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Pakistan economic survey unveils surge in livestock numbers – Pakistan Observer

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3 مہینے ago

جون 12, 2024

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Zubair Yaqoob

During the past year, Pakistan has seen a noticeable increase in its livestock numbers, according to the latest economic survey released by the federal government. The economic survey report for the year 2023-24 has shown that the total number of livestock in the country reached 59 million, with 2 million new additions, while the number of donkeys remained stable at 200,000, the same as the previous fiscal year. According to the survey, the country’s doctor count now stands at 299,113, and there are 127,855 nurses. The number of lady health workers recorded in the survey is 24,022. The population of Pakistan, as per the 2023 survey, stands at 241 million. The survey shows a growth rate of 2.55 percent in the population compared to the last survey. Urban areas saw a population growth of 3.65 percent, while rural areas experienced a growth rate of 1.90 percent. In terms of provincial breakdown, Punjab’s population was 127 million in 2023, Sindh’s was 55.69 million, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s was 40.85 million, Balochistan’s was 14.89 million, and Islamabad’s population was 2.36 million.

The GDP increased by 2.38 percent, with agriculture at 6.25 percent, the industry sector at 1.21 percent, and the services sector also at 1.21 percent. The per capita income reached $1,680, with a GDP investment of 13.1 percent.

The GDP savings stood at percent. The unemployment rate for the age group of 15 to 24 was 11.1 percent, while for the age group of 25 to 34, it was 7.3 percent. Unemployment among women aged 15 to 24 was higher compared to men. In agriculture, there was an overall increase of 6.25 percent. Crop production increased by 11.03 percent, livestock by 3.89%, forestry by 3.05 percent, and fisheries by 0.81 percent. Agricultural loans saw a 33.8% increase.

The survey reported a wheat production of 3.957 million tons, with 6.425 million tons of paddy rice sold.

The cattle population was 57.5 million, with 46.3 million buffaloes, 32.7 million sheep, and 87 million goats. The camel population was 1.2 million, and there were 40 lakh horses.

The survey also revealed that 55,670 vehicles were manufactured, which represents a 36.6 percent decrease in production. There were 14,544 jeeps, pickups, and SUVs produced, reflecting a 45% decrease in production. 296 buses were manufactured, showing a 51 percent decrease in production. 36,133 tractors were manufactured, indicating a 59.7 percent increase in production. A total of 842,905 motorcycles and rickshaws were manufactured, showing a 9 percent decrease in production. According to the economic survey, 13.5 crore people in the country use the internet. The number of telecommunication users increased from 194.6 million to 1.946 billion. In Pakistan, more than 20,000 IT companies are registered. The IT sector’s earnings volume reached $2.283 billion, with US350 million in IT exports. From July to March of the current fiscal year, IT revenue saw an increase of 17.44 percent. From July to March, IT revenue reached US339 million, recording an increase of US 30.6 million. Compared to last March, there was a 36 percent increase in IT revenue. In March 2023, IT revenue increased to US225 million, showing an increase of 19.1 percent compared to February.

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Honda CD70 Dream Latest Price, Installment Plans – Sep 2024 Update – Pakistan Observer

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10 گھنٹے ago

ستمبر 20, 2024

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Honda remains leader in bikes market, with its top-selling units like CD 70, and that’s without making any major changes as the entry-level bikes look almost same for a long time. As the CD-70 remains its most selling model, bikes like the CD-70 Dream and Pridor are considered a niche products.

Despite failing to achieve top sales, CD 70 Dream is still in the market, featuring air-cooled, 4-stroke engine that delivers smooth performance and impressive fuel economy, often averaging around 60-70 km/l, making it ideal for daily commuting.

The bike looks better with stylish and modern design with attractive graphics, as compared to simple CD70. People also like its comfort as built quality remains optimum, comparing to other players.

Its pricing makes it accessible to a wide audience, including students and working professionals, solidifying its status as a favorite among motorcycle enthusiasts in Pakistan.

As bikes prices remain out of hands, people are having hard time to upgrade their ride while companies also face low sales.

Honda CD 70 Dream Price

The price of Honda CD70 Dream is Rs168,900 in September 2024.

Honda CD 70 Dream Installments

Installment Plans	Monthly Payments
3 months	Rs56,300
6 months	Rs28,300
9 months	Rs21,890
12 months	Rs17,200
24 months	Rs10,170
36 months	Rs7,800

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Check Property Ownership in Lahore, other Punjab cities Online – Pakistan Observer

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11 گھنٹے ago

ستمبر 20, 2024

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If you live in Lahore or any other city in Punjab; you might have faced difficulties in getting land record in previous years, but now the government made the land verification process smooth with digitization.

To curb the menace of land mafia and to help residents of Punjab, the government rolled out a systematic process and also eased the process of property transfers and real estate transactions.

A new verification system is Live by provincial authorities to check the legitimacy of properties available for purchase or investment across the region of 110 million people.

The relevant authority in this regard is Punjab Land Record Authority which oversees management and maintenance of land records. You can get different services, including ability to search for and view land records, as well as request copies of documents.

Check Property Ownership Online 2024

Here’s Step by Step Guide To Check property ownership

Step 1: Please visit PLRA portal at Punjab-zameen.gov.pk.

Step 2: Find ‘Property Registration,’ on home and click on https://rodportal.punjab-zameen.gov.pk/.

Step 3: It will ask you to select your district and service center.

Step 4: You can search by different options including Bahi number, ID card, registration number, or by person name.

Step 5: After entering details, please advance to ‘Search’ to get the land ownership.

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Suzuki Bolan discontinued in Pakistan after 36 years; Here’s replacement for ‘Carry Dabba’ – Pakistan Observer

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12 گھنٹے ago

ستمبر 20, 2024

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LAHORE – Finally, it’s time to say goodbye to the iconic Suzuki Bolan as Pak Suzuki pulled plugs to replace the minivan with another model. Over the last 3.5 decades, Suzuki Bolan enjoyed decent sales and was valued for its flexibility, serving a multi-passenger vehicle and for commercial purposes.

Amid shift in auto landscape in Pakistan, Bolan becomes latest drive to be discontinued after Suzuki Mehran, which you can still spot.

Pictures of Suzuki Bolan’s last batch surfaced online, and Pakistanis hit nostalgia as many grew up in this vehicle. The final chassis number marked as 01151691. The country’s oldest automaker and maker of Bolan also confirmed discontinuation of the 800cc Carry Dabba.

The company decided to replace Bolan for its outdated design and lack of safety features. Amid its low sales, consumer demand for a modern replacement like Changan Karvaan increased.

Suzuki Every to Replace Bolan

Suzuki earlier mentioned that Every will replace Bolan, and one of its recent model was unveiled at a recent auto show.

The launch of Every models faced delays due to import challenges and it is expected to launch in mid October.

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Gold prices reach historic high in Pakistan – Pakistan Observer

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