Dr. Nafees assumes role as Executive Director of COMSATS Secretariat.
The visit of new Executive Director, COMSATS has been made by Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, said a news release released here.
The Secretariat is permanently based in Islamabad. COMSATS being a business that is intergovernmental of developing countries is mandated to achieving Science and Technology led socio-economic development of the countries associated with the worldwide South.
Ambassador Zakaria is a seasoned servant that is civil of, who joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1988. In his illustrious profession that is diplomatic he represented Pakistan as the High Commissioner towards the United Kingdom (2019-20), and Malaysia (2017-19).
He also served at various positions at pakistan’s missions which are foreign UAE, Indonesia, Thailand, the UK and Canada.
At the Ministry’s Headquarters in Islamabad the duties were performed by him as Additional Foreign Secretary/Spokesperson, Director General (South Asia and SAARC), as well as Director General (Europe). Most recently, after his your retirement from the Foreign Services of Pakistan, he served as Member of Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) of Pakistan (2020 – October 2022) november.
Ambassador Zakaria is additionally the receiver of honorary doctorate degree by the Forman Christian College, a university that is chartered of.
Amazon partnership to help KPK govt experiment with cloud technology.
The Khyber PakhtunkhwaIT Board just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon Web Services Inc. today (AWS). The partnership aims to assist the KPK government in advancing the province’s digital development journey.
With this Amazon Web Services Memorandum of Understanding, the KP government will be able to better understand how cloud technology works and then apply it in various areas to improve efficiency, reliability, and security at a lower cost.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IT Board will now take this program to various government agencies to identify processes that can be aided by the use of cloud computing. Once identified, the agencies will be given the proper training on how to use cloud technology to their advantage.
These government agencies will have access to world-class infrastructure and security capabilities thanks to AWS. This will also provide them with access to world-class services such as analytics, computing, database, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, mobile and storage services, and other cloud technologies.
The KP government is already making rapid progress toward a more citizen-friendly environment. They will now be able to provide a large number of new tech-related citizens services in a very short span of time.
Once trying to discuss the agreement, Atif Khan, KPK Minister for Science and Technology and Information Technology, stated that “cloud services will enable the KPITB and other Government departments to strengthen their existing IT infrastructure, as well as provide a sustainable long-term solution for keeping data on a secure and reliable platform.”
“We are excited to collaborate with KPITB, our first official engagement with a government agency in Pakistan, to drive transformative innovation for the country,” said Mr. Eric Conrad, ASEAN’s Worldwide Public Sector Regional Managing Director.
In response to the announcement, Malik Ibrar Hussain, President of the All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association (APPSCA), has threatened to close all private schools and colleges in the province. According to the details, PPEIRA will be chair by the Education Minister. The authority will be made up of 11 people, including MPAs.
PPEIRA will have sub-committees in each of the province’s districts. The authority will oversee various aspects of private educational institutions, such as registration, teacher salaries, teacher education, buildings, facilities, and fees. Private educational institutes will be requires to seek PPEIRA approval for each new campus separately. It will also regularly monitor and inspect private schools and colleges. It will have access to all private educational institutes’ records.
Private educational institutions will also face legal consequences if they violate PPEIRA’s rules. They will face fines of up to Rs. 200,000 for rule violations, Rs. 10 million for harassment, and Rs. 20 million for negligence. They will be fine Rs. 25,000 per day until the complaints are resolve.
PPEIRA will have the authority to seal schools and colleges, file FIRs against their heads, imprison them for up to a year, collect fines through the Land Revenue Act, and take over control of schools and colleges.
Meanwhile, the President of the APPSCA has claimed that the provincial government finalised plans to establish PPEIRA without consulting relevant stakeholders, and has threatened to close private educational institutions as a protest.
LAHORE: Nation could Experience severe Gas shortage Issue this Winter.
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) sources advised users to get ready for the coming gas shortage crises. The gas utility sources stated that the country now produces 750 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) of gas while importing 1000 MMcfd of RLNG.
“Gas demand started to rise, and the gap is predicted to climb to its maximum level,” according to insiders. While the supply of gas is only at 1700 MMcfd per day, demand has risen to 2500 MMcfd.
According to sources, the gas would likely be delivered to domestic customers in the provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa three times per day, but it will be challenging to supply gas to the industrial and commercial sectors.
According to sources, “the orders of imported LNGhave been stopped due to excessively expansive rates.”
The chambers of commerce told about the approaching gas crisis, according to a source at SNGPL.
According to sources in the petroleum division, the proposed start date for the execution of the gas load management plan is November 1. The idea will implement following Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, giving his permission.
Maula Jatt surpass RRR lifetime United Kingdom earning in just 17 day.
