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IESCO issues power shut down programme

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Thursday issued a power suspension programme for Friday 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 12:00… Continue reading IESCO issues power shut down programme

EU Ambassador calls on PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Ambassador of the European Union Riina Kionka Thursday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and discussed matters related to mutual concern. The prime minister thanked the EU leaders for their congratulatory messages on his re-election and said he looked forward to working closely with the EU. He said… Continue reading EU Ambassador calls on PM Shehbaz

Country prepared to become tech hub: Shaza Fatima

LAHORE, Apr 18 (APP):State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday said that the country was prepared to become regional tech hub and IT leader. She said this while addressing a press conference along with Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) Secretary General Deemah Al Yahya at a local hotel. She said, “Youth… Continue reading Country prepared to become tech hub: Shaza Fatima

US celebrates transformative achievements in KP in collaboration with govt, int’l donors

By Rehan Khan ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):In a demonstration of collaborative efforts as development stakeholders, the United States (US) government, represented by Consul General Moore and US Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Somvongsiri, in conjunction with pivotal allies, on Thursday commemorated a sequence of groundbreaking accomplishments within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) region. USAID… Continue reading US celebrates transformative achievements in KP in collaboration with govt, int’l donors

PM orders for boosting privatization, outsourcing process of power Discos

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the relevant authorities to accelerate the process of privatization and outsourcing of the power distribution companies (Discos). Chairing a high-lever meeting regarding power sector here, the prime minister said the assistance of private sector experts and globally accepted models should be taken to improve… Continue reading PM orders for boosting privatization, outsourcing process of power Discos

Turkish CGS calls on CJCSC, lauds Pakistan Armed Forces professionalism

RAWALPINDI, April18 (APP):Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gürak Thursday called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza here at Joint Staff Headquarters. During the meeting, matters related to enhancing the level and scope of bilateral military engagements and cooperation were discussed. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to… Continue reading Turkish CGS calls on CJCSC, lauds Pakistan Armed Forces professionalism

Speaker NA meets Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gillani

ISLAMABAD, April 18 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Thursday met with Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani at Parliament House. The Speaker congratulated Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani on assuming the office of Chairman Senate and expressed his best wishes, said a press release issued by the Senate Secretariat. Yousuf Raza Gillani emphasized for… Continue reading Speaker NA meets Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gillani

Decarbonization Pakistan’s cement requires strong stakeholder consensus, policy support, tech collaborations: Experts

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):The experts at the study launch of Pakistan’s cement sector decarbonization opined that reducing carbon footprint from the cement industry is possible through strong collaboration of the key stakeholders, joint working, resource pooling, and the technology collaboration. The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Policy Research Institute for Equitable Development (PRIED) on… Continue reading Decarbonization Pakistan’s cement requires strong stakeholder consensus, policy support, tech collaborations: Experts

Will personally monitor Saudi investment projects; no laxity to be tolerated: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that he would personally monitor the Saudi investment projects and warned against any laxity due to red tape or outdated procedures. The prime minister, chairing a meeting to review the matters related to the recent high-powered Saudi delegation and Saudi investment in different… Continue reading Will personally monitor Saudi investment projects; no laxity to be tolerated: PM

Time to turn a new page: President calls for meaningful dialogue, political reconciliation to end polarisation, overcome challenges

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday, stressing for turning a new page and making a fresh start, called for a meaningful dialogue, parliamentary consensus and fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and political reconciliation to do away with the polarisation and overcome the challenges pervading the country. “In my considered view, it… Continue reading Time to turn a new page: President calls for meaningful dialogue, political reconciliation to end polarisation, overcome challenges

MoU inked to revolutionize country’s IT sector

ISLAMABAD, April 18 (APP):National University of Science and Technology (NUST) and D.I Khan New City have joined hands to revolutionize Pakistan’s information technology sector and drive economic growth in the region through signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).            According to an official source, the MoU will serve as a significant… Continue reading MoU inked to revolutionize country’s IT sector

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IT minister ensures provision of conducive environment for IT sector

LAHORE, Apr 18 (APP):Minister of State for Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has ensured the IT enterprises, investors and experts to provide a conducive environment for prosperity and progress. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of a three-day 24th ICTN Asia Conference and Exhibition at the Expo Centre here on Thursday, she said: “As… Continue reading IT minister ensures provision of conducive environment for IT sector

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