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Islamabad:As the world community observes the International Day of Older Persons on Tuesday, President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the countrymen to strive for making Pakistan more inclusive and age-friendly to honour and respect its senior citizens. The president, in his message to the nation on the Day, annually observed on October 1, called upon […]

Islamabad:A virtual meeting was held between the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Chinese officials, to explore opportunities for collaboration in the field of big data and the establishment of Tier-Four Data Centers in Pakistan. The high-level meeting included the participation of executives from leading Chinese companies, and acting Chairman CDA Talat Mehmood Gondal, along […]

Islamabad:Federal Minister of Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Monday expressed displeasure over the management of power distribution companies (DISCOs) with unsatisfactory performance. Presiding over the meeting to review performance of DISCOs, the minister reviewed line losses and bill collection performance for the months of July and August, said a statement issued […]

Islamabad:In an effort to spotlight the challenges faced by Indigenous communities, the High Commission of Canada in collaboration with Serena Hotels on Monday hosted a high-level strategic dialogue titled “Strengthening Indigenous Communities: Empowerment through Climate Action, Inclusion, and Gender Parity.” The event, which coincided with Canada’s National Truth and Reconciliation Day, provided a platform for […]

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 […]

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 […]

Islamabad:The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday turned down the verdict of Lahore High Court (LHC) regarding election tribunals of Punjab while accepting the appeal of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). A five-member SC bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa announced the unanimous verdict. The court, in its 11-page judgment authored […]

Islamabad:Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed on Monday emphasised upon history and heritage as sources of strength for a nation and urged the government to work out a comprehensive strategy to capitalise on Pakistan’s rich historical and cultural heritage. He was addressing as chief guest at a one-day International Conference, titled ‘Celebrating Pakistan’s Ancient Archaeological and Civilisational […]