness and service delivery in the province. The project’s first focus will be on the following five districts’ hospitals: Children’s Hospital in Faisalabad, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Dera Ghazi Khan Teaching Hospital, Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Rahim Yar Khan, and Sahiwal Teaching Hospital. The Punjab government hopes to improve care quality and expedite operations in these facilities…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: Zabe Khan, the former chief executive officer of Global Soccer Ventures, has withdrawn from the Pakistan Football League and said that he has no affiliation with the league. “I would like to clarify that I have no affiliation with the Pakistan Football League (PFL),” Zabe Khan tweeted. I work for the company, yet I am not one of its shareholders. Furthermore, I am no longer affiliated with Global Soccer Ventures (GSV). Two teams have reportedly withdrawn from the Pakistan Football League, which GSV launched and was scheduled to begin play on November 10. According to sources, those…