Author: Maheen Ali
The largest state-owned exploration and production (E&P) company in the nation, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), has found hydrocarbon reserves at the Togh-02 well, which is situated in the Kohat province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The company informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) of the event on Tuesday.Hydrocarbons have been discovered in the exploratory segment of the Togh-02 (Slant) well in the Lumshiwal-II Formation, on sole risk between OGDCL (75%) and Saif Energy Limited (SEL) (25%) by OGDCL, the operator of the Kohat Exploration License, governed under the Pakistan Petroleum & Exploration Rules, 2001, located in the District of…
The possibility to drive lawfully in 132 countries across the world has been made possible by the release of Pakistan’s International Driving License, which is an exciting milestone for drivers in Pakistan. Pakistani nationals are required by law to obtain an international driving permit because of the tight laws and regulations in the nation. But getting an international permit has historically been a difficult and drawn-out procedure. Pakistani drivers can now travel to new places and enjoy the freedom of driving in many other nations across the world thanks to this most recent update.Aspiring drivers must complete the application process…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered a broad and harsh crackdown on the manufacture, sale, and acquisition of copper threads used for kite flying.During a meeting on Sunday to address the law and order situation, she asked Punjab’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) to submit a daily report on crime control and police officer performance. The chief minister underscored the urgent need to enforce the province’s anti-kite-flying statute, emphasizing that simply registering cases is insufficient; offenders must be adequately punished.CM Maryam Nawaz expressed her condolences over the terrible loss of a young boy in Sargodha as a result of…
According to News, citing the military’s media wing, a Pakistan Navy destroyer recently conducted a rescue operation, saving eight Iranian fisherman from a burning boat in the open sea. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the distress call from the fishermen’s boat prompted the Pakistan Navy’s PNS Yarmook to arrive quickly to the site. The navy successfully rescued all eight Iranian fisherman from the blazing boat and used advanced technology to extinguish the fire. The ISPR lauded the Pakistan Navy’s skills, citing a successful rescue operation in the wide sea as proof of its capacity to manage obstacles in maritime…
Sri Lanka’s overwhelming performance against Bangladesh in the first Test had an impact on the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 standings, which benefited Pakistan as well.Their dominating victory by 328 runs has lifted them from the bottom of the rankings to joint sixth place with Bangladesh.This major victory has earned Sri Lanka 12 points in three matches, for a points percentage of 33.33. This puts them ahead of South Africa, which is now at 25%, and England, who is at the bottom of the standings with a points percentage of 17.50. Meanwhile, Pakistan has moved up one spot to fourth,…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, led by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, has decided to provide free WiFi connectivity in public parks around Peshawar.This decision was made during a meeting hosted by Gandapur that focused on improving the aesthetics of the provincial capital. The initiative intends to improve recreational places by incorporating current technologies, promoting connectedness and ease for both residents and tourists.This decision demonstrates the government’s commitment to harnessing digital infrastructure for public benefit, which aligns with larger efforts to improve urban amenities and promote diversity.
Pakistan has been chosen to lead the International Exchange Program Anopheles stephensi Africa – South Asia Familiarisation Programme due to its availability of data and experience.The Directorate of Malaria Control (DoMC), Ministry of National Health Services, has been chosen for the exchange project, which will include hosting a training and capacity development program for Anopheles stephensi surveillance and control in nine African nations, according to a senior DoMC official. He went on to explain, “As you know that historically south-Asia and parts of the Middle East, has been endemic to Anopheles stephensi an efficient vector of malaria that has gained…
A social media video documenting the moment has gone viral, showing Zeeshan Ahmad, a committed delivery driver, quickly correcting a malfunctioning traffic signal.The event occurred when Zeeshan, originally from Pakistan and a decade-long resident of the UAE, observed a section of the traffic signal apparatus dangling precariously while driving his typical route, albeit without an active delivery at the time.Zeeshan halted his motorcycle instinctively and efficiently fastened the loose component of the traffic light, guaranteeing the safety of numerous motorists and pedestrians.Unbeknownst to him, his act of public service was videotaped, and the video rapidly went viral, attracting the attention…
Mohammad Amir, Pakistan’s fast bowler, made himself eligible for the forthcoming Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday, more than three years after retiring from international cricket.In December 2020, the left-arm bowler announced his international retirement at the age of 28, stating that he could no longer play under the management and was being “tortured mentally”.The 31-year-old was convicted in 2011 for his role in a spot-fixing scandal, serving three months in prison and a five-year suspension from all forms of cricket before rejoining the Pakistan squad in January 2016. Amir, who was a member of the 2009 T20 World Cup and…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government launched an online option for abroad Pakistanis to renew their driving licenses.Pakistani expats will be able to renew their driver’s licenses via email, according to a private news channel.In this regard, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa administration has forwarded a report to the foreign ministry, which would inform Pakistani diplomats around the world. KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said he is pleased to implement such a policy after Pakistani expats requested it for their convenience.