Hot & dry weather likely in most parts of country:PMD

Islamabad:Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and dry weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours. According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country. A shallow trough of westerly wave was present over western parts. The weather will remain hot and dry in […]

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CDA, Chinese officials to explore collaboration on data centers

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 […]

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Dialogue on “Strengthening Indigenous Communities: Empowerment through Climate Action, Inclusion, and Gender Parity held

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 […]

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UNICEF delegation visits BISP office to learn from social protection and cash transfer initiatives

Islamabad:A delegation from United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), visited the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) headquarters on Monday to study BISP’s successful social protection and cash transfer programs for potential implementation of similar programmes in other countries as well. The delegation included prominent representatives of UNICEF from various countries: Abdullah Fadil, Representative of […]

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President Zardari expresses condolence with DPM Dar

Islamabad:President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday visited the residence of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar to offer condolence on the death of his elder brother. The president offered Fateha for the departed soul and expressed his deep grief, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release. He also prayed […]

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Health experts for addressing population growth challenges

Islamabad:Health experts on Monday urged to adopt strong and collective approach towards balanced population growth. Addressing the event hosted by the Population Council (PC), they stressed the need for collaboration between healthcare providers, government bodies, and communities in this regard. According to them, this transformative approach, designed to address the nation’s population growth challenges, aims […]

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