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President links women’s economic participation with enabling work environment

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday stressed improving the status of women by providing them with an enabling work environment to increase their economic participation. The president highlighted that following the rights granted by the religion Islam, it was the responsibility of the society to give them their due share and… Continue reading President links women’s economic participation with enabling work environment

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CST announces ‘Data Center Services Regulations’ document has entered into force

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) announced that the “Data Center Services Regulations” document entered into force on 1 January 2024, and will be applied to all data center service providers in Saudi Arabia. CST emphasized that the regulations would enhance the quality of services, protect users, and encourage investments in… Continue reading CST announces ‘Data Center Services Regulations’ document has entered into force

BISP Savings Scheme- a landmark step to instill financial independence among vulnerable sections

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): The newly launched ‘Savings Scheme’ by the internationally acclaimed Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) will prove as a landmark step towards instilling financial independence and promoting a savings culture among the vulnerable sections of society. The BISP Saving Scheme is aimed at providing a financial buffer to the piece-rate workers for… Continue reading BISP Savings Scheme- a landmark step to instill financial independence among vulnerable sections

Railways staff’ efforts for record revenue earning of Rs. 41 billion acknowledged

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): The Federal Minister for Communication, Railways and Maritime Affairs, Shahid Ashraf Tarar has commended the efforts of Railways Staff and management for record revenue earning of 41 billion rupees during the first half of the fiscal year 2023-24. There is a 46 percent increase in revenue of Pakistan Railways in comparison… Continue reading Railways staff’ efforts for record revenue earning of Rs. 41 billion acknowledged

Dr. Nadeem Jan proposes allocation of 2 pc of GDP for health sector

ISLAMABAD, Jan 02 (APP):Caretaker Minister of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Dr. Nadeem Jan on Tuesday proposed allocation of two percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the health sector. In response to a calling attention notice moved by Senator Prof. Dr. Mehr Taj Roghani regarding the non-availability of vaccines, especially the anti-diphtheria… Continue reading Dr. Nadeem Jan proposes allocation of 2 pc of GDP for health sector

ECP enforces conduct rules, removes candidates’ ads above prescribed limits

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) monitoring teams have started removing the illegal advertisement hoardings of the candidates aspiring to participate in the elections of National and Provincial assemblies. Monitoring teams deployed nationwide are currently removing advertisement hoardings that exceed prescribed limits, stated an official of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).… Continue reading ECP enforces conduct rules, removes candidates’ ads above prescribed limits

HEC announces Jan. 3 as last date to apply for Centralised Test

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced January 3 as the last date to apply for the Centralised Test for the graduates of Computer Science (CS) and Information Technology (IT) to get apprenticeships at the top IT companies in the country. According to the official sources, the test is being conducted… Continue reading HEC announces Jan. 3 as last date to apply for Centralised Test

PM visits Ch Shujaat Hussain’s residence

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday visited the residence of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain. During the meeting, the prime minister inquired after well being of the veteran politician. The two leaders also discussed the overall situation of the country. Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi also accompanied… Continue reading PM visits Ch Shujaat Hussain’s residence

Excise Deptt to hold vehicle registration, token tax Camp at Katchnar Park

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): In a move to facilitate the citizens of Islamabad, Excise Department will be holding a vehicle registration and token tax camp at the parking lot of Katchnar Park today from 3 to 5 pm. The camp will be held on the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon, ICT spokesman… Continue reading Excise Deptt to hold vehicle registration, token tax Camp at Katchnar Park

Comprehensive plan ready to tackle ‘Murree tourist influx’: DC

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Murree Agha Zaheer Abbas Tuesday said that in view of the snowfall prediction, the Punjab caretaker government with the coordination of the Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a travel advisory for tourists and prepared a comprehensive plan to tackle visitors by establishing 13 facilitation centres. Talking to a… Continue reading Comprehensive plan ready to tackle ‘Murree tourist influx’: DC

Health camps to be established in FDE schools to ensure children well-being

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):Ministry of Federal Education an Professional Training, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health is initiating comprehensive health camp for students within the institutions working under the ambit of the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) to assess their health condition and ensure the well-being of the students. According to the official sources,… Continue reading Health camps to be established in FDE schools to ensure children well-being

Birth anniversary of veteran actor Lehri observed

ISLAMABAD, Jan 02 (APP):Birth anniversary of famous comedy actor Safeerullah Siddiqui‚ popularly known as Lehri was observed on Tuesday. Born in Kanpur on January 2, 1929‚  he moved to Karachi after partition and began working as a stenotypist during his teenage years. Side by side‚ after completing his hours at the office‚ he would make… Continue reading Birth anniversary of veteran actor Lehri observed

Partly cloudy weather forecast for city

BAHAWALPUR, Jan 02 (APP):The local Met Office has forecast dry to partly cloudy weather for the city for the next 24 hours. The highest maximum temperature of 17 centigrade and the lowest minimum of 06 centigrade were recorded during the last 24 hours. The dry to partly cloudy weather has also been forecast for the… Continue reading Partly cloudy weather forecast for city

Layer of fog envelops Islamabad city as cold wave tightens its grip

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): The biting cold combined with dense fog threw routine life out of gear and disturbed traffic flow on roads here on Tuesday.  Islamabad Traffic police official talking to a Private news channel urged citizens to stay home and avoid unnecessary travelling as dense fog has disrupted traffic at several places due… Continue reading Layer of fog envelops Islamabad city as cold wave tightens its grip

NAVTTC trained 100,000 people in 2023; Madad tells Senate Education Body

ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Madad Ali Sindhi on Monday said that the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) has imparted skilled training to more than 100,000 people in 2023. He was addressing here at the Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training. The minister told… Continue reading NAVTTC trained 100,000 people in 2023; Madad tells Senate Education Body

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