Posts From Zubair Ahmed

KPK government set to launch solar and electric rickshaws in Peshawar

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government has decided to introduce energy efficient and carbon-neutral solar and electric rickshaws across Peshawar. The concept of launching these rickshaws on the roads is to shrink the increasing environmental pollution. KPK transport department secretary, Hamid Gigyani stated that the government is targeting to reduce the menace of pollution. While talking to a private news channel, he also stated Peshawar is densely polluted and that is

Honda Civic 2016 is launched with serious quality defects

The new model of Honda Civic 2016 was recently unveiled and there was plenty of buzz around it. The reason of the hype was the brand new design and heaps of internal improvements. However, the feedback from the general public is not satisfying as many customers have reservations about the build quality of the car. It has been reported that new Honda Civic 2016 is launched with some serious flaws.

Petition filed in Lahore High Court to ban Indian movies until Kashmir issue is resolved

Advocate Ishtiaq Ahmed Chaudhry has filed a petition in Lahore High Court (LHC), asking the court to prohibit Indian movies in Pakistani cinemas until Kashmir issue is completely resolved. According to the sources, the appeal filed by the advocate maintains the stance of barbarism in occupied Kashmir. The Indian forces are continuing to oppress Kashmiris with their brutality while the cinemas in Pakistani are busy in promoting and screening Indian

British Council Library reopens in Pakistan after 15 years

After a gap of 15 years, British Council Library reopens in Pakistan. An official inauguration ceremony was held on Thursday afternoon in Karachi which was also attended by Sind Governor Dr. Ishratul Ibad Khan. Revival of the library signifies the strengthening of cultural ties between Pakistan and United Kingdom. Dr. Ishratul Ibad did the honors of inaugurating the library. While speaking about the library, he stated: “This historic moment has

Vendors use Civil Aviation Authority documents to sell fries

Key documents of Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) are being used by local vendors to sell fries and bread. Apparently, it appears as if CAA has decided to sell off its classified documents to street hawkers. The idea should have been to dispose the papers in a suitable and safe manner. Several vendors and kiosks in and around the airport region in Karachi are found to sell fries, breads and

These future cars will grace the roads with their presence

As time goes by, we see different models of cars on the roads. However, there are plenty of future cars that are yet to be seen on the roads but there is already plenty of buzz about them. We have identified 5 tech-savvy concept cars that are super-fast, highly efficient and classy in their own way. 1- BMW Vision Next 100 BMW’s Vision Next 100 concept car is developed as

Pakistani activist Jibran Nasir’s campaign for Kashmiris goes viral

For the past few weeks, Indian held Kashmir is entangled in a profound state of war. Following the death of Kashmiri rebel leader, Burhan Wani on 8th July 2016, around 50 civilians have been killed. Subsequently, the world doesn’t know about it. Amid all this, Pakistani social activist Muhammed Jibran Nasir has created one powerful campaign for Kashmiris that has taken the Internet world by storm. The notion of the social

Oxfam International declares Pakistan as one of the world’s largest hosts for refugees

According to a report by Oxfam International, Pakistan has been declared as one of the largest hosts for refugees in the world despite limited resources. An investigation was conducted by the agency which stated on Tuesday more than 50% of the world’s refugees and asylum seekers are hosted by Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa, Turkey and held Palestine. The listed countries account for less than 2% of the world’s economy

Auto imports reach record Rs. 75 billion during 2015-16

According to official numbers, imports of used cars have reached Rs.75 billion during the outgoing fiscal year. This year, 53,600 units were sold versus 32,100 units last year, reaching its all-time high. Nonetheless, the implications of rising imports are not encouraging, putting extensive pressure on country’s trade balance. Pakistan’s auto sales of locally produced cars have seen a huge jump of 17% during fiscal year 2015-16 on a yearly basis.

Gwadar China oil pipeline underway: Future looks promising

Pakistan is all set to initiate an oil pipeline project spanning from Gwadar to China primarily to export crude oil. The task of construction and development has been assigned to Frontier Works Organization. The ultimate beneficiary of this project is going to be China as it will allow them to reap the benefits of diversification in their imports. Since the pipeline will start from Gwadar and penetrate into Western China