Islamabad, Dec 10: The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) has extended the registration deadline for undergraduate admissions in ECAT and non-ECAT programs, as reported by 24NewsHD TV on Monday. The new deadline for ECAT registration is now December 16, providing extra time for students who missed the previous cutoff of December 9. This extension is aimed at accommodating candidates who were unable to register due to various reasons. Students can now apply for both ECAT and non-ECAT programs until December 16. Admission-related details are available on the UET Lahore admission portal, and prospective students are encouraged to visit admission.uet.edu.pk…
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Islamabad, Dec 10: The International Cotton Association (ICA) has placed 84 Pakistani textile mills on its defaulter’s list and barred them from trading in international markets. These mills failed to honor their cotton purchase agreements, prompting the ICA to instruct its members to refrain from engaging in any deals with them. The defaulters are mainly located in Karachi and Lahore, with additional mills in Faisalabad, Multan, Hyderabad, Kasur, and Gadoon. Many of the mills listed are partially or fully closed. Some of the mills named in the defaulters’ list include: Acro Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd Amin Textile Mills Pvt…
Islamabad, Dec 10: On Tuesday morning, Islamabad recorded a temperature of -1°C, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The PMD forecasted cold and dry weather for the day, with severe cold conditions observed early in the morning. Here are some of the lowest temperatures recorded in various regions across Pakistan: Leh: -13°C Skardu, Gupis: -7°C Kalam, Kalat: -6°C Gilgit, Astore, Quetta: -5°C Dir, Malam Jabba: -4°C Hunza: -3°C Islamabad: -1°C Murree: -2°C Other cities recorded the following minimum temperatures: Lahore: 6°C Karachi: 11°C Peshawar: 3°C Faisalabad: 5°C Multan: 6°C Muzaffarabad: 2°C 24-Hour Weather Forecast for Islamabad: In the next…
Islamabad, Dec 10: Trading in the shares of Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited (FFBL) will be suspended starting Monday, December 23, 2024, due to the entitlement of shares of Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) as part of the amalgamation of FFBL with FFC. The Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench, issued a judgment on December 4, 2024, sanctioning the Scheme of Arrangement for the merger. FFBL has announced the final date for the book closure as December 26, 2024, which has been notified on the PSX website via PUCARS. As per the Scheme of Arrangement, shareholders of FFBL will receive 1…
Islamabad, Dec 10: TRG Pakistan Limited has been notified by its associate, The Resource Group International Limited (PSX: TRG), that its portfolio company, Afiniti, Ltd., a global provider of customer experience and artificial intelligence solutions, has successfully completed its recapitalization transaction with secured lenders, including Vista Credit Partners and TRG itself. This recapitalization provides Afiniti with a stronger financial foundation to accelerate its growth. According to TRGI’s stock filing, the company has invested US$ 15 million in Afiniti through a second-lien convertible debt instrument, on equal terms with other secured lenders. The closing of the transaction ensures that TRGI’s indirect…
Islamabad, Dec 10: Europe’s climate monitor has confirmed that 2024 is “effectively certain” to be the hottest year on record and the first to exceed the critical 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7°F) climate benchmark. The Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that an unprecedented heatwave from January to November has pushed global temperatures to such extremes that 2024 will surpass 2023 as the hottest year ever. According to Copernicus, the high temperatures seen this year make it virtually certain that 2024 will set the record. This conclusion is based on billions of measurements from satellites, ships, aircraft, and weather stations, with records…
Islamabad, Dec 10: Bangladesh successfully defended their Under-19 Asia Cup title by defeating India by 59 runs. Chasing a target of 199 runs, India’s Under-19 team was bowled out for just 139 runs in 35.2 overs. Captain Mohammad Aman (26) and Hardik Raj (24) were the top scorers for India. For Bangladesh, Azizul Haque and Iqbal Hossain claimed 3 wickets each, while Alfahad picked up 2 wickets. Rizaan Hossain and Maroof Mureeda took one wicket each. Earlier, India opted to bowl first, and Bangladesh posted a total of 198 runs. Rizaan Hossain (47), Mohammad Shahab (40), and Fareed Hassan (39)…
Islamabad, Dec 10: Since the implementation of the new visa rules for Dubai, at least 5-6 out of every 100 applications are being rejected daily. This follows stricter requirements imposed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for tourist visa applications. Previously, almost 99 percent of Dubai visa applications were approved, but now even the most carefully prepared submissions are being rejected by UAE authorities, as reported by the Times of India. The new rules mandate that travelers provide hotel booking documents with QR codes and copies of return tickets. For those staying with relatives, additional proof of accommodation from the…
Islamabad, Dec 10: OpenAI announced on Monday that it has released its artificial intelligence model, Sora, which creates video from text to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users, marking a step forward in multimodal AI technologies. The company, backed by Microsoft, aims to compete with similar text-to-video tools from Meta, Google’s Alphabet, and Stability AI’s Stable Video Diffusion. Sora, which was initially introduced in February but limited to safety testers during its research preview phase, is now available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users at no additional cost as Sora Turbo. “We’re working on tailored pricing for different types of users,…
Islamabad, Dec 10: Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan’s left-handed opener, rejected claims about his fitness after the national squad omitted him from the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa. Currently playing for Markhors in the ongoing Champions T20 Cup, Fakhar addressed the speculation during an interview on the sidelines of his team’s opening match against Lions. The experienced batter emphasized his readiness to return to the national side if given the opportunity. “I’m fit, and that’s why I’m playing. If there’s a chance, I will play. I began my career at the Champions Trophy, and I’m grateful that my performances helped us…
