Lahore: Thursday, May 19, 2023.Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), an authority working on modern urbanization and vertical expansion has taken a unique approach in showcasing the legacy of the province, Punjab.
Whilst Punjab is shown as a vibrant mix of subcontinental culture in popular media, CBD Punjab has rekindled the spotlight on Punjab’s excellent development-rich history. From the ancient Punjab being a pivotal trade route in the grand scheme of the world, to the Mughals era creating architectural wonders and engineering marvels, to the key infrastructural developments of the 1800 and 1900s; the developmental excellence and legacy of Punjab has been carried forward by CBD Punjab by coining Punjab as the ‘Spirit of Opportunity’. CBD Punjab is taking the land of five rivers into its next era of development via sustainable and modern mega-projects.
The TVC also features visual representations of CBD Punjab’s future projects, including the tallest skyscraper ‘Sirius’, the medical facility ‘Sano’, the IT hub ‘Node’ in the Special Technology Zone being established in the near future, the branded residential tower ‘Regalia’ and much acclaimed retail district ‘Runway’. These projects aim to transform Lahore’s economic landscape and provide new opportunities for growth and development. The TVC has been aired on national and global media and has been praised by viewers for its quality production, camera work, and visuals.
Speaking about the TVC, the CEO of CBD Punjab, Imran Amin, said, “We are delighted to launch this unique TVC, it portrays our commitment to advancing economic and national development and creating a brighter future for all. Punjab being the largest province in terms of economy and population with a huge pool of skilled workforce always has immense potential of investments and CBD Punjab at this moment is driving the said potential. We have investment opportunities not just in vertical development but also in energy, health, hospitality, entertainment, and retail infrastructure.
This initiative aims to inspire and seek benefits of the opportunities that Punjab has to offer.”
With the launch of this TVC, CBD Punjab has set a new benchmark for the government sector in Pakistan. The authority aims to continue to lead the way in promoting economic and national development and inspiring people to take advantage of the opportunities that Punjab has to offer.
The TVC is part of a broader campaign by CBD Punjab, to promote economic and national development in Punjab. The authority is working on several projects aimed at upgrading the infrastructure, promoting business growth, and creating new job opportunities. The development of the Central Business District is a crucial part of this initiative, aimed at making Punjab a hub for global business and commerce.
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Caretaker CM PUNJAB Instructs Completlion Of Kalma Chowk Remodeling And CBD Punjab Boulevard project By MAY 5 TH
Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)
Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi visited the Kalma Chowk Remodeling and CBD Punjab Boulevard project in Lahore today to review the development progress. This visit was in continuation of the recent visit by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to the same site.
During the visit, CEO CBD Punjab, Mr. Imran Amin, briefed the Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab, on the progress of the project. He informed the CM that the project is nearing completion. The project is expected to bring a significant change to the area, with improved traffic flow and aesthetic appeal. Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab instructed to complete the project and open the Ali Zaib Road barrel for traffic by May 5, 2023, at any cost.
Caretaker Minister for Housing & Urban Development Barrister Syed Azfar Ali Nasir, Chief Secretary Punjab, Zahid Akhtar Zaman, Secretary Housing and Urban Development Punjab, Captain. (R) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Secretary Planning, Muhammad Sohail Anwar Choudhary, Commissioner Lahore, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Deputy Commissioner Lahore, Rafia Haider, CEO CBD Punjab, Mr. Imran Amin, COO CBD Punjab, Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua MD Wasa, Ghufran Chaudhry, Executive Director Commercial CBD Punjab, Muhammad Omer, Executive Director Technical CBD Punjab, Riaz Hussain, CCPO Lahore, SP Traffic Police Lahore, staff members from CBD Punjab, NLC and NESPAK, accompanied the Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab, during his visit. The Chief Minister expressed his satisfaction with the progress made thus far and emphasized the importance of completing the project on time.
The Kalma Chowk Remodeling and CBD Punjab Boulevard project is part of the government’s efforts to improve infrastructure and development in the province. The project aims to provide a modern and efficient transportation system while also improving the overall aesthetic of the area.
The media and the public have been eagerly following the progress of the project, and the Chief Minister’s visit has further highlighted the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure and development in the province. The project is a testament to the government’s vision for a modern and developed Punjab, and the Chief Minister’s visit today has once again demonstrated the government’s commitment to achieving this vision.
