Islamabad, Oct 27: Pakistan e-Passport fee update for October 2024 As part of a significant upgrade, Pakistan has begun issuing its citizens e-passports, a very secure travel document. An electronic chip implanted in one of the passport pages of the e-passport is used to store the holder’s biometric data. The chip holds information, including the passport holder’s fingerprints, that will be used to confirm their identity. Fee structure The cost of e-passports in Pakistan has been established as of October 2024. A 36-page passport with a five-year validity period costs Rs9,000 for regular processing and Rs15,000 for expedited issue. A…
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Islamabad, Oct 27: Memes Explode as Pakistan Falls to England in Test Series Memes abound on social media following England’s nine-wicket loss to Pakistan in the third Test match in Rawalpindi. The Englishmen lost the series with a score of 2-1 after suffering a miserable nine-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the third Test match on Saturday. The internet was inundated with memes shortly after the “Bazball” was defeated. After Pakistan decided to make four changes after the first Test crushing, the beleaguered hosts found new hope in the spin combo of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, who took the place…
Islamabad, Oct 27: Hyundai Unveils Pakistan’s First Hybrid Sedan The Elantra Hybrid, which is a member of Hyundai’s well-known CN7 series worldwide, has been expressly designed to satisfy Pakistani market expectations with a modernized look and state-of-the-art hybrid technology. Pricing and Booking Details: The company has set the price of the Elantra Hybrid at Rs. 9,699,999, with bookings now open, requiring a partial payment of Rs. 2,000,000. Exterior: Front Design: A striking parametric jewel grill combined with LED headlamps and Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), complemented by retractable side mirrors, giving the Elantra a distinctive and aggressive look. Distinctive Rear: The…
Islamabad, Oct 26: Pakistan strongly condemns Israel’s strikes against Islamic Republic of Iran in the early hours on Saturday. Israeli military strikes against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran are a grave violation of the UN Charter and the international law. These strikes undermine path to regional peace and stability and also constitute a dangerous escalation in an already volatile region. Israel bears full responsibility for the current cycle of escalation and expansion of the conflict. We call on the UN Security council to play its role for the maintenance of international peace and security, and to take immediate…
Islamabad, Oct 26: Serene Air’s Lahore-bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Karachi due to an engine malfunction, as reported by 24NewsHDTV. The flight, carrying over 180 passengers, encountered a technical issue in its second engine approximately 25 minutes from Karachi to Lahore, near Nawabshah. The pilot immediately requested emergency clearance to return to Karachi, where the plane safely landed after receiving permission from authorities. According to reports, the second engine of flight ER 522 sustained damage.
Islamabad, Oct 26: Renowned Indian cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle has weighed in on India’s ongoing struggles against New Zealand at home which has opened the doors to their first Test series loss at their own grounds in 12 years. Bhogle spoke about the team on his social media account of X (formerly Twitter) underlining the uphill task that lies ahead for India. “I greatly fear India’s proud unbeaten home streak is over,” Bhogle remarked, “If New Zealand go 2-0 up, it will rank alongside Sri Lanka’s improbable win over South Africa a few years back as one of the most…
Islamabad, Oct 26: LOLC Microfinance Bank (LOLC MFB) is thrilled to announce the launch of an unprecedented financial product in Pakistan: Gold Loan with 0% markup. This unique offering marks a significant step towards making financial services more accessible, particularly for segments of the population that have been hesitant to engage with microfinance banks. “While many microfinance banks are diversifying their portfolios with gold loans, we wanted to create something truly different” stated Mr. Ransilu Cooray, Product Head Gold at LOLC MFB. “This new product aims to meet the immediate financial needs of society’s members and contribute to Pakistan’s sustainable…
Islamabad, Oct 26: Tesla had a strong third quarter in 2024, bouncing back from a rough start to the year. The company increased its electric vehicle deliveries by 6% compared to last year, reversing a previous sales decline. However, growth in the automotive segment remained steady, with Tesla attributing its success to strong regulatory credit sales and reduced production costs Automotive revenue only grew by 2%, reaching $20 billion, which was lower than the increase in deliveries. In contrast, Tesla’s energy division, including battery and solar operations, saw a significant 52% jump, generating $2.4 billion. Other revenue streams, such as…
Islamabad, Oct 26: In a significant healthcare development, free OPD services have been launched for patients in four districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa under the Sehat Insaf Card initiative. Financially backed by the German aid agency KFW, this project brings free outpatient services to Mardan, Kohat, Malakand, and Chitral. According to Health Department sources, €4.9 million have been allocated for this pilot, which kicks off in Mardan before expanding to the remaining districts. The State Life Insurance Corporation has signed an agreement to administer the project, with Health Advisor Ihtesham Ali and Secretary Health Adeel Shah overseeing the process. The Sehat Insaf…
Islamabad, Oct 26: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia as well as its T20I tour of South Africa. In a mix of experience and youth, India has shown preference for the three spin all-rounders: R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar with seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, also making the cut. Reddy, 21, is already acclimating Down Under, thanks to his spot in the India A team playing in Mackay and Melbourne, which should give him invaluable exposure. Alongside Reddy, India’s pace attack features Mohammed…
