Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday termed solarisation the “only option for survival”, adding that the center has planned to immediately convert all the federal government entities’ buildings to solar power by April 2023.
Addressing a solarisation conference, the premier proclaimed the development which took place in a bid to slash a huge chunk out of the costly fuel import bill hovering around $27 billion
Unveiling further details, PM Shehbaz said that the procedures for conversion of solar power should be fast-tracked as they had set April 2023 as the timeline for the employment of this plan.
According to the plan, he said, all the federal government ministries, departments, authorities, and their offshoots in the provinces would immediately shift to solar energy.
He said it would be a model for the provincial governments as the federal government would “not make additional expenditures” over the solarisation process.
The premier also urged all the relevant authorities and the stakeholders to complete the required process by the end of April next year and meet the timeline which had been set.
“Consider it our political, social, national, and religious duty to implement it as soon as possible,” he opined.
Pakistan’s middle-order batter Saud Shakeel said Sunday that Pakistan will try to “forget” the England whitewash and focus on the imminent Test series against New Zealand.
The middle-order batsman, during an interview with Geo News ahead of the first Test against New Zealand, said he will try to do better against the Kiwis and learn from his errors.
We will try to disremember what happened with us in the series against England and shift our focus to the series against New Zealand. It’s a new series, new day, and new beginning and we are eager to do well,” he said.
“We sat after the defeat against England and discussed the areas where we lacked; we will try to overcome those mistakes and do better against New Zealand,” he said.
When probed about which areas he felt the team lacked in, he spoke about his performance and said that he regrets missing occasions to score big despite scoring four fifties in his maiden Test series.
“I regret missing those opportunities, I should’ve converted at least two fifties into centuries and if I had done that, I believe results would’ve been different for Pakistan,” he said. As a player, Shakeel said, his goal is to make Pakistan win Test matches. “I would’ve been more satisfied if my performance had helped Pakistan win those test matches,” he said.
The government has proclaimed its National energy-saving program under which it has been decided that wedding halls will close by 10 pm and markets at 8 pm.
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif speak to a press conference flanked by Federal Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs Qamar Zaman Kaira after a meeting of the federal cabinet on Tuesday.
He said that it has been certain to close weddings at 10 pm, while markets and restaurants will be closed at 8 pm.
Markets around 6 pm close by 6pm but ours are open till 2 am, he added.
“If 20% of the workers are sent to work from home on a rotational basis, this will save Rs56 billion,” said the minister.
He also shared that the federal government was praising switching street lights on alternately which will save about Rs4 billion.
“The regime is also introducing e-bikes which will phase out the bikes that use petrol. The government is negotiating with the companies to phase out the bikes that use petrol and modify the existing bikes,” said Asif.
The minister said that the regime is reaching out to all four provinces to inform them about the policy and take them on board. He said that it is a national programmer and will be launched with consensus.
Zameen.com — Pakistan’s largest real estate enterprise, organized a property sales event in Peshawar, which was attended by a large number of investors and citizens. The event was organised to showcase some of the best-selling projects from Peshawar, Islamabad and the northern parts of the country.
These projects included City Center Peshawar, 64 heights, Paradise Mall, Peshawar Heights, Orhan Tower, Metro Heights and Green Oaks Residencia. It should be noted that Zameen.com owns the marketing and sales rights of all the projects showcased at the event.
In the property sales event, Zameen.com’s Director Project Sales Khurram Hussain along with Assistant Director Project Sales Faheem Amir and other senior officials were also present to offer exclusive insights about the real estate sector.
Zameen.com Director Project Sales Khurram Hussain took the opportunity to express his belief that these events are also beneficial for the real estate sector of Peshawar as the city has a lot of potentials that can be used to strengthen the real estate industry.
Furthermore, as part of the property sales event, Zameen.com’s experienced sales representatives also offered buyers with valuable insights, market research, and comprehensive data on making safe real estate investments.
