Author: Faiza Liaquat
The Punjab government has introduced a new plot allotment scheme to reward officers in the Civil Service, Provincial Management Service (PMS), and Police Service. Plots of two kanals, one kanal, and 10 marlas will be offered near the Kala Khatai Road Interchange. The scheme allocates 30% of the plots to the new plot allotment scheme introduced for Punjab Bureaucracy and PMS officers, 10% to police officers, and 30% to X-cadre employees. Plots are priced at Rs 800,000 per marla, with payment options available over eight years. Officers in grades 21-22 are eligible to apply for two-kanal plots. The Planning and…
In the vibrant city of Multan, a remarkable young innovator is spearheading an initiative that promises to revolutionize Pakistan’s approach to plastic waste management. Faced with the daunting challenge of managing the country’s 3.3 million tonnes of plastic waste produced annually, this visionary is transforming discarded plastic into durable, eco-friendly bricks. The initiative addresses a significant environmental issue by repurposing plastic waste that typically ends up in landfills or pollutes water bodies. By converting this waste into bricks, the project offers a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional building materials. These innovative bricks are not only environmentally friendly but also…
Imaad Khan, a skilled football player and sports club owner, has made history by becoming the first Pakistani to secure a master’s degree in football coaching and management from the prestigious Real Madrid Graduate School. Khan, who has been passionate about football since the age of ten, was part of Pakistan’s national team during their 2016 tour of Sri Lanka. He runs a sports club and football academy in Islamabad. In 2022, Khan enrolled for his master’s degree, having been accepted to the Real Madrid Graduate School in 2016 but unable to attend due to financial constraints. He was later…
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced that 27 acres of land in Chak No. 534 GB in Faisalabad have been reclaimed from illegal occupants. An official nursery has been established on five acres of the retrieved land, and a plantation initiative has been launched on the remaining 22 acres to provide a permanent solution to smog. Minister Aurangzeb emphasized that, following Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s directive, the Forest Department is developing a forest to benefit the livestock and ecosystem. She highlighted that planting new forests will play a crucial role in mitigating smog and air pollution. She also praised…
Pakistan’s exports to seven regional countries saw a 20% increase during the fiscal year 2023-24 compared to the same period last year. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), exports to regional countries, including Afghanistan, China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, and the Maldives, totaled $4,334.467 million, which constitutes 13.94% of Pakistan’s overall exports of $31,090.229 million for the fiscal year 2023-24. China led the list of export destinations among neighboring countries, followed by Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Pakistan also conducted trade with Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, and the Maldives. Exports to China increased by 33.64% to $2,707.225 million from…
Pakistan Railways is set to convert the power network of all its stations, including major railway stations, offices, workshops, and factories, to solar energy in a phased approach. This initiative is expected to yield substantial savings for the department, amounting to billions of rupees. An official from the Ministry of Railways said that the initial phase of this project is projected to save Rs. 1.8 billion for the department. In the first phase, Pakistan Railways plans to transition approximately 99 formations, which include major railway stations, nine divisional headquarters, and other key offices, to solar energy. Subsequent phases will incorporate…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Tehran for the inauguration of Iran’s President-elect Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on July 30. The Prime Minister will attend the ceremony at the invitation of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, as announced by Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch during a press briefing. “The visit underscores the commitment of both countries to strengthen leadership-level engagement and bilateral cooperation,” the spokesperson noted. Earlier, on July 8, Prime Minister Sharif had called President-elect Dr. Pezeshkian to congratulate him on his election. During the call, both leaders discussed enhancing…
Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization, and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan has instructed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to prioritize the construction of highways and identify new projects. He emphasized that there should be no compromise on the quality of highway and road construction, urging the NHA Chairman to assign honest and competent officers to these projects. Chairing a high-level NHA meeting on Thursday, the federal minister highlighted the issue of funding, noting that simply spending money is not a solution. He urged government departments to take measures to increase their income. He also encouraged NHA officers to leverage…
The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has garnered substantial support from international tennis organizations to enhance and promote the sport within the country, with a series of events scheduled in the upcoming months. During a recent visit to London, PTF President Aisam Ul Haq met with top officials from the International Tennis Federation (ITF), Asian Tennis Federation (ATF), and Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) to discuss various projects and seek their support and approval, according to a PTF official. As a result, the ITF has agreed to provide a 50% grant for four ITF Futures events in Pakistan, marking a significant…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated one of the country’s largest medicine warehouse projects on Wednesday. The Central Warehouse at Maraka will now provide free medicines to various districts. The CM has directed authorities to operationalize warehouses in Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Multan as soon as possible. Currently, nine warehouses with a capacity to store over 17 billion medicines and equipment have begun functioning. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif personally drove a forklift to officially launch the project and monitored the departure of trucks loaded with medicines for distribution. She also inspected the furniture, medical equipment, and other goods designated for…