Cold, dry weather to prevail; fog/smog to continue in plain areas

ISLAMABAD:Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country on Saturday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). However, smog/fog is likely to prevail in plain areas of Punjab. According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most plain areas of the country. The weather will remain cold and […]

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AIOU wins international acclaim owing to digital transformation

ISLAMABAD:Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is now being internationally recognized as a prestigious institution for offering quality education services and students from different countries are getting themselves enrolled in various programs of the University. Digital transformation of AIOU has helped it in reaching to international students, a press release on Friday said. AIOU has achieved […]

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President urges media, Ulema to guide masses on reproductive health

ISLAMABAD:President Dr Arif Alvi Friday emphasized the role of media and religious scholars to guide the masses on reproductive health, which he believed, was essential not only for mother and child’s health but also the national development. He addressing the International Donor Conference on Population Dynamics and Family Planning, also laid emphasis to ensure the […]

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Rs18.188 bln released for NTDC/PEPCO projects so far

ISLAMABAD: The government has released a sum of Rs18.18 billion for various projects of National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) and Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) so far under the annual Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for fiscal year 2021-22. According to the Planning Commission, out of the total, Rs 14.65 billion was a local […]

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Uplift of 14 Sindh districts a priority under Rs 444 bln development package: PM

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said under the Sindh Development Plan of the federal government, the uplift of 14 districts was a priority. Chairing a high-level meeting to review implementation of Rs 444 billion Sindh Development Plan, he said the objective was to improve the socio-economic status of the residents of Sindh. The prime […]

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COMSTECH agreed to promote Chinese traditional medicine in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD:COMSTECH (The OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation) agreed to collaborate with China for development and promotion of Chinese traditional medicine in Pakistan. This was discussed by Coordinator General, COMSTECH, Professor Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Chaudhary and the Ambassador of Peoples Republic of China, Mr. Nong Rong during a meeting on Friday. Both the […]

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