In these past few months we have seen multiple auto makers introduce various limited time special offers. Toyota planned to discontinue the Gli and Xli models and was looking to sell all its inventory, Suzuki offered free registration on the WagonR in a bid to improve sales and in the case of the 660CC Alto Suzuki offered free registration as a means to celebrate the car’s success.
Now Honda has announced multiple special offers for the month of March calling it the “Marchfull of Surprises”. For the month of March, the company is offering special deals on its multiple models which include free registration, free navigation and free maintenance package for a year.
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– Free Registration (Net Amount Rs. 50,000) on CITY
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Ministry of IT Awards Projects Worth Rs. 2.8 Billion for Improving Broadband Access
Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, through Universal Service Fund (USF), has made landmark achievements in the first six months of FY 2019-20 (July-December).
During this period, six Next Generation Broadband for Sustainable Development (NGBSD) projects worth Rs. 2.8 billion were awarded for the socio-economic uplift of the people.
Through these projects, hi-speed mobile broadband access is being provided to over 9 million (approximately) citizens in total, residing in 4333 mauzas spread across 13 districts.
The contracts of these projects were awarded for hi-speed broadband services to the following areas according to the performance report of USF, an organization under Ministry of IT and Telecommunication.
Hyderabad (districts of Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Hyderabad, Tando Muhammad Khan, Badin & Sujawal) Bahawalpur (district of Bahawalpur) Rahimyarkhan (district of Rahimyar Khan) Bahawalnagar (Bahawalnagar) DG Khan (DG Khan & Layyah) Tharparkar (Tharparkar & Mirpurkhas) The cont..
Here’s What Foreigners Are Saying About PSL 2020
The 5th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) came to an abrupt end following the coronavirus outbreak in the country. The last few matches of the competition have been postponed for an indefinite period, ending a thriller of a cricket season in Pakistan.
While the fans loved every bit of action, both on and off the field, in the PSL, foreign cricketers, commentators, and presenters have also fallen in love with the country. Some have become fans of Pakistan’s hospitality, while others were impressed by the standard of cricket being played in the league.
Following the announcement of postponement, the international cricketers and commentators have shared their heartfelt messages for Pakistan and the PSL. Let’s have a look at some of these messages:
As it looks, everyone associated with the PSL has had a great time in Pakistan. This was the first time the entire PSL was being held in Pakistan, helping portray a soft image of the country.
What are your thoughts on the story? Let..
SBP Makes Online Payments Free for All Commercial Banks
In order to curtail the risk of the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and limit the physical interaction of citizens at the branch level, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has waived off transactional charges on various modes of online payments for customers on a temporary basis to be effective from March 20.
Customers can now make banking transactions without any charges for fund transfer, utility bills payments, tax submission, mobile top-ups and etc.
According to a circular issued by SBP, commercial and microfinance banks shall waive all charges for customers using their online fund transfer services including Intra and Interbank Fund Transfers (IBFT) till further instructions.
Banks/MFBs shall waive the transaction charges on RTGS customer transfers (MT 102 and MT103). In this regard, SBP has also waived charges on such transactions with immediate effect till further instructions.
It has been decided that fees earned on all online bill payment services including utility bill payments..
Its Not a Test Championship Without Pak-Ind Matches: Waqar Younis
Former Pakistan captain, Waqar Younis has come forward with the suggestion that the International Cricket Council (ICC) needs to intervene for Pakistan-India cricketing ties to improve.
In an interview, the current bowling coach of Pakistan cricket team said that the ICC World Test Championship without a Pakistan-India series does not make any sense.
The ICC should have intervened and done something because to me having a test championship without Pakistan and India Test matches makes no sense.
As per the rules, each team has to play 6 other teams in the two-year-long competition, meaning that the arch-rivals don’t have to face each other in the tournament.
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Acknowledging the tensions between the two governments, Waqar said that ICC needs to play a more ‘proactive role’ for cricketing relations between the two countries to resume.
The tournament, which started on 1st August 2019 will end with..
