Islamabad, Dec 3: M/s. Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Company Limited (PSX: GTYR) has begun production activities in line with its regular schedule. The company announced this earlier today in a stock filing at the main exchange. Last Wednesday, November 27, 2024, to Monday, December 2, 2024, GTYR temporarily halted plant operations. “The Boiler will be shut down due to planned work on our utility line in the factory,” the business said in a statement at the time. GTYR is involved in the production and distribution of tires and tubes for motorbikes and cars.
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Dec 3: Soon, schools in Islamabad will have more access to technology. Three hundred new Chromebooks have arrived, according to the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training. The primary and high schools in the Islamabad Capital Territory will receive these laptops, which are primarily intended for internet use and run Google’s Chrome operating system. With this delivery, 1,000 Chromebooks will now be distributed in total. According to ministry representatives, this is a significant step in their ongoing efforts to use technology to enhance education. Five hundred additional Chromebooks will be distributed to schools in the Islamabad Capital Territory…
Islamabad, Dec 3: According to proposals released by the Punjab government, 102 electric buses will be introduced in Rawalpindi. The project, which would cost Rs. 7 billion, intends to make the city’s public transit greener and less polluting. The 84-kilometer route that the electric buses will travel will cover ten important public transportation routes. The program has received Rs. 4.7 billion from the provincial government so far. It is anticipated that by reducing environmental pollution in the area, the project will greatly enhance air quality. In June, Bilal Akbar Khan, the transport minister for Punjab, affirmed that the e-bus service…
Islamabad, Dec 3: Muhammad Ibrahim, a 6-year-old martial arts sensation from Pakistan, broke the previous record of 40 bottle caps held by fellow Pakistani Muhammad Rashid by using a kick to unscrew 45 in a row. Ibrahim’s remarkable control, agility, and accuracy during the record-breaking performance occurred in Karachi, Sindh. In addition to surpassing Rashid’s prior record, his performance highlights Pakistan’s rising stature in the martial arts world and its remarkable athletic achievements. This momentous accomplishment further solidifies Pakistan’s standing as a country that produces exceptional talent in unusual sports, encouraging athletes and martial artists nationwide to strive for the…
Islamabad, Dec 3: The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has directed the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to expedite its inquiries and investigations into cartelization and collusion practices. The Minister assured CCP of government’s complete support and resolve to discipline markets, promote best practices and foster competition. The Federal Minister visited the CCP head office today to receive a comprehensive briefing on the Commission’s performance. Chairman CCP, Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, briefed the Minister on ongoing inquiries, provided details of significant cases pending in courts, and outlined recent initiatives to strengthen the CCP. The briefing was…
Islamabad, Dec 2: The Foreign Office (FO) said Monday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will go to Riyadh on December 3–4 to attend the “One Water Summit”. Islamabad and Riyadh have a long history of fraternal ties and collaboration in a variety of fields, including trade, culture, economics, and defense. The prime minister will be in the Kingdom for the fifth time this year. “Through high-level political commitments, the Summit, a joint initiative of Saudi Arabia, France, Kazakhstan, and the World Bank, aims to promote global cooperation and a coherent international approach towards water resource management,” the statement said. According…
Islamabad, Dec 2: Reputable leaker Roland Quandt provided leaked marketing documents that provide an early look at Intel’s new entry-level Arc B570 GPU. According to the papers, the card will include 18 Xe2 cores, 10 GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 160-bit memory bus, an 8-pin PCIe power connector, and a 2.6GHz GPU frequency. It also details an ASRock Arc B570 Challenger OC model with two fans. Additionally, support for DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 is noted. This week, the B570 and another entry-level Battlemage GPU are anticipated to be released. A somewhat more potent version of the B570, the…
Islamabad, Dec 2: The Mijia Sonic Vibration Electric Toothbrush Pro, which Xiaomi first sold for 199 yuan ($27), is now available in China for 249 yuan ($34). With the help of a 6-axis motion sensor to measure angles and a color display for real-time brushing feedback, it may indicate missing spots with a visual “tooth map.” The toothbrush, which will be available on December 3, has dual vibration angles for efficient gum line cleaning and adaptive vibration technology that adjusts to various tooth surfaces. Cleaning effectiveness is increased with an enhanced sonic motor. The brush heads include a soft shock-absorbing…
Islamabad, Dec 2: Up to half of Pakistan’s population may face food insecurity by 2030, according to experts, who warn of an impending food crisis. The Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD), in partnership with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Pakistan (SDSN), organized a two-day conference on “Climate Change, Agriculture, Human Nutrition, and Development in Pakistan” during which the warning was made. Ninety percent of Pakistan’s agricultural output depends on the delicate Indus River system, according to Professor Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta of Aga Khan University (AKU). He cautioned that the nation is on the verge of experiencing acute food…
Islamabad, Dec 2: Dr. Ramez Alraee, the Syrian Arab Republic’s ambassador to Pakistan, stated on Monday that Syria and Pakistan share historical, religious, and cultural connections that will facilitate the expansion of their bilateral trade and economic cooperation. According to the ambassador, Syria has always supported Pakistan during trying times and provided all kinds of assistance to Pakistan following the 2005 earthquake. Dr. Ramez Alraee, the ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic to Pakistan, told APP here that both Syria and Pakistan have a major role in the global economy and trade in addition to their geostrategic importance in the…
