Day: October 4, 2022

UNITED NATIONS:Pakistan, speaking for Group of 77 (developing countries) and China, has underscored the need for addressing the challenges of recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, financing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fighting poverty, and combating the impacts of climate change that have adversely impacted the poorest nations. “The recent geopolitical tensions and debilitating effects of climate […]

ISLAMABAD:President Dr Arif Alvi Monday expressed grief at the loss of precious lives in a traffic accident in Dera Ismail Khan. At least eleven people died in the accident while 33 others were injured. The President prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed souls in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved families […]

ISLAMABAD:On the basis of updated on-ground needs assessment of the floods situation in the country, an up-scaled Flash Appeal is being jointly launched by the Government of Pakistan and the United Nations (UN) on Tuesday in Geneva. The revised 2022 Pakistan Floods Response Plan will be shared at the event. Ministerial level participation from the […]

ISLAMABAD:The meeting of the Anti-Rape Special Committee was held here on Monday at the Ministry of Law and Justice chaired by its chairperson former senator Ayesha Raza Farooq. Parliamentary Secretary for Law and Justice Mehnaz Akbar Aziz, Focal Person Anti-Rape Committee Usama Malik, other members of the committee and officers of the Ministry of Law […]

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan on Monday said that Imran Khan used the diplomatic Cypher to create a false narrative. Talking to a private news channel, the minister said Imran Khan damaged the diplomatic reputation of Pakistan for political mileage. “Imran Khan conspired against the state and violated the oath which seeks the protection […]

ISLAMABAD:The proceedings of the Upper House of the Parliament was adjourned on Monday due to the lack of quorum. Immediately after pointing out of the quorum by Rana Maqbool Ahmed, Senate Deputy Chairman Mirza Muhammad Afridi ordered ringing of the bells. After a few minutes, the Deputy Chairman ordered recounting and declared that the House […]

ISLAMABAD:The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology lauded the progress made by NUTECH and emphasized that all-out efforts must be made to prioritize domestic needs in critical industries that cater to health and education. The meeting was chaired by Senator Sardar Muhammad Shafiq Tareen. The meeting was also attended by Secretary Ministry of Science […]