Islamabad, Oct 23: Khamzat Chimaev Dismisses U.S. Travel Ban Rumors Ahead of UFC 308 Return UFC sensation Khamzat Chimaev is set to make his highly anticipated return to the octagon this weekend at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi. The co-main event, which pits Chimaev, sometimes known as Borz, against former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, may decide the next contender for the middleweight belt. Chimaev has responded to recurring claims that he is prohibited from competing in the US because of a travel ban in the run-up to his return. Following a 2023 interview with MMA Fighting in which Jiu-Jitsu coach Alan…
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Islamabad, Oct 23: Mini Mazda Truckers Strike Over Vehicle Seizures and High Toll Taxes The Excise Department’s increased toll fees and vehicle seizures have prompted a statewide walkout by Mini Mazda Truckers transport. At Babu Sabu Chowk in Lahore, protesters have set up camp and promised to stay there till their demands are met. The protest has also resulted in the road near Rohi Nala in Gajjumata being blocked, which has seriously disrupted traffic. Because the supply chain may be impacted, the strike has sparked worries about possible shortages of necessities. Vehicles bought at auction are regularly seized by the…
Islamabad, Oct 23: Teachers Face Action for Missing Exam Duties in Lahore Muhammad Adnan Khan, the chairman of the Rawalpindi Educational Board, has demanded an investigation under the PEEDA Act into 207 instructors who neglected their examination responsibilities for the Intermediate Second Annual Supplementary exams. This decision was made in response to the instructors’ unwillingness to carry out their designated exam-related responsibilities, which the Punjab government has deemed essential services. By the deadline of October 21, the teachers who were assigned to supervise the Intermediate Second Annual exams failed to show up at their designated testing locations. The Commissioner of…
Islamabad, Oct 23: Punjab Cabinet Crackdown on Vehicle Fitness and Plastic Waste The 18th provincial cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, saw the adoption of several important measures, most notably those pertaining to environmental betterment. Penalties for vehicles operating without a Vehicle Fitness Certificate were one of the main points. Following a one-time notice, these cars may be subject to fines and perhaps confiscation. A new policy for Punjab’s management of single-use plastic was also adopted by the government. To enforce these rules, district plastic management committees will be established. Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and District Police Officers (DPOs)…
Islamabad, Oct 23: Harry Brook Still “Clueless” About Pindi Wicket Ahead of Crucial Test Match Vice-captain Harry Brook of the England cricket team has said that he and his team are still unsure of how Rawalpindi wicket will perform in the third test match against Pakistan. Speaking during a media session, the destructive batter admitted that the nature of playing surface is still a mystery for his side. ” God knows to be honest” was the 25-year-old’s reply when asked about his thoughts on the prepared pitch. “Everybody (that) goes and looks at the wicket and everybody says something different.…
Islamabad, Oct 23: Pakistan and India Extend Kartarpur Corridor Agreement for Five More Years The deal was first signed on October 24, 2019, with a five-year period. It will expire on October 24, 2024. According to a Foreign Office spokeswoman, its renewal demonstrates Pakistan’s unwavering dedication to promoting interfaith cooperation and peaceful coexistence. Baba Guru Nanak, the renowned founder of Sikhism, spent his last days at the holy site of Gurudwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, which is still accessible to pilgrims from India without a visa according to the deal. Since its establishment, the corridor has made it easier for thousands…
Islamabad, Oct 23: Pakistan, China to Fund ML-1 Railway Project in Phases Rather, both sides have agreed to fund the project in stages. The main line project will be divided into two distinct contracts for phased construction, according to sources. Phase I, which will be completed next month, will provide $3.2 billion in finance. Railway lines from Karachi to Hyderabad and Hyderabad to Multan will be built during this phase. Following the successful completion of the first phase, a feasibility study will be conducted to cover the Multan to Peshawar portion in the second phase. According to sources, Phase I…
Islamabad, Oct 23; Karachi Board Registration Deadline Extended for 2024 Matric Exams A Karachi board representative stated that the registration and permission form due for the annual exams for grades 9 and 10 has been extended. Both the general and science groups for both regular and private students are covered by this extension. There is no longer a late fee for submitting forms between October 21 and October 31. They are offered at booths in the board office as well as at National Bank, Askari Bank, and United Bank. The representative stressed that following the new deadline, no forms will…
Islamabad, Oct 23: Govt Renegotiates Power Agreements With 8 IPPs, Reduces Costs Amid Energy Crisis Eight bagasse-fired Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have had their contracts effectively renegotiated by the Energy Task Force, potentially saving the government between Rs. 85 and Rs. 100 billion. According to Business Recorder, the updated agreements also lower the recently approved rate adjustment of Rs. 22 billion by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) by Rs. 8 billion. Major sugar mills like JDW-II, Hamza Sugar Mills, and Chiniot Sugar Mills are among those included in the updated agreements. The price of bagasse fuel has been…
Islamabad, Oct 23: To maintain order during the highly anticipated Test match between Pakistan and England at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, the Rawalpindi City Traffic Police (CTP) has implemented a comprehensive traffic management plan. To oversee the roads surrounding the stadium throughout the five-day event, an estimated 370 traffic police officers would be stationed throughout the city, according to reports. As usual, when the teams are arriving and departing, Murree Road from Faizabad to Double Road will be completely closed. Vehicles traveling from Rawalpindi to Islamabad will be rerouted to Saidpur Road via 6th Road, while traffic traveling from Islamabad…
