Islamabad, Oct 16: A new grading policy has been announced for matriculation and entrance-level exams in Sindh, set to be implemented in 2025. The significant shift eliminates the traditional practice of awarding first, second, and third positions to students. The move aims to modernize the evaluation system and encourage a more balanced approach to academic performance. The development was confirmed in an official notification released by the Sindh education authorities.
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Islamabad, Oct 16: Gold edged higher on Tuesday lifted by retreating Treasury yields, while investors cautiously waited for more data that could offer fresh clues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary easing cycle. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $2,662.50 per ounce at 10:56 a.m. ET (1456 GMT), off one-week highs hit in the last session. U.S. gold futures gained 0.5% to $2,678.80. The Benchmark 10-year note yields slipped following a soft reading of manufacturing activity in New York State, making non-yielding gold more attractive, while dollar (.DXY) fell 0.2% but hovered near its highest in more than two months. “We’re seeing…
Islamabad, Oct 16: UAE Allows GCC Residents to Extend E-Visas The UAE Digital Government said on Monday that citizens of GCC nations and their guests can now apply for a 30-day e-visa to enter the UAE, with the option to renew it for a further 30-days. GCC nationals have previously had to leave the UAE in order to apply for a new visa because extensions were not allowed there. Residents of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar must obtain an e-visa; applications can be made via the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) smart…
Islamabad, Oct 16: With its groundbreaking foldable design, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series has completely changed the smartphone market. Now, the most recent Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition introduces a feature that will change the game: a less noticeable crease. The folding crease has been a topic of discussion for years, and Samsung has greatly enhanced the user experience with this latest model. Let’s explore the key features of this highly anticipated device. A Refined Design with a Less Noticeable Crease Less obvious creases are a notable improvement over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition’s predecessors. The…
Islamabad, Oct 16: Global Smartphone Market Sees Modest Growth as Samsung Nearly Dethrones Competitors In a recent announcement, Canalys revealed its initial research results for the third quarter of 2024’s global smartphone market. According to the data, shipments have increased noticeably both annually and sequentially. Analysts in the field believe that the continuous cycle of replacement is the main driver of this expansion, with particularly intense competition occurring between July and September. Although Samsung continued to lead the market, its hold on the top place in Q3 was shaky at best. Rounding to the nearest whole figure, Apple’s market share…
Islamabad, Oct 16: NADRA Biker Service Delivers CNICs to Your Doorstep A new Service that eliminates the requirement for citizens to visit a NADRA office to apply for or update their Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) has been introduced by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). Convenient and Time-Saving Solution This program, called the NADRA Biker Service, is offered in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The goal of the service is to save customers time and hassle by doing away with lengthy lines. There are plans to launch this service in additional cities shortly. How to Book The NADRA Biker Service…
Islamabad, Oct 16: FTSE Benchmarked Fund Sells 50% Position in Pakistani Stocks According to the September 2024 holding analysis, by September 2024, Vanguard, the FTSE benchmarked fund, has sold roughly $82.5 million worth of stocks, out of a total of $165 million using the current market price. According to Topline Securities, around $60 million worth of stocks were sold in the first two weeks of October 2024, bringing the entire selling value to $135–145 million. Background Pakistan failed to achieve the stock count requirements, hence on July 03, 2024, FTSE Russell stated that Pakistan would be reclassified from Secondary Emerging…
Islamabad, Oct 16: Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited and Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) have entered into a groundbreaking partnership to promote financial inclusion and support for smallholder farmers in Pakistan. This collaboration aims to integrate farmers into the formal financial system while providing them with essential agricultural resources and innovative solutions to enhance productivity and livelihoods. This is the first-of-its-kind agreement in the industry, pioneering a new way forward for agricultural financing and farmer empowerment. The MoU was formally signed by Mr. Asad Murad, Chief Operating Officer of Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited, and Mr. Tahir Yaqoob Bhatti, President & CEO…
Islamabad, Oct 16: Belarus Invests in Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector At the ZTBL Head Office in Islamabad, the President/CEO was visited by a high-ranking group from the Republic of Belarus. Among the delegation were Vadim Shagoiko, Belarus’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food, Ilya Kanapliou, Trade Counselor at the Belarusian Embassy in Pakistan, and Sergei Stolyarchuk, Chairman of the Bank of Development of Belarus. The Belarusian side suggested that ZTBL and Belarus work together in areas of shared interest. To encourage mechanization and productivity in Pakistan’s agriculture industry, they proposed that ZTBL’s farmers profit from Belarusian agricultural equipment. Additionally, they indicated…
Islamabad, Oct 16: Nasser Hussain Compares Kamran Ghulam to Steve Smith Former England captain Nasser Hussain has lauded the 29-year-old Pakistani cricketer Kamran Ghulam, drawing analogies to Australia’s Steve Smith for his particular hitting style and coolness under pressure. During the second Test match between Pakistan and England, which took place in Multan on October 12, Kamran Ghulam captivated the attention of cricket fans with an incredible century. After Pakistan’s standout batsman Babar Azam was substituted into the playing XI, Kamran made an immediate impression. He showed incredible tenacity and flexibility by scoring 118 runs off 224 balls against a…