A mobile three wheeler vendor selling sacrificial goats ahead of Eid ul Azha
Vendors displaying wooden pieces for used during sacrifice at Animal Market Hathri Bypass in connection with upcoming Eid ul Azha
A blacksmiths sharpen the knives and axes at Shahi Bazar to be used for slaughtering sacrificial animals in connection with upcoming Eid ul Azha
RPO Sargodha Shariq Kamal Siddique distributing prize during 92th Police passing out parade held at Police Training School
NUIST University of China to offer scholarships for Pakistani students in climate change research
ISLAMABAD, Jun 26 (APP): Prof. Dr. Tong Jiang of Nanjing University of Information Sciences and Technology (NUIST) of China and Executive Director for the Research Institute of Climatic and Environmental Governance on Monday said that his department is offering fully funded scholarships in the field of Climate Change and Environmental Governance for Pakistani students for enhancing their research capacity to combat with climate crises.
In this regard, NUIST University of China is collaborating with NUST and an MoU has been signed to foster collaboration in scientific research and exchanges of students and faculty. The research cooperation is being also expanded with other prominent universities of Pakistan which include Quaid-e-Azam University, COMSATS University Islamabad, and the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Professor Jinag told APP.
He said that young scientists from Pakistan’s universities in the field of climate change and climate risk studies would be admitted to the university for research. Moreover, Environmental Change Postdoctoral positions would also be offered.
He said that our new project in Pakistan is focused on water shortage and tipping points about climate change. Pakistan suffered great losses due to heavy floods last year and now facing high temperatures and drought.
In Pakistan, according to the UN report, the water shortage is increasing in Pakistan and water is also getting drained. It is probably because of the increasing population and deficiencies in the water management mechanism.
He said that Pakistan’s economic system is also based on Agriculture and for this water is an essential component. So, therefore, our research would focus to overcome this climate change impact and reducing the water shortage.
Talking about Air pollution and smog problems, he said that the major causes of poor air quality are industrial emissions, vehicular emissions, domestic emissions, construction-related dust emissions, smoke from brick kilns, and soot from burning agricultural waste.
For solutions, he said industries should be shifted from cities to industrial areas, converting the system to renewable energy, increasing the use of affordable public transport system, planting trees, and better management of livestock and waste from cities.
Daraz Pakistan donates 200 laptops to govt schools
ISLAMABAD, Jun 26 (APP): Daraz Pakistan has announced the donation of 200 refurbished laptops to government schools in Okara, a testament to Daraz’s dedication to supporting education and ensuring that students have access to essential technology resources.
The donation aims to provide students enrolled in 8 schools in Okara with refurbished laptops, enabling them to thrive in today’s learning environments. Recognizing the importance of assisting the most vulnerable groups in society, this donation will be benefiting 3600 students, according to a press release issued on Monday.
This donation will help create a more equal educational landscape by granting children access to computers. The laptops will facilitate innovative online learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom, breaking down barriers and ensuring equitable solutions. Daraz acknowledges that digital literacy is a prerequisite for most jobs today, and by providing students with personal devices, they will be better prepared for their future careers.
Zeeshan Khan, Regional Corporate IT Head, Daraz, expressed his enthusiasm about the donation, stating, “This contribution will assist many disadvantaged families in the country. Our aim is to offer children the necessary tools to access equal educational opportunities. With new avenues for participation in innovative online learning experiences, these laptops will uphold our commitment to removing barriers and providing equitable solutions.”
Daraz’s donation to government schools in Okara aligns with its company-wide commitment to bridge the digital divide and invest in connectivity, technology, digital literacy, and education solutions. The company recognizes that students require access to technology to realize their full potential and is proud to support competency-based and career exploration opportunities, thus contributing to the future development of Pakistan.
Muhammad Zeeshan Hanif, the Deputy Commissioner of Okara, expressed his appreciation for Daraz’s efforts, stating, ‘We understand that students need access to technology to unlock their full potential. We are proud to support Daraz in advancing competency-based education and career exploration opportunities, thus playing a role in building the future of Pakistan.’
Shoaib Iqbal Syed, Commissioner, Sahiwal shared ‘Public-private partnerships are a very effective way to help uplift the marginalized in the society and create new opportunities for their future. We appreciate this initiative by Daraz, which will benefit hundreds of students in the region, and equip them with digital literacy.’
Daraz Pakistan remains dedicated to leveraging its resources to empower students and promote equal access to education across the country. With initiatives like this, the company continues to make a positive impact and inspire others to invest in the educational development of Pakistan’s youth.
Principal Police Training School Sargodha, Dr Anam Faryal Afzal giving a memorial model to RPO Sargodha Shariq Kamal Siddique during 92th Police Passing out parade at Police Tarining School
Police recruiters are showing their skills during 92th Police Passing out parade at Police Training School
Title of ‘CPEC Hero’ for Ahsan Iqbal, a slap on face of malicious characters: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Jun 26 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday felicitated Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal who was given a title of the Hero of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) by the Chinese government the other day.
The minister, in a tweet, said ironically, a person whose honesty, dedication, and hard work were acknowledged by a country as esteemed as China, was unjustly thrown into jail during the previous regime’s campaign of political victimization.
وفاقی وزیر منصوبہ بندی و ترقی احسن اقبال @betterpakistan کو چین کی طرف سے چین پاکستان اقتصادی راہداری منصوبے(سی پیک) کے ہیرو کا خطاب ملنے پر مبارک ہو۔ جس شخص کی ایمانداری ، محنت اور لگن کا اعتراف چین جیسا عظیم ملک کر رہا ہے، اسے سیاسی انتقام میں پاگل ہو کر جیل میں ڈالا گیا، لوگوں…
— Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) June 26, 2023
She said the title of CPEC hero for Ahsan Iqbal also reflected the effective foreign policy of Pakistan which faced isolation during the four years rule of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Marriyum said Pakistan’s relations, dignity, and stature had been restored at the international stage during the one year of the incumbent government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Pakistani entrepreneurs participate in Algeria International Economic Fair
ISLAMABAD, Jun 26 (APP): After an absence of 18 years, more than 20 Pakistani businessmen representing 11 companies of various fields such as textile, sportswear, pharmaceutical, and food industries participated in the 54th session of the Algeria International Economic Fair, organized under the high patronage of the President of the Republic of Algeria.
Pakistan’s entrepreneurs’ delegation attended the economic fair under the supervision of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), said a press release issued by the Algerian Embassy in Islamabad on Monday.
The Algeria International Economic Fair was attended by 638 companies, including 473 Algerian companies (157) are public institutions, 316 are private institutions and 165 are foreign from 30 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Arab region, the statement added.
For the first time, the launch of a digital Algerian salon presents the five strategic sectors that Algeria relies on, to achieve an economic leap outside the hydrocarbon sector, which is represented in all kinds of industrial sectors, agriculture, renewable energies, media technologies, knowledge economy, and the tourism sector.
The statement further said that Pakistani businessmen’ participation was successful and fruitful, a positive opportunity to support the relations of exchange and economic and trade cooperation between the two countries in a distinct context of this year’s celebration. It is also pertinent to mention that 2023 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two brotherly countries Algeria and Pakistan.