Lahore: Zameen.com – Pakistan’s leading real estate enterprise – recently organised another successful Property Sales Event (PSE) at a private hotel in Lahore. The latest PSE featured over 39 premium real estate ventures for investment. It is pertinent to mention that all projects on display are exclusively marketed and sold by Zameen.com.
Moreover, to make the event even more lucrative, special deals and discounts were offered for on-spot bookings.
In this event held at a private hotel in Lahore, Beach Resort by Icon, Swiss Mall, 102 by Icon, Jinnah Square Residential Apartments, Zameen Opal, Zameen Quadrangle, Zameen Aurum, Sitara Serene Tower, Gulberg City Centre and many other real estate projects were presented.
Zameen.com’s high-ranking officials were present for this grand one-day property affair, including Senior Director Sales (Lahore) Chaudhry Laeeque Iftikhar, Directors Project Sales Basil Hafeez and Ali Rehan, along with other relevant stakeholders.
On the occasion, Zameen.com Senior Director Sales (Lahore) Chaudhry Laeeque Iftikhar stated that Zameen.com has introduced innovative property trends in Pakistan’s real estate market, which has resulted in the overall progress of the sector. In addition, Mr. Iftikhar reiterated the company’s resolve to keep launching trust-worthy and profitable property ventures for investors.
Elon Musk says he will restore the Twitter accounts of several journalists who were suspended after he accused them of endangering his family.
Elon Musk had drawn fury and warnings from the EU and UN after suspending the accounts of more than half a dozen prominent journalists from the New York Times, CNN, and, the Washington Post.
“The people have spoken. Accounts who doxed my location will have their suspension lifted now,” the Twitter owner tweeted.
Elon Musk carried out a Twitter poll asking whether he should restore the suspended accounts now or in a week’s time. Nearly 59% of the 3.69 million who took part said he should reestablish the accounts now.
Some of the suspended accounts appeared to have been reactivated, with former Vox journalist Aaron Rupar tweeting again.
“I was beautifully bummed about getting suspended initially but quickly realized it’d be fine because I’m blessed to have an amazing online community,” Rupar tweeted, thanking people for their support.
Karachi: Pakistan’s largest real estate enterprise – Zameen.com organized a property sales event at a private hotel in Karachi.
A total of 22 property projects including Roomi Icon, Saeeda Residency, Aziz Excellency and Athar’s Aman Castle were presented by Zameen.com in the event.
The projects showcased during the two-day property saga are all being exclusively marketed and sold by Zameen.com.
In the property sales event, Zameen.com’s Senior Director Sales Taha Mehmood along with Director Sales Shoaib Anees and other senior officials were also present to offer exclusive insights about the real estate sector.
Speaking to the media on this occasion, Zameen.com Senior Director Sales South Taha Mehmood said that the main objective of property sales events is to provide all the guidance related to buying and selling property, to the people under one roof.
He said that there are golden investment opportunities in this region of the country and the investment made in the property sector will give good returns in the near future.
Shoaib Anees, Director of Sales at Zameen.com, said that Karachi is the economic hub of Pakistan, the economic changes taking place in this city have an impact across the country, so the property event held here will be beneficial for the property market across the country.
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TABUK on Tuesday visited Doha, Qatar for maritime security during FIFA World Cup 2022 where upon arrival, it was warmly received by officials from Qatari Emiri Navy and Pakistan Embassy in Qatar.
During the port visit, Commander Qatar Emiri Navy Major General Abdullah Hassan Al Sulaiti visited aboard PNS TABUK, said a Pakistan Navy news release received here.
During the meeting with the Commanding officer of PNS TABUK, matters of mutual interest and cooperation in the maritime domain were discussed.
Commander Qatar Emiri Navy appreciated the efforts of the Pakistan Navy in promoting peace and security in the region. On the occasion, the Commanding Officer of the Pakistan Navy ship conveyed well wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi for the people of Qatar in general and Qatar Emeri Navy in particular for the safe and successful conduct of the FIFA World Cup 22.
