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Govt committed to implement minimum wages: NA told

ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): The National Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution urging the government to ensure the payment of minimum wages in both government-run departments and private enterprises. The resolution was introduced by MNA Syed Rafiullah. In response, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb said that federal government is committed to implementing… Continue reading Govt committed to implement minimum wages: NA told

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Shaheera Shahid visits Press Council of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): Federal Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Shaheera Shahid visited Press Council of Pakistan’s (PCP) Secretariat on Tuesday and lauded its performance in addressing the problems faced by journalist community. According to a press release issued here, the secretary said appointment of Chairman PCP Arshad Khan Jadoon would further improve the performance… Continue reading Shaheera Shahid visits Press Council of Pakistan

Chinese company delegation meets Ch Shafay Hussain

LAHORE, Apr 23 (APP):A delegation from a chip manufacturing company in China met with Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, here on Tuesday at the Punjab Investment Board. The Chinese company expressed interest in investing in chip and card manufacturing. Andrew Leong from XH Smart Tech Limited stated that their group aims… Continue reading Chinese company delegation meets Ch Shafay Hussain

Azam Swati gets bail

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP):A local court on Tuesday confirmed the bail of PTI’s leader Azam Khan Swati in a case pertaining to violation of section-144. A district and session judge Islamabad heard the case and approved the bail of accused against surety bonds worth Rs 5,000. During hearing, the defence lawyer Ali Bokhari Advocate said… Continue reading Azam Swati gets bail

Law minister for inclusion of rehabilitation aspects in Anti-Narcotics act

ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday announced the inclusion of rehabilitation aspects in  Anti-Narcotics Act, reflecting the government’s commitment to holistic approach in addressing drug-related issues. The inaugural session of the Reimagining Justice Conference: “Public Health and Human Rights Centred Drug Policy” organized by Justice Project Pakistan,… Continue reading Law minister for inclusion of rehabilitation aspects in Anti-Narcotics act

IESCO notifies power suspension programme

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Tuesday issued a power suspension programme for Wednesday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work. According to IESCO Spokesman, the power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended for the period from 07:00 AM to… Continue reading IESCO notifies power suspension programme

SC moved for NAP’s implementation

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP):A petition was moved to the Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking implementation of 2014’s National Action Plan (NAP). The petition,filed by the Shuhada Forum of Balochistan through its lawyer Hafiz Ahsan Khokhar, prayed the apex court to also issue directives for implementation of the police reforms. It also prayed the court to… Continue reading SC moved for NAP’s implementation

Punjab to welcome Iran’s investment in livestock sector: Maryam; emphasises stronger industrial, agri cooperation

LAHORE, Apr 23 (APP): Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the Punjab government would welcome Iranian investment in the value-added livestock market of the province, emphasising stronger bilateral cooperation in industrial and agriculture sectors. The chief minister, in a meeting with President of Iran Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and his… Continue reading Punjab to welcome Iran’s investment in livestock sector: Maryam; emphasises stronger industrial, agri cooperation

Abai’s poetry laid foundation for modern Kazakhstan: Amb Kistafin

ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin on Tuesday said that national poet and intellectual of Kazakhstan Qunanbaiuly Abai’s left an indelible impression on the socio-economic landscape and culture of Kazakhstan and his ideas are the foundation for modern Kazakhstan. “His ideas laid the groundwork for the Kazakh cultural renaissance of… Continue reading Abai’s poetry laid foundation for modern Kazakhstan: Amb Kistafin

PM seeks UK’s support to promote higher education, improve quality

Islamabad: A delegation of representatives of the leading universities of United Kingdom calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on 23 April, 2024.

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed the government’s desire for working together with the United Kingdom to promote higher education and improve quality of education in Pakistan. The desire was expressed during a meeting with the delegation of representatives from leading UK universities here at the PM House. The… Continue reading PM seeks UK’s support to promote higher education, improve quality

Uptake of digital services underscores growing investment appetite in Pakistan’s tech sector

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Jazz is strengthening Pakistan’s digital ecosystem in key areas including fintech, cloud services, and data analytics with an overall investment crossing $10.6 billion. As a pioneer in converged connectivity and digital services, driving digitalization virtually across all sectors of the economy and empowering people with digital lifestyles, Jazz, a VEON Group… Continue reading Uptake of digital services underscores growing investment appetite in Pakistan’s tech sector

CCP conditionally approves technology transfer agreement between SSGCL to boost LGM manufacturing

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted a time-bound approval to the exemption application for the technology transfer and license agreement between the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) and USA-based M/s Itron Inc. with certain conditions to be complied. The scope of agreement where exclusivity clauses have been allowed… Continue reading CCP conditionally approves technology transfer agreement between SSGCL to boost LGM manufacturing

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