Atif Aslam on taking the spiritual path amid claims of exiting the music industry

Acclaimed Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has finally set the record straight about speculation about him exiting the music industry. During an interview with Hamid Mir on Geo News’ Capital Talk, the 37-year-old addressed the rumours going rife about his exit from Pakistan’s music scene. “The topic of leaving the music industry is one that’s quite personal. But I want to…

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ECC Approves Electric Vehicle Policy for Certain Type of Vehicles

The policy was proposed by the Ministry of Industries after consultation with various stakeholders from the Engineering Development Board, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Climate Change, Ministry of Science and Technology, and others. Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar has said that this puts in place incentives reduced tariffs and taxes on machinery, parts, and sale of…

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ADB $500 Million Loan to Help Protect Poor, Strengthen Pakistan’s COVID-19 Health and Economic Response

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (10 June 2020) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan to help the Government of Pakistan deliver social protection programs to the poor and vulnerable, expand health sector capabilities, and deliver a pro-poor fiscal stimulus to boost growth and create jobs as the country fights the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “The COVID-19…

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Nestle Pakistan Releases Report on Creating Shared Value

LAHORE: Nestlé Pakistan recently published its ‘Nestlé in Society: Creating Shared Value (CSV) 2019 report highlighting its three main focus areas globally: for individuals and families, for communities, and for the planet. Talking about Nestle’s Creating Shared Value (CSV) philosophy, Waqar Ahmad, Head of Corporate Affairs, Nestlé Pakistan, said, “Our CSV initiatives are geared towards addressing the challenges faced by…

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India’s Adani Wins World’s Largest Solar Tender

Adani Green Energy, part of India’s Adani Group conglomerate, will build 8 gigawatts of large-scale solar capacity worth $6 billion in India over the next five years, after winning the world’s largest solar energy tender award this week. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a government body responsible for delivering India’s 100-gigawatt solar target for 2022, selected Adani Green…

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Pakistanis Can Order the Cheapest Electric Car in the World for Just Rs. 150,000

Electric cars from renowned automakers cost a fortune and there are plenty of import-related hassles that you have to go through, however, there’s an electric car that costs under $1,000. It is China made and can be ordered through Alibaba. An American citizen, Jason Torchinsky, ordered the same from a Chinese manufacturer called Changli. He, however, was left a little…

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