The visit of PNS TAIMUR provided an opportunity to further enhance the existing close diplomatic ties and cordial relations with Qatar.
Zameen.com recently organized another successful Property Sales Event (PSE) in Lahore. More than 45 investment projects were also presented at the event, including Beach Resort by Icon, Jinnah Square Residential Apartments and Urban Premium Residences.
It is pertinent to mention that all projects on display are exclusively marketed and sold by Zameen.com. Moreover, to make the event even more lucrative, special deals and discounts were offered for on-spot bookings.
Zameen.com’s high-ranking officials were present for this grand one-day property affair, including Senior Director Sales (Lahore) Chaudhry Laeeque Iftikhar, Directors Project Sales Basil Hafeez, Hafiz Usman Sarwar, and Ali Rehan, along with other relevant stakeholders.
During the event, launching ceremonies of Residency One and B 45 projects were also held.
On the occasion, Zameen.com Senior Director Sales (Lahore) Chaudhry Laeeque Iftikhar stated that Zameen.com had introduced innovative property trends in Pakistan’s real estate market, which had resulted in the overall progress of the sector.
Lahore, Pakistan, November 19, 2022 – Xiaomi today announced the launch of their new budget efficient device, the all-new Redmi A1+. The new Redmi entry-level smartphone has a paystylish design and is equipped with versatile features, aiming to provide an excellent experience at a massively affordable price..
With a 6.52’’ HD+ large display at 1600×720 resolution, the Redmi A1+ offers an immersive experience when watching videos or when gaming. For extended viewing, the device offers a dark theme and Night Light Mode, which help prevent strain on the eyes.
The Redmi A1+ is equipped with an 8MP main camera paired with an auxiliary lens¹ to enable portrait shots and a 5MP front camera. Both rear and front cameras are loaded with versatile modes including portrait, short video, and time-lapse, offering users diverse shooting options. The smartphone is also packed with a large 5,000mAh battery and 10W charging, effortlessly lasting through daily use.
In terms of performance, the Redmi A1+ is powered by MediaTek Helio A22, which ensures enough performance to run apps and supports high-resolution display, and power efficiency. Additionally, it also supports expandable storage up to 1TB, which frees up space on-device for additional data storage.²
Redmi A1+ has an impressive hardware price-to-performance ratio, it also has a notable design. Inheriting family design from Redmi Note Series, Redmi A1+ is in Black, Light Green, and Light Blue, all with a stylish flat-frame design. Accentuated by a clean, minimalistic curved back, its leather-like texture resists fingerprint smudges and marks. In addition, Redmi A1+ comes equipped with an advanced and responsive rear fingerprint sensor for quick unlocking.
Market Availability
The Redmi A1+ is now available at Mi Store, corecart and on Daraz.pk as well.
Redmi A1+
2GB+32GB: PKR 19,999/-
Device Specifications
Display
6.52’’ HD+ large display at 1600×720 resolution
Rear Camera
8MP main camera with Auxiliary Lens
Front Camera
5MP Selfie Camera
Battery
5000mAh Battery
Processor
MediaTek Helio A22
About Xiaomi Corporation
The Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and is listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core.
Embracing our vision of “Make friends with users and be the coolest company in the users’ hearts”, Xiaomi continuously pursues innovations, high-quality user experience, and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology.
Xiaomi is one of the world’s leading smartphone companies. The company’s market share in terms of smartphone shipments ranked no. 3 globally in 2021. The company has also established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform, with more than 400 million smart devices connected to its platform as of September 30, 2021, excluding smartphones and laptops. Xiaomi products are present in more than 100 countries and regions around the world. In August 2021, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the third time, ranking 338th, up 84 places compared to 2020.
Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng TECH Index, and Hang Seng China 50 Index.
Musawar Ali 