FO directs CAA to revitalize functions of facilitation desk at Quetta Airport

ISLAMABAD:The Federal Ombudsman (FO), Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi Thursday directed Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to revitalize the functions of One Window Facilitation Desk (OWFD) at Quetta Airport, immediately which was suspended during the corona pandemic.   He was chairing a high level meeting to review the progress of One Window Facilitation Desks established at all international […]

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PM for use of modern technology in mining sector

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday stressed the use of modern technology for the exploration of minerals and also for effective utilization of raw materials for power generation.   The prime minister stated this in a meeting with a delegation of All Pakistan Mines and Minerals Association led by Minister for Housing and Works Maulana […]

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Chinese firm delivers world’s largest 24,000 TEU container ship

BEIJING:The world’s largest container ship, the first of its kind made by China, was delivered in the coastal city of Shanghai.   The Ever Alot has a capacity of 24,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), the measurement used to determine cargo capacity for container ships and ports and based on the volume of a 20-foot-long (6.1 […]

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Durrani sorrows over death of Bilawal’s grandmother

KARACHI: Acting Governor Sindh Agha Siraj Durrani on Thursday expressed his sorrow over the demise of former President Asif Ali Zardari’s mother and Federal Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s grandmother.   In a condolence message, the Acting Governor Sindh prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased and prayed to Allah Almighty to grant patience to […]

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3-day Sports Summer Camp for persons with disabilities ends

PESHAWAR:A three-day Sports Summer Camp organised by the Directorate General Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for people with disabilities at Nathiagali concluded on Thursday.   More than 40 participants from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa participated got training at the camp.   National and international male and female players were also invited to the camp to share their experiences […]

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ADB appoints Warren Evans as special senior advisor for climate change

ISLAMABAD:The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Thursday announced the appointment of Warren Evans as Special Senior Advisor (Climate Change), the Office of the President of the bank.   Evans will function as a climate envoy and provide broad oversight and guidance for ADB’s climate operations, including optimizing climate finance scale and impact, mobilizing new and additional […]

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Olympian Muhammad Bashir’s 20th death anniversary on Friday

ISLAMABAD:The 20th death anniversary of one of the most agile and mightiest Pakistani wrestlers Olympian Muhammad Bashir will be observed on Friday to pay tribute for his services in bringing laurels to the country at global arenas.   He was the only Pakistani wrestler who won bronze medal at 1960 Rome Olympics.   Veteran wrestler […]

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Two day moot on “Reporting on conflict” to commence on Saturday

ISLAMABAD:The Centre of Excellence in Journalism at the Institute of Business Administration will be hosting a two-day conference on “Conflict and Peace in the Digital Age” starting on June 25 and 26th.   There will be seven panels spread over two days where industry experts will talk about media laws and regulations, reporting from conflict […]

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