Carmakers force govt to scrap EV policy

Pakistan in March announced a new auto policy that favours potential new entrants over existing manufacturers. PHOTO: PAK SUZUKI ISLAMABAD: Auto giants have managed to get the newly proposed auto policy scrapped, and the government has restarted the process to address concerns pertaining to electric vehicles, which pose a serious threat to conventional carmakers. The…

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AI-powered system increases accuracy in predicting typhoon tracks

Tiny atmospheric changes can snowball into major typhoon track shifts, hindering long-range forecast accuracy In recent years, AI-based meteorological forecasting has gained traction, significantly improving the efficiency of weather prediction through effective computing capabilities. PHOTO: PEXELS Chinese researchers have developed a new typhoon forecasting system that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) technologies with atmospheric dynamics principles…

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Billions in olive oil exports at risk

EXPANDING PLANTATIONS: Official estimates indicate millions of olive trees have been planted under various public-sector initiatives, with thousands of acres now under cultivation. Pakistan’s olive-growing zone is estimated to extend across nearly 10 million acres. PHOTO:FILE  LAHORE: Pakistan’s fledgling olive oil industry is reaching a critical juncture where growers and processors believe future growth will…

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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s position looks unacceptable, head of European Leagues says

ZURICH: Gianni Infantino’s position as FIFA president looks untenable following his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup’s commercial rights, the head of Europe’s professional football ‌leagues said on Sunday. Claudius Schaefer, whose organisation represents 53 professional men’s and women’s football leagues, said there could be “only one consequence” for Infantino after his plan…

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IMF urges Rs430b provincial tax hike

Provinces will contribute the additional tax revenue in accordance with their respective shares under the NFC Award The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, U.S., April 21, 2017. REUTERS LAHORE: The IMF has urged Pakistan’s provinces to impose additional taxes to increase their own-source revenues during the…

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Micro, small enterprises face survival threat

Entrepreneurs voice concern over migration of industrial units from Lahore due to lack of incentives LAHORE: A delegation of SME entrepreneurs from Lahore’s auto sector met with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) Director Mashood Khan to highlight the pressing challenges threatening the survival of micro and small enterprises in the industry. Entrepreneurs expressed…

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Sri Lanka women clinch T20I series against Pakistan

Sri Lanka women beat Pakistan women by six wickets in the second T20I at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday. Photo: PCB Sri Lanka: Debutant Sanjana Kavindi and captain Chamari Athapaththu smashed rapid cameos to help Sri Lanka defeat Pakistan by six wickets in the second Twenty20 International on Sunday, sealing an unassailable 2-0…

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Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests

Jasprit Bumrah hasn’t played since the second ODI in England on July 16. BCCI/FILE India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will miss the upcoming two-Test series in Sri Lanka after the BCCI medical team advised him to take more time to recover from a left knee issue, according to reports. Bumrah will not travel with the…

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