ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government may reduce the prices of petroleum products from December 1, 2021 for the next fortnight, as the international oil prices registered a decline this week.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance Muzzammil Aslam, in a tweet said, “Allah has been kind to Pakistan, as the global oil prices have come down. Brent prices came down to $72.91/bbl.”
“The full impact of this decline will be realised on December 15 pricing. But definitely, it will be a big relief on imports. Don’t forget, the government is suffering a loss of Rs50/litre in taxes.”
According to Reuters, the global oil prices fell $10/barrel on Friday, it’s the biggest drop the international market has witnessed since April 2020.
Previously, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin had said that petrol will become more expensive, as the Pakistani rupee continues to depreciate, compared with the dollar.
Tarin had also said that if the global prices go up, then petrol will also become more affluent in Pakistan.
MULTAN: DHA Multan signed a formal Agreement with Delta Centauri Developments for development of World Class International Project, “Downtown Rumanza”, at the Rumanza Golf Club DHA Multan.
The Project would have Pakistan’s first 5 Star International Hotel Chain, Luxury Apartments, Designer Offices, shopping malls featuring International Brands, Theme Park, Stunning Waterfront Promenade, and Punjab’s Largest Skyscraper. The Project would be Pakistan’s first global standards International Resort.
The Signing Ceremony was conducted between Project Director DHA Multan, Management team of DHA Multan, and CEO of Delta Centauri Developments, Mr. Tariq Saadat.
Zameen.com, Pakistan’s largest property enterprise, has come on board as the exclusive sales and marketing partner for the venture.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Delta Centauri Developments Tariq Saadat stated that South Punjab as well as surrounding areas as of 2021 has a massive population of around 50 million, which is the size of total population of Spain or Italy. Multan is the epicentre for South Punjab and this Project will be the centre of gravity for Multan.
International brands have been signed up to be part of this phenomenal Mega Project which will not only change the dynamics of South Punjab but also the future landscape of Pakistan. The Project’s location is on the beautiful 18-hole Rumanza Golf Course designed by World Class renowned Golfer, Nick Faldo. The complete Project is whole owned, developed, and sold by Delta Centauri Developments. It will offer breath-taking views of the stunning greenery and lakes to the international visitors and residents of this Project.
Mohammad Nawaz struck a boundary off the last ball to help Pakistan win a nail-biting third T20I by five wickets to whitewash Bangladesh 3-0 at their home.
The third contest entered an interesting phase after Bangladesh contained Pakistani batters in the last two overs. Eight runs were required off the last over when Bangladeshi skipper Mahmudullah came to bowl.
Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was making his comeback after a long hiatus, missed the first ball followed by his wicket at deep midwicket. His partner Haider Ali, who was playing on 45, got out on just the next ball to give Mahmudullah a hat-trick chance.
Iftikhar Ahmed saved Pakistan by hitting a six after which they needed two off two balls. Mahmudullah once again made comeback by picking up Iftikhar in a pressure situation. But, Nawaz struck the only boundary to hand Pakistan a nervous victory.
Mohammad Rizwan made 40 runs off 43 balls including two boundaries and a six.
Mahmudullah bagged three wickets, while Shohidul Islam and Aminul Islam shared a wicket apiece.
Earlier, Pakistani bowlers got hold of Bangladesh as they managed to score just 124-7 in 20 overs.
In a dead rubber contest, Bangladesh decided to bat first after winning the toss. Their opener Mohammad Naim was the only prominent run-scorer as he scored 47 runs off 50 balls including two boundaries and a six. He fought well but Bangladesh fell to a paltry total.
Shamim Hossain made 22 runs off 23 balls with the help of four boundaries. Afif Hussain scored 20 runs spread over two sixes.
For Pakistan, Mohammad Wasim Jr and Usman Qadir bagged two wickets each while Shahnawaz Dahani and Haris Rauf shared a wicket apiece.
Mohammad Rizwan earned a player of the series award, while Haider Ali got player of the match award.
OLX Mall, the E-Commerce platform of OLX Pakistan, and MoltyFoam signed up a landmark partnership agreement offering customers exclusive deals on a portfolio of 100+ mattresses and bedding accessories available on the OLX Mall.
