Author: Mawadat Fatima

ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 3: On August 4, customers in a number of Karachi neighborhoods will experience a 12-hour gas load shedding, according to the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). SSGC stated in a statement that it is striving to enhance gas pressure for its Karachi-based household, commercial, and industrial customers. According to the notice, a transmission pipeline with a diameter of 20 inches and a length of 12.5 kilometers would be linked to the system on Sunday. On Sunday, August 4, from 8 AM to 8 PM, SSGC will shut off the gas supply in a number of locations in order…

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ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 3: In order to assist Umrah pilgrims, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has begun offering direct flights from Faisalabad to Jeddah. On this new route, the national carrier will operate two flights each week. The first direct flight (PK 763) from Faisalabad to Jeddah said goodbye to 170 Umrah pilgrims, according to PIA’s Chief Commercial Officer Naushirwan Adil. He emphasized PIA’s commitment to improving passenger convenience throughout travel. The additional flights from Jeddah will provide easy travel choices for Saudi Arabian workers. The Chief Commercial Officer went on to say that PIA’s direct flights to Jeddah had received support…

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ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 3: After making hazy appearances on Samsung’s official website, the Samsung Galaxy F14 4G has finally been official—after more than six months. The phone was introduced in India and is probably going to be sold under a different brand in other areas. Google Play Console; Said to be Rebranded Galaxy A05s | Technology News” width=”797″ height=”531″ /> The 6.7-inch LCD screen of the Samsung Galaxy F14 4G features a refresh rate of 90 Hz and a resolution of 1080p. Its large bezels encircle the screen, and it features a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. It is powered…

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ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 3: Director General Mahr Sahibzad Khan of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) provided the following water levels during a briefing on the state of the country’s reservoirs: Tarbela Dam: 1526.89 feet, with a maximum conservation level of 1550.00 feet. Mangla Dam: 1202.15 feet, with a maximum conservation level of 1242.00 feet. Rawal Dam: 1739.00 feet, with a maximum conservation level of 1752.00 feet. Simly Dam: 2277.5 feet, with a maximum conservation level of 2315.00 feet. Khanpur Dam: 1942.4 feet, with a maximum conservation level of 1982.00 feet. Khan stated that there is little chance of flooding given the…

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ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 3: Washington: Donald Trump, a Republican running for president, said late Friday that he and Fox News have decided to debate Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4. On his Truth Social platform, Trump stated, “I have agreed with Fox News to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th.” It was not immediately obvious, though, if Harris had accepted the debate.  Shortly after Harris won the Democratic party’s presidential nomination to run as the party standard bearer in November’s election, Trump posted. On July 21, President Biden, 81, endorsed Harris in his run for the presidency after…

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ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 3: The Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Buds3, and Galaxy Buds3 Pro, which were just released by Samsung, have caused criticism because of how much they resemble Apple goods. These gadgets are quite similar to the AirPods 3, Apple Watch Ultra, and AirPods Pro 2. South Korean publications claim that Jay Y. Lee, the chairman of Samsung, is upset with the mobile business for stealing Apple’s design ideas. It has been reported that he has taken action against TM Roh, the chief of the mobile business. An insider source claims that Jay Y. Lee, the chairman of Samsung Electronics,…

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ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 2: The president of the Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) said a parliamentary committee on Thursday that the organization is developing a strategy to control the use of VPNs in Pakistan by blacklisting certain proxy networks and whitelisting others. PTA Chairman retired Maj General Hafeez ur Rehman stated that only whitelisted VPNs would operate in Pakistan when the policy is put into effect, with the others being stopped, while addressing a meeting of the Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat. Local internet users saw a sharp rise in the usage of VPNs in 2024. The majority have been using them…

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ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 2: The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pakistan and China for cooperation in the manufacturing, new energy vehicle, textile, agricultural processing, pharmaceutical, and information technology sectors was approved by the federal cabinet on Friday, following the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The Prime Minister’s Office released a statement stating that the Ministry of Commerce initially proposed this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which seeks to strengthen trade cooperation between the two nations. The cabinet also approved the charter legislation for the National University of Modern Languages in Islamabad, which was recommended by the Ministry of…

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ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 2: Prior to the reopening of schools in Sindh on August 15, Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah of Sindh instructed the education department to make sure that 4,453,686 textbooks are distributed by August 14. He underlined the significance of raising educational quality and expanding student enrollment at a discussion at the CM House. Murad Ali Shah, the chief minister of Sindh, emphasized at the meeting how important it is for schools to be ready for the new school year. This includes distributing textbooks and putting in place a thorough academic plan that includes mock and preliminary…

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ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 2: The decision to impose raw material royalty rates at 6% of cement or clinker sales price ex-factory will come as a significant shock to cement manufacturing companies located in Punjab. The Punjab Mines & Mineral Department announced on Friday that the newly authorized royalty rates would take effect on July 1st, 2024. The brokerage house Topline Securities stated in a note that this notification will have an additional price impact of Rs. 50 per bag due to additional royalty. Prior to the notification’s circulation, royalty was Rs. 20 per bag, but it is now anticipated to increase…

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