Islamabad, Dec 23: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched Phase II of the Honhar Scholarship Programme, which will cover the educational costs of 30,000 students each year for the next four years. Speaking at a ceremony at FAST National University of Computer and Engineering Sciences in Islamabad, the chief minister said, “This initiative enables talented students to pursue higher education at top institutions without financial concerns. The Punjab government will fully cover the educational expenses of deserving students through this program.” She further explained that the scholarships are available to students from 65 universities, 12 medical and dental…
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Islamabad, Dec 23: The Overseas Pakistanis have always remained active in Pakistan real estate business. Thanks to more availability of applications and services that connect different parties and remove middlemen it is much easier to invest in properties from another country than it was before. 1. Understand the Benefits of Property Investment in Pakistan Investing in property in Pakistan offers various benefits for overseas Pakistanis, including: High Returns on Investment (ROI): With rapid urbanization, especially in cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad, real estate prices have seen consistent growth. Rental Income: Property investors can benefit from rental income, especially in…
Islamabad, Dec 23: Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Damascus on Sunday, as confirmed by Ankara’s Foreign Ministry. A video shared by the Anadolu news agency showed the two leaders greeting each other, but no details about the meeting’s location in the Syrian capital were provided. Fidan had announced on Friday his plans to travel to Damascus to meet Syria’s new leadership, who ousted Bashar al-Assad in a swift offensive. Earlier, Turkey’s intelligence chief, Ibrahim Kalin, had visited Damascus on December 12, shortly after Assad’s fall. Kalin was filmed leaving the Umayyad Mosque…
Islamabad, Dec 23: Karachi residents, who have been enduring water shortages for weeks, can now expect relief as the main pipeline on University Road is ready to resume water supply after completing repairs, according to the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC). The KWSC spokesperson confirmed that the repair work on the 84-inch water pipeline, which runs across the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line project on University Road, has been finished after the pipeline suffered three consecutive leaks. The water corporation announced that 12 pumps are now back in operation, restoring water supply to the areas surrounding University Road.…
Islamabad, Dec 23: As New Year 2025 approaches, WhatsApp is rolling out several exciting new features designed to add a festive flair to your chats and calls. Starting December 20, 2024, users can enjoy special “limited-time” New Year-themed features that will be available through January 3, 2025, bringing an extra touch of celebration to your conversations, according to a press release from WhatsApp. NYE Calling Effects Video calls are getting a festive makeover! WhatsApp has introduced a variety of holiday-themed backgrounds, filters, and effects to bring a celebratory atmosphere to your calls. Whether you’re sharing resolutions or spreading cheer, these…
Islamabad, Dec 23: The National Disability and Development Forum (NDF), in collaboration with the Network for Budget Accountability (CNBA) and managed by the Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) in Islamabad, hosted a dialogue in District Shaheed Benazirabad to discuss health and education budget allocations in Pakistan. Speakers including Abid Lashari, President of NDF, Shahzado Jiskani, Lal Chand, Farooq Bhatti, Tariq Hussain Channar, Program Manager of NDF, Yaseen Khaskheli, and others analyzed budget trends from 2021-22 to 2024-25. They highlighted the ongoing challenges posed by infrastructure gaps and regional disparities in these essential sectors. The event pointed out that…
Islamabad, Dec 23: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to significant concessions that address major challenges to the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). These include waiving the 18% sales tax on leased aircraft and allowing additional liabilities to be transferred to a holding company, according to The Express Tribune. While formal confirmation is still pending, the IMF’s approval comes after extensive discussions between the Finance Ministry, Privatisation Commission, and the global lender. Officials confirmed that investors interested in PIA would be exempt from the 18% sales tax on new or leased aircraft, a condition that had previously discouraged…
Islamabad, Dec 23: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi made an unannounced visit to the 24/7 passport office in Garden Town on Saturday and directed authorities to take immediate action against agents operating in the area. “The agent mafia has been eradicated from the Garden Town passport office, ending the overwhelming rush and providing much-needed relief to citizens from long waiting times,” the minister was informed during his visit. While interacting with applicants at the office, the minister inquired about their experience with the passport application process. Many expressed satisfactions, noting that the office’s round-the-clock operations had significantly reduced overcrowding. Mr.…
Islamabad, Dec 23: Pakistan cricket talent continues to amaze the world; the newcomer on the bloc is Sufiyan Muqeem. The twenty-seven years old left-arm wrist-spinner simply enthralled cricket fans all over the globe by doing a blinder in his first match and emerging as a big prospect. The young Mwalimu Sufiyan Swaleh, has had quite a thriving journey to the international level at his tender age of 18 years. Originally, he was born in a small town and was always particularly interested in cricket. Riding under pressure of his family, he spent many hours in a day training in various…
Islamabad, Dec 23: Emerging trends and transformations on renewable energy on the global arena are already changing the automotive industry in a very big way, and unleaded vehicles (UVs) in particular are leading this change. Global governments are increasingly leaning forward supporting the increased use of electric vehicles; therefore, 2025 will be a turning point for the electric car market. Why Subsidies Matter for EV Adoption Subsidizing, therefore, plays an important role in the reduction of explicit costs associated with the acquisition of electric cars which in many cases are more expensive than those equipped with ICEs. These incentives make…
