Islamabad, Oct 17: Walk-in Interviews for Pakistani Nurses to Work in Saudi Arabia Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) an attached department of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) would export the female nurse workforce to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on an urgent basis, in this regard, Walk-in Interviews would be held in Lahore on October 21. An official source told APP here on Thursday, he said that the demand for the Pakistani workforce especially in the medical and industrial sectors increasing in the Arab Countries. He said, “Our esteemed client, The Ministry of (MoH) in the…
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Islamabad, Oct 17: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur visited Jalozai in District Nowshera on Wednesday where he inaugurated the low-cost housing scheme (residential apartments) under the Naya Pakistan Housing Program (NPHP). This housing scheme, covering an area of 150 kanal, has an estimated cost of Rs. 3.3 billion. The scheme would have a total of 1,320 apartments, each with a covered area of 780 square feet. The scheme is specifically designed for people with a monthly income of less than Rs. 50,000. The eligibility criteria (monthly income) are verified by NADRA and the Naya Pakistan Housing…
Islamabad, Oct 17: The Suzuki Every, which made its debut in Pakistan last week on October 12, 2024, is currently available for reservations. When making a reservation, you must pay the entire amount up front if you want to buy one. Although the delivery procedure is rather simple, clients must make advance arrangements. The business projects a delivery date of roughly two months after you’ve made the whole payment. Suzuki strives to fulfill the two-month delivery window for the majority of orders, while this timeframe may somewhat change based on demand and other logistical considerations. The costs for the two…
Islamabad, Oct 17: Yamaha Interest-Free Installment Plan Launched Together with Yamaha Pakistan, MCB Bank is providing an alluring zero-markup financing option for Yamaha motorcycles. Yamaha Interest-Free Installment customers can buy any Yamaha motorcycle—YBR or YBZ—and spread the payment over a six-month period without incurring additional interest. For individuals who would like to upgrade to a Yamaha without having to make a one-time investment, this offer offers a financial buffer. Offer Details 0% Markup for Six Months: Customers may take advantage of this deal by paying in six installments at no additional cost. This is a great chance for anyone hoping…
Islamabad, Oct 17: AIOU Extends Admission Deadline for Autumn Semester 2024 to November 5 The second round of the Autumn 2024 semester’s admissions deadline has been extended by Lama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) to November 5. Syed Zia-ul-Hasnain Naqvi, Director of Admissions, states that new applicants may submit their applications till November 5th, subject to a late fee. October 15 was the prior deadline. Current students have until October 22 to enroll. Associate degree, BS, BBA, B.Ed., and Post-Graduate Diploma programs are included in this phase. The university’s website has admission forms and prospectuses. AIOU’s teaching concept, “Education at People’s…
Islamabad, Oct 17: Karachi University Students Protest Fee Hikes and Poor Campus Facilities Karachi University Students Protest Fee Hikes for the seventh day, calling for a partial boycott of classes in response to fee increases and inadequate facilities. T he university’s student union organized the protests, which got their start near the Administrative Block and have received a lot of support from several departments and student organizations. The university’s administrative offices, canteens, and departmental operations—all of which are still partially closed—have been disrupted. Additionally, because students are obstructing company operations, transportation services on campus have been suspended. The key demands…
Islamabad, Oct 17: Govt School Teachers to be Sent Abroad for Training to Improve Educational Standards It has been reported that hundreds of government school instructors will receive their training elsewhere. For training, teachers will be dispatched to England, Europe, and the US. Teachers will take an exam administered by the Program Monitoring and Implementation Unit (PMIU), and those who succeed will be chosen to receive training abroad. The PMIU will create an internet application especially for this purpose, which will be used to administer the teachers’ test. The app will be downloaded by teachers from Google Play. This month,…
Islamabad, Oct 17: IBCC Replaces Marking System with New Grading Formula for Matric and Inter Students For matric and intermediate exams, the Inter-Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) has substituted a grading formula for the previous marking method. This new approach will be used initially for exams administered by the boards of Sindh, Balochistan, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, as well as the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE). The following three years will see the gradual implementation of the grading system. The IBCC Replaces Marking System new grading scheme for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate…
Islamabad, Oct 17: Metro Bus Service Suspension Extended in Islamabad and Rawalpindi The Office of the District Magistrate, Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), has declared that Metro Bus services, including all feeder lines, will remain suspended. This choice is a component of the safety protocols put in place for the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting. The notification, which is sent to the Director of Metro Bus (BRT), explains that the current security situation surrounding the summit is the reason for the suspension. The message highlights that, effective on the designated date, all Metro Bus routes will be closed, and that…
Islamabad, Oct 17: IMF Advises Pakistan to Spend 1% of its GDP Against Climate Shocks The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that Pakistan allocate 1% of its GDP annually to safeguard against climate-related risks, such as extreme weather events. In a report addressing specific issues within the country, the IMF suggested that this funding would be directed toward climate adaptation infrastructure, while maintaining the current levels of public investment. Around 40% of this additional spending would be financed through concessional loans, with the remainder covered by domestic borrowing, aligning with Pakistan’s existing debt framework. The IMF highlighted that adaptation…
