A UN panel approves Pakistan-backed resolutions calling for fighting disinformation, protecting journalists

A United Nations committee Friday adopted two resolutions, steered by Pakistan in its capacity as Chairman of the Group of 77 (developing countries), that spell out member states’ priorities for the UN Department of Global Communications, from fighting misinformation to helping states protect the fundamental rights to expression and opinion. In doing so, the Committee […]

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HESCO chief claims all out efforts being made to facilitate power consumers

HYDERABAD:The Chief Executive Officer Hyderabad Electric Supply Company Noor Ahmed Soomro claimed that despite line losses and issues regarding recovery of outstanding dues, the HESCO management was making all out efforts to facilitate the power consumers of the region. He said this while addressing the members of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry here at […]

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Corruption surged to new heights during rule of PTI’s ‘incompetent coterie’: Sanaullah

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah on Saturday said the ‘incompetent coterie” of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) plundered the country and pulled it to darkness as the corruption during their tenure surged to new heights. While talking to a private news channel, the interior minister lambasted the “incompetent coterie” of the previous government which had destroyed […]

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Pakistan should take advantage of Chinese expertise in science, technology

ISLAMABAD: Former Ambassador of Pakistan to China Masood Khalid has said Pakistan should take advantage of Chinese expertise in science and technology to be on track with a knowledge economy. Addressing the seminar titled “71 years of Pak-China friendship” held in Islamabad, the Ambassador said Pak-China friendship is a unique account of unwavering mutual support, […]

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Saudi delegation in Pakistan for Road to Makkah project’s expansion

ISLAMABAD:A Saudi delegation is currently in Pakistan o review customs and immigration counters and other facilities at airports for the expansion of Road to Makkah project for the convenience of pilgrims. The delegation, which arrived on Friday, spent a busy day at the Allama Iqbal Airport, Lahore on Saturday. It was assisted by the officials […]

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Exam cheating material confiscated at Parachinar

PESHAWAR:Assistant Commissioner Upper Kurram, Ameer Nawaz on Saturday visited books stationery stores of Parachinar and confiscated exam cheating material. The confiscated material included pocket guides and micro photostat. The AC on the occasion also warned strict action against selling of material that deemed unlawful in examination. He said that using unfair means in examination tantamount […]

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Dust storms, rain to bring slight relief for heat stricken in coming days: PMD

ISLAMABAD:Dust-storms/gusty winds, rain-thunderstorm are expected at scattered places in most parts of the country in the afternoon and evening or night from Saturday (May 14) night till Tuesday (May 17) which would bring slight relief for the heat stricken people. However the prevailing heat wave conditions will continue to grip most parts of the country […]

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MTI-HMC starts Hospital Management Course for medical professionals

PESHAWAR:Medical Teaching Institute Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar (MTI-HMC) in collaboration with Postgraduate Medical Institute, Hayatabad Saturday started Healthcare and Hospital Management Course for medical professionals. The aim of three-month course was to train 26 healthcare professionals in patient care and hospital management Nursing Director MTI-HMC, Awal Khan said, “Renowned hospital management experts from all over […]

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