Islamabad, Oct 30: Smog Crisis Forces Lahore to Make Mask-Wearing Mandatory Smog Crisis Because of the rising levels of air pollution in Lahore, officials have mandated mask use on the orders of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The CM ordered all agencies to strictly enforce environmental standards and asked for rapid action to tackle the pollution situation. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb will keep an eye on the smog emergency measures. Authorities recently sealed 469 polluting factories, detained over 2,500 automobiles that were releasing excessive amounts of smoke and filed 318 formal complaints for burning crop residues in an effort to…
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Islamabad, Oct 30: Edtech Knowledge Platform Joins Eneza to Boost Global Education Access. Knowledge Platform, the leading edtech business in Pakistan, and Eneza Education, the leading edtech company in Kenya, merged to become the first African Asian edtech venture in history. With its headquarters located in Singapore, the combined company, known as Knowledge Platform, uses SMS, online, and mobile technologies to reach more than 1,000,000 students throughout Asia and Africa. Over 3 billion young people live in emerging markets. For a prosperous, equitable, peaceful and green future, there is no greater imperative than to invest in the education of these…
Islamabad, Oct 30: FBR Hikes Property Rates by 75% in 56 Cities In all of the nation’s major cities, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has updated the values of real estate. On a national scale, the revised tariffs for immovable properties would take effect on November 1, 2024. The FBR released notices on Tuesday in this regard. The property valuations have been significantly raised to over 75% of actual market rates under the latest notifications. “In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of section 68 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, the FBR has determined new fair…
Islamabad, Oct 30; PIA Auction Jeopardized as Only One Bidder Submits Earnest Money Before the October 31 bidding date, just one of the six businesses (Blue World City) who are prequalified for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has expressed interest by paying earnest money by the deadline on Tuesday. The other five consortiums have not participated in the PIA final bidding process, according to a Bloomberg article. Only one bidder deposited earnest money with the Privatization Commission, according to the journal, which cited a spokesman for the Privatization Ministry. The representative did not, however, reveal the identity of…
Islamabad, Oct 29: In today’s digital age, privacy is paramount. WhatsApp’s chat lock feature offers an additional layer of security to safeguard your conversations. This feature allows you to lock specific chats, including group conversations, providing peace of mind when sharing your phone. To lock chats on WhatsApp: 1. Open WhatsApp and tap-hold on the desired chat. 2. Tap the three dots at the top-right corner. 3. Select “Lock Chat.” Your locked chats will be moved to the “Locked Chats” section. To access them, tap “Locked Chats” and enter your credentials. To Unlock Chats Follow the same steps and select…
Islamabad, Oct 29: Today marked the opening of the 28th Beautyworld Middle East, which will take place from October 28 to October 30, 2024, at the World Trade Centre in Dubai. This exhibition is being attended by over 1,900 exhibitors from 60 nations. Approximately 70,000 industry experts, many of whom are from Pakistan, are joining the more than 250 new exhibitors. Importers, salon owners, and spa operators are researching new products and attending master workshops on various beauty methods. Products in the areas of fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, beauty technology, personal care, hair, nails, and salon supplies are on display in…
Islamabad, Oct 29: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) announced its 1QFY25 result today, where the company recorded earnings of Rs. 23.6 billion (EPS of Rs. 8.67), down 20 percent YoY while up 32 percent QoQ. The company also declared a cash dividend of Rs. 2 per share for the first quarter of FY25 in conjunction with the results. After 16 years, the company announced its first quarter dividend. It was last paid for the quarter ending in September 2008. Because exploratory costs were lower than anticipated, the 1QFY25 result exceeded industry expectations. Because there was no dry well and less seismic…
Islamabad, Oct 29: Babusar Top, Lulusar Lake, and the Bata Kundi region in Mansehra have experienced significant snowfall, enhancing their appeal as popular tourist spots. Just a few days prior, Babusar Top received its first snowfall of the season, which drew visitors eager to witness the picturesque landscapes of the Kaghan Valley. However, the recent heavy snow has caused travel disruptions, halting traffic between Bata Kundi and Babusar Top along Shahrah-e-Kaghan. As temperatures drop following the snowfall, residents are bracing for a severe cold wave gripping the area. In related news, the administrations of Rawalpindi and Murree have introduced a…
Islamabad, Oct 29: FBR Faces Rs. 90 Billion Revenue Shortfall in October According to FBR sources, the objective for this month is Rs. 980 billion, which the regulator is now unable to see. In the first quarter of FY25, FBR already reported a deficit of Rs. 92 billion. An estimated Rs. 180 billion will be lost overall between July and October. According to sources, in order to enforce tax laws and enhance revenue collection, the regulator has created an ordinance. The FBR has been asked to submit a report on the revenue gap to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The…
Islamabad, Oct 29: Punjab Outsources 150 Health Units for Improvement The Punjab administration has chosen to outsource basic health units (BHUs) throughout the province, according to 24NewsHD TV. According to sources, 150 BHUs would be outsourced in the first phase by the Department of Primary and Secondary Health Care. About 100 of these will run during regular business hours, and 50 will provide services around-the-clock. In this initial round, eight BHUs in Lahore would be contracted out. Every year, the government intends to set aside Rs 500,000 for each health center’s upkeep. The Department of Primary Health has asked the…
