Islamabad, Sep 4: As of August 31, 2024, the output of cotton in Sindh and Punjab has decreased by sixty percent. The textile industry in Pakistan is presently under a great deal of strain, with the terrifying prospect of having to import lint from other markets. By the end of August, just 1.226 million bales had made it to ginning factories, according to the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA). This is a considerable decrease from the 3.04 million bales produced during the same period previous year. The difference of more than 0.3 million bales between the harvest numbers published by…
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Islamabad, Sep 4: The Sindh Food Authority raided a plant on Tuesday in Bhains Colony, Karachi, where chemicals were being combined with water to make milk. The Sindh Food Authority’s ADG, Muzamil Haliputo, stated that the factory was using 750 kilograms of chemicals to produce 9,000 liters of milk. The 480 liters of water that were used to make the chemically tainted milk were destroyed by the authorities. The employees who produced this dangerous milk were detained, and they are facing legal repercussions. Muzamil Haliputo made it clear that any actions endangering public health would not be accepted by the…
Islamabad, Sep 4: The mentors for the Champions Cup have received a guideline from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) telling them not to choose players who are older than 35. This move is intended to bring in new blood to the competition and give up-and-coming athletes a chance to display their abilities on a big stage. Although this age restriction is exclusive to the Champions Cup, players over 35 are still welcome to compete in departmental and regional events. Since many seasoned players, like Abid Ali, Noman Ali, Sohaib Maqsood, Kashif Bhatti, and Asif Afridi, are directly impacted, the move…
Islamabad, Sep 4: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issues a warning against hackers Targeting Pakistani Social Media Users with OTPs Scams. Hackers are requesting One-Time Passwords (OTPs) from users using links they deliver, which is increasing the number of Facebook, WhatsApp, and other app hacking instances. Users are cautioned by the PTA that it will never request personal information, passwords, or one-time passwords via phone, email, or message. To safeguard themselves against these scams, users are encouraged not to divulge their information or click on unexpected websites. The PTA has requested customers to report or block scammer numbers to their mobile…
Islamabad, Sep 4: Gohar Ejaz, the former acting federal minister of commerce and industries, asked the next Monetary Policy meeting to lower interest rates by four percent. The interest rate, which is currently 19.5 percent, has become positive by 10 percent, according to Ejaz, the chairman of the FPCCI Economic Think Tank, because year-over-year (YOY) inflation in August 2024 was 9.6 percent as opposed to 27.4 percent in August 2023. He stated that the country had faced difficulties over the last two years as a result of the highest rate of inflation in the area, which was mostly brought on…
Islamabad, Sep 4: Sheikh Adnan, a shopkeeper kills teacher in Qissa Khwani Bazar, Peshawar, was the victim of a terrible crime that was allegedly sparked by violent video he watched on TikTok. For ten years, Mukhtar, the offender, was Adnan’s apprentice. He began as a young child looking for honest employment. Nevertheless, Mukhtar’s actions have been darker lately. He found himself lured more and more to violent stuff in Pashto movies and on websites like TikTok. Those who knew him said that this exposure caused a radical shift in his behavior, which in turn caused him to fight frequently and…
Islamabad, Sep 4: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has sent an urgent advice to pilots operating at Islamabad International Airport, advising them to exercise extra caution during landing and takeoff, in light of the continuing monsoon rains. Concerns over the possible risks of slick runways are the reason for this direction, especially on Runway No. 18L, which has been impacted by the intense rains.The advice emphasizes how important it is to exercise caution when flying because the region’s erratic weather has made it more likely for aircraft to skid on wet terrain. The advisory from the CAA comes after several…
Islamabad, Sep 4: This time, Google’s additions to the Android feature set have advantages that go beyond only the Pixel lineup. Users of Android are starting to receive four new updates along with an extra function for Wear OS. The incorporation of Gemini models into Talkback, the screen reader for Android, is one noteworthy feature. With this update, users will be able to listen to in-depth audio descriptions of any image, from any source, on devices that are compatible. Users can now hear a voice description of what they’re looking at when accessing social media, texting, or checking their camera…
Islamabad, Sep 4: Regarding financing disparities in Public Sector Development Projects (PSDPs) under its purview, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has been in touch with the pertinent Federal Ministries. “HEC authorities are optimistic that the funds will be released soon after discussions with the federal government,” a person with knowledge of the matter told Hum News under anonymity. The insider added that the commission has not yet received the funding allotted for its PSDP projects for the fiscal year 2024–2025, despite correspondence between the HEC and the Ministries of Planning and Development and Finance. The timely completion of these projects…
Islamabad, Sep 4: The claims that the management of Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited (PSX: CLOUD) engaged in insider trading with specific investors and withheld important information about the company’s new technological setup have been categorically refuted. In a statement released today, the business outlined its stance and denied any wrongdoing during its continuous shift into the technology industry. According to CLOUD, all noteworthy changes, such as the change in its business strategy and rebranding initiatives, were openly disclosed to shareholders and the appropriate regulatory agencies. The business emphasized a number of crucial aspects in this regard: A letter was sent…
