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.
UNESCO awarded Syed Ommer Amer the MIL award for his work in Daastan, making him the first Pakistani to receive the award. Daastan promotes media literacy throughout the country. Through the use of storytelling, the organization publishes books and organizes campaigns to promote intercultural discussion and peacemaking. Furthermore, MIL awards recognition leadership in five domains: educational research, policy, advocacy, media, and information technologies.
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) researchers will assist the pharmaceutical industry in producing the first-ever healing bandage in Pakistan. Dr. Hussain Wahedi, a young scientist at the university, said the procedure will speed up the recovery of different kinds of wounds of injured people in the country. Moreover, to accelerate the wound-healing process, healing bandages can be used for five to twelve hours.
FIA officers arrested two Assistant Directors of NADRA Sindh and an agent for allegedly making ID cards for militants. Amir Farooqi, Director FIA Sindh, said the arrested ADs identified an extensive list of NADRA Sindh senior officials involved with the conspiracy. He added FIA Sindh will soon bust the entire network of corrupt officials.
Major Arsalan Zafar of Pakistan placed first out of all foreign officers at the Joint Command and Staff College in Kuwait. The graduation ceremony was honored by PM Sabah Al-Khalid al-Sabah and Defence Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali-Al-Sabah. Social media congratulated the young officer for his impressive performance. Moreover, internet users are posting pictures of him receiving the certificate at the military academy.
The Pakistani premier unveiled the country’s first-ever locally manufactured electric bike on Thursday. Premier Khan said his government’s new electric vehicle (EV) policy outlined a clear pathway to the future. He called the launch of the electric motorcycle a “futuristic step.” Additionally, the launch of this motorcycle falls under the Pakistan Electric Vehicles Policy 2020-2025, approved last year by the government.
The Punjab government plans to establish Asia’s largest forest in Lahore. The Horticulture Authority (PHA) and various divisions of government have partnered to plant Miyawaki saplings at 51 locations across the city. In addition, 1.1 million saplings have already been planted by the provincial government. Officials will plant 500,000 more saplings and eleven Miyawaki forests across various areas in Lahore during the monsoon.
The government is preparing a new five-year auto policy that will encourage the production of low-cost cars and increase auto exports. Commercial vehicles have experienced a significant price drop, making them more affordable. The local vehicle’s GST is reportedly going from 17 to 12%. The government also reduces the price of small cars (850cc) by Rs. 105,000 and Rs. 146,000 for 1000cc ones.
PM Imran Khan says he won’t use protocol for private functions in order to save taxpayers money. On Tuesday, the Prime Minister tweeted he was also looking into the protocol and security provided to ministers, governors, PTI chief ministers, and other officials. Furthermore, he said a comprehensive policy would be decided by the next federal cabinet meeting.
An international standard airport will be built in Skardu to meet the needs of international tourists and promote tourism. The government intends to build an all-weather international airport in Skardu and to upgrade existing airports in Skardu and Gilgit. Furthermore, the Prime Minister has strictly ordered that all airports connected to tourism remain open throughout the year.