Islamabad, Aug 23: Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, the federal minister of finance and revenue, met with Mehmat T. Nane, the chairperson of Pegasus Airlines, and Muhammad Ali Tabba, the CEO of Lucky Cement Limited. In addition to expressing gratitude for the Turkish aviation industry’s achievement, Aurangzeb said that working together in the field of aviation was a crucial component of their bilateral relationship and that it was consistent with the prime minister’s goal of advancing Pakistan’s aviation sector. Mehmat T. Nane gave a summary of the Turkish aviation strategy at the meeting, emphasizing important elements that can help Pakistan’s aviation industry.…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
Islamabad, Aug 23: Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel gave some outstanding efforts on the second day of Pakistan’s first Test match against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan recovered spectacularly from an early setback, thanks batting centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel that helped the team to a formidable 448/6 in the first innings. After making an incredible 141, Saud Shakeel was removed from the game, but Rizwan persisted and finished unbeaten with 171. The decision by Pakistani captain Shan Masood to declare the innings after the team reached 448 runs caused controversy among both cricket commentators and…
Islamabad, Aug 23: Microsoft has revealed the date of release for the next Xbox Series S and Series X, as well as the special edition 2TB Series X. According to an official press release, the three versions, which were unveiled earlier this month, will be available in select regions on October 29 and on October 15 respectively. “The Xbox Series S – 1TB in Robot White, Xbox Series X – 1TB Digital Edition in Robot White, and Xbox Series X – 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition will be available for pre-order starting later today,” the August 21 statement stated. The…
Islamabad, Aug 23: The screening exam for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2023, which was held on August 10, 2024, has been deemed void by the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC). This choice was made during a review meeting on Thursday, during which it was found that very few candidates had the necessary 50% passing score. At a meeting held at its regional headquarters in Karachi on August 22, 2024, SPSC discussed the ramifications of the most recent test results. In the next rounds of the examination process, the commission expressed concerns that there would not be enough suitable individuals…
Islamabad, Aug 23: Pakistan holds a share of less than 0.04 percent in the worldwide IT market, according to information provided before the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Thursday. The committee, led by Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Kha, met to examine the performance and workings of the Electronic Certification Accreditation Council (ECAC) and the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB). The committee was informed that the PSEB is run by a seven-member Board of Directors, having been founded in 1995 as a Private Software Export Board. As of right now, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan…
Islamabad, Aug 23: Pakistan is in advanced discussions to obtain $4 billion in loans from Middle Eastern banks to cover its external finance needs for the current fiscal year. The foundation of this endeavor is the unlocking of the $7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout. To discuss investment potential in Pakistan, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb had virtual meetings with officials from Mashreq Bank and Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB). Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan’s attempts to stabilize its economy and the anticipated start of commercial borrowing from the Middle East, which had been put on hold because of lower credit ratings. For…
Islamabad, Aug 23: Students are not allowed to wear T-shirts and jeans on campus, according to a new dress code policy established by Government College University (GCU) Lahore. The university administration formally announced this decision, which has caused a range of responses from both students and professors. All male and female students must adhere to the new dress code requirements as stated in the GCU Lahore notification that was made public earlier this week. The document states that the administration’s choice is a part of a larger effort to preserve the academic atmosphere and defend the institution’s principles. The policy…
Islamabad, Aug 23: The demand for a concerted effort by Higher Education Commission Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Friday serves as a pertinent reminder of the necessity of a coordinated plan to stop brain drain and enable young Pakistanis to realize their aspirations within the nation. In an interview with a private news channel, Chairman HEC raised grave concerns about the mentality that prevails among Pakistani youth, who would sooner go for work outside than remain in their nation of origin. He underlined that in order to give children hope and trust for a prosperous future in Pakistan, society, the media,…
Islamabad, Aug 23: In order to reduce passengers’ protracted wait times on international flights, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif ordered the installation of more counters. He also urged concerned officials to upgrade amenities for travelers, passengers, and Pakistanis living abroad at all airports. PM Shehbaz gave the order to finish the safety audit for the current calendar year as soon as possible while presiding over a review meeting on aviation sector reforms. He recalled that an aviation statute was passed to support industry improvements during his last term as prime minister. All policy initiatives and changes mentioned in the Aviation…
Islamabad, Aug 23: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) chief meteorologist, Sardar Sarfraz, issued a prediction on Friday for the season’s intense monsoon spell, which was expected to affect Balochistan, all of Sindh, and southern Punjab. Residents were advised to take the appropriate safety precautions. “Another monsoon spell is expected to hit Sindh from August 26, bringing with it a renewed wave of rainfall,” disclosed Sardar Sarfraz in an exclusive interview with PTV News. Sarfraz issued a warning, stating that “the intensity of the rainfall is likely to remain between mild and harsh, potentially causing disruptions in daily life,” as the…
