US launches $23.5 million four-year power sector improvement project in Pakistan
USAID Mission Director Julie A. Koenen has said that the United States launched $23.5 million four-year power sector improvement project in Pakistan. The project aimed at increasing the share of green energy in Pakistan’s energy mix, said a statement issued here Friday. “Washington looks forward to advancing its partnership with Pakistan to build a clean,…
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Senator Sherry announces zero plastics in Climate Change Ministry on Earth Day
Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Friday while commemorating the World Earth Day 2022 announced that the Ministry of Climate Change had abolished the use of plastic bottles in its premises to ensure eco-friendly change. The minister in a series of tweets on her official Twitter handle shared an info graphic depicting…
President provides relief worth Rs1.9 m to bank fraud victims
President Dr Arif Alvi has provided relief to the two victims of bank fraud by ordering Bank Alfalah Ltd (BAL) to refund the defrauded money worth Rs 1.9 million to the respective account holders. The president also ordered the bank to educate its customers about internet banking, digital financial services and other safety measures to…
Petroleum sector gets Rs1,949.72 mln funds for 13 projects in nine months
The government has released funds amounting to Rs1,949.72 million to execute seven ongoing and six new petroleum-related projects during first nine months of the current fiscal year under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP 2021-22) against a total allocation of Rs3,249.54 million. Out of the total disbursement of Rs1,949.72 million, around Rs355.39 million have been…
Pakistan, Nigeria emphasize enhanced bilateral cooperation
Pakistan and Nigeria Thursday emphasized the need for increasing cooperation in various fields for the mutual benefit of the two countries. The bilateral ties were discussed during a meeting between the visiting Nigerian Defence delegation, led by General Lucky Eluonye Onyenuchea Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff Nigerian Armed Forces, and President Dr Arif Alvi here…
President lauds FTO role to facilitate traders’ calls for its enhanced outreach
President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday while lauding the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO)’s role for providing speedy relief to traders and businessmen, called for its enhanced outreach to the people. The president also underscored the need for creating awareness about its role in providing speedy justice to complainants against the maladministration of customs and tax authorities….
Meta introduces special designed Earth Day stickers and features across their platforms to create awareness on climate change
This Earth Day, global social media company Meta is announcing simple, yet impactful ways that people can learn more about climate change and take action. The company is also rolling out a suite of specially designed Earth Day stickers and features across their platforms where people can express their commitment to the environment. Climate change…
PIA postpones direct flights to Australia
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has postponed its direct flights to Sydney, which were scheduled to commence on April 22, after the Australian Home Ministry decided to review security arrangements at the Lahore and Karachi Airports. “The PIA is postponing the first two flights until the review is completed,” PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez Khan said in…
Reconfiguration activity on submarine cable completed
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said that the power reconfiguration activity on a section of international submarine cable, SMW 4, has been completed at around 03:00 am, on Thursday as per schedule. This was a routine scheduled maintenance activity. All internet services are normal throughout the country, said a news release.
Fertilizer industry to enable over USD 5.3 billion import substitution
The local fertilizer Industry is providing urea at around 84 percent discount, equivalent to Rs 9,823 per bag and is expected to enable import substitution of USD 5.3 billion in 2022. Discussing the latest business results and future outlook in first quarter analyst briefing, Imran Ahmed – Chief Financial Officer of Engro Fertilizers shared that…