Over the past two years, Pakistan’s IT exports to Saudi Arabia have annually increased by $100 million, reaching a record high of $310 million in April 2024. This consistent growth indicates the potential for Saudi Arabia to become Pakistan’s leading destination for IT exports. Notable IT exporter Noman Said emphasized the transformative impact of the IT industry on Pakistan’s economy, highlighting its substantial trade surplus and its ability to attract foreign direct investment from Saudi Arabia. Key factors contributing to this growth include the support provided by the Special Investment Facilitation Council and initiatives by industry groups like P@SHA to…
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The Saudi government has issued a warning about the extreme temperatures expected during the upcoming Hajj season next month in Saudi Arabia. According to the head of the Saudi National Centre of Meteorology, the period from June 24 to 29, corresponding with this year’s Hajj season, will experience the highest temperatures of the year. Addressing the necessity of coordinating with relevant agencies and informing them about weather forecasts at the holy sites, Ghulam emphasized the importance of taking precautions during the 2024 pilgrimage. The anticipated scorching temperatures present a significant health risk for the millions of Muslims set to undertake…
San Francisco: Actress Scarlett Johansson expressed her astonishment on Monday regarding an OpenAI synthetic voice that closely resembles hers, which was released after she declined involvement in such a project with the ChatGPT-maker. The AI powerhouse, led by Sam Altman, stated it was working to temporarily suspend the Johannson-sounding voice, referred to as “Sky.” Johansson conveyed her shock and disbelief at the striking similarity between the AI voice and her own, expressing frustration that even her close friends and news outlets couldn’t discern the difference, in a statement. She disclosed that Altman had approached her in September with an offer…
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar engaged in discussions with Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Abugaliuly Nurtleu during the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Astana on Tuesday. They examined the entirety of bilateral relations and regional connectivity initiatives. Dar expressed Pakistan’s unwavering support for Kazakhstan’s SCO Heads of State Council Presidency and stressed the importance of enhanced regional connectivity for the prosperity and development of the SCO region. Both sides emphasized the necessity of regular meetings of various institutional mechanisms to fully exploit the potential of Pak-Kazakhstan ties. They also pledged to bolster bilateral cooperation in…
Islamabad|: Pakistan and Russia affirmed their commitment to deepen and broaden bilateral relations through regular meetings of institutional mechanisms and follow-up actions. This consensus was reached during discussions between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, held on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan. The talks centered on the increasing understanding and cooperation between the two nations, as well as recent regional and global developments. Both parties agreed to convene the ninth session of the Intergovernmental Commission in Moscow later this year. Ishaq Dar extended congratulations…
As the World witnesses that India’s northwest braces for additional heatwave conditions this summer, the capital Delhi has taken the step of closing all schools as temperatures soar up to 47 degrees Celsius just ahead of the final phases of national elections. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a combination of weather phenomena is causing the surge in temperatures in the breadbasket region. Why is India experiencing more frequent heatwaves? Although peak summer temperatures are typical for May in India, IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy stated that the department anticipates 7-10 heatwave days in northwestern regions this month, compared…
In 2023, scientists confirmed that the Antarctic experienced record-low levels of sea ice due to climate change, as detailed in a report published on Monday by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). The study revealed that the extent of winter Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest point since satellite records began in the late 1970s. Without the influence of climate change, this event would have been a one-in-a-2,000-year occurrence, but under its effects, it became four times more likely. Experts caution that the unprecedentedly low levels of Antarctic sea ice suggest a potential transition to a new, lower state in the…
Recently, the General Administration of Civil Defense issued vital precautionary measures and warnings for the upcoming heatwave season. They stated: “Temperatures are forecasted to rise between 47 and 55 degrees Celsius in the coming days, accompanied by strong winds from cumulonimbus clouds in various areas. We have essential warnings and precautions to share.” The notice provides precautions regarding: – Beware of snakes, as they may emerge from underground seeking refuge from the scorching heat and could enter homes. – Increase water and chilled liquids intake. – Avoid storing gas cylinders in direct sunlight. – Do not overload electricity meters. -…
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) recently organized a seminar shedding light on the Tajir Dost Scheme, SRO 350, and other significant legal amendments. Presided over by LCCI President Kashif Anwar, the event featured insights from Chartered Accountant Umar Zaheer Meer, Pakistan’s representative on the Global Tax Forum, regarding the Tajir Dost Scheme. Joining the seminar were LCCI Vice President Adnan Khalid Butt, alongside notable figures like Amjad Ali Jawa, Ashraf Bhatti, Zaheer Babar, S.M. Akhtar, and various market presidents and general secretaries, all actively engaging in discussions. President Kashif Anwar underscored LCCI’s commitment to supporting the Tajir…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to depart for Tehran on Wednesday to attend the funeral of the late Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash on May 19. A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday confirmed PM Shehbaz’s participation in the funeral ceremony in Tehran, where leaders from various nations, particularly Muslim-majority countries, are anticipated to be in attendance. The helicopter crash also claimed the lives of Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, Governor of East Azerbaijan Province Malek Rahmati, head of Raisi’s bodyguard team Mehdi Mousavi, and Iranian Supreme Leader’s representative in…