Pakistanis Will Get Electric Vehicle Financing at 0% Interest Rate: Javed Afridi
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Pakistanis Will Get Electric Vehicle Financing at 0% Interest Rate: Javed Afridi

With the entire world now being encouraged to switch to Electric Vehicles (EV’s), it was when rather than if Pakistan would also join the race. Especially with Imran Khan’s drive to make Pakistan clean and green again, the wheels have finally started turning in the right direction for the Pakistani Automotive Industry. During November 2019, Pakistan approved the rather optimistic National Electric Vehicles Policy (NEVP), with the goal of observing a 30% conversion of the entire automotive industry to electric power by 2030, and an ambitious 90% by 2040. Furthermore, the policy includes a particular set of very generous incentives that shall be offered to the motorists who switch to EVs. ALSO READ Citizens of Twin Cities Can Now Use an App to Get Their Driving License In a Facebook post today, Javed Afridi, a noteworthy figure in the Pakistani business community, teased some of the enticing incentives that the public would get if they switch to green power. Afridi posted the followi..
Toyota Fortuner & Hilux Revolution Facelifts Unveiled
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Toyota Fortuner & Hilux Revolution Facelifts Unveiled

The Fortuner and Hilux Revolution A.K.A. Revo, are two of the most popular vehicles not just in the Toyota lineup, or in Pakistan, but in every market. The two are fairly modern, reliable and highly capable both on and off the road. Which is why, particularly in the Pakistani Automotive market, they are the ultimate SUV for those who can afford them. The two vehicles are set to be revealed in Thailand, and if we’re lucky, we should get them in the Pakistani Market as well. Now without further ado, let us look at these new trucks one by one. Toyota Hilux (Revo) Facilift: Credits: toyotarevo.com The name Hilux has become synonymous with the notion of being the “Boss” in Pakistan. Toyota seems to understand it, oddly enough, which is why the latest Hilux Revo will feature an even angrier front end with a new front bumber design, bigger and chunkier front grill, sharper and more modern headlights, and optional fog-lights. Credits: toyotarevo.com Move around to the rear and you’ll see th..
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Misbah is a Four-Ball Batsman, I Can Get Him Out in 4 Balls: Wasim Akram

The Sultan of Swing, Wasim Akram, said Misbah-ul-Haq is a four-ball batsman and he can get him out in four balls, claimed Islamabad United’s Strategy Manager, Hassan Cheema. He revealed this in a video discussion with England fast bowler Steven Finn as both recalled Islamabad United’s practice session in Dubai. Why doesn’t Finn get him [Misbah] out every other ball? He is a four-ball batsman. I know how to get him out in four balls. ALSO READ ICC Trolls Shoaib Akhtar On His Claim of Bouncing Out Steve Smith The England pacer, who played for United in the 2nd and 3rd season, was extremely impressed with Wasim Akram’s skills with the ball despite retiring from the game a long time ago. He could swing the ball both ways whenever he wanted, said Finn. You remember he bowled in that training session as well. Everyone talks about the white ball not swinging these days. I watched him for about an hour. He was shining this ball perfectly and then swung pretty much every ball either way h..
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US Selects Five COVID-19 Vaccines for Further Trials

Trump Administration has reportedly selected 5 pharmaceutical companies as the likely candidates to develop a vaccine for SARS-COV-2, the Coronavirus that causes COVID-19 infection. Moderna, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Merck & Co, and Johnson & Johnson make up the 5 member list of potential vaccine makers. ALSO READ Sindh Private Schools Association Announces to Reopen Schools From 15 June What this means is these companies will now receive additional funds from the US government, logistical support, and help in conducting clinical trials for their candidate vaccines. The decision will be formally announced at the White House in the coming weeks. Interestingly, Trump administration has not selected Sanofi, Novavax, and Inovio, 3 drug makers at advance vaccine development stage out of the 100 potential vaccines under development around the world. Based on several reports, the US government aims to deliver an effective vaccine before the end of 2020. To achieve this goal, it will start m..
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Citizens of Twin Cities Can Now Use an App to Get Their Driving License

Remember when you had to stand in long queues to get your driving license? Not anymore. Traffic Police Rawalpindi has just launched a new one-window operation to grant licenses. Ahsan Younus, Rawalpindi City Police Officer, in an interview detailed that this milestone will allow residents of the twin cities to apply for/receive licenses and book appointments via the applications easily. He also mentioned that the Rawalpindi Police Department is the pioneer when it comes to developing an automated, one-window operation for granting licenses. He also commented on how the Traffic Police Department has improved the overall process by designating separate counters for women, senior citizens, and transgender people. This new system will not only add to the convenience, but will also make the overall process transparent. Of course, first-timers will have to visit the Police department for their driving test personally. This new system mainly focuses on building an online system for filling..
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Finja Added to Bank List for Online Bank Transfers After Winning EMI License

