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Islamabad:The Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH), under the leadership of Ombudsperson, Fauzia Viqar, has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at not just informing students of their rights but also empowering them to understand what constitutes harassment and how to prevent it. The groundbreaking campaign began with an awareness session at Government Girls […]

Islamabad:Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources Shahadat Awan on Monday emphasized that groundwater depletion was a critical issue, however the same have been overlooked. Chairing a meeting of the standing committee here, he asserted that had the survey been conducted after 2021, the situation might not have deteriorated to its current state. Citing the […]

Islamabad:The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) on Monday hosted the launch of the book titled, “AL-Muhallab” (Khita e Pakistan Main Islam Ka Pehla Alambardar”, authored by the Judge of Federal Shariat Court Justice Dr Syed Mohammad Anwer. Dr. Khurram Iqbal of the National Defence University gave the introduction and highlighted the importance of the book […]

Islamabad:Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday chaired a meeting to assess the preparations for the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO-CHG) being held in Islamabad. The foreign secretary and officials from relevant ministries attended the meeting, a post on X handle said. Updates on conference arrangements were discussed at length and […]

Islamabad:The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) clarified on Monday that there will be no extension in the deadline for filing income tax returns for the financial year 2024, contrary to media reports. The board clarified that media reports about extension of income tax returns filing date are untrue, said a statement issued here. The FBR […]

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:Islamabad Police intensified efforts to regulate traffic across the city, issuing over 20,000 tickets for violations, including traffic obstruction and vehicle overloading. The move was part of a broader plan to maintain an uninterrupted flow of vehicles on major roads, said a police spokesperson. Authorities announced the creation of special enforcement squads dedicated to enforcing […]

Islamabad:The Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Commerce and Industries, Rana Ihsan Afzal Khan, on Monday said that the government wants to make constitutional amendments that benefit the country in the long run. Talking to a private news channel, he stressed the importance of strengthening the courts while adding that, “Improving the courts and their […]