A signing ceremony was held at OLX Pakistan’s head office in Lahore which was attended by the senior management of both institutions. Adil Anver – Associate Director (Commercial & Growth), Muhammad Jawad – Senior Marketing Manager, Maha Athar Butt – Category Lead Lifestyle at OLX Pakistan; and Mr. Muaaz Zubairi – Deputy Manager Digital & Ecommerce, Mr. Waqas – Ecommerce & Social Media Officer at Master Group of Industries attended the ceremony.
Adil Anver, Associate Director – Commercial & Growth at OLX Pakistan said: “We are delighted to establish this partnership with MoltyFoam, which is aimed at bringing our customers the best and biggest offers on 100+ MoltyFoam products on OLX Mall. This partnership provides OLX Mall and MoltyFoam the opportunity to serve our customers in a better way.”
The new partnership not only serves as a pathway for strengthening the bond between the two organizations and but also offers great opportunities for OLX Mall’s customers across Pakistan to take advantage of the best offers on all MoltyFoam products.
Zara Tareen is a model, actor, and photographer from Pakistan. She is an outstanding actor as well as a lovely model.
She has participated in a few dramas as a supporting character and has wowed everyone with her acting abilities. Zara Tareen also played Zuleikha Tayi in the drama series ‘Mushk’.
Faran Tahir is a well-known American actor. He was born into an artistic household in Los Angeles.
His parents, legendary actor Naeem Tahir and radio broadcaster Yasmeen Tahir, and grandparents, novelists Imtiaz Ali Taj and Hijab Imtiaz Ali, are his grandparents.
Zara was pictured all dolled up in her Mehndi dress as she beamed ear to ear her husband-to-be in a thread of images provided by younger sister Hira Tareen.
Zara kept her look modest for the event, opting for a claret-red lehenga for her great day. Farhan, on the other hand, donned a cream shawl and a boski kameez shalwar.
Faisalabad: The Project Director of Sitara Heights Mazhar Abbas recently announced his decision to award a 3-bedroom apartment in Faisalabad’s tallest building, Sitara Icon Tower, to cricketer Asif Ali in recognition of his incredible performance against Afghanistan during the ongoingICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. The match saw Ali hit four sixes in the last over to help Pakistan to victory.
According to Sitara Heights’ management, the apartment is a gift for the star player as he hammered four sixes in the final over of the match, leading the Pakistan Cricket team to their third consecutive victory in the tournament. Zameen.com’s Senior Director Sales (Central) Sheikh Shuja Ullah Khan took the opportunity to express his gratitude to the Sitara Heights’ management for their kind gesture.
It is pertinent to mention here that Zameen.com is the official sales and marketing partner for the Sitara Icon Faisalabad project. In order to present the apartment to Ali, Zameen.com and the management of Sitara Heights will be arranging a ceremony upon the cricket team’s return to the country. The ceremony will feature some of the country’s most prominent and influential personalities.
Sitara Heights Project Director Mazhar Abbas stated that Asif Ali had earned a place in the public’s hearts with his outstanding performance against New Zealand and, in particular, against Afghanistan. As a reward for his achievements, he will be gifted a 3-bedroom apartment in Faisalabad’s premier residential apartment complex, Sitara Icon Tower. He further stated that this tradition will continue in the future for every Pakistani sportsperson that performs exceptionally well in international competitions.
Zameen.com Senior Director Sales (Central) Sheikh Shuja Ullah Khan remarked that the national cricket team of Pakistan had made the country proud with its consecutive victories against India, New Zealand, and Afghanistan. He added that Sitara Heights’ decision to recognize Asif Ali for his outstanding performance was quite commendable and he thanked them for taking the initiative to award Ali an apartment in Sitara Icon Tower.
