Islamabad, Sep 13: Punjab’s New Double-Decker Tourism Buses Coming Soon. World Tourism Day is September 27, and the Punjab Tourism Department is preparing to celebrate by introducing brand-new, contemporary buses. These completely air-conditioned double-decker buses were originally supposed to launch on August 14, but the department’s hold-up forced a delay. The Punjab double-decker tourism buses that the World Bank sent to increase tourism have not yet reached the terminal. Originally scheduled to go into effect on August 14, they will now be unveiled on the rescheduled date. In addition, the Punjab government has been working on a glass train project…
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Islamabad, Sep 13: Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test Abandoned Due to Rain. After five straight days of washout, the ICC Test Championship match was canceled, making it just the eighth ever in the history of Test cricket. There were major delays to the contest from the beginning. Despite minimal rain, ground crew struggled to dry the field, therefore the toss was postponed the first two days. Due to inadequate drainage and drying facilities at the location, the grounds team had to use crude techniques including covering the surface with canvas and deploying electric fans on damp areas. There was a…
Islamabad, Sep 13: Weekly Inflation in Pakistan Increases After Four Consecutive Declines The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reports that for the week ending September 12, 2024, the Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation climbed by 0.01 percent. Of the 51 goods, prices grew for 15 (29.41 percent) during the week, decreased for 14 (27.45 percent), and were unchanged for 22 (43.14 percent) of the items. Some of the items, prices of which, increased during the period under review include tomatoes (6.62 percent), electricity charges for Q1 per unit (4.13 percent), chicken (3.77 percent), pulse gram (2.43 percent), garlic (2.24 percent),…
Islamabad, Sep 13: Rupee Gains for Fourth Day After IMF News It closed the green against the greenback after remaining steady all day. During today’s session, it recorded losses compared to the majority of the other major currencies. The interbank rate closed at 278/$, where it had spent the majority of the day. Today’s open market rates were rigidly set at the 278 level across a number of currency exchanges. The Pakistani rupee gained 27 paisas versus the US dollar today, and it appreciated by 0.10 percent to settle at 278.1. Thus far this fiscal year, the rupee has lost…
Islamabad, Sep 13; The Met Department has issued a weather forecast indicating that most parts of Pakistan will experience hot and dry conditions over the coming days. However, varying weather patterns are expected in different regions. In Islamabad and its surrounding areas, the weather forecast is predicted to be partially cloudy, with a chance of rain accompanied by strong winds and thunder in the evening and night. Coastal areas of Sindh are also expected to remain partly cloudy. Rainfall is anticipated in several northern and central regions. In the evening, areas such as Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Khushab, and Nurpur…
Islamabad, Sep 13: PTA Blocks 5,300 Mobile Phones in FY24. Furthermore, 4,507 International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers linked to illegal use have been blocked by the authorities. 113 national ID cards were blacklisted as part of the raid, while 19,730 mobile phones that were discovered to be connected to various unlawful acts were warned. SIMs involved in illegal activities are reported to the PTA under different categories. In matters related to national security, the blocking of SIMs is conducted under directives from the Ministry of Interior (MoI), Directorate General ISI, and Signals Directorate GHQ. Following a directive from the…
Islamabad, Sep 13: Suzuki GD 110S on Installments With 0% Mark-Up Suzuki has introduced an exciting offer for its GD 110S model, allowing customers to experience the thrill of riding with a flexible payment plan. Priced at Rs. 352,000, the plan includes a 0% mark-up and only requires a 25% down payment, making it easier for motorcycle enthusiasts to own this reliable bike. With a 24-month installment plan, customers can enjoy manageable monthly payments without any additional costs, bringing affordability and convenience together. Specifications of Suzuki GD 110S: Dimensions Overall Length 1,900 mm Overall Width 750 mm Overall Height 1,050…
Islamabad, Sep 13: KP Intermediate Results: Girls Outshine Boys. At a ceremony held on Thursday at the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Abbottabad for top-performing students, the eight educational boards in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa simultaneously announced the results of the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) examinations. 56,117 out of the 61,217 students that took the HSSC Part II test at BISE Peshawar passed, yielding a 92% pass percentage. In a similar vein, 50,207 out of 62,886 students who sat the Part-I exam passed, yielding a 79.83 pass rate. But the Part-I pass percentage was incorrectly stated in the official…
Islamabad, Sep 13: Good News for AIOU Students as PM Laptop Scheme Announced. The National Assembly was given assurances on Thursday by Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, that Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) students would be part of the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme. Shahida Begum brought up a calling attention notice on AIOU students being left out of the program. The minister responded by saying that the PM’s Laptop Scheme has not yet been decided upon in its entirety. He told the assembly, nevertheless, that this matter will be discussed and decided upon. Siddiqui highlighted…
Islamabad, Sep 13: ADB Approves $320 Million Loan for KP Roads The 900 kilometers of rural roads in the province that are in bad condition and vulnerable to flooding will be upgraded as part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development Project. These encompass important roads that connect markets, healthcare, and education to isolated villages. The project includes steps to improve road safety, use sustainable maintenance techniques, and incorporate climate-resilient architecture. “In Pakistan, ADB Approves $320 Million Loan for KP Roads socioeconomic growth and serves as a lifeline for the populace. Millions of people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will have more…