Modern brick-kilns; a profitable, healthier and socially responsible industry

By Dr. Saeed Ahmad Ali LAHORE, May 14 (APP): Among others, air pollution is perhaps the most pressing global environmental issue deteriorating public health and economies, especially in developing countries including Pakistan. In order to eradicate this hazard, a lot of countries are taking concrete measures such as introducing no-car zones (in specific areas) by… Continue reading Modern brick-kilns; a profitable, healthier and socially responsible industry

NUML Rector calls on Education Minister

National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Rector Muhammad Jaffar Tuesday called on Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Rana Tanveer Hussain

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Rector Muhammad Jaffar Tuesday called on Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Rana Tanveer Hussain to discuss various matters related to education, professional grooming, and skill enhancement. Matters related to the NUML and future prospects also came under discussion during the meeting, said a… Continue reading NUML Rector calls on Education Minister

200 devotees to attend Amir Khusrau’s Urs from Pakistan this year: Ministry

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony’s spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, talking to APP on Thursday, informed that this year the ministry received 989 applications against the capacity of 200 people who wanted to attend Amir Khusrau’s annual Urs. He said Additional Secretary Religious Affairs Syed Atta-ur-Rehman conducted the computerized balloting on Tuesday in… Continue reading 200 devotees to attend Amir Khusrau’s Urs from Pakistan this year: Ministry

Sindh, Balochistan senior bureaucracy vouch for gender sensitive policies

Women’s integration in the public sphere continues to be challenging despite laudable progress on important indices e.g., in higher percentages of women in higher education and civil service. Although the policies strive to be gender inclusive, translating them into projects and concrete deliverables is difficult. Women’s economic empowerment is complex especially when the economy is… Continue reading Sindh, Balochistan senior bureaucracy vouch for gender sensitive policies

Jamia-tul-Madina students visited SBP, briefed on Islamic banking

On the invitation of SBP, Islamic banking expert and Shariah adviser of Micro-finance Bank Mufti Zahid Siraj shed light on the State Bank’s regulations and infrastructure of the Islamic banks while the SBP Islamic Banking Department Additional Director Ghulam Shabbir gave the initial briefing to the delegation. On this occasion, Mufti Ali Asghar who is… Continue reading Jamia-tul-Madina students visited SBP, briefed on Islamic banking

FGRF going to rehabilitate 4 modern villages in Sehwan Sharif

ISLAMABAD, Jan 02 (APP): Faizan Global Relief Foundation (FGRF), a non-profitable organization, is going to rehabilitate four model villages in Bajara, an area of Sehwan Sharif which was damaged by the recent monsoon rains and flash floods. These model villages were constructed by former Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Abdullah Shah who was the father… Continue reading FGRF going to rehabilitate 4 modern villages in Sehwan Sharif

Kits launching ceremony of 20-K Cup T20 Cricket Tournament held

Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jan 02 (APP):The kits launching ceremony of 20-K Cup 2023 T20 Cricket Tournament was held here at the Model Town Greens Cricket Academy on Monday. The simple but impressive ceremony was attended by former Test Cricketers Ali Naqvi and Aizaz Cheema, who graced the occasion as chief guests, while other notables present… Continue reading Kits launching ceremony of 20-K Cup T20 Cricket Tournament held

Pakistan export to Italy, remittances to Pakistan cross US$ 2 billion

Posting multiple records of growth, Pakistan’s earnings from Italy in exports and remittances crossed $ 2 Billion in Financial Year 2021-2022. A substantial growth in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Italy was also witnessed during the record breaking year, said a press statement issued here. Italy became the seven billion dollar export country for Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan export to Italy, remittances to Pakistan cross US$ 2 billion

Speakers advocate holistic approach, int’l laws for conservation of oceans

This was unanimously observed during a hybrid seminar titled “Blue Talks: Enhancing the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Oceans and their Resources by Implementing International Laws”, which was jointly organized by the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA), Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), and the Portuguese Embassy in Pakistan. The seminar was addressed as keynote… Continue reading Speakers advocate holistic approach, int’l laws for conservation of oceans