Music can bring us to tears or to our feet, drive us into battle or lull us to sleep. Music is indeed remarkable in its power over all humankind, and perhaps for that very reason, no human culture on earth has ever lived without it. The name “Masood Alam” is been included in such artists that gave meaning and soul to the music industry of Pakistan. He is one of the prime talents who filled colours into any lifeless story or content. Masood Alam was a pioneer who produced art for many beloved brands and composed music for many profiled artists including Atif Aslam and Dino Ali. Masood Alam’s composition has the ability and power to influence human thoughts and create a lifelong home in everyone’s heart.
Masood Alam an artist from a very humble background and with no strings to artistry, found his love for music at a very young age. From playing with cans, cardboard boxes to buying his very own keyboard at the age of 13. An artist who encountered many ups and downs and still came out strong with more passion and containment. Masood Alam is one of the golden musicians in Pakistan, who could create harmonious melodies just by understanding the plot. Masood Alam took the nuisance music from many Sufi Kalams and brought an era of respective artistry to give Sufism a true meaning of legacy and soul that lagged before. Masood Alam composed his first project of “Imtezaj” volume 1 under his pioneer records of “Wajdaan”. Further, he created melodies for Pakistan’s beloved channel “PTV Home” show “123 Check”.
Masood Alam a poet, an artist and a music composer brought a sense of new legacy in the music industry that brought a paradigm shift. Masood Alam not only is a great artist but also a supporter of all those musicians that are struggling to make ways for themselves to get recognised. It is only Masood who wanted to build an army of artists for Pakistan that shackles all the orthodox ways of the music industry and bring a new era of artistry under music that gets our country recognised and appreciated.
LAHORE: Zameen.com — Pakistan’s largest real estate enterprise — recently laid the foundation stone for the development of the Edge Mall in Faisalabad. The inauguration event was attended by Zameen.com Senior Director Sales (Central) Sheikh Shuja-Ullah Khan, Director Project Sales (Central) Muzzafar Majeed, and Regional Sales Manager (Faisalabad) Asad Saleem, while Chairman GO Petroleum and Sitara Heights Khalid Riaz, Director GO Petroleum Bilal Ansari, Director Sitara Heights Tahir Iqbal, and Project Director Sitara Heights Mazhar Abbas were also present on the occasion.
The Edge Mall is a state-of-the-art project that will feature commercial outlets, offices, apartments and hotel suites. When combined with its prime location on Sargodha Road in Faisalabad and easy instalment plans, these factors make the project a worthwhile investment for serious buyers.
While speaking to the media, Senior Director Sales (Central) Sheikh Shuja-Ullah Khan stated that Zameen.com was pleased to launch a new project in such an ideal location on Sargodha Road in Faisalabad — with a focus on providing the project’s residents with a good return on their investment and a peaceful place to live. He further said that the demand for high rise developments was on the rise in the city and that this would prove to be beneficial for the local real estate sector in the future.
Sitara Heights Project Director Mazhar Abbas also took the opportunity to address the attendees at the event, and said that Faisalabad’s property market was essential to the country’s real estate industry; especially since the demand for property was quite high and the buyers seemed to take an interest in the latest projects being launched in the city. He said that his company had acquired the services of Zameen.com to launch the Edge Mall in Faisalabad and that the project’s incredible facilities would make it the most prominent high-rise in the city.
[Karachi, 6th Sept, 2021] Day five of the ongoing Young Leaders Conference (YLC) on Sunday was dedicated to let its participants know about the history and politics of the region as an essential component of their upbringing to assume leadership roles in the near future.
The day’s theme was “History and Politics-Iqtidar” and the champions of the proceedings were Shireen Naqvi and Faizan Arafat.
The day’s proceedings were conducted with the aim that the budding leaders of tomorrow should have ample knowledge about politics and history to act as responsible global citizens. The day was intended to promote political, cultural, and historical awareness among the young participants of the conference. The conference’s different sessions also explored the need for diplomacy in the present age of turmoil for promoting peace in the global environment.
Faizan Arafat’s session titled “The History of Human Struggle” highlighted the importance of history and how it was termed the black box of cause and effect because of its opaque nature. He talked about five important points in the past 500 years’ history that shaped nations and their ways of living.
Arfa Syeda Zehra’s session titled “Sach ka Samna” was an attempt to shed light on the blind spots in our history books and made the participants aware as to how these narratives come about.
