Islamabad, Nov 11: Pakistan Rain Forecast Showers Expected Across Regions Residents impacted by smog have reason for relief as the Meteorological Department predicts rain across the federal capital, Punjab, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. In Islamabad, smog is likely to be present on Monday morning, but by evening, conditions are expected to shift to partly cloudy with strong winds, rain, and possible thunderstorms. In Punjab, smog is forecast to persist in several districts, including Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Sialkot, Hafizabad, Narowal, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Sheikhupura, Sahiwal, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, and D.G. Khan, with dense fog anticipated during early morning hours.…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
Islamabad, Nov 11: Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s prominent commercial banks, has reintroduced AlfaMall, its leading e-commerce platform and the country’s largest organized Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) marketplace, now including an exclusive BNPL option specifically for the fashion category. To commemorate the relaunch, an exclusive event showcasing celebrated designers took place at the historic Mohatta Palace, marking the debut of the new AlfaMall website with an emphasis on style, digital advancement, and financial empowerment. The gathering was hosted by the senior management of Bank Alfalah and featured distinguished guests such as Senator Rubina Khalid, Chairperson of BISP, Consul Generals…
Islamabad, Nov 2: Bitcoin Crosses $81,000 for the First Time in History, Setting New Milestone Bitcoin (BTC) recently hit an all-time high, surpassing $80,000 and pushing its market value beyond $1.5 trillion following Donald Trump’s reelection as U.S. president. On November 10, BTC’s value surged by nearly 4.5% to a new inflation-adjusted peak of $80,116, according to Bit stamp. Alongside Bitcoin’s gains, other major cryptocurrencies like Ether (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Cardano (ADA) also experienced rallies. Trump’s campaign promises included positioning the U.S. as a global leader in cryptocurrency, creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve, and appointing crypto-friendly regulators. Since his…
Islamabad, Nov 10: At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Ignite National Technology Fund will present the top ten GreenTech startups selected from Pakistan, marking a significant milestone for sustainable innovation. Out of 120 initial applicants, 40 startups were shortlisted based on stringent criteria, and ultimately, ten were chosen as exceptional innovators to participate in the final selection round. However, GreenTech Hub Initiative, under the guidance of the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination and supported by Ignite (Ministry of IT & Telecom), will have these top three startups represent Pakistan at COP29. Featured Innovators in GreenTech Khaity Technologies &…
Islamabad, Nov 11: Govt Likely to Sign New Agreement with 18 IPPs in Two Weeks An agreement with 18 Independent Power Producers (IPPs), who together may produce 4,267 MW of electricity under the 1994 and 2002 power regulations, is almost complete in Pakistan. The main modification is moving electricity purchases from the existing “take or pay” method to a “take and pay” paradigm. Unlike the former ‘take or pay’ arrangement, which paid for unused capacity, the new terms only require the government to pay for the electricity that is actually provided. The government will compensate the IPPs in cash or…
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…
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…
