SSGC suspends gas supply to Karachi industries till February 28, 2023.
According to the Ministry of Energy’s (Petroleum Division) gas load management strategy, which prioritizes home and commercial clients, all general industries will suspend gas by SSGC from November 15 to February 28, 2023, the business stated in a statement.
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and seven other industrial town organizations released a united statement in response to the decision, claiming that businesses are shocked by SSGC’s notices of gas closure.
The KCCI claimed to have established a committee to address the issue and was looking to the government to take the required actions to guarantee the city’s businesses have access to gas.
It is important to note that the Secretary of the Petroleum Division recently warned the National Assembly Standing Committee that the country might experience up to sixteen hours of gas load shedding during the winter.
The strategy for managing the wintertime gas present to the Petroleum Division, and the Managing Director of SSGC informed the committee. Domestic users will have precedence for gas delivery, he noted.
It is important to note that due to a gas shortage, all CNG stations in Sindh have already close for 2.5 months.
DEPO organizes, 11th Int’l Defence Exhibition and Seminar in Karachi.
Talking with media men Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, will inaugurate the IDEAS Expo, according to Brigadier Naveed Azam Cheema, director general of DEPO, the Defense Export Promotion Bureau.
They claimed the exhibition will help increase the export of goods related to the defence industry.
It was announced at the time that the show will feature 52 delegates from 51 countries.
Earlier today, the 11th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2022, which is taking place in the Expo Centre, received an alternate traffic order from Karachi police.
The IDEAS 2022 will take place at the Karachi Expo Centre from November 15–18.
Routes of Traffic
Heavy traffic would be prohibited on the highways leading to the Karachi Expo Center based on the alternate traffic pattern. Commercial and heavy-duty traffic must be fully prohibited from Shahrea Faisal’s Nursery to Shah Suleman Road.
Drigh Road to NIPA Chawrangi is anticipated to be the alternate route for heavy and commercial traffic, whilst Rashid Minhas Road-Millennium Mall to Dalmia Road is meant to be off-limits to heavy traffic.
A news release from the Karachi Traffic Police provides alternative/filter locations, alternate routes, diversions, and critical information for areas with severe traffic.
Delay in Pakistan’s 5G rollout. Deployment in early 2023 was delayed.
According to Syed Amin ul Haq, the minister of information technology and telecoms, 5G can now be expected in July 2023 after being delayed from June 2023 to March 2023.
The IT Minister announced the new date and pledged that the endeavor will considerably boost exports and the IT sector. He announced it at a ceremony for the UBIT Career Fest 2022, which was organized by the Department of Computer Science at the University of Karachi. He continued by expressing his certainty that the revised deadline will be fulfilled without additional delay.
When compared to exports from other industries, the minister noted that the IT sector’s exports had expanded dramatically.
In addition, he stated that the business community and academic institutions might assist in preparing graduates of IT programs to take advantage of the expanding possibilities provided by IT firms.
Additionally, the government is supporting IT businesses with significant investment rounds totaling around $373 million.
Nations all around the world are still having difficulty obtaining dependable and consistent 5G. It’s still difficult to acquire 5G connections in many locations, including the UK, and it’s unclear how Pakistan will do with the newest generation of mobile networks. We also advise that you use caution when interpreting the July launch date.
Sania Mirza & Shoaib Malik end their relationship, reported by media.
According to a report from Inside Sports, which cited a member of Shoaib Malik’s management staff, the couple’s 12-year marriage to Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza has come to an end.
The unnamed male admitted that the pair had split up, but he avoided going into specifics about how they did it.
There is documentation in place, according to reports citing close pals of the sports power couple.
Shoaib Malik Covering T20 World Cup’22
While Shoaib is in his own country covering the T20 World Cup 2022 for a private sports channel, Sania is currently in the United Arab Emirates.
Recently, Sania posted something on social media that spread additional divorce rumors. The title of the post she published was “Where do broken hearts go.” to get to know Allah.