According to the Movies official Instagram account, the Fawad Khan-starrer has surpassed Ram Charan and Jr NTR‘s Movie record. “Another day, another accomplishment!” read the post. The Legend of Maula Jatt outperforms the highest-grossing Indian Movie of 2022, RRR‘s lifetime business, in just 17 days in the United Kingdom!
However, an Instagram user commented on the post, reminding the creators of RRR’s global business. “RRR worldwide:1144 crores,” the user wrote. 127 crores for Maula Jatt Comparison krna tha to dhang se hi krlete, sirf uk kyun?”
RRR, directed by SS Rajamouli, grossed approximately Rs 1200 crore at the box office.
The Movie ended up being India’s highest-grossing Movie of the year. RRR is currently on tour in Japan. The Movie was released in 209 theatres and 31 Imax theatres across 44 cities in Japan. It is also thought to be Japan’s biggest Indian Movie release.
The Legend of Maula Jatt is based on the legendary rivalry between Noori Natt, the brutal gang leader, and local hero Maula Jatt. Hamza Ali Abbasi, Humaima Malik, Faris Shafi, and Gohar Rasheed also appear in the movie.
Maula Jatt Makers to Donate
“This is our contribution that is small to country’s ongoing catastrophe,” Hikmat stated in an interview. “They reported We had made the choice to donate the proceeds from our preview displays to your flood reduction fund. he Maula Jatt Makers to Donate ” Because well as, the producer said that the movie’s promotion have been postpone in solidarity utilizing the flood catastrophe.
“Nonetheless, due to the country‘s present scenario, we’ve additionally delayed our promotions. It simply didn’t really feel proper. All interviews were pushed by us to the final fourteen days regarding the launch, leaving the remainder just as much as the viewers to solve.”
PM Shehbaz Sharif to discuss CPEC revival with the Chinese leaders.
As one of the first few world leaders to travel to the neighboring nation following the momentous 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which elected Xi Jinping as the party’s general secretary, the PM traveled to Beijing today and he will talk about CPEC.
The prime minister met with President Xi in Uzbekistan last month, and this will be his first trip to China since taking office in April 2022.
Shehbaz had earlier praised this “honor” as well as Pakistan and China’s ongoing friendship and cooperation in trying times.
The “revitalization of CPEC,” among other crucial issues, will be at the forefront of the premier’s conversations with the Chinese leadership, he said.
According to a tweet from Shehbaz, the second phase of CPEC “promises to herald in a new era of socio-economic prosperity that would elevate the quality of our people’s lives.”
Earlier, PM Shehbaz said he was looking forward to meeting the Chinese leadership for a series of “productive and fruitful meetings” aimed at enhancing business, strategic, and people-to-people ties.
Shehbaz Sharif was speaking at the first steering committee meeting of the Pakistan-China Business and Investment Forum (PCBIF).
PM emphasized the necessity for Pakistan to closely resemble the Chinese growth model in order to advance and prosper sustainably. He also emphasized the significance of developing an atmosphere that is conducive to forging business-to-business relationships.
He urged streamlining business procedures in Pakistan to gain from China, saying, “Let’s join hands and go forward to create a win-win situation for the Chinese and Pakistani merchants and investors.”
PM Says CPEC is a “Game-Changer”.
The prime minister referred to CPEC as a “game-changer” and recalled how the BRI‘s flagship project assisted Pakistan in overcoming its severe power outages.
In order to take advantage of the inexpensive local labor, he emphasized the establishment of Special Economic Zones in Pakistan, where labor-intensive Chinese industries could relocate. He saw this as a win-win situation for business houses in both nations.
He praised the Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong’s efforts for making a significant contribution to advancing Pakistan-China relations in a number of areas.
Prior to his trip to China, Shehbaz also met with the Chinese ambassador, Nong, and spoke with him about a range of topics, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
A high-level delegation would travel with the prime minister to China, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. “The prime minister will see President Xi Jinping during his visit,” the statement read. “He will also hold delegation-level discussions with Premier Li Keqiang.”
In addition, “the visit is expected to consolidate the momentum of CPEC cooperation in the wake of the 11th meeting of the CPEC Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) on October 27, 2022,” according to the statement.
“The visit is also expected to advance the broad-ranging bilateral cooperation agenda with the conclusion of a number of MoUs/agreements in diverse areas.
Twitter plans to charge $20/month for the blue tick badge, changes.
According to reports, it will be linked to the Twitter Blue membership, and Musk has big price increases planned for the subscriptions. According to The Verge, the new Twitter Blue membership will cost customers $19.99. Furthermore, Twitter accounts that already have the blue tick will be required to follow the new system and pay for it.
Verified users will have 90 days to switch to Twitter Blue before their checkmark is removed. Twitter employees have also been advised to resign or move quickly with this new membership plan. The staff has been given a deadline of November 7th, according to the article.
