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The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (PSX: OGDC), plans to increase production over the next few years from its existing wells, reported Bloomberg. The exploration company aims to boost oil production to approximately 50,000 barrels per day within the next four to five years. It further seeks to raise natural gas production from 720 million cubic feet per day to over 900 million cubic feet per day, Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Hayat Lak said in an interview. The company is implementing a production optimization program aimed at reversing the decline in output. Pakistan heavily relies on energy imports and…

The Punjab government has decided to reduce food prices in restaurants and eateries across the province. According to the sources, the prices of karaahi, daal, burgers, and other menu items will be slashed. The sources added that the district administration will negotiate with the restaurant association to reduce the prices. Previously, the provincial government announced a reduction in the prices of bakery products and set a deadline for compliance by the owners. Later, Lahore Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider stated that the maximum price of 750g bread has been fixed at Rs. 180 against the previous rate of Rs. 220 to…

Realme is working on releasing two phones in the global market soon, the GT 6 and 13 Pro+. While GT 6 is going to be a flagship-grade phone, 13 Pro+ is expected to be an upper mid-range device. Thanks to a new report from 91Mobiles, we now know the model number, memory configurations, and color options for the upcoming Realme 13 Pro+. The Indian model is going to have the RMX3921 model number and will be available in two color variants, Monet Gold and Emerald Green. There will be several different memory configurations to choose from including 8 GB+128 GB, 8 GB+256…

The Soan Bridge expansion project by the National Highway Authority (NHA) is set to finish by August 31, 2024. However, the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) announced that with dedicated teamwork and round-the-clock efforts, roads and bridges will be open to all traffic types from June 10 onwards. The Leh-Soan Bridge expansion project, initially awarded to M/S AK Communication in December 2017, faced termination in April 2022 due to inefficiency. As a result, the contract was re-tendered and awarded to the FWO in December last year. In separate news, Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz inaugurated Punjab’s largest Multan Road Interchange and Ring…

Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) achieved a landmark victory by defeating Australia 2-0 in a historic series at the Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad. This was the first time the Australian volleyball team had played in Pakistan, adding a significant milestone to the event that was hosted in the country’s capital. The second match was a thrilling contest, with Pakistan edging out Australia 26-24 in a closely contested first set. Demonstrating skill and determination, the Pakistani team continued their dominance in the second set, securing a comfortable 25-19 win. The third set showcased a spirited fight from both teams,…

Nothing Phone (2a) teased a new color variant a few days ago, and it is now official. Nothing Phone (2a) Special Edition features the most extensive color range yet on a Nothing phone with vibrant red, yellow, and blue accents throughout its design. Alongside these new color accents, the Special Edition phone maintains Nothing’s iconic transparent design language. According to the company’s official press release, the Nothing Phone (2a) Special Edition “celebrates primary colors and their place within Nothing’s brand identity.” While these three accent colors have been featured separately in previous Nothing products, they’ve never been combined in this…

Toyota is taking a bold step to breathe new life into internal combustion engines (ICEs) by developing carbon-neutral fuels, positioning itself against the trend of a complete shift to electric vehicles (EVs) embraced by major automakers such as General Motors, Ford, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz. During a comprehensive three-hour “Multipathway Workshop” on Tuesday, Toyota’s President and CEO, Koji Sato, outlined the company’s ambitious strategy for achieving carbon neutrality using synthetic e-fuels, biofuels, and liquid hydrogen. Unlike its competitors, Toyota has maintained that the auto industry can reduce greenhouse gas emissions more swiftly and efficiently by offering a variety of alternative powertrains,…

Punjab School Education Minister Sikandar Hayat has announced plans to recruit thousands of government school teachers during the next two months. The minister stated that as many as 30,000 teachers for government schools will be hired across the province. He added that the hiring process will be executed in several phases to address the prevailing shortage of teachers effectively. “Depending on the need, we plan to hire 20,000 to 30,000 teachers during the summer holidays,” he said. The provincial School Education Minister highlighted their plan to “conclude the recruitment process during the summer break, ensuring schools are well-staffed for the…

Thick display bezels are something you see on budget phones and are often considered unattractive by many. However, despite being Samsung’s most expensive phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is expected to have noticeable bezels, according to tipster Ice Universe. The tipster, known for his accurate track record for Samsung leaks, has shared an image of the Z Fold 6’s cover screen, showing large bezels around it. This cover screen is expected to be 6.3 inches tall diagonally and will revamp its aspect ratio to 22:9. The broader cover screen of the upcoming Z Fold 6 is anticipated to offer…

Pakistan’s head coach Stephen Constantine has given a roadmap to the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalization Committee for how a football league should be set up in the country. While speaking to a news media channel the Pakistan head coach emphasized the importance of a league structure and youth development, “The first thing we need is a 12-team league. That’s the first thing. With a 12-team league, we would play home and away, that’s 22 games. Then you would split the top 6 and the bottom 6, and the top 6 would play home and away, that’s another 10 games,…