The Pakistan Engineering Council Excellence Awards celebrated 29 exceptional engineers in diverse fields, acknowledging their significant contributions. President Dr. Arif Alvi commended the pivotal role of engineers in past Gulf country development and stressed the importance of their continued contributions for sustainable progress in Pakistan.
The e-Khidmat Markaz at ASTP initiates the Driving Test Service as part of Punjab’s Online Driving License project, streamlining license issuance. The pilot program aims for expansion to all e-Khidmat Marakiz, complementing online facilities introduced to enhance the efficiency of the licensing process.
Fly Jinnah, a rising force in Pakistan’s aviation since November 2022, has gained clearance from the Civil Aviation Authority to operate CAT III approaches, setting it apart as the country’s only domestic airline with this certification for its entire fleet. This milestone enhances Fly Jinnah’s capacity to navigate adverse weather conditions, a crucial advantage for seamless operations, and it also holds top rank for domestic flight punctuality, with an impressive 87.93% on-time departure rate.
The United States leads the Global Firepower 2024 military strength rankings, with Pakistan at 9th place. The assessment considers factors like troop numbers and defense budget, revealing global leaders in military spending as the US, China, and Russia.
Suzuki Pakistan secured the inaugural Kashmir KAMN People’s Choice Award for Best TVC 2023 with their emotional “My Suzuki My Story Season 4” campaign. Synite Digital’s user-generated-content initiative allowed Suzuki enthusiasts to share personal stories, culminating in widespread recognition.
Aneeqa Bashir, honored by the Sindh Ministry of Tourism, stands as a beacon in Pakistan’s environmental conservation, advocating for tree preservation, introducing legislation for student tree planting, and forging partnerships for job creation in the climate sector. Her global recognition and support from local authorities underscore her impactful role in sustainable environmental practices.
Fauzia Janjua, the first Pakistani and Muslim woman mayor of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, emphasizes community service and education in her historic role, inspired to enter politics after her leadership potential was recognized at a state governor’s event.
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