ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 9: Peshawar Board female students achieved an incredible feat by taking the top three spots in the secondary school certificate (SSC) exams, which were released on Thursday. They did better than their counterparts from the province’s eight school boards. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was the chief guest at the SSC results announcement ceremony, which took place at the Chief Minister’s residence. He gave diplomas and shields to the top 51 pupils across several boards. With 1176 out of 1200 points, three girls from Peshawar Model Girls High School-II, Dilzak Road, took first place in the overall SSC…
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ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 9: A fuel charges adjustment (FCA) increases of up to Rs. 2.56 per unit has been approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA); these increases would be collected in August bills. Power users will bear an extra financial burden of Rs. 33.45 billion as a result of this increase. When the 18% general sales tax (GST) is taken into consideration, this burden might increase to Rs. 39 billion. The difference between what was previously charged and the true cost of producing electricity is what led to the adjustment. Higher prices for oil and LNG, as well…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 9: After the recent rains, dengue infections have increased in Punjab, where 20 people have tested positive for the virus in the last week. Experts in public health have cautioned that the accumulation of stagnant water in ponds, roadways, rooftops, and open areas following rainy seasons may lead to a further rise in instances. According to official records, within the past 30 days, 57 dengue cases have been recorded in Punjab. On the other hand, some officials claim that the health authorities might not be providing an exact count of dengue cases. They believe that the real figure…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 9: Message from HE Hamad Obaid Alzaabi UAE Ambassador in Islamabad I extend heartfelt congratulations to the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Arshad Nadeem’s historic gold medal at the Paris Olympics by record-breaking 92.97-metre throw. This victory is a testament to the talent and determination of the Pakistani people that brings immense pride to Pakistan and inspires athletes globally. As the UAE Ambassador, I am proud to witness such milestones in our brotherly nation
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 9: “Brainstorm with Gemini,” a new tool being tested by YouTube, is meant to help producers come up with ideas for videos as well as titles and thumbnails. This tool incorporates Google Gemini, an AI system created by its parent firm, Google, as announced in a video posted on its Creator Insider channel. A representative for YouTube claims that the feature is now part of a limited experiment that is accessible to a small number of producers. Before deciding to go further with the rollout, YouTube intends to examine the input from these early users. With this tool’s…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 9: The largest-ever reform package in Pakistan has been approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in an effort to draw in foreign capital and boost the country’s economy. As part of this project, the nation’s first digital registry of laws designed to draw in foreign investment will be established. Shehbaz has pushed interested international parties to complete deals as soon as possible. He expressed gratitude to American development partnership organizations for their dedication to advancing the goals of the government’s economic reform program. In order to guarantee the prompt execution of these reforms, the premier has formed a…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 9: Federal Minister of Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Charge d’affaires Shi Yuanqiang and other representatives of the People’s Republic of China Embassy. On Thursday, August 8, 2024, Federal Minister of Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Charge d’affaires Shi Yuanqiang and other representatives of the People’s Republic of China Embassy. The finance minister emphasized the solid bilateral ties between the two countries while extending a cordial welcome to the Chinese delegation. He outlined some of the most recent improvements to Pakistan’s economy, such as more foreign exchange reserves, lower inflation, and better tax collection.…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 8: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has mandated that the National Highway Authority (NHA) furnish thorough particulars of all properties falling under the purview of the Karachi-Hyderabad motorway. According to specifics, a two-judge bench made up of Justice Salahuddin Panhwar and Justice Amjad Ali Sahito gave the directive on Wednesday. Additionally, the court ordered the NHA to ascertain whether any leases for gas stations, lodging facilities, or other operations along the motorway have been approved. In addition, a declaration outlining the charges and total fees generated from exit and entry points of various properties on the motorway during…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 8: Today at the Finance Division, the business delegation was accompanied by Turkiye Ömer Bolat, the trade minister, who called on Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The finance minister extended a cordial welcome to Bolat and his group and highlighted the strong and enduring ties of fraternity between the two countries, which hold promise for future growth in bilateral trade and economic ties. Bolat emphasized President Erdoğan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s shared resolve to fortify bilateral relations, with an emphasis on boosting investment and commerce. He mentioned the services, health, education, medical, and fashion industries as being…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 8: The University of the Punjab is experiencing a major financial problem that is causing an unprecedented delay in the payment of salaries to hundreds of its officers and professors. Approximately 1,100 employees, including instructors and officials above the sixteenth grade, have not received their salaries for July for the first time in the history of the university. The affected employees are anxious and worried about this big delay. The university has historically made sure that salaries are paid out by the thirty-first of every month. Nevertheless, the university has been unable to meet this deadline because of…