Pakistan Logistic Company is likely to be set up under the National Freight and Logistics Policy (NFLP) of Pakistan to regulate the business of logistics. There have been discussions on establishing a logistics company by the Cabinet Committee on Transport and Logistics (CCoTL). A committee was also formed to consider the viability of setting up a Pakistan Logistic Company.
Xiaomi has announced that it plans to set up a local assembly plant in the country within three to four months. In addition to generating employment opportunities for locals, this latest development will also boost smartphone manufacturing in the country. The manufacturing of smartphones locally will also attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and increase foreign exchange earnings via exports.
Prime Minister Imran Khan shared a video on Sunday of a hill in Swat that turned green as a result of the Billion Tree Tsunami project. Prime Minister Khan said that barren hills in Swat are turning green. He added that they would leave green and clean Pakistan for future generations.
Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab posted a thank you note to former US president Barack Obama for including her song on Barack Obama’s 2021 summer playlist. Obama shared his playlist on Twitter, which included Arooj’s song “Mohabbat.”. Furthermore, ‘Mohabbat’ was listed alongside songs by legendary artists like Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, and The Rolling Stones.
The Ministry of Finance has sent a summary to the federal Cabinet proposing the granting of a special pay allowance for all the ranks of the armed forces. This is to offset the low or no increases in their salaries over the last two years and eliminate pay disparities. In order to implement this increase, an additional Rs. 38 billion is needed.
Virgin Galactic, the space tourism company owned by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, flew a rocket-powered vehicle into space. It was a significant accomplishment for the company to launch its first test flight with a full crew, anticipating launching commercial flights next year. Moreover, Branson’s trip outstrips one planned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Pakistan’s Karakoram Highway (KKH) has been ranked among the 15 most beautiful roads in the world. Additionally, the website, Wikicampers, which provides tourist services in numerous regions of the world categorizes the KKH as an “ideal destination for a most thrilling road trip”.
Pakistan plans to issue a $500 million green bond to help boost its development of hydroelectric power projects. This bond, which is denominated in Euros, represents Pakistan’s first contribution to environmental goals. Moreover, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) will jointly issue the bonds.
Two German shepherds in Karachi’s DHA were sentenced to death for brutally attacking a resident. Mirza Akhtar Ali was attacked by dogs owned by Humayun Khan because their handlers could not control them during a morning walk. On July 6, the two parties reached an agreement. Humayun and his family also agreed not to keep any dangerous or ferocious dogs as pets.
The National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) now issue international driving permits, which are accepted in 57 different countries. Motorway Police officer Iftikhar Ali Wince said the society should do its part to ensure road safety. Moreover, the regular seminar series is organized by the NHMP to raise public awareness about road safety.