Toyota Yaris Launch Has Been Delayed Indefinitely
We have seen the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the global auto market, with factories shutting down and drops in both sales and production. This will also affect us as one of the local automakers is delaying an upcoming model.
There are reports that the launch of Toyota Yaris, which was originally set to take place on the 27th March in Lahore, will be delayed. Due to the outbreak, the launch has been postponed again with no formal date announced as per media reports. Sources say:
No firm decision has been taken about the launch as the situation is changing daily.
On the other hand, market sources are saying that the company might do a soft launch in Lahore. Toyota has already done a line-off ceremony for the Yaris at the start of March at its Karachi plant and the car was showcased to the dealers.
Now we have to wait to see, what the company decides and formally announces.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
Govt to Reduce Electricity Tariff Soon
The federal government has decided to review all local and international energy agreements to reduce the adverse effects of coronavirus on the country’s economy and to pass on the relief to the common man. This was decided during a federal cabinet meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan heading it.
During the meeting, PM Khan said that the crippling situation of the economy due to the novel virus should not impact the poor segments of the society. He directed the finance minister to take necessary steps in this regard.
Energy Accords to Be Revised Special Assistant to the PM on Information and Broadcast, Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan, briefed media regarding the cabinet decisions.
Dr. Awan said that the meeting agreed to review all accords in the energy sector, including the ones with Independent Power Projects (IPPs) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
The cabinet was apprised that when the previous government signed these agreements, the value of the US dollar was around 60 Pakistani rupees..
Facebook is Giving $1000 to Employees to Support Them Amidst the Epidemic
Facebook announced a work from home policy for all of its employees a few days ago and now they’re also planning to give out a $1000 bonus to every worker to help them amidst the epidemic.
The decision was reportedly announced by founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg through an internal memo on Tuesday. Facebook later explained the details saying that all of the bonuses will be distributed throughout April.
The social media giant has around 45,000 full-time employees across the globe and each of them will also receive an “exceeds” rating based on their first six-month review for 2020. This will lead to bigger bonuses for employees that will further help them during the outbreak.
Some of the full-time workers at Facebook have also taken over the work from contractors so they can stay at home. Facebook is also paying these contractors while they stay at home.
Additionally, the company is also offering $100m to smaller businesses to help them cope with the economic impact of the pandemic. T..
Shoaib Akhtar Lashes Out at Peshawar Zalmi Owner For His Coronavirus Remarks
Former Pakistan cricketer, Shoaib Akhtar has criticized Javed Afridi’s statement regarding the continuation of the Pakistan Super League amid coronavirus scare.
Peshawar Zalmi’s owner had earlier said that it was only a matter of 48 hours if the PCB wanted to complete the remaining matches. The semi-finals were scheduled for Tuesday with the final slated for Wednesday 18th March as per the revised schedule.
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Here’s what Javed Afridi said:
I back the decision to postpone the league but on a personal note I was in favour of holding the remaining matches as well. While we were discussing this issue in meeting with other PSL franchises and PCB, I raised the point that it is just a matter of 48 hours, so let the PSL conclude in a better way.
Shoaib Akhtar didn’t approve of Afridi’s suggestion, saying it would have put a large number of people at risk.
One of the team owners is still saying that these remaining ..
Crude Oil Prices Drop to Lowest Levels Since 2003
Oil extended its slide to the lowest level in almost 17 years as the coronavirus pandemic threatens to bring the global economy to a standstill, battering demand just as supply explodes.
Oil prices fell for a third session on Wednesday to be down about more than 17% so far this week as the outlook for fuel demand darkened amid travel and lockdowns triggered by the coronavirus epidemic.
WTI Crude oil was down $1.37 or 4.79%, at $25.96 a barrel. Whereas Brent crude was trading down 85 cents, or 2.92%, at $27.89 a barrel.
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The coronavirus crisis is weighing on prospects for demand as people refrain from flying or driving amid lockdowns and border closures.
A drop in U.S. inventories of crude, gasoline and distillates, as reported by an industry group, provided some support to prices, but the demand outlook remains grim amid a price war among major producers.
Moreover, Saudi Arabia and Russia are engaged..
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