Son arrested for torturing mother

Islamabad:Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police on Tuesday arrested Musadiq Abbasi after the Koral police team took swift action on a complaint from his mother, accusing him of misbehavior and issuing threats. According to a police statement, the accused was apprehended and a case was registered against him. Further investigation is currently underway, the statement said. […]

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Core inflation decreases to 6.9% in September

Islamabad:The core inflation measured by Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased further to 6.9 percent during September 2024 as compared to 9.6 percent recorded during August 2024, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Tuesday. According to PBS data, the CPI based inflation during the same month of last year (September 2023) was recorded at 31.4%. […]

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Students of public schools to get essential technology skills

Islamabad:The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has announced an exciting new initiative aimed at equipping the primary school students with essential technology skills. According to an official source, the ministry is all set to introduce Coding, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity Education at the primary school level in public schools. This groundbreaking initiative marks […]

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ICT police arrest 15 criminals, drugs and weapons seized

Islamabad:Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police arrested 15 criminals involved in various illegal activities, including drug trafficking and possession of illegal weapons, recovered drugs and weapons with ammunition from the suspects’ possession. According to a police statement on Monday, under the special directions of Inspector General (IG) Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the ICT Police have […]

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Pakistan, Oman to strengthen interfaith harmony through MoUs, bilateral cooperation: Salik

Islamabad:Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain on Monday emphasized the need for Pakistan and Oman to work together in promoting peace, education, religious harmony, and the eradication of Islamophobia. He expressed these remarks during a meeting with Special Assistant to the Grand Mufti of Oman, Sheikh Dr. Kahlan Al-Kharousi. Salik highlighted […]

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Evidence-based policy key to solving Pakistan’s education crisis: Sohail Akhter

Islamabad:Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT) Sohail Akhter emphasized the Ministry’s critical role in addressing Pakistan’s urgent education challenges during his speech at the two-day workshop on “Facilitating and Communicating Research for Policy Planning and Decision-Making” held here on Monday. The event was organized by the Pakistan Institute of […]

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