MoU inked for setting up software technology park in Bannu

ISLAMABAD:A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Pakistan Software Export Board, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board and the University of Science & Technology, Bannu for setting up the first ever software technology park in Bannu. PSEB Managing Director Osman Nasir, University of Science and Technology, Bannu Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khair Uz Zaman, and […]

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E-portal “Ehsaas Digital” to empower, facilitate common man: Dr. Nishtar

ISLAMABAD:Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar Wednesday said that Ehsaas had opened an e-portal “Ehsaas Digital” to provide easy access to information and services related to all its initiatives which would help empower and facilitate a common man. “The digital e-portal offers Ehsaas specific people centered […]

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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought tomorrow

ISLAMABAD:The United Nations’ World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought will be observed on June 17(Thursday) across the globe including Pakistan to highlight the urgent need to curb the desertification process. It also aims to strengthen the visibility of the drylands issue on the international environmental agenda. Individuals and organizations in various countries, such as […]

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IHC expresses displeasure over non recovery of 29-day old girl

ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday directed the Islamabad Police to produce a 29 days old infant girl before the bench after recovering her in a case pertaining to girl’s custody. The court expressed annoyance over non recovery of the girl despite its orders and summoned superintendent of police (SP) Saddar Islamabad in person […]

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Omar criticizes opposition for disturbing peace of Parliament

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan on Wednesday criticized the opposition parties, particularly the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, for disturbing peace of the Parliament. The PML-N members had used derogatory remarks against the ruling party parliamentarians, he said while talking to a private television channel. The minister said it was very unfortunate that the […]

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MNAs Kanwal Shauzab, Khurram Shehzad call on PM

ISLAMABAD:Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) Kanwal Shauzab and Sheikh Khurram Shehzad called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Wednesday. Special Assistant to PM on Political Affairs Malik Amir was also present in the meeting during which the matters relating to the relevant constituencies as well as the ongoing development projects were discussed.

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Biden taps Pakistan-origin Big Tech critic to head Federal Trade Commission

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has named Lina Khan, a Pakistani-American, to lead the Federal Trade Commission, giving the regulatory authority’s top spot to one of the most prominent Big Tech critics. The move to elevate Ms. Khan to one of the most powerful regulatory positions in Washington was announced by Senator Amy Klobuchar, a […]

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