A desrted view of road in Provincial Capital during Eid-ul-Adha holidays
ADB appoints Fatima Yasmin as Vice-President for Sectors and Themes
ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Fatima Yasmin as Vice-President for Sectors and Themes for a period of 3 years.
According to ADB press statement received here, Ms. Yasmin is expected to join ADB in late August.
She will be responsible for management of the newly created Sectors Group and the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department under ADB’s new operating model.
Ms. Yasmin is currently the Senior Secretary at the Finance Division of Bangladesh’s Ministry of Finance.
She has more than 32 years of broad development experience, including in macroeconomic management, public sector and fiscal policy reform, and trade and poverty reduction in government and international organizations.
Under its new operating model, to be launched on 30 June 2023, ADB’s sector and thematic expertise will be consolidated in the two groups under Ms. Yasmin to deliver integrated solutions to clients in accordance with country programs and strengthen ADB’s position as a leader in development knowledge in the region.
The sector and thematic groups will launch and lead innovative initiatives to tackle the region’s key development challenges, with a focus on climate change.
Ms. Yasmin holds a master in development economics from Australian National University and a master of business administration from the Institute of Business Administration, Dhaka University, in Bangladesh.
She also received a Fellowship in Public Policy and Human Rights under the Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program at Rutgers University in New Jersey, United States.
China, Pakistan sign agreement for co-building workshop of modern chemical engineering
BEIJING, June 28(APP): China’s Hunan Chemical Vocational Technology College (HCVTC) and Infinity School of Engineering, Pakistan have signed an agreement for co-establishment “Chuyi Workshop” to create a platform for exchange of knowledge and expertise in the field of modern chemical engineering.
President of Hunan Chemical Vocational Technology College, Ms. Long Peng and President of Infinity School of Engineering, Pakistan, Abdul Razzaq Gauhar signed the agreement and also inaugurated the workshop in a ceremony held online.
On the occasion, seven Pakistani graduates of Hunan Chemical Vocational Technology College who witnessed the ceremony at Infinity School of Engineering in Pakistan, were also conferred upon graduation diploma.
These Pakistani students had successfully completed their studies in the college between the years 2019-2022.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Long Ping extended her sincere greetings to the leaders of Infinity School of Engineering for the co-establishment of workshop and Pakistani students for successfully completing their studies.
She said that in recent years, the college took active part in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and had long-term cooperation with schools and enterprises in Pakistan.
Ms Long Ping informed that the college had offered admissions to overseas students from countries along Belt and Road and provided skills training for local talents from enterprises and colleges.
“We have taken the lead in setting up China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Talent Exchange Center for chemical and coating in Pakistan,” she added.
The president also briefed the audience about the ongoing cooperation between Hunan Chemical Vocational Technology College and Infinity School of Engineering, Pakistan.
She expressed the confidence that the co-building of Chuyi Workshop would be another starting point for cooperation between the two educational institutions.
In his speech, Vice President of the College, Wei Yongjun said that the Chuyi Workshop would serve as a center of excellence, where students, faculty and researchers from both institutions would explore cutting-edge advancements in the field of engineering.
The workshop would house state of the art facilities and equipment, allowing students from both institutions gain hands-on experience and practical skills that are essential for their future carriers, he added.
President, Infinity School of Engineering, Pakistan, Abdula Razzaq Gauhar thanked the leadership of Hunan Chemical Vocational Technology College for providing support and co-building Chuyi Workshop.
He also felicitated the Pakistani students for completing their diploma and receiving the certificates.
Atta Ur Rehman, a graduate of Hunan Chemical Vocational Technology College, speaking on behalf of his class-mates shared sweet memories of his stay in the college.
He thanked all the teachers and staff for providing ample support to the Pakistani students during their stay in the college.
The ceremony was attended by the leadership, faculty members and students from China and Pakistan.
A person on the way crossing pedestrian bridge along with sacrifical animal after purchasing from Khanapul for upcomming Eidul Azha
A large number of people purchasing sacrificial animals at Khanapul for upcomming Eidul Azha
A beautiful view of clouds hovering over the skies of Federal Capital
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairing a meeting regarding reforms in PIA
Minister Rana Tanveer calls on PM
LAHORE, Jun 28 (APP): Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here.
In the meeting, they discussed the country’s overall political situation as well as the matters pertaining to education and professional training.
Commander Shafi among three terrorists killed in Bajaur IBO
RAWALPINDI, Jun 28 (APP): The security forces killed three active terrorists including their commander named Shafi during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the general area Inayat Qilla of Bajaur District on June 27.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday, an intense exchange of fire took place between the security forces and terrorists. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in terrorist activities against the security forces as well as killing of innocent citizens.
The sanitization of the area was carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.
“Locals of the area appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to eliminate the menace of terrorism,” ISPR said.