Mirpur: In a bold move aimed at administrative reforms and cost reduction, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government has approved the abolition of seven secretary-level positions, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The decision comes as part of an austerity drive and in line with an agreement reached with the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee […]
Read MoreIslamabad: The Inter Islamic Network on Space Sciences and Technology (ISNET), in collaboration with the Inter Islamic Network on Space Technology Parks (INSTP), successfully concluded a two-day hybrid training program titled ‘Guidelines for Space Technology Parks in Emerging Economies’. The program was hosted at RESOLVE, SUPARCO Karachi, and stands out as one of the first […]
Read MoreRawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Police arrested 17 suspects in a series of operations across the district, recovering narcotics, liquor, illegal weapons and kite-flying material, a spokesman said on Wednesday. In actions against drug trafficking, the police arrested six suspects and recovered a total of nine kilogrammes of charas. The Wah Saddar Police seized 2.99 kg of […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to organize Kyrgyz Cultural Day in Islamabad later this year, marking a significant step toward strengthening cultural diplomacy and expanding people-to-people contacts between the two friendly countries. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, and Ambassador of the […]
Read MoreMirpur: Azad Jammu and Kashmir will observe Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5 and Black Day on January 26 against India’s unlawful rule in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), with preparations reviewed at a meeting of the state-run National Events Organising Committee, officials said on Wednesday. The meeting, held in the state metropolis […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Wednesday chaired the first advisory board meeting on establishing a Centre of Excellence for Autism in Islamabad with a capacity of 300 students. The initiative will provide world-class care, inclusion, and support for children and their families. The committee reviewed timelines to complete the […]
Read MoreAttock: The Wildlife Department Attock has stepped up its campaign against illegal hunting, imposing fines totaling Rs213,000 during a series of enforcement operations conducted across different parts of the district. The crackdown was carried out under the supervision of Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Shahzaib Khurshid on Wednesday, with teams targeting multiple tehsils known for hunting […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday met Italian Ambassador Marilina Armellin here, wherein he emphasised the need for faster visa processing for Pakistanis travelling to Italy and looked forward to an increased quota of skilled workers. The acting president said that an MoU between Pakistan and Italy was already in process to […]
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