Islamabad, Aug 28: In light of the ongoing rainfall in Sindh, the authority to declare holidays in educational institutions has been granted to the Deputy Commissioners. The Sindh Education Department has issued a letter to all district Deputy Commissioners in the province, stating that they now have the authority to decide on school closures due to the weather conditions caused by the rain. According to the Education Department, Deputy Commissioners can independently make decisions regarding holidays in educational institutions. They are authorized to declare holidays in their respective districts after consulting with the Education Department. This decision has been made…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
Islamabad, Aug 28: Admissions for the University of Sargodha’s E-Rozgar Center are now open, providing students with the chance to learn freelance writing skills. The E-Rozgar Center offers courses in social media marketing, video content creation, YouTube, graphic design, WordPress, web development, SEO and content writing, virtual assistants (VAs), and office automation, according to a press statement issued by the university on Wednesday. Applicants must be under 40 years old and have completed at least 12 years of education in order to be eligible for admission. Two and a half months are allotted for the course. Online applications are accepted,…
Islamabad, Aug 28: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance met under the direction of Senator Salim Mandviwala, who also examined the Deposit Protection Corporation Amendment Bill 2024. Latest updates regarding the security of Bank has been raised to 500000 Rupees. “Money in banks up to 5 lakh rupees will now get legal protection,” State Bank Deputy Governor informed the committee members. The deputy governor also stated that deposits up to Rs. 250,000 were previously protected. What are deposit protection schemes? The security of Bank deposit plans are intended to handle a bank’s failure on an isolated basis and lessen the…
Islamabad, Aug 28: With great pride, Telenor Pakistan announces its involvement in the first-ever low-carbon Energy Storage as a Service (ESaaS) project launch in Pakistan, which represents a major turning point for the nation’s energy and communication industries. An important turning point in Pakistan’s progress toward sustainable development is the ESaaS initiative. This program, which is being hosted by Brillanz Group in partnership with important players such as the Ministry of Climate Change, Telenor Pakistan, Bank of Punjab, and Saudi-Pak Investment Company, highlights the crucial convergence of technical innovation with environmental responsibility. “Our participation in this groundbreaking project underscores Telenor…
Islamabad, Aug 28: Instagram is releasing updates that simplify the process of adding text and layered images to photographs and carousels. Now, users only need to hit the text button to add text overlay to their photos. Users can also choose pictures from their gallery and apply them as stickers to their photos using a new gallery button. You can resize and reshape these stickers to make them into squares, rectangles, hearts, or stars. According to the firm, these new features provide users greater creative freedom, allowing them to utilize their photos and carousels to tell new stories and produce…
Islamabad, Aug 28: Sardar Ali Shah, the Sindh Minister for Education, has called for the province’s college curriculum to be updated in order to keep up with the needs of the modern world. At a Department of College Education conference, he presented this claim. In order to empower students to make well-informed professional selections, the minister emphasized the importance of integrating information technology, fine arts, skill-based education, and other developing areas. Additionally, he emphasized how crucial it is to direct kids toward IT and computer courses. In addition, he directed the creation of posts for music instructors and speakers in…
Islamabad, Aug 28: Tuesday’s monsoon rains continued across the province; breaking Multan’s 48-year-old record of 134.5 mm established in 1976 with the city’s biggest downpour of 172 mm. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) released a new advisory on Tuesday, alerting people to the possibility that the current rains, with particularly strong downpours in the country’s central and southern regions, may continue throughout the week. Southern Punjab was also hit by a lot of rain, which caused widespread flooding there. The Chungi No. 9 Disposal Station region of Multan saw the most rainfall, at 172 mm, breaking the previous record set…
Islamabad, Aug 28: With the recent implementation of a 10 percent sales tax, Pakistan’s tractor industry is in danger of collapsing. The industry has issued a statement stating that it is facing an unprecedented crisis that could result in its total closure, which would negatively impact 200,000 workers and individuals who are directly employed in the tractor sector, as well as the livelihoods of 500,000 families. Over the last 70 years, the tractor industry has expanded with Pakistan, helping the country’s more than 200 parts manufacturers who serve as local vendors. The tractor industry has created jobs, boosted the economy,…
Islamabad, Aug 28: The Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024, which will be held in China from September 8–17, is rapidly approaching. Six countries are vying for the top slot in this elite tournament: Pakistan, China, India, Japan, Korea, and Malaysia. Exciting action is certain. On September 8, the Pakistani team will play their first game of the season against Malaysia. All eyes will be on the team as they get ready to leave their mark to witness how they handle this cutthroat field. The hockey squad from Pakistan has seen both highs and lows this year. The squad was disappointed…
Islamabad, Aug 28: The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) NUST Formula Student Team (NFST) was founded in 2012 by a group of forward-thinking students who wanted to create history. NFST, Pakistan’s inaugural participation in the esteemed Formula Student racing league, set out to promote the country in international motorsports, exhibiting its engineering capabilities and enhancing its profile. NFST has been a leader in innovation and quality since its founding. Important anniversaries consist of: 2014: Taking home the Communication Award, which raised the bar for efficient teamwork and presentation. 2015: A significant milestone in the team’s history was becoming…