PM Shehbaz’s remarks on CPEC construction highly commendable: China

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijian-File

BEIJING, April 13 (APP): China on Wednesday highly commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s remarks on the construction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and said that it was ready to work with Pakistan to continue pursue high-quality development of the corridor and build it into a model and demonstration project for Belt and Road (BRI) cooperation.… Continue reading PM Shehbaz’s remarks on CPEC construction highly commendable: China

Voting for PM’s election starts in NA

Member Panel of Chairpersons Ayaz Sadiq, who was in the chair after Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri took initial proceedings, read out the names of candidates Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Shah Mehmood Qureshi of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), whose nomination papers for the top slot were accepted by… Continue reading Voting for PM’s election starts in NA

Baloch students in Punjab, ICT express resolve to serve country in all spheres

Newly constructed Tubat University.

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): The students hailing from Balochistan said they were enthusiastically pursuing their studies and endeavouring to excel in all spheres to bring laurels for the country. The students studying in Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamic International University Islamabad, Government College University Lahore and others had rejected the accusations surfacing in a foreign media outlet… Continue reading Baloch students in Punjab, ICT express resolve to serve country in all spheres

Winter Olympics; Hanyu posts video message asking for support

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Double Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu posted a video on Twitter and promised to attempt a quadruple Axel at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Japan’s double gold medalist has still not been seen in public in Beijing but the star has posted a video message asking fans for support and… Continue reading Winter Olympics; Hanyu posts video message asking for support

Fawad, Egyptian Envoy agree to open dubbing centres for dramas, films

ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Egyptian Ambassador Tarek Mohamed Dahroug Wednesday called on Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain here, and discussed matters of mutual interest, especially related to film, drama, and regional and international situations. During the meeting, they agreed to open dubbing centres in their countries to translate both the Egyptian and… Continue reading Fawad, Egyptian Envoy agree to open dubbing centres for dramas, films

15 officers including commissioner, DC removed over Murree incident: CM Buzdar

LAHORE, Jan 19 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday announced removal of 15 officers from their posts including Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Deputy Commissioner, CPO, AC Murree over negligence in duties which resulted in Murree incident. During a press conference, the chief minister said that, in light of the inquiry report, the action… Continue reading 15 officers including commissioner, DC removed over Murree incident: CM Buzdar

Foreign nationals offered permanent residency in lieu of investment: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday said thatin line with new National Security Policy through which Pakistan declared geoeconomics as core of national security doctrine, the Government has decided to allow permanent residency scheme for foreign nationals. In a tweet he said that the new policy allows… Continue reading Foreign nationals offered permanent residency in lieu of investment: Fawad

Fawad condoles with Chairman Senate over death of his brother

Misuse of criminal law can be debated instead of opposition: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain Friday visited Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani’s residence to condole death of his younger brother Salar Sanjrani. The minister expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of the Senate Chairman’s brother in a road accident. He prayed Allah Almighty to rest the departed… Continue reading Fawad condoles with Chairman Senate over death of his brother

Responsible court reporting crucial for rule of law: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday underlined the need for responsible court reporting to ensure rule of law in the country. In a meeting with a delegation of the Press Association of the Supreme Court (PAS), he said irresponsible and wrong reporting not only deprived people of correct… Continue reading Responsible court reporting crucial for rule of law: Fawad

PAEC’s 19th Cancer Hospital inaugurated in GB

ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) formally inaugurated its 19th Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital (AECH) named Gilgit Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Oncology and Radiotherapy (GINOR) here on Friday. Addressing the inaugural ceremony as chief guest via video link, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar said, “Pakistan Atomic Energy… Continue reading PAEC’s 19th Cancer Hospital inaugurated in GB

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