After becoming Pakistan’s first fintech to win an E-Money Institution (EMI) license pilot green light from State Bank of Pakistan, Finja has now also been added to the banks list for Interbank Fund Transfers from any bank or ATM in Pakistan. This marks the first time a non-bank has been allowed this access and will allow Finja to quickly innovate new features to digitize businesses. Several banks have already added Finja to their mobile apps with the rest following in the coming weeks. Qasif Shahid, (CEO and Co-founder Finja) remarked, “Being a new age financial services platform we take pride in being friends to the banks, financial institutions and merchants offering customized solutions and leading the economy towards digitisation.” Umer Munawar (COO and Co-founder) stated, “Finja products and services are tailored to fulfil the financial needs of the key drivers of the economy enabling them to interact digitally.” Finja was co-founded by Qasif Shahid, Monis Rahman and Umer Muna..
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Honda is Recalling 1.4 Million Vehicles Due to a Serious Manufacturing Fault

With a decent track-record of turning out fairly sound vehicles, Honda enjoys the reputation of a reliable automaker across the globe. However, a faulty fuel pump sourced by the part’s supplier Denso, has resulted in the recall of 1.4 million units sold by Honda all around the world. USA alone saw Honda recall around 136,000 vehicles to sort out the issue. The problem occurred in numerous cars the world over, with the owners reporting that the engines would stall or start losing power mid-journey. In a statement to address the issue, Honda ensured that there had been no reports of accidents or injuries due to the fault, and that the owners shall be able to have the issues sorted out at Honda dealerships around the end of July. ALSO READ Toyota Announces a Limited Time Free Offer for Existing Customers As reported in the United States, the 2018 and 2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, HR-V, 2019 Fit and 2019 & 2020 Insight were among the cars recalled by Honda. Its sist..
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Govt to Review Controversial “Citizen Protection Against Online Harm” Rules

The government has shown willingness to review the controversial “Citizen Protection (Against Online Harm) Rules, 2020”, but wants foreign social media giants to follow a uniform standard for blocking accounts, and show respect to the country’s laws and religious sentiments of the people. This was stated by Amir Azeem Bajwa, chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and convener of the consultation committee on the Citizens Protection (Against Online Harm) Rules, 2020, while addressing a consultative meeting with various stakeholders, here on Thursday. The government has opened formal broad-based consultation on the controversial rules, following massive backlash from various segments of society, foreign social media companies as well as the United States. “We are ready to review the rules and power extended through it, if found to be in confrontation with the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016, the Constitution or other laws of the land,” the PTA chairman ad..
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Ukraine Wins Multi-Million Dollar Contract to Modernize PAF’s Refueling Jets

Ukrainian company UkrSpecExport has won a multi-million dollar contract to modernize the Ilyushin Il-78 aerial refueling aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). UkrSpecExport is a state-owned arms trading company and a part of the state conglomerate UkrOboronProm. ALSO READ PIA Cuts Employees’ Salaries By Up to 25 Percent According to the official statement issued by UkrOboronProm, the modernization work of PAF’s Ilyushin Il-78 aircraft will be carried out by the Mykolaiv Aircraft Repair Plant in Southern Ukraine. Initially, 1 Ilyushin Il-78 aircraft will be modernized. If the work turns out as intended, PAF will extend the deal with UkrSpecExport to modernize 2 more Ilyushin Il-78 aircraft, taking the total worth of the deal to over $30 million. ALSO READ Biker ‘ISI Operative’ Chases Down Top Indian Diplomat [Video] Director UkrSpecExport, Vadym Nozdrya, has said: Executing this contract will allow us to provide a full workload for our aircraft repair enterprise and ensure ..
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PTA Extends Mobile Device Blocking Deadline Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has further extended the deadline for blocking of mobile device IMEIs till 3rd July, 2020 for all GSMA valid IMEIs seen on mobile networks but currently not registered with PTA. The extension has been given to provide relief and facilitation to the public and ensure social distancing during this difficult time. The blocking of such mobile devices will start from 4th July 2020 and will be communicated via SMS well in time. ALSO READ Imported Mobile Accessories Will Now be Charged a Significantly Higher Customs Duty As per regulations, all mobile devices being connected to local networks using a local SIM are subject to registration within 60 days from the first use of the device on local mobile networks in Pakistan. However, due to extraordinary circumstances, non-registered device IMEIs which were to be blocked between 18th March to 3rd July 2020 will now start getting blocked from 4th July 2020. ALSO READ Honor Play 4 and 4 Pro Launche..