Islamabad, Nov 11: In a meeting of National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior, the Director-General (DG) of Immigration and Passports briefed the members regarding the significant delays in passport issuance. The DG highlighted that the country is still using outdated machines and software, some over 20 years old, which has hindered the passport processing capacity. “We worked throughout the year to secure funds from the Ministry of Finance, but our efforts have been met with limited success,” said the DG. “We are currently using machinery that is over two decades old, and despite this, we were previously able to process…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
Islamabad, Nov 11: Currently the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has blocked Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) throughout the country. This has been considered as the right step towards increasing the internet security and reduce cybercrimes. Yet, it has increased worries with regards to the privacy as well as the information openness. The PTA ordered to restrict all VPN services which are not recognized by the authority. The aim is to curb the use of unauthorized VPNs which help perform government-instated internet censorship especially on social media platforms and banned sites. A PTA spokesperson said, “We aim to create a safer online environment.…
Islamabad, Nov 11: The Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has directed the Punjab Government to declare a state of emergency because smog has further escalated in Punjab. Many districts have seen a significant increase in the number of people admitted to hospitals due to the high levels of air pollution. In the past, some activities like the closure of functions including schools and parks have been less effective. Traders are resisting the 8:00 PM early closure, making it challenging to reduce pollution further in the market sectors. The governor emphasized the need for all institutions to work together to…
Islamabad, Nov 11: This Electric Car firm based in Guangzhou is leading the pack with a newly developed AI loaded electric car to mark the industry with a new intelligent generation. With consumer demand for technology integration and environment-friendly vehicles playing an important role in the evolution of the automobiles industry, Xpeng’s revolutionary features make it a market leader in the EV market. from basic assistance in driving to fully autonomous driving, Xpeng is providing an unprecedented experience, declaring where electric mobility is headed. Record-Breaking Launch The Kenwood P7+, unveiled on November 7th, has generated significant interest in the tech…
Islamabad, Nov 11: Chinese intercropping technology introduced in the year 2018 has been produced successfully to revitalize the agriculture sector back in Pakistan. This year saw advanced efforts in fine-tuning and integrating the technology mostly in cotton production. The National Research Center of Intercropping {NRCI} for the enrollment of farmers willing to use the technology use it in Maize, wheat, sugarcane and cotton farming. In the next maize sowing season, NRCI plans to take intercropping demonstrations of maize soybean to other districts especially Punjab. Some of the preliminary results have shown exemplary result where farmers in Punjab have obtained yields…
Islamabad, Nov 11: During the second ODI game of the three-match series against Australia at Adelaide Oval on Friday, pacer Haris Rauf and captain Mohammad Rizwan achieved several ODI career milestones. Haris Rauf after having gone for five wickets in Australian team’s innings now has 77 wickets in 39 matches of ODI careers. This achievement makes him the leading Pakistani bowler in terms of wickets in their first 39 ODIs and surpassing spinner Saqlain Mushtaq 76 wickets and Shaheen Shah Afridi secure 76 wickets also in the same 39 ODIs. Mitchell Starc out of Australia is the overall record holder of…
Islamabad, Nov 11: Although Bugatti started as a bicycle making company, the company has from the very beginning set high standards in automobile engineering, and one has to marvel at the innovation of the W16 engine. This is a real wonder of the motor, which many people know as an incredibly powerful, high-performance, and economical engine. Unmatched Power and Acceleration Bugatti W16 engine is a rare one, running up to 16 cylinders horizontally – in the shape of the Greek letter ‘W’. This specific layout joins two V8 motors at ninety-degree which ensures that the engine offers spectacular power. The…
Islamabad, Nov 10: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recommended that power distribution companies (DISCOs) should either be privatized or restructured through public-private partnerships (PPPs) to address chronic issues within the sector. As detailed in CCP’s report, “State of Competition in the Key Markets in Pakistan: Power Sector”, these companies struggle with excessive distribution losses, financial leaks, poor bill recovery, widespread power theft, and constrained supply. CCP’s Proposed Solutions To combat these challenges, the CCP proposes either fully privatizing DISCOs or incorporating PPPs. Recent amendments to the NEPRA Act, which removed the exclusivity clause, now allow for greater private…
Islamabad, Nov 11: The Huawei Mate 70 series may come to the market with some enhanced features which may cause a raise in the price rate. The Mate 70 may be slightly pricier than the previous model due to the new Kirin chip that boosts the performances but with higher manufacturing cost. For fans of Huawei’s flagship phones, this price increase might seem justified given the performance improvements and innovative additions. Huawei Mate 70 Series: Expected Pricing and Feature Upgrades suggesting that the Mate 70’s starting price could sit slightly higher but remain within a familiar range The new Kirin chip…
Islamabad, Nov 10: Are you a remote job search looking for a part-time or a part-time side hustle for extra income? This means that whether you require an additional stream of income, you might be in the middle of a job hunt and you’re looking for a part-time job with employment, or you do not wish to work full-time, there are many different part-time from home work opportunities in different fields’ don’t want to work full-time, there is a wide variety of work-from-home part-time jobs available in a range of career areas. Here are some options to consider if you want to boost…