Pak Nation is observing Youm-e-Ashura with mourning processions amid tight security
Lahore (NUT-Desk)
Pakistan is observing Youm-e-Ashura, Muharram 10, with due solemnity in remembrance of the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain amid tight security today and under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic.
The government has shut down mobile services in major cities of the country, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Quetta, and Sukkur to avoid any untoward incident. The main procession in Karachi will start from Nishtar Park and end at the Hussainian Iranian at Kharadar, with Allama Shahenshah Naqvi addressing it.
The participants of the procession will offer prayers at Tibet Centre, while all the connecting roads of MA Jinnah have been sealed off to provide security to the procession.
The processions will start at 9am in Hyderabad and Jhang, 10am in Faisalabad, 11am in Gujranwala and Rohri, 12pm in Sukkur and Khairpur. The processions have already started in Quetta at 8am and in Dera Ismail Khan at 7:30am.
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) have also been issued for the mourning processions to avert the spread of coronavirus, as the cases in the country increase due to the fourth wave of the pandemic.
Tight security arrangements are in place and all security-related departments have been alerted to avoid any untoward incident during the mourning processions, Radio Pakistan reported.
On the occasion, President Dr Arif Alvi said the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) is a symbol of determination and perseverance and urged the nation to rise above hatred, malice, and sectarianism in line with his teachings.
“We have to prepare ourselves for all kinds of sacrifices by becoming a metaphor of determination and stability for our religion, nation, and country,” the president said.
President Alvi said following such a pathway leads to success in the world and the hereafter, as he highlighted Ashura has a special place in the hearts of the Muslim Ummah. The grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), along with his family and other devoted companions, had sacrificed their lives while fighting the forces of tyranny and oppression, said President Alvi.
He said the immortal sacrifices had revived the spirit of Islam and even today, such character was a source of inspiration for the believers in the moments of trial and tribulation. He said the best way to pay homage to Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) was to pledge about conforming to life in accordance with his teachings.
Amid the fourth wave of COVID-19, he said, the nation must observe precautions, especially during the gatherings and processions of Ashura. He urged the public to adopt precautionary measures and SOPs issued by the government and to get vaccinated for their own protection.
Celebrities demand quick justice for victim of Minar-e-Pakistan harassment incident
Laohre (NUT-DESK)
The incident involving 400 men sexually harassing a woman at Lahore’s Minar-e-Pakistan has angered the nation including celebrities. The victim clothes were torn off and she was tossed in the air by the mob.
The incident came to light after a video went viral on social media, showing hundreds of men attacking a woman as she went to the park with four of her friends to celebrate Independence Day. Police have registered a case against 400 people allegedly involved in the incident.
The victim, along with her friends, was making a TikTok video in the park when hordes of men of all ages climbed a fence and attacked the woman.
Many celebrities took to Twitter to demand the higher ups to serve justice to the victim with some left completely speechless over the audacity of the perpetrators.
Mahira Khan demand quick justice.
I can’t believe what I just saw!!! I’ve said it before and I will say it again – make an example out of these men! #MinarePakistan
Mawra Hoccane shared her anger via a tweet.
I want to hear what the “not all men” brigade has to say this time!!! Hope this incident is dreadful enough to open your eyes..atleast this time there will be no judgement about the girl & how she could have AVOIDED the situation! Extremely DISGUSTED! Disturbing! #lahoreincident
Mansha Pasha tweeted.
This whole drama of why was she there and what was she wearing is getting really old and noone is buying it anymore. Sahi se eik hi dafa bol do, we dont want to do anything to protect women and we want to keep stripping you of dignity because we can.
Imran Abass felt ashamed and petrified.
Disgusted, petrified, ashamed and speechless.. Quaid-e-Azam! We are sorry. #minarepakistan .
Osman Khalid Butt also demand justice.
Another day, another incident, another moment we find ourselves collectively hanging our heads in shame. Action, not just condemnation. Bring the perpetrators to justice.
Haroon Shahid demanded quick action.
Robotic malfunction at #minar_e_pakistan Time to deactivate these robots I believe? @GovtofPunjabPK @OfficialDPRPP
Farhan saeed was Furious , Heartbroken.
