“No to Single-Use Plastics” campaign cuts 92% of Plastic Water Bottle Use In a Single Year
Zahid Group’s commitment to sustainability spearheads a new standard for environmental responsibility Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JEDDAH, KSA, 22 October 2023 — Zahid Group, a leading organization across multiple industries, announced the resounding success of its 2022 “No to Single-Use Plastics” company-wide campaign. Since its launch at the end of 2021, […]
Govt announces three-pronged strategy to eliminate polio virus
Minister for National Health Services Dr Nadeem Jan has announced the three-pronged strategy to successfully interrupt the circulation of polio virus in the country and join the ranks of the polio-free country.Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, …
More Flights Cancelled as PIA Fails to Arrange Fuel Again
The financial woes of the national flag carrier continue to take a toll on passengers as more flights were cancelled on Sunday due to unavailability of fuel.According to a report by a local media outlet, 26 flights of Pakistan International Airlines (…
Thousands of Exporters Forced to Rely on Manual Processing for Sales Tax Refund Claims
Thousands of exporters who do not fall under the category of five export-oriented sectors cannot process their sales tax refund claims under the FASTER system now.This means that the exporters who do not fall under the category of five export-oriented…
Price of Gold in Pakistan Goes up by Rs. 6,350 Per Tola in Outgoing Week
The price of gold in Pakistan registered an increase of Rs. 6,350 tola in the outgoing week.According to the data released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association (APGJA), the price of gold (24 carats) went down by Rs. 150 per tola to Rs. 2…
PTA Receives Over 13,500 Complaints Against Telecom Companies in September
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) received 13,596 complaints from telecom consumers against different telecom operators and cellular operators in September 2023, out of which 13,459 (99 percent) were resolved.Official data revealed that t…
3G/4G Users in Pakistan Increase by 0.32 Million in September
The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan increased by 0.320 million from 126.610 million by the end of August 2023 to 126.930 million by the end of September, according to data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).The Monthly Ne…
Over 630,000 Pakistanis Have Left Country in 2023 in Search of Jobs Abroad
In the first nine months of 2023, more than 630,000 Pakistanis left the country in search of better job opportunities abroad.According to data released by the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment, 633,108 Pakistanis were registered for oversea…