Day: October 3, 2024

Islamabad:In response to the rising threat of dengue in Islamabad, the district administration has launched a citywide operation targeting business centers, industries, and construction sites. According to the spokesman of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, the administration has issued clear instructions to ensure strict adherence to anti-dengue protocols, with multiple arrests made for violations. He […]

Islamabad:The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) proudly marks five transformative years under the leadership of Dr. Nadeem Ul Haque as Vice Chancellor. Since his appointment in October 2019, Dr. Haque has spearheaded innovative reforms in economic policy research and public policy discourse, positioning PIDE as a leading public sector think tank in Pakistan and […]

Islamabad:The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) accompanied by the food safety teams have intensified their efforts to ensure safe and quality food for the public, focusing on salt processing units across the district. Talking to reporter on Wednesday, Deputy Director Operations (DDO) of IFA, Dr Tahira Saddique said that the food safety teams inspected 13 salt […]

Islamabad:The experts at a webinar on Tuesday emphasised the need to simplify the existing electric power system and tariff structure for reducing burden on the domestic consumers. The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) organised the webinar to launch its latest booklet “Understanding Electric Power System and Tariff Structure in Pakistan: A Basic Guide”, a news […]

Islamabad:The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is actively progressing with the Phase II Merger Review of PTCL’s proposed acquisition of 100 percent shareholding in Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited (TP) and Orion Towers Private Limited (OT). The hearing was conducted by CCP Chairman, Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, with the presence of members Salman Amin and Abdul […]

Islamabad:Ethiopian Ambassador Jamal Bakr Abdullah on Wednesday visited the office of the Prime Minister Youth Programme (PMYP) and discussed matters of mutual interest for empowering youth in both countries with Chairman PMYP Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan. During the engaging dialogue, Ambassador Abdullah highlighted the significant youth populations in both Ethiopia and Pakistan, emphasizing the potential […]

Singapore:Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Singapore Rabia Shafiq on Wednesday visited the Asian Civilization Museum where she was briefed on the museum’s impressive collection of artefacts including from Gandhara. She engaged in an insightful discussion with the director of the museum focusing on potential collaboration between the Museum and Pakistan’s relevant institutions. The high commissioner highlighted […]

Islamabad:President Asif Ali Zardari has directed the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) to process the appointment of a deceased employee’s son in accordance with the law within a month. As per details, Faheem Ahmed (the complainant) had complained against the PCAA for his non-appointment against the deceased employees’ quota, according to a President House press […]