With the right national policies, digital technology can give “an unprecedented boost to sustainable development”, particularly for the poorest countries, the UN chief told the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday. “This calls for more connectivity; and less digital fragmentation. More bridges across digital divides; and fewer barriers. Greater autonomy for ordinary people; less […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce here on Thursday called for simplifying the procedures of public procurement to expedite procurement of commodities from the international markets, when their prices are at lower level to benefit the country. The Committee which met with Senator Zeeshan Khanzada in the chair, discussed the working mechanisms of Trade Development […]
Read MoreDERA ISMAIL KHAN:Deputy Commissioner Nasrullah Khan has vowed to eradicate polio from the area and prevent the young generation from the crippling disease. He expressed these views while chairing a meeting of District Polio Eradication Committee(DPEC) which was attended by all concerned stakeholders of the health department besides district police officer, assistant commissioner of the […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The 15th death anniversary of renowned television artist Shafi Muhammad was observed here on Thursday. Popularly known as Shah-Jee, he was born in Kandiaro, Naushahro Feroze in September 1949. Shafi Muhammad began his career as a radio presenter and took part in plays broadcast from the radio in 1960s. He performed in over fifty drama […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:More than 1 million electronic tourist visas have been issued in Saudi Arabia since the launch of the service in 2019, the Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism announced. During the Digital Government Forum, Eng. Ibrahim Al-Suhaim, an official in the tourist visas service, stated that one of the most important advantages of the tourist visa […]
Read MoreQUETTA:Election Commission of Pakistan Balochistan chapter on Thursday released the final list of the candidates contesting Local Government polls in Hub and Lasbela districts. “After allotment of marks to the candidates for the first phase of the local government elections in the two districts of Balochistan including Hub and Lasbela, the Returning Officers have issued […]
Read MoreQUETTA:The sixth meeting of the Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHM) Technical Working Group was held in Quetta to review the health and hygiene issues of women in Balochistan. Dr. Tahira Kamal Baloch presided over the meeting while Director Schools Balochistan Abdul Wahid Shakir Baloch, Forum for Dignity Initiative Pakistan Executive Director Uzma Yaqub, GIZ […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Industries and Production, Tasneem Ahmed Qureshi here on Thursday appreciated the role of NPO in improving competitiveness and productivity in Industry, Service sector, and effective public governance. He recognized this while visiting the National Productivity Organization NPO head Office. Tasneem stressed the need to improve productivity and competitiveness to […]
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