Discontinuation of BS Geography Program of ICT college draws flak

ISLAMABAD: The abrupt discontinuation of BS Geography Program of Islamabad Model Postgraduate College H-8 by the authorities without consultation of the relevant stakeholders will not only spoil the laborious efforts behind the launch of this program but also incur huge financial loss in terms of wastage of the entire relevant infrastructure. According to an official […]

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New tourist points being set up in Punjab: CM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Sunday that the country had great tourism potential and new tourist points were being established in Punjab under the integrated tourism policy. In his message, issued in connection with the World Tourism Day celebrations here, he said, “Pakistan is the custodian of the world’s oldest civilisation […]

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ILO imparting technical expertise to train staff on child issues

ISLAMABAD: National Coordinator Asia Regional Child Labour (ARC) Manwar Sultana has said International Labour Organization (ILO) was imparting technical expertise and learning outcomes for capacity building of concerned staff to train them on children issues. She said ILO had organized number of workshops and training in collaboration with Asia Regional Child Labour (ARC) with support […]

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Maritime Ministry initiates economic transformation projects for Karachi under CPEC

ISLAMABAD: A monumental decision was taken during the 10th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) on CPEC, held on 23rd September at Islamabad and Beijing. The two countries agreed to include Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Development Zone (KCCDZ) under the CPEC framework ‘, said a press release here. KCCDZ, an initiative of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs focuses […]

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IHRA to launch massive campaign against quackery in capital

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) has decided to start a massive campaign against medical quackery in the federal capital with the support of the District Health Office and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police to stop this illegal practice. “As per guess estimate around 5, 000 quacks have been working illegally and playing with the […]

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