Month: June 2022

First China-Pakistan Belt and Road transportation, logistics forum launched

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BEIJING:The first China-Pakistan Belt and Road Forum Transportation and Logistics Forum themed Research Cooperation and Common Prosperity, was jointly launched by Shandong Jiaotong University, Kashgar University and Pakistan University of Sciences and Technology (NUST).   China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) provides a unique opportunity for Pakistan to boost its strategic and economic position. It has the […]

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Three more test positive for COVID-19 in Faisalabad

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FAISALABAD:Three people tested positive for COVID-19 in the district during the last 24 hours.   According to the Health Department spokesperson, 185 coronavirus tests were conducted in public and private sector labs during the same period. He said that total active cases in Faisalabad were 58 while 28,425 patients have so far recovered from the […]

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NCRC holds consultative meeting on children with disabilities

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ISLAMABAD:National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC) conducted a one-day consultative meeting on promoting and protecting the rights of children with disabilities.   The meeting was attended by more than 30 participants comprising lawyers, child protection experts, representatives of government departments, disability focused civil society organizations and other stakeholders, said a press release.   […]

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SMEDA, ITC ink MoU for rural advancement

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LAHORE:Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Trade Center (ITC) to undertake joint activities for effective implementation of the EU-funded grant project “Growth for Rural Advancement and Sustainable Progress” (GRASP).   SMEDA CEO Hashim Raza told media here Wednesday that GRASP is a six-year project […]

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Hot, dry weather likely in most parts of country;PMD

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ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and dry weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours.   However, rain wind-thundershower is likely in Gilgit Baltistan, Kashmir and adjoining areas.   Hot and dry weather is expected in Islamabad and Punjab. However, rain-wind/thundershower is likely in Murree, Galiyat and Jhelum in […]

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UN says its agencies rushing to help Afghanistan following deadly quake

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The United Nations and its humanitarian partners have rushed to support Afghanistan following a devastating earthquake that hit two provinces in the east of the country early Wednesday morning.   At least 1,000 people have been killed, according to media reports, and numbers are expected to rise.   UN humanitarian agency OCHA said the 5.9 […]

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Commissioner chairs meeting regarding arrangements for LG elections

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NAWABSHAH:Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Division Rasheed Ahmed Zardari while chairing a meeting on Wednesday said that holding a peaceful, fair and transparent local bodies election was our collective national and ethical responsibility and for that all officials shall ensure arrangements with national responsibility and responsibility.   Commissioner instructed Deputy Commissioners and District Returning Officers of Shaheed […]

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