Agreement signed among universities to establish Business Incubation Centre

ISLAMABAD:A memorandum of Agreement among International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), University of Wah and COMSATS was signed here at the new campus of IIUI on Tuesday under which it has been agreed that a consortium shall be made to establish a Business Incubation Centre (BIC) at University of Wah (UoW). The IIUI will be providing […]

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5.3-magnitude earthquake jolts several areas of Gilgit-Baltistan

ISLAMABAD:An earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude on the Richter scale, were felt in Gilgit Baltistan and surrounding areas on Monday. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). the epicentre was 26 north of Astore, Gilgit Baltistan while its depth was 45 kilometres. The frequency of the aftershocks was 4.5 magnitude on the Richter scale. Tremors were […]

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SECP adopt regulatory guillotine to review old regulations: Chairman SECP

ISLAMABAD:Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Chairman Aamir Khan on Tuesday said that SECP adopted method of regulatory guillotine to review old regulations. He made these comments at the inauguration of SECP’s facilitation desk at Lahore Tax Bar, the first of its kind at any Tax Bar, said a press release issued by SECP […]

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Muzammil Aslam promises pro-poor upcoming mini budget

ISLAMABAD: Finance Ministry spokesperson Muzammil Aslam Tuesday assured that the government will present a people-friendly upcoming mini budget and income tax rates for the salaried class will not be increased. “The government would ensure socio-economic development and betterment of the poor segment of society in mini budget”, he said while talking to a private news […]

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Data services restored in District Kurram

ISLAMABAD:In pursuance of the government’s vision of providing internet services across the country, after reviewing the security situation by concerned forums, data services have been restored in District Kurram. It is pertinent to mention that data services have been restored in six out of seven districts of Erstwhile FATA, said a news release issued by […]

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Equipping youth with digital skills need of hour: Amin Ul Haque

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque has said that equipping the youth with digital skills is the need of the hour. He expressed these views while addressing the Agreement Signing Ceremony between Ignite and the Virtual University of Pakistan for the launch of DigiSkills Program, said a news release. The agreement […]

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PML-N elevated Rana Shamim to the position of CJ GB: Gill

ISLAMABAD:Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Tuesday said, the story of alleviation of Rana Shamim to the post of Chief Justice of Gilgit Baltistan by Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) is known to the world. In a statement, he said Rana Shamim prepared his affidavit while sitting in the office […]

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