UKAA Baltimore Washington DC solar panel project inaugurated at KU

KARACHI:The acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi Professor Dr Nasira Khatoon inaugurated the solar panel system installed by the University of Karachi Alumni Association (UKAA) Baltimore Washington DC on Friday.   The UKAA has installed a grid and hybrid solar systems of 30 kW here at the building of the faculty of pharmacy […]

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HEC increased budget reflects govt commitment towards education, says minister

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Rana Tanveer Hussain on Friday said that increased budgetary allocations for Higher Education Commission (HEC) were evident of the present government’s commitment towards education.   The minister was speaking to a delegation of World Bank led by Country Director Mr. Najy Benhassine.   Operations Manager Mr. Gailius Draugelis, […]

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Tackling Climate-induced challenges  need Research-based policy input: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD:Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf on Friday said that Pakistan like other countries of the world were facing severe climate challenges.   He said that water scarcity in the country is getting intensified day by day due to climate change effects.   He said that Pakistan being an  Agri based economy needs policy initiatives […]

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ICCI urge PM to lead Productivity Movement for making Pakistan Competitive

ISLAMABAD:Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in collaboration with National Productivity Organization (NPO) organized an awareness session for the business community on “Productivity & Quality”, which was a part of 1st Productivity Movement of Pakistan. The event was attended by a large number of stakeholders, said a press release.   A productivity walk was […]

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Training session for capacity building of Murree Tourism Police launched

RAWALPINDI:Rawalpindi District Police on the directives of City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi Syed Shehzad Nadeem Bukhari has launched a training session for capacity building of Murree Tourism Police.   The training session was organized in Murree Arts Council in collaboration with Punjab Emergency Service, Rescue-1122.   Superintendent of Police (SP) Kohsar, Haider Ali and officers […]

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POA EC marks World Olympic Day

KARACHI:The Pakistan Olympic Association Environment Commission (POA EC) organized a colorful programme at KMC Sports Complex to mark the World Olympic Day.   During the ceremony, Hockey Olympian Islahuddin Siddiqui, Olympian Boxer Malang Baloch, KDA Director General Syed  Muhammad Ali Shah,  South Asian Karate Gold Medalist Kulsoom Hazara, Boxer Razia Bano,  POA vice president Fatima […]

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16 trucks of relief goods dispatched Afghan victims

PESHAWAR:On the instructions of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan, a consignment of 16 trucks loaded with relief goods was dispatched to North Waziristan for Afghan victims of earthquake.   Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in an official communique issued here on Friday said that the relief items were included 500 tents, 500 kitchen sets, […]

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