Islamabad, Aug 30: Due to the expectation of heavy rain, the municipal administration of Karachi has decided to close all public and private schools on Friday. Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi ordered the closure of all public and private schools in all districts of Karachi on Friday, August 30, in response to the Meteorological Department’s recommendation, according to a handout from the commissioner’s office in Karachi. Heavy downpours were predicted by the Meteorological Department for Karachi and the majority of Sindh. According to the Met Office, a powerful monsoon system centered over Tharparkar and the Rann of Kutch in India may…
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Islamabad, Aug 30: The renowned Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has seen its name rights sold for one billion rupees as part of a five-year arrangement with a Punjab-based bank, securing a profitable transaction for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). This agreement, which is more than twice as much as the 450 million rupees obtained for the naming rights of Karachi’s National Stadium in 2022, marks a noteworthy accomplishment for the current PCB administration, headed by Mohsin Naqvi. The Karachi venue was rebranded as National Bank Cricket Arena under a similar five-year contract, which runs until 2027 for the next three years. This…
Islamabad, Aug 30: The federal cabinet took a significant vote on Friday, approving the finance agreement between China and Pakistan Railways for the Karachi-Peshawar Railway Upgradation Project (ML-1) as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According to sources, the government will now carry out the ML-1 project’s initial phase. Additionally, the cabinet authorized a change to the 1973 Rules of Business, officially declaring the Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak PWD) closed and confirming its dormant status. Further information regarding the railway financing project is still pending, but according to a June 2024, China is expected to fund 85 percent…
Islamabad, Aug 30: The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Friday. CONVERSION RATES FOR AUGUST 30, 2024 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE SEPTEMBER,04, 2024 USD 278.5845 GBP 367.9823 EUR 309.5074 JPY 1.9255
Islamabad, Aug 30: On Friday, the Ministry of Education and the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) formally signed a significant contract with the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) to launch a state-of-the-art curriculum for elementary school students that focuses on robotics, coding, and artificial intelligence (AI). Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, was present when the agreement was signed in Islamabad. A news statement from the ministry of education states that the goal of this program is to provide young pupils with the necessary 21st-century abilities so they may become technologically literate…
Islamabad, Aug 30: Through its Web Monitoring System, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has begun to limit access to various websites, social networking links, and mobile applications. Through its Web Monitoring System, the PTA has so far blacklisted 2,369 URLs and 183 mobile applications that expose personal data and identity information, according to a written reply from the Minister in charge of the Cabinet Division to the National Assembly. The WMS is a surveillance infrastructure that makes use of Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology, according to sources that spoke with Bloom Pakistan. This gives PTA considerable control over internet traffic…
Islamabad, Aug 30: A three-day ban on public access to beaches and coastlines has been enforced by Karachi local authorities due to the possibility of an impending storm. After numerous warnings from the Meteorological Department and a period of intense rain, the decision was taken. Commissioner Karachi has put Section 144 into effect, making it illegal to enter beaches and other coastal regions between now and August 31. On the recommendation of the Deputy Commissioners of the South and Kemari districts, the prohibition forbids all beach activities, including swimming, diving, and sightseeing. The prohibition will be severely enforced by the…
Islamabad, Aug 30: The Senate Standing Committee on Privatization was informed on Thursday by the Secretary of the Privatization Commission that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be fully privatized by October 1st, 2024. The secretary briefed the committee, stating that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had directed that the procedure be finished on time and without further delays. Senator Muhammad Tallal Badar, the head of the committee, expressed hope that PIA’s sale will be completed in the allotted time. He cautioned against putting political objectives ahead of the wellbeing of the country at the same time. The committee continued talking about…
Islamabad, Aug 30: In the Gulberg region, the TEPA Directorate of Parking and Enforcement-II was active, sealing more than twenty-two homes for parking infractions. The operation targeted a variety of buildings, including well-known brand stores, showrooms, private offices, dining facilities, and coffee shops that have infringed on parking spots in violation of the law. It took place on Javed Iqbal Road, Sir Syed Road, and Blocks C-1, D-1, and L of Gulberg. TEPA Chief Engineer Iqrar Hussain oversaw the operation, which was carried out by TEPA Enforcement Director Furqan Zaheer. Separately, the LDA Town Planning Zone V intervened on Avenue…
Islamabad, Aug 30: Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh today presented copy of credentials as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States. Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Horst were present during the traditional ceremony at the US Department of State. In his remarks on the occasion, Ambassador Sheikh looked forward to contributing to cementing Pak-US bilateral ties to the best of his abilities. To that end, he particularly emphasized the significance of enhancing the frequency of high-level interaction, economic linkages and people to people contacts between the…