PCI, SDPI launch ‘Green CPEC Alliance’ for greener, eco-friendly CPEC

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), in collaboration with Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), here on Wednesday hosted the launch event and the inception meeting of the first-of-its-kind “Green China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Alliance”.   The goal of the establishment of the Green CPEC Alliance with members from both countries’ governments, investors, as well as civil society […]

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Int’l Workshop and Exhibition “Research Commercialization: Challenges and Opportunities” from June 14

ISLAMABAD:COMSTECH-the OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation has planned to arrange a two-day International Workshop and Exhibition “Research Commercialization: Challenges and Opportunities” from June 14-15.   According to an official of COMSTECH, the workshop will revolve around the major themes including The Political Economy of Research, Innovation Landscape, Bridging the Research and Investment […]

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Over 43 million children receive lifesaving vaccines across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD:Over 43 million children under the age of five years received lifesaving vaccines across the country during the second National Immunization Days (NIDs) campaign.   The five-day campaign was launched on May 23 across Pakistan. The campaign was synchronized with Afghanistan so that children on both sides of the border received vaccines at the same […]

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Urs of  Hazrat  Syed Ahmad Shah Ghaus

LAHORE:The 205th annual urs celebrations of Hazrat  Syed Ahmad Shah Ghuas will begin at Astana Aalia, Baddomalhi ,district Narowal from June 2 (Thursday).   Syed Faqeerullah Shah Trust Chairman, Sajjadanasheen Syed Suleman Ahmad Aali Shah will inaugurate the two-day urs celebrations with traditional chaddar laying ceremony at the grave of the saint.   Prominent qawals […]

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Ahsan Iqbal urges business community to focus on boosting exports

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal Wednesday said that Pakistan needed a big jump in exports to cope with economic challenges and urged the business community to play a role to boost exports.   He said that private sector was the driver of economic growth and the government would facilitate them […]

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Ms Aneela Mehfooz Durrani posted as DG Law& Human Rights KP after her promotion to BS-20

PESHAWAR:Senior officer of the PCS Executive Group (EG BS-19) and Additional Secretary, Finance Department, Ms Aneela Mehfooz Durrani  was transferred and posted as Director General Law and Human Rights, Khyber Pakthunkhwa on vacant post after her promotion to BS-20 on regular basis.   Earlier, the officer has been promoted on the recommendations of Provincial Selection […]

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Kashmiris’ sacrifices for freedom unforgettable: Raja Farooq Haider

ISLAMABAD:Former Prime Minister of Azad Jammu Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan said that sacrifices of Kashmiri people for freedom movement were unforgettable.   While addressing at the All Parties Consultative Conference on Kashmir Issue, The Way Forward here Wednesday, he suggested that a delegation of Kashmiri leaders should visit different countries to highlight the Kashmir […]

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