Saturday, January 23rd, 2021
British HC marks success of Nepal climbing team
ISLAMABAD, JAN 23 (DNA) – The British High Commission has held a reception in Islamabad to recognise the incredible achievement of the ten Nepalese climbers who became the first expedition in winter to reach the summit of Pakistan’s K2, the world’s second-highest mountain at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet). The achievement comes in a year when the UK is hosting the UN’s climate change conference, COP26, in November 2021, and the reception was told that the UK will be using its presidency to ensure the priorities of the most vulnerable areRead More
Increase in provincial share in revenue critical for sustainable investment in HD: experts
ISLAMABAD, JAN 23 (DNA) – The experts in taxation and economy have highlighted that tax-collection by provinces is critical to ensure sustainable investments in human development. The speakers from diverse backgrounds shared this viewpoint at the webinar ‘Towards a more innovative, effective and enabling provincial sales tax regime’, jointly organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Sub National Governance (SNG) here on Saturday. Chairman, Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA), Mr Zain Sahi, said that the primary reason for non-compliance in Punjab has been high rates of taxes. Therefore, inRead More
Mishal/WEF partners with extreme commerce for the future of jobs on e-commerce and digital trade skills
The World Economic Forum in its recent publication “The Future of Jobs” has identified digital skills as one of the key areas of growth in the coming years. The digital skills have also been termed as the essential key to the “jobs of tomorrow”. E-commerce and digital trade emerged as the top priority for technology adoption among companies in Pakistan. 91% of the companies have identified it as the most essential skillset required in the next five years. Big data analytics and cloud computing emerged as the second and thirdRead More
Accident Prevention: Airbag Jeans Ready For Motorcyclists
A Swedish designer has developed jeans for motorcyclists that are fitted with airbags and will help protect motorcyclists by immediately blowing in the event of an accident. According to the website UPI, founder Shahriar has developed these jeans, he has already made a jacket for motorcyclists with an airbag which is being used all over the world. Thanks to this, in case of an accident, the rider’s neck, both arms, back, chest and spine are protected. Referring to his invention, the founder says: “Although the jacket is very useful, theRead More
GB scouts clinch 28th national alpine ski championship
GILGIT BALTISTAN, JAN 23 (DNA) – Gilgit Baltistan Scouts clinched the 28th National Alpine Ski Championship in the ongoing winter sports events held at PAF Ski Resort, Naltar, Pakistan’s two time winter Olympian Mohammad Karim of Pakistan Air Force won gold medals in both Slalom and Giant Slalom categories, but could not secure the coveted trophy for his team as remaining four medals were claimed by the skiers of Gilgit Baltistan Scouts. Mir Nawaz of Gilgit Baltistan Scouts got silver medal in both categories while his teammates Zahid Abbas earnedRead More
CDA to plant saplings along Metro bus route
DNA ISLAMABAD, JAN 23 – The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to plant saplings in March on greenbelts on both sides of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus, which fall within the limits of the federal capital. The CDA’s Director General (Environment) inspected the greenbelts on Metro Bus route along with the Director National Highway Authority (NHA) and discussed the plan to plant trees in upcoming plantation drive. CDA official told that climate change ministry would also provide its financial and technical assistance in the plantation drive to ensure maximum survivalRead More