After a woman claimed Shoaib had married her first, Shoaib and Sania were married in 2010 amidst a great deal of controversy.
Celebrated Izhaan Birthday Together
Despite the fact that the two recently celebrated the birthday of their son Izhaan together, Sania did not post any pictures from the occasion on her Instagram account. After receiving information, many fans seem to be guessing that there is turmoil in paradise.
Humayun, portraying Dr. Hasnat Khan in The Crown Season 5 in London.
When he was reunited with his co-stars, he took a few selfies, walked the red carpet, and shared moments from the event on Instagram to keep fans at home up to date.
Humayun Saeed posted a photo with Elizabeth Debicki, who plays Princess Diana in the latest instalment, and others.”Indeed a great pleasure to interact with my co-actors and crew at the London The Crown Premiere last night,” he captioned the post. “The Crown Season 5 is now available on Netflix!”
He also shared photos of himself from the red carpet in another post. The actor wore a black tuxedo over a pleated wing tip white dress shirt with a bow tie. “I feel privileged and honoured to be a part of The Crown team,” he captioned this Instagram post. Thank you so much for your kind words, congratulations, and appreciation. It means everything to me!”
Ted Sarandos, the CEO of Netflix, joined the cast and crew of The Crown. Sarandos introduced the new season at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in central London on Tuesday evening before the screening began.. Sarandos referred to the series as the a “crown jewel” in Netflix’s original series catalogue during his speech, according to Variety.
The Crown Season 5 is now available on Netflix, starring Elizabeth Debicki, Jonathan Pryce, Imelda Staunton, and Jonny Lee Miller, among others.
PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif granted the diplomatic passport on Thursday.
The passport was sent to the PML-N leader by the Passport and Immigration Office, and it was issued for a five-year period, according to sources. Nawaz’s diplomatic passport had been revoked by the PTI’s previous administration after the court had branded him an offender.
An regular passport with a 10-year validity period was given to Nawaz in April, just a week after the PML-N assumed control of the government following a successful motion of no-confidence in PTI Chairman and then-premier Imran Khan.
Nawaz Gets Permission to Visit Pakistan
When Nawaz’s passport ran out in February 2021, Imran’s administration declined to renew it, despite Sheikh Rashid, the interior minister at the time, suggesting that Nawaz may be given special travel authorizations to return to Pakistan.
Former presidents and premiers are allowed to keep their diplomatic passports under the law.In October 2019, Nawaz received an eight-week medical bail, and a month later, he was given permission to receive four weeks of therapy overseas. He is currently in London.
Avenfield Apartment Case
Maryam Nawaz, vice president of the PML-N, hinted earlier this month that Nawaz will return to Pakistan because “no case is now left” in light of the Islamabad High Court’s finding that the ruling against the Sharif family in the Avenfield apartments case was “incorrect.”
PML-N Pursue Legal Action For Nawaz Sharif
Speaking at a press conference in London, Maryam stated that the party will shortly pursue legal action and that Nawaz would return to society after his “innocence” had been proven.
The broad hints from the PML-N scion that Nawaz would soon be back in the political spotlight came as former prime minister Imran Khan was moving closer to Islamabad, which was practically the political haven of the PML-N-led coalition whose influence in the provinces had been diminished by the PTI’s unrelenting electoral victories.
Sources had earlier stated that Nawaz’s attorneys were planning to remove legal snags on his road back to the nation as his party navigates choppy seas, in light of his daughter’s eventual acquittal in the case.
Binghatti launch project for world tallest residential tower in Dubai.
The UAE developer, whose investment portfolio exceeds Dh7 billion, said that it will unveil an ultra-luxury & Dubai tallest residential tower in collaboration with Jacob & Co. to usher in a new age of ultra-luxury living. However, no deadline is provided for finishing the job.
According to a Binghatti statement, “This unmatched tower seeks to establish a record as one of the tallest residential towers in the world.”
The real estate developer said that an ultra-luxury tower will stand opulently in the centre of Business Bay, Dubai’s most prestigious business area. The proposed plan has almost 100 floors and is made up of opulent two- and three-bedroom homes.
