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February 6, 2024

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Business leaders are demanding urgent action on damaged roads

KARACHI: Karachi’s business leaders have urgently called for a comprehensive master plan to address the city’s deteriorating road infrastructure. Recognizing the central role of smooth roads in enhancing economic growth, these leaders emphasize the need for a strategic approach to improving transportation efficiency and accessibility. Well-maintained roads, they argue, are vital to facilitating the movement of goods and people, reducing transport costs and increasing overall productivity. The ripple effect extends to attracting investment, stimulating trade and boosting economic activity. Improved connectivity is seen as a catalyst for growth in both urban and rural areas, creating a wealth of opportunities for

January 17, 2024

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Over 250 billionaires and millionaires are calling for action at Davos

‘Proud to Pay’ open letter pleads with world leaders to tax the richest Left to right: Brian Cox as Logan Roy, Abigail Disney and Valerie Rockefeller. — Guard More than 250 billionaires and millionaires — including prominent figures such as Disney heiress Abigail Disney, actor Brian Cox of Succession fame, screenwriter Simon Pegg and Valerie Rockefeller — urge political leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos to implement wealth taxes, The guardian mentionted. This call is enclosed in an open letter entitled “Proud to Pay”. The letter calls on world leaders to tax the wealthiest individuals, stressing that such

January 12, 2024

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SIFC takes action to save Rs 149b

Islamabad: The Special Investment Facilitation Board approved a proposal to scrap 76 provincial projects worth Rs 121 billion and freeze further spending on MPs’ programs and prime minister’s initiatives, aligning federal spending with constitutional obligations. The SIFC decision will save the federal government Rs 149 billion during the current financial year – in a move that is significant in correcting the federal government’s earlier mis-prioritization. However, despite the decision, the federal government would continue to spend on 247 provincial nature projects and would need another nearly Rs 800 billion over the next few years to complete work on these projects.

January 9, 2024

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Journalists to take action against Indian businessman for lying to Google

Srivastava allegedly used false pretenses to force Google to decompress a story that exposed him as a fraud and con man (Left to right) Bradley Hope, Tom Wright and Gaurav Srivastava. – Social media LONDON: Two respected exes Wall Street Journal Journalists have announced that they will take legal action against Indian businessman Gaurav Kumar Srivastava for lying to the Google search engine. Srivastava is reportedly using false pretenses to force Google to de-index a story that exposed him as a fraud and con artist who misused the name of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to defraud a Dutch oil

December 16, 2023

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Ahya Tech — How a Saudi-Pakistani startup is leading climate action efforts

The platform offers innovative data collection tools that ensure micro-level knowledge of carbon footprints and emissions Ahya CEO Salaal Hasan at the COP28 summit in the United Arab Emirates on December 1, 2023. — X/@ahyatech Despite the fact that countries are taking strict measures and adopting proactive policies to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions, the obstacles to mitigating carbon footprints are an uphill battle that requires a rather collective approach with an important role for private enterprises. Ahya Technologies – a startup based in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan – is one such company that aims to revolutionize the

December 5, 2023

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Raza Rabbani seeks action against Discos for malpractices of overcharging

“Companies are ripping off live users through inflated accounts,” he says. strongly condemns fleecing from discos Senator Raza Rabbani speaks during a joint session of the Majlis-e-Shoora on February 8, 2023. — NNI “Nepra’s investigation revealed the mother of all scams,” says Rabbani. The senator says the report’s findings amounted to criminal activity. It requests that the overcharged amount be adjusted on the consumer’s accounts. ISLAMABAD: Senator Mian Raza Rabbani on Tuesday slammed the Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) for indulging in the “gross malpractices” of overcharging consumers by up to 100%, an inquiry report found. On Monday, the National Electricity

December 4, 2023

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KE, other Discos to face ‘legal action’ for overcharging millions

Energy providers were found to have overcharged millions of consumers between July and August A FESCO worker fixes a line on a power pole on December 19, 2022. — APP Millions of consumers were overcharged from July to August. The discos exceeded the 30-day billing cycle, breaking the law. They also failed to replace the faulty meter in time. ISLAMABAD: The National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Monday decided to take legal action against K-Electric (KE) and other power companies after it was found that they were overcharging millions of consumers, Geo News mentionted. “Legal proceedings against all Distribution Companies

December 1, 2023

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LeBron James’ son, Brony, is back in action after suffering a massive heart attack

19-year-old Bronny James is scheduled for a final evaluation with USC’s staff this week Bronny James returns: USC freshman cleared to play after heart attack scare.—ESPN/File USC freshman Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has been medically cleared to resume basketball activities after suffering a cardiac arrest during a summer practice. The 19-year-old, who suffered from a congenital heart defect, is set for a final evaluation with USC’s staff this week, with the goal of returning to practice next week and eventually to games. Expressing gratitude to the medical team, USC community and supporters, a family spokesperson conveyed

November 30, 2023

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UN climate talks begin in oil-rich UAE, pressure for urgent action

DUBAI: The UN climate conference opened on Thursday with nations urged to make faster cuts in global-warming emissions and phase out fossil fuels as skepticism swirled about the oil-rich United Arab Emirates hosting the talks. . The two-week negotiations at a huge exhibition site in Dubai come at a pivotal time, with emissions still rising and the United Nations saying this year is likely to be the hottest in human history. World leaders, Britain’s King Charles III and campaigners and lobbyists are among more than 97,000 people flying into the glitzy Gulf city, which boasts the world’s tallest skyscraper, one

November 24, 2023

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After Mohammad Rizwan, Mitchell Marsh falls victim to India’s ‘legal action’

Whistleblower recommends Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ban Australian player from playing cricket in India Australia’s Mitchell Marsh plays a shot during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 One Day International (ODI) international final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023. Despite the World Cup 2023 climaxing with Australia’s emphatic victory against hosts India on November 19, controversies continue to plague the grand event as a first information (FIR) was filed against Australian cricketer Mitchell Marsh. He is the latest cricketer to be targeted by such issues after an Indian lawyer

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