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Peshawar:Unidentified assailants on Thursday shot dead two students on Nisata Road in Mardan district.
Police said assailants fired multiple shots on a vehicle, resulting in the death of two students on the spot.
The deceased were identified as Saudais, a resident of Gharibabad, Mayar, and Shehzad, a resident of Sharifabad.
Police have transferred the bodies to DHQ Hospital for post-mortem examination. Further investigation is underway.
Karachi:Special Assistant to the Chief Minister (SACM) of Sindh on Investment and Public-Private Partnership Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar, during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, said that transitioning to environmentally friendly energy projects is the only way to save the world from the environmental disasters caused by fossil fuels.
He said that the governments around the world will have to work together to transition to environmentally friendly energy projects, said a statement issued here on Thursday.
Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar said that Pakistan and especially Sindh province have been affected due to global climate change, however, a big project that the Sindh government has launched to build 2.1 million new houses for the flood victims of the province is truly a unique flagship project of its kind.
He said during the panel discussion that the Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF), an institution of the Sindh Investment Department, is working to provide financial assistance and technical facilities to small and medium-sized businesses across the province, which is encouraging youth, women and other home-based product manufacturers and people are being able to earn their own livelihood on the basis of their skills, experience and intelligence.
During the discussion, Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar said that the Sindh government's public-private partnership model has encouraged private investors in the province and due to this model, private investment, development projects and employment opportunities have increased.
The SACM Sindh is participating in the Davos Economic Forum along with Secretary Investment Sindh Raja Khurram Shahzad, Project Director of Sindh People's Housing Scheme and Secretary Food Khalid Mahmood Sheikh, Chief Executive Officer of Sindh Enterprise Development Fund Khizar Pervez and Chief Executive Officer of Sindh Economic Zone Authority Faisal Mujeeb.
Karachi: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan stood at US$ 16,189.3 million while the SBP reserves recorded as $ 11,448.7 million as of 17 January 2025.
The State Bank of Pakistan, informed in a statement issued here on Thursday, that liquid foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank 'decreased by US$ 276 million to US$ 11,448.7 million due to external debt repayments' during the week ended on January 17, 2025.
Meanwhile, the break up of the foreign reserves position shows that, commercial banks held net foreign reserves of
$ 4,740.6 million during the period under review.
Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country, in the previous week ended on January 10, 2024, were $ 16,450.9 million.
Among them foreign reserves held by the central bank were recorded as $ 11,725 million while net reserves of $ 4,725.9 million were held by commercial banks.
Quetta:Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ziarat Zakaiullah Durrani on Thursday said that maintaining law and order situation is our top priority in the area.
He expressed these views while chairing a meeting of Levies force officers of the district regarding improving law and order situation in the area. The meeting was attended by Major Risaldars, investigation officers, Risaldars, in-charges of all police stations and check posts.
Deputy Commissioner Ziarat Zakaiullah Durrani gave strict instructions to the in-charges of police stations and said that they should keep all Levies personnel on alert all the time.
Strictly monitor the entry and exit routes of Ziarat district, keep a close watch on suspicious persons, increase patrols and tighten checking, he said.
He said that Levies Force officers should maintain strong communication with each other so that no untoward incident could be occurred saying that they would take steps to take special care of the public and solve the problems of the public immediately.
He said that Levies officers and personnel who neglect their duties and are absent from their posts would face strict legal action. The Levies Force is an important force and vigorous steps would be taken to develop it on modern lines and align it with the requirements of the modern era.
Lahore: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Thursday launched an innovative online membership renewal system accessible through the LCCI website: lcci.com.pk which is a major step forward in its journey toward digital transformation.
This new service aims to make the renewal process faster, more convenient and easily accessible for all its members. This state-of-the-art facility, inaugurated by LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad, aims to simplify the renewal process and provide seamless access for members.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony, LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad said that Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry is dedicated to modernization its working. This online renewal system is a landmark initiative designed to offer the members convenience and ease. "By enabling them to renew memberships quickly and efficiently from their homes or offices, we are eliminating unnecessary paperwork and physical visits, saving both time and effort," he added.
Vice President Shahid Nazir Chaudhry said that online renewal system is aligned with the Chamber's broader vision of integrating digital solutions. He said that such initiatives are vital for creating a business-friendly environment and improving service delivery.
The new system offers a user-friendly interface that allows members to complete the renewal process in a few simple steps. It has been designed with security and accessibility in mind, ensuring that members with varying levels of technological expertise can easily navigate the platform. To further support members, the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has set up a dedicated technical support team to assist with any queries or issues.
This initiative is part of LCCI's comprehensive strategy to digitize its operations and enhance member services.
By inaugurating this advanced system, the Lahore Chamber has shown its commitment to play its role as a forward-thinking institution committed to innovation, excellence and the empowerment of businesses across the region.
Quetta:The Directorate of Student Affairs at the University of Turbat (UoT) arranged a week-long series of orientation and counseling sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students at UoT.
During the inaugural session, the University's Pro Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mansoor Ahmed, welcomed the newly enrolled undergraduate students.
He highlighted UoT's commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student academic upbringing.
He reassured the students that the university would provide maximum support and guidance to help them achieve their academic and professional goals.
He emphasized that UoT is fully equipped to nurture the talents and aspirations of the students.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor also encouraged the students to actively engage in academic and extracurricular activities, take advantage of every opportunity available to them, and strive for excellence during their time at UoT.
Dr. Muzaffir Hussain, Director, Student Affairs, and Mr. Ganguzar Baloch, Registrar, shed light on the wide range of facilities available for students and the university's conducive learning environment.
The orientation sessions were conducted on a faculty-wise basis, covering essential aspects of university life, including the semester system, new undergraduate rules 2023, hostel facilities, student well-being, student societies and Clubs, disciplinary rules, and scholarship opportunities.
Dr. Riaz Ahmed, Director Quality Enhancement Cell, Dr. Abdul Majid Nasir, Controller of Examination, Dr. Adnan Riaz, hostel Provost, Mr. Jeand Ibrahim, Lecturer, Natural and Basic Science Department, and Mr. Shahid Essa, Chief Security Officer, served as resource persons for different sessions.
The new students expressed their gratitude to the University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Gul Hasan, and all the resource persons for providing an excellent platform and guidance to familiarize them with university life and help them start a successful academic journey.