She said in her talk that a large part of our identity stemmed from our history and culture that is deep within our land. It is ironic then, how history as we know it, does show us the full picture.
“Understanding the circumstances that have brought us here today are crucial for us to understand what it means to be a Pakistani,” she said.
Justice (retired) Nasira Iqbal talked about the issue of Rights Vs Responsibilities while saying that if someone was spreading negativity and hate speech in the name of freedom of speech, he or she was not taking responsibility for their actions. “If we don’t take responsibility for our actions and their impact, and continue to exploit our rights in the name of freedom, we will move towards a chaotic and dysfunctional society rather than a society where we strive for collective benefit,” she added.
Shireen Naqvi and Faizan Arafat’s joint session “Rewind & Forward” was aimed at telling the YLC participants that our current reality is shaped by a multitude of events in our history, every one of which affects our state today. “Everything that is happening today will be history one day, and everything we do today shapes what the world will look like tomorrow,” the participants were informed.
Shireen Naqvi in her session “Alliance Formation” talked about the frequent formation of alliances by different political parties in the country to come into power and to what extent this culture affects political governance in Pakistan.
Barrister Shahida Jamil conducted the Presidential Debate of the day.
Waqar Ali ended the day by uplifting the participants to face the challenges in their lives ahead.
Day three of the ongoing Young Leaders’ Conference (YLC) on Friday was all about highlighting the relevance of Pakistani arts and culture for the youth in the country for making them ready to assume a leadership role in the near future.
The theme of the day was “Arts, Culture, and Society-Aiwaan” and the Champ Arsal Fahim was the main highlight of the day. Different speakers of the day also shed light on the artistic and cultural diversity Pakistan possesses as the unique feature of its society.
The English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM) was the sponsor of the day in line with its firm commitment and resolve continuing for near about 20 years to support YLC in the best interest of budding leaders of Pakistan. The EBM’s support this year has been especially noteworthy that it let the YLC takes place despite continuing coronavirus emergency that otherwise interrupted many such events all over the world or confined its proceedings to the digital medium only. A musical concert as a part of the day’s proceedings to enrich the cultural exposure of the YLC participants was also sponsored by the EBM. The YLC organizers expressed special gratitude to the EBM for its unwavering commitment every year to organize the event.
The EBM was also represented on the occasion by its Brand Manager Shayan Rasool who talked about the concept of Alif.
Through encouraging counter-narratives, cross-pollination of idealism, and self-expression, day three sought to create an intellectual space, promoting diversity and pluralism in Pakistan’s society and beyond its borders while providing an opportunity for the YLC participants to connect with the art, culture, society, and moral ethos of Pakistan.
One of the keynote speakers of the day, Yousuf Bashir Qureshi in his conversation with the YLC participants highlighted the importance of arts in today’s modern world driven by industrialization and technology. “Art beyond drawings and paintings is a shared experience and its most essential function is to express and make sense of the struggles and emotions of society. It is a way of bringing people together and the greatest form of storytelling,” he said.
Junaid Iqbal in his lecture highlighted the importance of family, culture, religion, gender, educational background as the compelling factors that influenced the thought process of a person and shape the way he or she sees the world.
“Developing individual thought empowers us to stand apart from the crowd and allows us the confidence to voice our opinions without the fear of being judged. Additionally, if you are in a position of power, it is also crucial to ensure that your voice does not overpowers others but instead encourages individual opinions,” he added.
Nida Kirmani spoke on the concept of gender equality while saying that as almost half of Pakistan’s population being women, the need for gender equality and representation in the home, workplace, media, and politics is crucial.
Her session was aimed at bringing forth the factual realities of gender inequality and bringing context by highlighting its relevance in today’s Pakistan in order to understand that gender equality is not just important for women but equally important for men and the development of Pakistan.
A Drum circle activity was also part of the day. The participants of the YLC were given the opportunity to present their different cultures in the Cultural Night.
The day ended with a captivating EBM-sponsored musical night featuring renowned Sufi and folk singer of Pakistan Sanam Marvi.
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