Disgusted , Furious , Heartbroken , Ashamed ! Ashamed of being a man today , ashamed that the men of this country keep doing these horrible acts every other day, ashamed that the law of my country does not hang these predators so that this doesn’t happen again #MinarePakistan
Samar Khan becomes first female cyclist to reach K2 basecamp.
Lahore (Nut-Desk)
Samar Khan made history after becoming the first female cyclist to reach the K2 basecamp on a mountain bike. Khan announced the feat about five days ago on her Instagram, where she had been regularly updating her followers with pictures and lengthy posts about her journey. Terming the final leg of her quest as ‘Journey to Chogori’, Khan said, “The stage where prayers are answered or sometimes delayed, where I got to see the clear face of majestic Choghori, standing with grace.”
Chogori is the unofficial local name for K2, the second-highest peak in the world.
Khan started her journey towards the end of July, taking off on a mountain bike from Skardu on July 31. “This ride will be bumpy, rough and heavy but I have trained myself enough mentally and physically,” she had said.
She also shared why she wanted to cycle her way on a mountain bike through treacherous terrain, explaining, “Because, bicycling should be the way to commute around mountains, to cut our carbon footprint and to preserve our natural assets like glaciers and peaks.”
Updating her followers through her journey with ‘stage updates’, Khan offered insight into her cycling route, which included crossing the Baltoro glacier at 4000+meters at Urdukus, and battling extreme weather sickness at the height of 4319 meters at Ghoro 2.
“The path towards Urdukus brings the magnificent Baltoro Glacier, with its endless ups & downs covered with rocks and deep crevices… many water streams along the way with the flow and pressure of a huge river, waist-deep or sometimes more. And the water comes straight from glaciers, freezes ur feet in seconds,” she shared.
The last stage update ‘Doorway to Chogori’, as mentioned above, includes pictures of Samar standing tall with her mountain bike with the mighty K2 in the background. “After a long night of chasing oxygen and silent prayers, the morning brought me face to face with K2, with a lot of injuries and shivering cold but with a magnificent sight.”
Microsoft protests against Amazon’s win of big US cloud contract.
Lahore (NUT-DESK)
US Tech Giant, Microsoft is challenging a decision to award a multi-billion-dollar cloud computing contract to its rival Amazon. US media reports said the contract valued at $10 billion is for modernizing storage of classified data at the National Security Agency (NSA).
“Based on the decision we are filing an administrative protest via the Government Accountability Office,” Microsoft said in response to an AFP inquiry.
“We are exercising our legal rights and will do so carefully and responsibly.”
NSA spokesperson said that it “will respond to the protest in accordance with appropriate federal regulations,” while Amazon declined to comment.
A post on the Government Accountability Office website showed that it is considering a protest filed by Microsoft in July concerning the NSA, but provided no details.
The move came as payback of sorts for Amazon successfully protesting a different $10 billion cloud computing contract that had been awarded to Microsoft.
The Pentagon in July scrapped the deal, known as the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) contract, sidestepping a bitter dispute between Amazon and Microsoft over allegations of political bias that swayed the bidding.
Microsoft in late 2019 won the JEDI contract, sparking a challenge by Amazon on grounds that then president Donald Trump may have improperly influenced the outcome.
Amazon alleged it was shut out of the deal because of what it called Trump’s vendetta against the company and its chief executive Jeff Bezos.
Samsung unveils new foldable smartphones with lower prices to expand market
Lahore (Nut-Desk)
Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest high-end foldable smartphones with lower prices than last year’s offerings in a push to expand foldable demand beyond niche devices.
The tech giant priced its 5G-enabled Galaxy Z Fold3 with 7.6-inch main screen to start at $1,799.99 in the United States, and clamshell Galaxy Z Flip3 at $999.99 – down from the launch prices of last year’s models at $1,999 and $1,380, respectively. The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 will launch on August 27 starting in markets such as the United States and Europe.
“There’s definitely demand for bigger screens as people consume more media content, and foldables are the only form that makes big screens very portable… the price hurdle is the issue,” said Park Sung-soon, an analyst at Cape Investment & Securities.
