ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has been directed by the Ministry of Energy to complete the framework that would give the oil industry control over setting petroleum pricing. The ministry instructed the chairman of Ogra to call a meeting today (Thursday) to go over the analysis, ramifications, and next steps for deregulating petroleum products. The ministry sent out the letter on Wednesday. The letter cited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s order giving oil marketing firms pricing authority; nonetheless, it is noteworthy that the meeting’s two primary players, dealers and OMCs, have not been invited. Presently, four of the…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
Ataullah Tarar, the Federal Minister of Information, Broadcasting, Culture, and Heritage, stopped by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) offices on Wednesday to go over the plans for the August 14 Independence Day events, known as “Azadi Fest.” A statement claims that Chairman CDA Mohammad Ali Randhawa gave Minister Attaullah Tarar a cordial welcome. Federal Minister Ataullah Tarar presided over a meeting where the topic of the Independence Day festivities was discussed. Senior representatives from the CDA, the Administrator of the Metropolitan Corporation of Islamabad (MCI), and the Deputy Commissioner of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) were present at the meeting.…
The Sindh government has extended the summer holiday for all schools in the province to August 14 in response to the current weather. The summer break will now last until August 14 according to a statement from the Sindh Education Department. Consequently, all public and private schools will stay closed, with the start of the new school year set for August 15. In light of the heat wave and anticipated monsoon rains, “the summer vacation[s] are hereby extended in all public and private institutions under the administrative control of the School Education & Literacy Department until 14 August 2024,” the…
To increase students’ employability in the global economy, the Ministry of Federal Education will implement a foreign language training program in Islamabad’s federal schools. For students in Grades 9 through 12, the program will provide Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, and German courses in partnership with the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) and the National Vocational and Technical Commission (NAVTTC). This program seeks to develop cultural awareness, provide students useful language skills, and get them ready for the global economy of the twenty-first century. By fostering cultural interchange and improving students’ professional possibilities, the program will improve their foreign language…
The collection of a 10 percent regulatory charge, amounting to billions of rupees, from six oil companies on the import of gasoline in 2022 has been affirmed by the Customs Appellate Tribunal. The ruling permitting departmental appeals against a Collector Customs (Appeals) order in favor of the oil importers was passed by the two-member panel. Among the importers are Puma Energy Pakistan Ltd., Hascol Petroleum Ltd., Taj Gasoline Ltd., My Petroleum (Pvt) Ltd., Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd., and Euro Oil (Pvt) Ltd. Details indicate that the businesses claimed to have benefited from SRO 806(1)/2022’s exemption from the regulatory obligation. The…
Motorola has stated that it would begin selling the thinnest “military grade” smartphone in the world in India. When a product bears the military grade designation, it has successfully passed the MIL-STD-810 certification durability test, proving its resilience to drops, high temperatures, and high humidity. Although Motorola hasn’t disclosed the phone’s name, rumors suggest that the incoming Edge 50 Neo might be a contender. This gadget, which is anticipated to replace the Edge 40 Neo that was introduced last year, is said to include a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 CPU with many RAM and storage configurations. Gorilla Glass 3 protection and…
With the release of its newest Advance Salary+ function, Zindigi is redefining financial convenience once more. Zindigi will provide 3, 6, 9, and 12-month loans through this loan offering, enhancing financing alternatives for salaried persons at the most affordable prices. Zindigi has expanded its range of AI-powered solutions to include a hassle-free, no-documentation solution for meeting short-term financial demands. This invention raises the bar for user-centric financial solutions while simultaneously improving accessibility. The Advance Salary+ Loan distinguishes itself from other loan programs by doing away with the requirement for supporting papers, greatly streamlining the application procedure. With variable tenure choices…
During a training session prior to their first game at the Paris Olympics, the New Zealand women’s football team, the Football Ferns, were reportedly the target of drone spying. The incident happened on Monday in Saint-Etienne, and the drone operator was detained by local authorities after being identified as a support staff member from the Canadian women’s football team. The NZ Olympic Committee has formally reported the incident to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) integrity unit and has asked a comprehensive assessment from the Canadian team. New Zealand is scheduled to compete against Canada in their opening game on Friday…
In the season’s first game, the reigning champions Oval Invincibles overcame Birmingham Phoenix thanks in large part to a crucial bowling effort by Pakistan’s top bowler, Mohammad Amir. After winning the toss, Phoenix chose to bat first but found it difficult to match the Invincibles’ methodical bowling. They needed just 19 deliveries to be knocked out for 89 runs in 81 balls. The only hitters to muster an effort were Benny Howell (24), Jacob Bethell (22), and Rishi Patel (25). The other batters failed to have an impact in the innings. In his 2.3 overs, Mohammad Amir was the most impressive…
The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoIT&T) has said that it would be creating new laws with the intention of boosting Pakistani-made goods. The goal of this program, according to ministry representatives, is to promote indigenization and local IT sector growth. The ministry intends to boost the local market and lessen reliance on imports by promoting domestic manufacture of IT goods. The upcoming rule is an attempt to improve capacity building at the local level. The government’s goal in concentrating on domestic IT product development is to provide a strong foundation that encourages innovation and self-sufficiency. It is anticipated that…