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IPRI, ILA Italy ink MoU on cooperation in international law development

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): The Italian Branch of the International Law Association (ILA Italy) and the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) Friday signed a General Agreement for Cooperation to promote cooperation, information exchange and academic programs between the two Institutions on issues pertaining to understanding and development of international law. This strategic alliance marks a… Continue reading IPRI, ILA Italy ink MoU on cooperation in international law development

PRCS Chairman, Moroccan envoy discuss humanitarian relations

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari held a courtesy meeting with Moroccan Ambassador Mohammed Karmoune at the Embassy of Morocco, signifying a pivotal moment in the humanitarian relationship between Pakistan and Morocco. The meeting marked a significant juncture in the humanitarian partnership between Pakistan and Morocco, emphasizing… Continue reading PRCS Chairman, Moroccan envoy discuss humanitarian relations

Defence Minister leads Pakistan’s delegation to Kazakhstan SCO moot

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence & Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif is leading the Pakistan delegation to Kazakhstan for the annual meeting of the Defence Ministers of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The meeting reviewed the regional security issues, including the defence cooperation initiatives, a news release said. The… Continue reading Defence Minister leads Pakistan’s delegation to Kazakhstan SCO moot

KP Open Shooting Gala concludes

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Open Shooting Gala was concluded on Friday at the Peshawar Garrison, with over 220 shooters from across the province participating in the event. The competition saw shooters vying for top honors in a range of weapons, including the 9mm pistol, AK-47, and airgun, PTV reported. The event was… Continue reading KP Open Shooting Gala concludes

UK higher Education leaders visit CUI

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Higher Education Leaders from the UK along with British Council officials visited COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) on Friday to explore avenues of cooperation in higher education sector. The visit was aimed at building sustainable person-to-person and institution-to-institution contacts and collaborations with British universities. The delegation is visiting Pakistan from April 21… Continue reading UK higher Education leaders visit CUI

Lahore-Paris rally to highlight the positive image of Pakistan; Rana Mashhood

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme,(PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan on Friday said that the Lahore Paris Rally would play a vital role in highlighting the positive image of Pakistan. He said this while reviewing the arrangements of the Lahore-Paris rally 2024 during a meeting with the Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism… Continue reading Lahore-Paris rally to highlight the positive image of Pakistan; Rana Mashhood

NHA’s flood-damaged portion’s repair to be completed by Dec 2024: Aleem

ISLAMABAD, April 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan Friday informed the National Assembly that the restoration of the old national highway, damaged by floods, is scheduled to be finished by December 2024. Replying to a calling attention notice in the House, he said that an amount of Rs 500 million has been… Continue reading NHA’s flood-damaged portion’s repair to be completed by Dec 2024: Aleem

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Cabinet briefed on progress of PIA privatization

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs meeting of the Federal Cabinet in Islamabad on 26th April 2024.

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): The Federal Cabinet was informed on Friday that the privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was on track and several companies were taking keen interest in the airlines. Federal Secretary for Privatization briefing the cabinet regarding the recent progress of PIA’s privatization process, told that the advertisements inviting expressions of… Continue reading Cabinet briefed on progress of PIA privatization

PM devolved some of his authority of hiring talented professionals to ministries: ED clarifies

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): The incumbent government has introduced changes in the Special Professional Pay Scales (SPPS) Policy under which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to devolve some of his authority to the ministries/divisions to ensure the swift hiring of talented professionals, according to the Establishment Division. In this regard, the Establishment Division has… Continue reading PM devolved some of his authority of hiring talented professionals to ministries: ED clarifies

ISSI holds in-house session on elections in India

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) on Friday organized an in-house session on the on-going 18th Lok Sabha elections in India. The event was attended by diplomats, academics, practitioners, and researchers of various Islamabad-based think-tanks. The participants exchanged views on the length and breadth of… Continue reading ISSI holds in-house session on elections in India

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