Islamabad, Sep 14: Pakistan are all set to take on arch-rival India in their last pool match of Asian Champions Trophy Hockey at Moji, China. The match will begin at 12:45pm Pakistan Standard Time. Pakistan had defeated the host China the day before to secure a spot in the mega-hockey event’s semifinal. Abdul Tehman, Hannan Shahid, and Nadeem Ahmed each scored one goal to guarantee the Green Shirts’ victory in the pivotal game. This previous week, the Team Green defeated Japan 2-1 to earn its first victory. Raiki Fujishima scored one goal for Japan, and Ahmad Nadeem and Sufyan Khan…
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Islamabad, Sep 14: PM Shehbaz Announces E-bikes for Students In Islamabad, he presided over a conference and gave instructions to submit a thorough financial model and enhance the country’s licensing laws pertaining to the production of electric vehicles. Shehbaz Sharif stated that the government is giving electric car promotion top priority in the nation, pointing out that these cars will not only be environmentally benign but also save significant foreign cash by reducing the need to import gasoline and diesel. The Prime Minister declared that exceptional students at government schools will receive E-motorbikes in the same manner as the laptop…
Islamabad, Sep 14: Pakistan’s increasing frequency of internet shutdowns is taking a significant toll on the nation’s economy, particularly affecting businesses that transitioned to online operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest report from the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) puts these losses into perspective. These disruptions have serious economic repercussions; Internet Shutdowns alone cause a direct loss to the nation’s GDP of 0.57%, or Rs 1.3 billion. Including indirect losses raises the estimated overall economic impact to Rs. 1.7 billion (expected for 2023). Internet access is essential for upgrading public services through digital public infrastructure (DPI)…
Islamabad, Sep 14: China Raises Retirement Age for the First Time in Over 50 Years Amid Population Decline According to Xinhua News Agency, to postpone staff retirement for up to five years. Men will no longer retire at 60, but at 63. For women in regular employment, the retirement age will be 55 instead of 50, and for those in managerial roles, it will be 58 instead of 55. More people will be able to work longer thanks to the change, which will take effect in January and last for 15 years. This might increase productivity to help with the problems…
Islamabad, Sep 14: Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Forecast Across Pakistan While majority of Sindh’s districts will likely see hot, dry weather, other parts of the nation may see unpredictable weather. Karachi and the other coastal regions of Sindh are predicted to continue to have some cloud cover. Important regions of northern Punjab, such as Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, and Mianwali, are expected to have rain, and Sargodha, Khushab, and Talagang may see showers. Rain is also anticipated in other areas, including Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Gujrat, and Mandi Bahauddin. It is probable that Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sahiwal, Toba Tek…
Islamabad, Sep 14: Under the direction of the Honorable Chief Minister Mr. Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) has unveiled a number of ground-breaking initiatives that represent a significant step toward creating a digitally empowered and economically resilient Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These initiatives aim to boost digital skills, foster entrepreneurial innovation, and create job opportunities across the province. Key Announcements: Digital Internship Program Launch With the beginning of its Digital Internship Program, the KPITB is providing 200 internship opportunities to recent graduates to help them gain skills that employers are looking for. The IT businesses situated…
Islamabad, Sep 13: A private news channel said that Several New Airlines Set to Launch Operations in Pakistan throughout citing sources from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Local carriers, such as Jet Green, Q Airways, and Go Green Air, have applied for the required licenses and permissions, according to sources within the CAA. Q Aviation and Liberty Air have also applied for licenses to start flight services in the nation, and Air Indus has contacted the CAA to restore operations. The number of applications has been warmly received by the CAA, which has noted that the arrival of new airlines…
Islamabad, Sep 13: Punjab’s New Double-Decker Tourism Buses Coming Soon. World Tourism Day is September 27, and the Punjab Tourism Department is preparing to celebrate by introducing brand-new, contemporary buses. These completely air-conditioned double-decker buses were originally supposed to launch on August 14, but the department’s hold-up forced a delay. The Punjab double-decker tourism buses that the World Bank sent to increase tourism have not yet reached the terminal. Originally scheduled to go into effect on August 14, they will now be unveiled on the rescheduled date. In addition, the Punjab government has been working on a glass train project…
Islamabad, Sep 13: Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test Abandoned Due to Rain. After five straight days of washout, the ICC Test Championship match was canceled, making it just the eighth ever in the history of Test cricket. There were major delays to the contest from the beginning. Despite minimal rain, ground crew struggled to dry the field, therefore the toss was postponed the first two days. Due to inadequate drainage and drying facilities at the location, the grounds team had to use crude techniques including covering the surface with canvas and deploying electric fans on damp areas. There was a…
Islamabad, Sep 13: Weekly Inflation in Pakistan Increases After Four Consecutive Declines The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reports that for the week ending September 12, 2024, the Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation climbed by 0.01 percent. Of the 51 goods, prices grew for 15 (29.41 percent) during the week, decreased for 14 (27.45 percent), and were unchanged for 22 (43.14 percent) of the items. Some of the items, prices of which, increased during the period under review include tomatoes (6.62 percent), electricity charges for Q1 per unit (4.13 percent), chicken (3.77 percent), pulse gram (2.43 percent), garlic (2.24 percent),…
