Maktab-e-Hunar

INDEPENDENCE DAY 🇵🇰
14 AUGUST 2026
79 YEARS OF FREEDOM

یہ پرچم یونہی بلند رہے، یہ وطن یونہی آباد رہے
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Maktab-e-Hunar Mianwali
Pakistan Zindabad 🇵🇰

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has auctioned Bahria Town’s 527 kanal and 10 marla property in Murree to recover unpaid tax dues worth Rs. 26 billion.
Located in Mauza Kathar Sharqi on Angori Road, the land was sold after a fresh auction process under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. A Pakistani businessman submitted the highest successful bid after an earlier auction failed to conclude.
Sources say the total cost of acquiring the property, including taxes, was around Rs. 825 million. The FBR retained the right to accept or reject bids during the process.
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China is seeing a growing AI marketplace where people can license their faces for advertisements, video games, and AI generated microdramas to earn extra income.


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OGDC has made a landmark discovery by identifying lithium in geothermal formation water from a pilot well in Sindh, marking the first such finding in Pakistan.
Initial analysis suggests lithium concentrations are comparable to leading geothermal brine projects worldwide. The company plans further technical studies to determine the size and commercial viability of the resource.
If confirmed, the discovery could support Pakistan's entry into the global critical minerals market, attract foreign investment, and strengthen industries linked to electric vehicle batteries, energy storage, and advanced technologies, while promoting sustainable lithium extraction through geothermal resources.
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Saudi Arabia has launched a new multiple-entry Umrah visa that remains valid for one year and allows pilgrims to stay for up to 90 days across multiple visits.

Travelers must purchase an approved service package through the Nusuk platform and obtain an Umrah permit before each trip. The visa is suspended after every departure and reactivated once all entry requirements are fulfilled. It cannot be used during the Hajj season.

The initiative is designed to simplify Umrah travel, offer greater flexibility, and enhance digital services for pilgrims.

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More than 900,000 pilgrims have performed Umrah during the first 1.5 months of the new season, reflecting the strong demand for the spiritual journey.
According to official figures, Pakistan ranked first among all countries in the number of Umrah pilgrims, highlighting the deep connection of Pakistani Muslims with the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.
The continued rise in pilgrim numbers also reflects improved travel arrangements and expanded services for visitors.
Saudi authorities are working to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience by enhancing facilities, transportation, and crowd management throughout the Umrah season.
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Google has expanded its digital skills initiative in Pakistan, increasing the total number of Google Career Certificates to 350,000.

The program offers free, globally recognized training in AI, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Project Management, Digital Marketing, and E-Commerce, helping learners prepare for future careers. Supported by partners including TechValley, PHEC, HED, and the Ministry of IT, the initiative aims to boost employment, freelancing, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation across the country.

It also encourages public sector officials to strengthen their AI and digital skills, supporting Pakistan’s growing digital economy.

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DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng has become the world’s richest AI founder, marking a major milestone in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry.

His rising fortune has placed him ahead of prominent AI leaders Dario Amodei and Greg Brockman, highlighting DeepSeek’s growing influence in the global tech landscape.

The achievement further signals the massive wealth and competition being driven by the worldwide AI boom.

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The Punjab government has taken a major step toward boosting tourism by allocating Rs. 49 million for the proposed Rawalpindi–Murree Glass Train project under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2026–27. The initiative is aimed at transforming travel between Rawalpindi and Murree into a scenic and modern transport experience.
The project, with an estimated total cost of Rs. 117 billion, is designed to improve regional connectivity while promoting tourism in one of Pakistan’s most visited hill stations. Officials say the glass train will offer passengers a unique panoramic journey through the picturesque landscape of the Murree route.
Once completed, the project is expected to significantly enhance tourism revenue and ease travel pressure on road networks, making Murree more accessible for domestic and international visitors.
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