Samina Alvi for inclusive approach to mainstream persons with disabilities

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): Samina Alvi, wife of President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday emphasized the need for providing opportunities to persons with disabilities to help them become part of mainstream economic activities. Speaking at the graduation ceremony at Network of Organizations Working with Persons with Disabilities Pakistan (NOWPDP), she said it was the joint responsibility… Continue reading Samina Alvi for inclusive approach to mainstream persons with disabilities

Senate Secretariat, IPC sign MoU

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP):A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Secretariat of the Senate of Pakistan and the International Parliamentarians’ Congress (IPC) for Institutional Cooperation. Secretary of the Senate Mohammad Qasim Samad Khan and Secretary General of IPC Sitara Ayaz signed the MoU, marking a pivotal step towards increased cooperation in areas of… Continue reading Senate Secretariat, IPC sign MoU

Speakers calls for women’s easy access to justice to end gender-based violence

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): The speakers at a panel discussion called gender-based violence a ‘public safety crisis’ and emphasized the need for women’s easy access to justice and implementation of laws protecting vulnerable communities. The discussion titled ‘Ending gender-based violence: Challenges, strategies, and resources’ was organized by the U.S. embassy here at the mission in… Continue reading Speakers calls for women’s easy access to justice to end gender-based violence

President for marketplace to promote Pakistani startups through linkages

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday called for establishing a marketplace to provide Pakistani startups a platform for promoting their indigenously developed products through linkages with the investors as well as the global markets. The president, addressing the Angels Investors Summit & Startup Showcase, said the startups needed to effectively market… Continue reading President for marketplace to promote Pakistani startups through linkages

MOITT announces initiatives to empower freelancers

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP):The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) has announced a groundbreaking initiative, offering interest-free loans to freelancers to empower independent professionals by enabling them to establish e-working centers, addressing the critical challenge of inadequate workplaces. According to official of MOITT under the comprehensive plan, “Each freelancer is set to receive financial… Continue reading MOITT announces initiatives to empower freelancers

Pakistan asks India to ensure safety of minorities particularly Muslims

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday urged the Indian government to ensure the safety, security, and protection of minorities, particularly Muslims and their places of worship. The Foreign Office in a statement issued on the 31st anniversary of the demolition of the historic Babri Mosque said the day was a sad reminder where a… Continue reading Pakistan asks India to ensure safety of minorities particularly Muslims

FGEHA invites bids for horticulture and landscaping in sectors G-13, G-14

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP):The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) has invited sealed bids from reputed firms for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of horticulture and landscaping development work in sectors G-13 and G-14/4 of the federal capital. “The horticulture and landscaping development work in the sectors included green belts, parks, playground and the green areas,”… Continue reading FGEHA invites bids for horticulture and landscaping in sectors G-13, G-14

Pakistan needs dynamic approach to address threats to regional peace: President

ISLAMABAD, Dec 06 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said amid the challenging global scenario, Pakistan required a dynamic approach to address the threats to regional peace. Addressing the inaugural session of Islamabad Conclave 2023 themed ‘Pakistan in a changing world’ organized by Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), he said Pakistan must consciously… Continue reading Pakistan needs dynamic approach to address threats to regional peace: President

IESCO issues power suspension programme

ISLAMABAD, Dec 05 (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 09:00 AM to 02:00… Continue reading IESCO issues power suspension programme

NEPRA notifies Rs 3.0786 per unit increase in power tariff for DISCOs

ISLAMABAD, Dec 05 (APP):The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday notified Rs 3.0786 per unit increase in power tariff for consumers of XWAPDA power distribution companies (DISCOs) under the fuel cost adjustment (FCA) mechanism for October 2023. The said adjustment shall be shown separately in the consumers’ bills based on units billed to… Continue reading NEPRA notifies Rs 3.0786 per unit increase in power tariff for DISCOs

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