Muhammad Binghatti, CEO and head of Architecture of Binghatti, mentions the historic project and partnership with watch and jewellery business Jacob & Co. He also introduces the word “hyperpower” to the world of affluent real estate.
“Today symbolises the major collaboration of two like-minded businesses, both on a never-ending quest for ultimate elegance.” “Both of our brands are the result of a pure desire to produce what defies expectations,” Binghatti explained.
“What Binghatti has done in real estate by developing a brand with a distinct design philosophy and architectural character is quite similar to what Jacob & Co has done in the realm of jewellery and horology,” he explained.
Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences has many floors dedicated to facilities such as an infinity pool with views over the whole Dubai skyline, a luxury spa, and a gymnasium.
According to the statement, this hyperpower also contains a specialised concierge staff that provides à la carte services such as childcare, bodyguard, chauffeur, and private chef.
The interior decor of the penthouse series, according to Jacob Arabo, chairman and creative director of Jacob & Co., will be directly influenced by their distinct aesthetics.
“As implied by the name, the Billionaire Penthouse is the crowning achievement of the super skyscraper. These penthouses will come in three varieties, each named after our signature Jacob & Co clocks, the Fleurs De Jardin, Astronomia, and Billionaire, and inspired by our fine watchmaking collections.
World Tallest Residential Tower Spires With a Diamond Form
The inventive design languages of Jacob & Co. and Binghatti are blended in the Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences. They communicate with a single voice as they reveal distinctive external shapes that reflect the design ethos of both widely known companies.
We drew inspiration from the intricate horological mechanisms found in Jacob & Co watches and incorporated them into the tower’s main structural components.
A unique decoration of exquisite fineness inspired by the design of Jacob & Co.’s perfectly cut stones, the diamond-shaped spires at the top of the tower resemble a real crown.
The characteristic feature that further accentuates the grandeur of the city’s skyline, is the pinnacle of the luxury story in this evocative structure, continues Binghatti.
The Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences‘ design is reminiscent of the baguette-cut jewels for which Jacob & Co is famed, drawing inspiration from horological and fine jewellery aesthetics.
Two collections will make up the entry-level homes: The Sapphire Suite Collection, which consists of two-bedroom apartments, and The Emerald Collection.
The top of Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences comprises five of Dubai’s most exquisite and exclusive penthouses, forming a symbolic marriage of words and facts. They float on top of the globe, providing unrivalled vistas of the city’s cityscape, including Downtown Dubai and the Dubai Water Canal.
Real Estate Industry
According to Ata Shobeiry, CEO of Zoom Property, agreements like this assist the Dubai real estate industry.
“However, this specific development will target HNWIs and overseas investors because it is expected to include ultra-prime residences, which are currently in great demand.” “With more alternatives accessible for investors and end-users, interest will rise, eventually benefiting the market,” he added.
Dubai is already well-known for its tall structures. The famous Burj Khalifa (829.8 m) has held the title of the world’s tallest skyscraper and the tallest self-supported structure since it was finished in 2009.
Tallest Tower
The second-tallest skyscraper in Dubai, Marina 101, is located in the emirate, along with the Prince’s Tower (413 metres), 23 Marina Tower (392 metres), Elite Residence (381 metres), Address Boulevard (370 metres), Almas Tower (360 metres), Gevora Hotel (356 metres), and The Marina Torch (352m).
The hyperpower Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences additionally has an elite private club with a sizable infinity pool. Its opulent features include a sizable lounge and a separate event space set aside for Jacob & Co. The designers at Jacob & Co. collaborate to conceptualise and create materials, details, and finishings.
Supreme Court suggests government form CPEC-like body for Reko Diq.
The Supreme Court’s five-member bigger bench, which also included Justices Ijazul Ahsen, Muneeb Akhtar, Yahya Afridi, and Jamal Khan Mandokhel, heard the Presidential Reference involving the new Reko Diq Project. Chief Justice Umer Ata Bandial presided over the bench.
