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Petrol and Diesel Prices in Pakistan May Drop from August 15

12Aug

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

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Petrol and Diesel Prices in Pakistan May Drop from August 15

Pakistani citizens may soon receive good news as the government plans to lower petrol and diesel prices from August 15, 2024. This expected decrease could bring much-needed relief to the public, who have been grappling with rising living costs. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is currently finalizing recommendations for the new fuel prices. Once completed, OGRA will submit these recommendations to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. He, along with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, will decide on the final prices. If approved, the new rates will take effect on August 16, 2024. Reports suggest that the price of petrol might drop by more than Rs9 per litre, while diesel could see a reduction of around Rs8.5 per litre. Kerosene, widely used in rural areas, might experience the largest d...

Earthquake Jolts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat and Adjacent Areas

10Aug

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Pakistan

Earthquake Jolts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat and Adjacent Areas

On Saturday, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Swat district and nearby areas experienced a noticeable earthquake. The tremor, measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale, shook Mingora and its surroundings. The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported that the earthquake originated 200 kilometers underground, with its epicenter near the Tajikistan border. Despite the earthquake's magnitude, people have not reported any casualties or property damage from the affected areas. After the tremor, many residents fled their homes in panic and began reciting verses from the Holy Quran. Emergency services and local authorities have found no reports of injuries or damage from the capital or neighboring regions. This event is the second earthquake to hit Mingora recently. On July 2, a similar tremor with a ma...

Punjab Boards Announce Class 9 Exam Results

9Aug

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

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Punjab Boards Announce Class 9 Exam Results

August 9,2024: The Punjab Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education have released the results for the Class 9th exams. This year, a large number of students appeared for the exams across various boards, with many facing a challenging year. Lahore Board Results: The Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education announced that 287,000 students took the Class 9th exams. Of these, 127,000 students passed, while 159,000 were unsuccessful, leading to a pass rate of 44%. This represents a 6% decrease from last year’s results. Zahid Mian, the controller of examinations, has emphasized the need for students to improve their focus and efforts in their studies. Multan Board Results: In Multan, 139,786 candidates appeared for the exams. The results showed that 69,169 students ...

Google Launches AI Academy in Pakistan to Boost Startups

6Aug

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Global, Pakistan, Sci-Tech

Google Launches AI Academy in Pakistan to Boost Startups

Google has made a significant move to bolster Pakistan's AI ecosystem by launching the AI Academy. This program is designed to support and accelerate the growth of AI startups in both Pakistan and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Moreover, this academy Offers startups access to Google Cloud tools and credits. Google for Startups has launched the AI Academy, a new program aimed at helping AI startups in Pakistan and the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region grow and succeed. The program will support over 20 startups working on AI technologies, encouraging innovation and partnerships across borders. The AI Academy offers: Tailored Mentorship: Startups will get personalized guidance from Google’s AI experts. Google Cloud Credits: Up to $350,000 in credits to help with AI development. C...

Youm-e-Istehsal: A Day of Protest Against India’s Kashmir Actions

5Aug

By Tahreem Akram2 Comments

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Youm-e-Istehsal: A Day of Protest Against India’s Kashmir Actions

On August 5th, Pakistan observes Youm-e-Istehsal to show solidarity with the Kashmiri people and to protest India's actions in Occupied Kashmir. A special walk from the Foreign Office to D-Chowk in Islamabad is held to express this support, with prominent figures and citizens participating. President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted India's illegal actions to undermine the disputed status of Kashmir and to alter its demographic and political landscape. He stressed that these actions violate international laws, including Security Council resolutions and the 4th Geneva Convention. According to President Zardari, India's internal laws and court decisions cannot defeat the Kashmiri people's just struggle, which has lasted for seven decades. Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif also addres...