Tag: transportation
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AirCar technology purchased by Chinese company for exclusive use
A Chinese firm has acquired the technology behind a flying car, originally developed and tested in Europe. This AirCar, powered by a BMW engine and conventional fuel, completed a 35-minute flight between two Slovakian airports in 2021, utilising standard runways for take-off and landing. Its transformation from car to aircraft took just over two minutes.
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Islamabad’s public transport fares reduced by 10%
With immediate effect, public transport fares in Islamabad have been reduced by 10 per cent in direct response to the recent decline in petroleum prices.
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Stockholm to ban petrol, diesel cars in city centre from 2025
The capital of Sweden, Stockholm, will ban the presence of petrol and diesel cars by 2025 in a central 20-block area of the city in order to achieve better air quality. The city’s vice-mayor for transport and urban environment, Lars Stromgren, said in a statement, “Nowadays the air in Stockholm causes babies to have sick…
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Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority is dividing into two entities
A specialised committee consisting of nine members has been established to supervise the division of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
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Pakistan Railways increases train fares amid record-high fuel prices
Pakistan Railways has announced a second fare increase this September in response to a significant surge in petrol and diesel prices.
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Planning to travel on the motorway? You’ll be paying more for it now
The toll tariff for the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M2) underwent a 10 per cent increase, with the new rates becoming effective starting from Saturday, August 26th, 2023.
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Heatwave woes: Rising temperatures pose new threats to air travel
In a twist of fate, climate change is exacerbating the challenges of air travel, creating a new layer of misery for passengers and airlines alike. As temperatures soar due to global warming, the very air that planes need to lift off becomes less cooperative.
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Indian inventor introduces futuristic one-wheel self-balancing electric scooter
A visionary Indian man has ingeniously crafted a remarkable electric scooter that defies convention by featuring only a single wheel, embodying his innovative approach to transportation.
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Russian crude oil shipment faces delay, expected to reach Pakistan on June 11
In a recent development, a Russian cargo vessel carrying 100,000 tonnes of crude oil has experienced delays and is now expected to reach the Omani port of Duqm on June 7. This delay has caused a setback in Pakistan’s plans as the oil was initially scheduled to arrive in Oman on May 27-28.
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Pakistan to receive $10 billion investment in refinery sector soon
Minister of State for Petroleum, Musadik Malik, announced that Pakistan will soon receive a $10 billion investment in its refinery sector. The investment, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, holds significant details that cannot be disclosed at this time, according to Malik’s statement at a ceremony. This development follows the approval of a…