Additional Attorney-General Aamir Rehman said that the new Reko Diq, which will end foreign investors’ reluctance to invest in Pakistan and stimulate investment there, was Pakistan’s largest investment.
CJ Concerned About New Statue and Reko Deq Deadline
Chief Justice Umer Ata Bandial questioned the law officer, saying, “But still you have not been able to persuade us why the government is establishing a new statute for a certain corporation.”
“We are continuously under fear that Pakistan may be obliged to pay $10 billion in debt if the Reko Diq Project is not finished by Dec. 15,” the chief justice stated. The law enforcement official retorted that although the court appeared unconcerned, the nation would bear the brunt of the punishment if a $10 billion fine was not paid.
He said that this massive enterprise has the Balochistan government as an equal shareholder. The top judge argued that the Balochistan government lacked jurisdiction and tasked the law officer with selecting a supervisor for this massive undertaking.
Chief Justice Remaked on Reco Diq
The chief justice remarked, “Make an authority on the pattern of CPEC that could examine the complete Reko Diq project as we don’t want to lose this project again,” adding that the nation still owed $4.5 billion and that you could modify the rules to make the project easier but not your standards.
In addition to establishing a body like CPEC that could oversee and evaluate the project’s overall performance, the top justice encouraged the federal government to develop a workable strategy.
Attract Foreign Investors
The top justice said, “Once a unified policy is created, it would be straight forward for the court to make its judgement.” He said that the unified policy will also ensure transparency and attract foreign investors.
The chief justice requested that the law officer make sure that Reko Diq’s neighbouring population’s rights would not be violated. The court postponed the hearing to November 14 in the interim.
Sindh govt announces to initiate Karachi-Sukkur bullet train project.
He remarked about the Karachi-Sukkur bullet train project while chairing a meeting in Karachi over the Yellow Line BRT project. The conference was attended by a World Bank group as well as representatives from the Ministry of Transport.
The minister stated that the Sindh government is proposing a Karachi-Sukkur bullet train project and needs World Bank assistance.
He informed the audience that the Sindh government is working relentlessly to modernize Karachi’s transportation system.
The World Bank was collaborating with the government to create the first phase of the Karachi-Hyderabad bullet train project, the minister continued.
In addition, he requested that 300 electric buses be sent to Karachi by the World Bank as part of the People Bus Service program.
Yellow Line undertaking
The chief minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali, oversaw a meeting today to assess the designs for the Yellow Line BRT project in Karachi.
The meeting was attended by representatives from the World Bank, the Sindh Department of Mass Transit, and Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon.
During the meeting, Transport Minister informed the attendees that the Yellow Line BRT is a 21-kilometer project that would run from Dawood Chowrangi to Numasih.
The conceptual proposal is for a 21-kilometer-long Yellow Line BRT project with crossings in Karachi, with 17.6 kilometers at grade and 3.2 kilometers underground, with 28 stops.
$8 verification badge raise concern about impersonation; badge crucial
In the midst of the Twitter $8 verification official badge frenzy, many celebrities and government figures are concerned about impersonations on the platform. They believe that by purchasing a verification badge for a small fee, almost anyone can take their name and create a verified account under it.
In response to the uproar, Twitter stated that it will not change its plan of offering the verification badge for $8; however, in order to prevent impersonation, the platform will introduce a ‘official badges’ for high-profile accounts to distinguish them from those verified through the $8 payment.
New Feature
While discussing the new feature, Twitter’s director of product management, Esther Crawford, stated that fake government accounts are a major issue for Twitter. The official badge’s will be able to address this issue, and unlike the $8 verification badges, it will not be available for purchase.
Crawford claims that the badge will be available to governments, large media outlets, businesses, business associates, and other public figures.
Up until now, people who signed up for a Twitter blue subscription automatically received the $8 verification checks. Twitter’s “official badges” have not yet been released, but they will be distributed to all high-profile accounts in the coming years.
