ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: Engro Fertilizers Limited, the leading supplier of seed-to-harvest solutions in Pakistan, has unveiled “UgAi,” a ground-breaking smartphone application that provides Pakistani farmers with cutting-edge agricultural technologies. With this innovative solution—which combines drone technology and satellite imagery—farmers can now buy premium fertilizers straight from the company. UgAi would guarantee farmers receive the appropriate products at the right price with full transparency by doing away with middlemen. The UgAi app launch event was graced by Muneer Ahmed Jumani, DG Agriculture Extension, as the guest of honor. Senior farmers as well as important government figures attended the event: Sajid…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: Sadpara, a well-known mountaineer from Pakistan, tragically died in an accident while descending Broad Peak, an 8,047 mountain. During his descent from Camp One, Sadpara, who was well-known for his valor in rescue operations and commitment to protecting the environment in the mountains, was hit in the head by a loose rock. This accident proved fatal despite his courageous efforts in the past, such as the recent recovery of Hasan Shigri’s body from K2. Sadpara was well-liked in the climbing world for his outstanding contributions to high-altitude climbing and his dedication to mountain cleanup campaigns. His sudden…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: In the forthcoming Test series against Bangladesh, former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali has called for red-ball captain Shan Masood to bat at a different position. Ali suggested Masood to move up from his current position at number three to the opening spot on all platforms in a recent YouTube video. Ali, who had earlier advised Masood to shorten his bat, has now emphasized how bad it is for Masood and the Pakistan squad to bat third. He claims that Masood would be more effective as an opening batsman. At a news conference, Masood discussed his experiences with…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: Lenovo has released the R27qc-30, a low-cost Lenovo’s new 2.5K curved gaming monitor with a refresh rate of 180 Hz and a resolution of 1440p. Regretfully, at this time it can only be found in China. Lenovo claims that the 1200R curvature of its 2.5k curved gaming monitor’s display is in line with the viewing angle of the human eye. The screen is built on a VA panel, which has a refresh rate of 180 Hz and a resolution of 1440p (2560 x 1440), as previously reported. With a 16:9 aspect ratio, it offers broad viewing angles…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: Faisalabad: According to a report on August 12, the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Faisalabad has developed 15 new programs under the Annual Development Programme (ADP). According to specifics, when these large-scale projects are finished, it is anticipated that they will provide much-needed respite to the city’s citizens by resolving up to 70% of its urgent issues. The news was made while respected Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) Director General Muhammad Asif Chaudhry was visiting the WASA headquarters. Experienced administrator Chaudhry praised the organization for its innovative approach to meeting the demands of Faisalabad’s expanding populace. The WASA…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: A major shift in healthcare administration has been proposed by the Punjab government, which aims to contract out clinical departments of government hospitals to private organizations. This program is a component of a pilot project to enhance the public health sector’s effectiveness and service delivery in the province. The project’s first focus will be on the following five districts’ hospitals: Children’s Hospital in Faisalabad, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Dera Ghazi Khan Teaching Hospital, Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Rahim Yar Khan, and Sahiwal Teaching Hospital. The Punjab government hopes to improve care quality and expedite operations in these facilities…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: Zabe Khan, the former chief executive officer of Global Soccer Ventures, has withdrawn from the Pakistan Football League and said that he has no affiliation with the league. “I would like to clarify that I have no affiliation with the Pakistan Football League (PFL),” Zabe Khan tweeted. I work for the company, yet I am not one of its shareholders. Furthermore, I am no longer affiliated with Global Soccer Ventures (GSV). Two teams have reportedly withdrawn from the Pakistan Football League, which GSV launched and was scheduled to begin play on November 10. According to sources, those…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: The Punjab administration announced a new policy on Saturday: two weekly vacations will be observed by schools throughout the province. The Department of School Education Punjab announced that as of August 15, all Punjabi schools will observe holidays on both Saturdays and Sundays. The goal of the new policy is to reduce teacher workloads and establish a more balanced work schedule. The announcement states that single-shift schools would be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM. New School Timings for Students Single Shift Schools: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM Friday: 8:00…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: In 2024, Western Digital will present the 8 TB SD card, the first in the globe, and the 16 TB external SSD, a first for the industry. These state-of-the-art storage options push the limits of memory and storage capacities and are the company’s most sophisticated products. The SanDisk 8 TB SDUC UHS-I SD card and the 16 TB SanDisk Desk Drive external SSD are among the recently released items. Following the Secure Digital Ultra Capacity (SDUC) standard, this 8 TB SD card can read data at up to 100 MBps, making it ideal for consumer devices. The…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: The government of the Islamabad Capital Territory has imposed a 10-day prohibition on the sale, purchase, and use of honking toy horns (baaja) in the federal capital, only days before Independence Day. The prohibition on honking toy horns is in place immediately and will remain for 10 days, according to a notification issued by Usman Ashraf, the Additional District Magistrate for Islamabad. The letter further stated that Section 144 has been used to enforce the restriction. The warning made clear that the administration is taking action because toy horns sold in the federal capital are interfering with…
