Chairperson PEIRA presents first ever annual report 2020-2021

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson, Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority Ms Zia Batool Thursday presents “First Annual Progress Report” of ICT-PEIRA for Year 2020-2021 According to a press release, ICT-PEIRA has published its first-ever Annual Progress Report for the year 2020-2021 in accordance with Section 18(3) of ICT-PEIRA Act, 2013. None of the Annual Progress Report could be […]

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AIOU to provide internet facilities to students

ISLAMABAD: Vice Chancellor, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Prof. Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum visited Abbottabad on the last leg of his visit to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In his meeting with government officials, socio-political leaders, students and tutors, he discussed in detail about the digitization of the university. Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum said that online facilities have been provided […]

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U.N says world likely to miss climate targets despite coronavirus pause in carbon emissions

The United Nations released a report Thursday warning that the coronavirus pandemic has not slowed the pace of climate change, as carbon emissions are back to 2019 levels. Greenhouse gas concentrations are now at record levels, and the planet is on path towards dangerous overheating, according to the multi-agency climate report. The landmark ‘United in […]

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UN High Commissioner calls on Interior Minister

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi Thursday called on Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad to discuss matters pertaining to the evacuation and humanitarian aid for Afghan citizens. During the meeting, it was decided to arrange food, medicines, and other necessary items for Afghan citizens and that they will be properly […]

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World urged to take practical measures for prosperity in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: The speakers at a webinar on Thursday urged the world to take practical steps and launch economic linkages and development initiatives to realize the dream of prosperity and sustainable development in Afghanistan. The webinar , titled “Kandahar Dialogue”, emphasized that China-Pakistan should extend China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan. Besides, China should also […]

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Lakki Marwat administration directed to take action against encroachments

PESHAWAR: Commissioner Bannu Division Shaukat Ali Yousafzai has directed the district administration Lakki Marwat and North Waziristan to complete an operation against encroachments and submit a report in this regard. He said no compromise should be made in removing encroachments and added that the move would provide relief to the people. He expressed these views […]

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