Islamabad, Sep 14: China Raises Retirement Age for the First Time in Over 50 Years Amid Population Decline According to Xinhua News Agency, to postpone staff retirement for up to five years. Men will no longer retire at 60, but at 63. For women in regular employment, the retirement age will be 55 instead of 50, and for those in managerial roles, it will be 58 instead of 55. More people will be able to work longer thanks to the change, which will take effect in January and last for 15 years. This might increase productivity to help with the problems…
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Islamabad, Sep 14: Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Forecast Across Pakistan While majority of Sindh’s districts will likely see hot, dry weather, other parts of the nation may see unpredictable weather. Karachi and the other coastal regions of Sindh are predicted to continue to have some cloud cover. Important regions of northern Punjab, such as Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, and Mianwali, are expected to have rain, and Sargodha, Khushab, and Talagang may see showers. Rain is also anticipated in other areas, including Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Gujrat, and Mandi Bahauddin. It is probable that Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sahiwal, Toba Tek…
Islamabad, Sep 14: Under the direction of the Honorable Chief Minister Mr. Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) has unveiled a number of ground-breaking initiatives that represent a significant step toward creating a digitally empowered and economically resilient Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These initiatives aim to boost digital skills, foster entrepreneurial innovation, and create job opportunities across the province. Key Announcements: Digital Internship Program Launch With the beginning of its Digital Internship Program, the KPITB is providing 200 internship opportunities to recent graduates to help them gain skills that employers are looking for. The IT businesses situated…
Islamabad, Sep 13: A private news channel said that Several New Airlines Set to Launch Operations in Pakistan throughout citing sources from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Local carriers, such as Jet Green, Q Airways, and Go Green Air, have applied for the required licenses and permissions, according to sources within the CAA. Q Aviation and Liberty Air have also applied for licenses to start flight services in the nation, and Air Indus has contacted the CAA to restore operations. The number of applications has been warmly received by the CAA, which has noted that the arrival of new airlines…
Islamabad, Sep 13: Punjab’s New Double-Decker Tourism Buses Coming Soon. World Tourism Day is September 27, and the Punjab Tourism Department is preparing to celebrate by introducing brand-new, contemporary buses. These completely air-conditioned double-decker buses were originally supposed to launch on August 14, but the department’s hold-up forced a delay. The Punjab double-decker tourism buses that the World Bank sent to increase tourism have not yet reached the terminal. Originally scheduled to go into effect on August 14, they will now be unveiled on the rescheduled date. In addition, the Punjab government has been working on a glass train project…
Islamabad, Sep 13: Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test Abandoned Due to Rain. After five straight days of washout, the ICC Test Championship match was canceled, making it just the eighth ever in the history of Test cricket. There were major delays to the contest from the beginning. Despite minimal rain, ground crew struggled to dry the field, therefore the toss was postponed the first two days. Due to inadequate drainage and drying facilities at the location, the grounds team had to use crude techniques including covering the surface with canvas and deploying electric fans on damp areas. There was a…
Islamabad, Sep 13: Weekly Inflation in Pakistan Increases After Four Consecutive Declines The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reports that for the week ending September 12, 2024, the Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation climbed by 0.01 percent. Of the 51 goods, prices grew for 15 (29.41 percent) during the week, decreased for 14 (27.45 percent), and were unchanged for 22 (43.14 percent) of the items. Some of the items, prices of which, increased during the period under review include tomatoes (6.62 percent), electricity charges for Q1 per unit (4.13 percent), chicken (3.77 percent), pulse gram (2.43 percent), garlic (2.24 percent),…
Islamabad, Sep 13: Rupee Gains for Fourth Day After IMF News 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 rigidly set at the 278 level across a number of currency exchanges. The Pakistani rupee gained 27 paisas versus the US dollar today, and it appreciated by 0.10 percent to settle at 278.1. Thus far this fiscal year, the rupee has lost…
Islamabad, Sep 13; The Met Department has issued a weather forecast indicating that most parts of Pakistan will experience hot and dry conditions over the coming days. However, varying weather patterns are expected in different regions. In Islamabad and its surrounding areas, the weather forecast is predicted to be partially cloudy, with a chance of rain accompanied by strong winds and thunder in the evening and night. Coastal areas of Sindh are also expected to remain partly cloudy. Rainfall is anticipated in several northern and central regions. In the evening, areas such as Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Khushab, and Nurpur…
Islamabad, Sep 13: PTA Blocks 5,300 Mobile Phones in FY24. Furthermore, 4,507 International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers linked to illegal use have been blocked by the authorities. 113 national ID cards were blacklisted as part of the raid, while 19,730 mobile phones that were discovered to be connected to various unlawful acts were warned. SIMs involved in illegal activities are reported to the PTA under different categories. In matters related to national security, the blocking of SIMs is conducted under directives from the Ministry of Interior (MoI), Directorate General ISI, and Signals Directorate GHQ. Following a directive from the…
