Islamabad, Nov 4: At ADIPEC 2024 in Abu Dhabi, top oil and energy businesses from Pakistan are expected to create a big impression by demonstrating their capabilities and looking for strategic alliances at the Pakistan Pavilion. This involvement was planned and led by the Petroleum Institute of Pakistan (PIP), which reflects Pakistan’s expanding influence on the world energy scene. The whole energy sector is brought together by ADIPEC 2024, which provides a great opportunity for businesses to collaborate on projects that complement new ideas and changing business models in response to the demands of the global energy ecosystem. In order…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
Islamabad, Nov 4: Graphite Grey is no longer an official color for any of Pak Suzuki Motor Company’s automobiles. According to a notification sent to all authorized dealerships, this change will take effect on November 1, 2024. Dealerships have been told by the firm to cease taking new orders for Suzuki cars in graphite grey. The purpose of this directive is to guarantee future order consistency. The notice was issued by Head of Sales Planning Zarrin Akhtar Jafri, who expressed gratitude to dealers for their efforts in promoting Suzuki products. The message did not, however, explain why the Graphite Grey…
Islamabad, Nov 5: In order to provide necessities at lower prices and provide a safe environment for small enterprises, the Punjab government has approved a budget of Rs. 3.433 billion to open Model Bazaars in 13 towns. With basic necessities frequently priced below regulated rates, 36 Model Bazaars currently operate in 24 districts, including 10 in Lahore. They provide a neat and orderly shopping environment. Model bazaars are now hubs for small business owners rather than only being markets. Aspiring entrepreneurs can put up stalls with free electricity, parking, security, and sanitation for a small monthly cost of Rs. 7,500…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Pakistani Passport Worst in the World for Global Travel Freedom Pakistan’s passport continues to rank among the lowest in the world, below countries affected by conflict like Palestine, according to the most recent Henley Passport Index. Pakistan’s stringent visa requirements, security worries, and weakened diplomatic ties are all blamed for the country’s low ranking, which stands at 102 at the moment. These factors all impede its inhabitants’ access to the world. Only 33 countries grant visa-free entrance to holders of the Pakistani passport; the only ones that fall short are Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The green passport…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Govt Issues Cyber Alert Following US Security Update After the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a new Active Directory (AD) security guidance, the Cabinet Division released a cybersecurity advisory. The advice states that AD systems must be protected since they are vital to company IT networks but are often targeted because of their intricate setups and support for legal protocols. The purpose of this tutorial is to help IT teams identify and address major AD vulnerabilities that are frequently used by cybercriminals. Common attack methods used to compromise AD environments, such as Kerberoasting, AS-REP Roasting,…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Mohsin Naqvi Praises Gaddafi Stadium Renovations Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), stated his delight with the ongoing renovations at Gaddafi Stadium and his confidence that the stadium will be ready for the ICC Champions Trophy the next year. During his visit, Naqvi gave officials instructions to improve the stadium’s external appearance and give priority to large parking facilities. The chairman also looked over the rapid renovations in the main building and stadium enclosures, where flooring is almost finished. Naqvi received a thorough progress report from the project director. The stadium’s design and…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Since it falls on a Saturday in 2024, Iqbal Day, which is observed on November 9 in honor of poet and philosopher Allama Iqbal, is generating interest in a potential public holiday this year. In light of its recent past, a lot of people are using social media to ask whether the day will be recognized as a national holiday. The Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) administration first banned the holiday in 2015, but it was brought back in 2022. Iqbal Day was proclaimed a public holiday by the Cabinet Division last year, which fueled hopes for a…
Islamabad, Nov 4: SOT 2024 Karachi AI Summit Opens to Explore the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Shaping Tomorrow The Beach Luxury Hotel in Karachi hosted the opening of the seventeenth SOT Events, which was coordinated by Beaconhouse. The two-day event this year is focused on the future and is called “Guardians of the Future: Shaping Tomorrow with Generative AI.” SOT Events has been at the forefront of discussions that influence society’s future for the last 24 years. The 16th edition, published in 2023, focused on the world-changing potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its profound effects. This year,…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Pakistan Stock Exchange Hits Record 92,000 On Monday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged to all-time highs, breaking beyond the 92,000-point barrier for the first time. The KSE-100 Index broke its previous intraday record of 91,872 points and increased by 1,022 points to hit an all-time high of 91,881 points. A leading market expert said, “Today’s performance on the stock exchange is historic and indicates a strong outlook for investors.” “In the upcoming days, we might witness additional upward momentum if economic indicators stay stable.” With a notable positive trend that saw the benchmark index increase by…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Lahore Air Pollution Hits Unprecedented Levels as City Struggles for Clean Air The average air quality rate in Lahore being reported lesser than the previous day, still the smog level is alarming, and the city has been among the list of the most polluted cities of the world. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reading recorded 537 as DHA area of the city has been most affected from the air pollution with AQI reading 777. The provincial government declared on Sunday that Lahore’s primary schools will be closed for a week in order to protect the youngsters from…