Foldable phones, with about 8.6 million units expected to be shipped this year, are expected to account for just 0.6% of estimated 1.447 billion smartphones to be shipped.
However, that is more than double the 3 million foldables shipped in 2020, and Samsung will lead the market with over 88% market share, according to Counterpoint Research.
Besides price drops that analysts said could help capture more demand in the United States and perhaps China, Samsung’s foldable unveiled on Wednesday touted lighter, thinner and improved design, durability, and compatibility with a stylus, which could absorb users of Samsung’s Galaxy Note phablets whose key feature is the “S Pen”.
Samsung has said it is not discontinuing the Note, and mobile chief Koh Dong-jin said in March that the company is preparing a Note product launch for next year.
In order for foldable smartphones to expand beyond niche models, prices of flagship models must drop to around $1,000-1,500, there must be more offerings from firms besides Samsung, and Apple’s (AAPL.O) entry, which is expected around 2023, would be needed, Counterpoint analysts said in a report this year.
Samsung also unveiled new smartwatches and earbuds on Wednesday with fresh designs and functions. Brisk sales of such high-margin accessories have added to the mobile division’s profitability in recent quarters.
Monsoon Tree Plantation Drive by PTA
Lahore (Nut-Desk)
In line with Prime Minister of Pakistan’s vision of Clean & Green Pakistan, PTA organized a tree plantation drive in the vicinity of PTA Headquarters in Islamabad.
Chairman PTA, Major General Amir Azeem Bajwa (R) inaugurated the eco-friendly drive by planting a sapling along with Members of the Authority.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman said that trees are an invaluable asset of a country and for future generations. He encouraged PTA officers & officials to participate in the monsoon tree plantation drive and extend its scope to their neighborhoods to increase green cover.
Independence Day special: Zain Ashraf got great honor for Pakistan. gets Champion of Change Award.
Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Pakistani youth have full potential to become the world leaders and Zain Ashraf have proved it with his unique international honor. Zain Ashraf participated and stood first in a global competition held between participants of 39 countries and bagged the champion of Change Award.During Corona pandemic, Zain Ashraf aimed to help the needy and deserving people and make them to stand on their feet with satisfaction and pride.
For his great initiative Zain Ashraf Mughal won the Champion of Change award from the United Nations.The People’s Empowerment Award competition was held among 39 member countries..It is pertinent to mention that Zain Ashraf Mughal has already won the International Commonwealth Award. Zain Ashraf Mughal’s welfare organization made 1400 families entrepreneurs by giving interest free loans 4200 out of school children were sent to school with his tireless efforts.
Zain Ashraf Mughal is also member of Prime Minister National Youth Council and also included in Forbes Social Entrepreneur Under 30. Newsupdatetimes congratulates Zain Ashraf for bringing a great honor for Pakistan and wished him best of Luck for future endeavors.
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NewsupdatesTimes wishes happy Independence Day to all Pakistanis.
Lahore (Nut-Desk)
Pakistani Nation is celebrating 75th Independence Day with patriotic zeal and nationalistic emotions. From the beginning of the August, preparation remained at full swing in different parts of the country and citizens expressed their utmost love for their motherland in different ways, like decorating streets with little flags, 14th August themed green dresses or vehicle decorations etc. NewsupdatesTimes also wishes happy Independence Day to all Pakistanis living within Pakistan or Abroad.
Though ongoing corona pandemic and sacred month of Muharram, celebrations of Independence Day are being kept low, but emotions and energy level is at its peak. The main Independence Day ceremony will be held in Islamabad, where the national flag is hoisted at the Parliament and Presidency buildings. This is follow up by the national anthem and widely circulated and televised speeches by the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan.
“Unity, Faith, and Discipline” is the guiding principle and national motto of Pakistan.
Everyone should keep it in mind, and should play its roles in making Pakistan more prosper and developed country.
Pakistan Independence Day is a National Holiday in Pakistan, but this day is significant in many ways. It recalls us the sacrifices of our forefathers, Commitment of Great leaders like Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Iqbal and others. We should follow the golden principles and guidelines set by our great leaders, only this way we can start the journey of glory of Pakistan. Every Pakistan should play its role with full commitment and pride, Insha Allah, All the Obstacles will vanish and Pakistan will become the leader country in the world. Ameen