Last year, Twitter Blue, a paid monthly opt-in membership that provides exclusive access to premium services, was introduced. Twitter claims that this will allow you to personalise your Twitter experience. The subscription service is now available in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
It will be fascinating to see how Musk handles both a global rollout and a complete overhaul of the payment system. Twitter Blue can be purchased in-app on iOS and Android in the territories where it is available.
Pak cotton prices plummet amid global economic downturn in Karachi.
The textile sector will benefit from low cotton prices, but farmers will also likely suffer further consequences because their remaining crop does not offer enough protection against the recent losses.
Insight Securities Textile Analyst Ali Asif stated in a statement that “recently, cotton prices have struck a 22-month low, mostly due to decreasing demand led by inflationary pressure globally.”
Furthermore, the cotton market’s imbalance between supply and demand has made worse increased yield output. We think that declining cotton prices and fewer orders are likely to keep pressure on the textile industry, he added.
“The overall slowdown in the global economy, monetary tightening in developing and emerging countries, along with lower demand in the major export markets including the US.
The European Union (EU), and China, are the main reasons for the rapid decline in global cotton prices,” said Tahir Abbas, Head of Research at Arif Habib Limited (AHL).
According to material examiner Arsalan Hanif, the decline in cotton prices is the result of a global slump in demand for cotton garments and yarn. Arsalan Hanif also acknowledges that the trend may continue.
Due to recession fears, Covid limits in China, interest rate increases, and rising inflation that has damaged consumers’ purchasing power parity, this downward trend is expected to endure for the upcoming several months.
Benefit from the Fall in Cotton Price.
However, he made sure to point out that “those who make value-added clothing benefit from the fall in cotton prices, while farmers suffer.”
The cotton market is currently in a pessimistic trend as a result of the recent Chinese lockdowns brought on by the new corona version and the rise in US interest rates.
According to Abdullah Umer Khan Lodhi, an agriculture analyst at Ismail Iqbal Securities. Due to Christmas, the worldwide market will stabilize in December, increasing demand for clothes globally.
According to Ahsan Mehanti, CEO of Arif Habib Commodities, “cotton is plunging dramatically due to the surging dollar and the possibility of a US recession.”
Because of the weak rupee and the impaired supply as a result of the reduced cotton crop, local prices have increased. Affordable pricing will enable value-added firms to import goods at low costs, while reduced crop volumes have hurt farmers this season.
Nasim Usman, a cotton market analyst, explained the dilemma currently facing the textile industry by saying, “The lowering global prices have been a blessing to export industries that can now import cotton at significantly lower costs.
Mills are interested in ordering cotton from abroad during the price of a cotton drop in the global market, but there is a crisis in every industry associated with the cotton and textile sectors as a result of the downward trend in the local and global textile market.
HEC conduct Law-GAT nationwide on October 23 for graduate at location.
While the candidates await their results, a notification from the HEC is making the rounds on social media platforms, claiming that the HEC has cancelled the Law-related Examination.
According to the notification, a meeting of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) was held on Saturday, October 29th. The meeting on October 23rd discussed irregularities in Law GAT.
Because of the use of mobile phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices in Law-GAT, the PBC unanimously decided to cancel Law GAT, and as a result, the HEC has halted the announcement of Law-GAT final results.
The notification, however, proved to be a forgery, as the HEC issued a statement stating that the recently completed Law-GAT is valid and the results will be announced in due course.
According to the HEC’s official statement, a fake letter regarding the cancellation of the Law Graduate Assessment Test is circulating on social media and WhatsApp groups (Law-GAT). The test on October 23rd was valid, and the results will be released on time.
KAMOKE: PTI Azadi March to resume from Kamoke today around the noon.
Imran Khan, the chairman of the PTI, will speak to the attendees in Kamoke before the PTI Azadi March resumes, according to details. From Kamoke, the marchers will move in the direction of Aimanabad, where they will continue on to Chan Da Qila.
The march will arrive in Gujranwala after traveling through various locations, and PTI will spend the night there. Relevantly, Imran Khan is anticipated to make a “major” announcement in Gujranwala during his speech.
Imran Khan, the chairman of the PTI and a former prime minister, earlier declared that he was not in negotiations with Shehbaz Sharif and lacked the authority to make any decisions. From there, the PTI Azad March will pick up again for the fifth day.
Imran Khan said Shehbaz Sharif is well-known for boot polishing and is currently pleading for donations from all over the world but lacks the authority to make significant decisions regarding elections and other matters when speaking to the Azadi March participants at Muridke on the third day of PTI’s real Azadi March.
The PTI lead-Azadi March scheduled to resume today at or around noon from Kamoke. From Kamoke, the marchers will move toward Aimanabad. Imran Khan anticipated making a “major” announcement at his rally in Gujranwala.
