Rising investments in Pakistan’s technology sector reflect influx of skilled entrepreneurs: Shibli Faraz

ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Syed Shibli Faraz Tuesday said Pakistani start-ups had raised around $300 million so far this year which reflected influx of skilled entrepreneurs in the country. He was addressing the Pakistan Tech Summit held in Istanbul, through a video link, a web portal related to Science and… Continue reading Rising investments in Pakistan’s technology sector reflect influx of skilled entrepreneurs: Shibli Faraz

Pakistan-Norway to strengthen bilateral linkages in Science and Technology sector

ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Senator Shibli Faraz and Norwegian Ambassador to Pakistan, Kjell-Gunnar Eriksen in a meeting held here Tuesday discussed avenues for strengthening bilateral linkages between the two countries in the field of Science and Technology. The minister called upon by Norwegian Ambassador, Kjell-Gunnar Eriksen. Speaking on the… Continue reading Pakistan-Norway to strengthen bilateral linkages in Science and Technology sector

Shibli Faraz pays tribute to martyrs, Ghazis on Defence Day

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz Monday paid tribute to the martyrs and Ghazis who sacrificed their lives to safeguard the motherland. In a tweet in connection with Defence Day to be celebrated on September 6 (Monday), he said, “We salute our martyrs and Ghazis who sacrificed their lives for… Continue reading Shibli Faraz pays tribute to martyrs, Ghazis on Defence Day

EVM a foolproof voting machine; Minister announces Rs 1mln reward for hacking

PESHAWAR, Aug 30 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz Monday announcing Rs 1 million reward for hacking the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) asserted that it was a foolproof voting machine which could ensure free, fair and transparent future elections in the country. Addressing a press conference here at PCSIR, he said that these… Continue reading EVM a foolproof voting machine; Minister announces Rs 1mln reward for hacking

EVMs panacea to all forms of rigging in elections: Shibli Faraz

PESHAWAR, Aug 30 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz said Monday that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were panacea to all forms of rigging in elections and urged political parties to come and test these machines for holding next general elections in fair and transparent manner. Addressing the business community at Sarhad Chamber of… Continue reading EVMs panacea to all forms of rigging in elections: Shibli Faraz

Shibli stresses for modern technology to end rigging in next elections

ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP): Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz on Wednesday stressed the need for introducing modern technology to end rigging in next elections. The Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf’s (PTI), government is determined to implement the electronic voting system in the next general elections, he said while talking to a private television channel.… Continue reading Shibli stresses for modern technology to end rigging in next elections

ECP expresses satisfaction over EVM; made suggestion on role of presiding officer: Shibli Faraz

ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Syed Shibli Faraz Tuesday said that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has expressed its satisfaction over the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) developed by his ministry. “The ECP has expressed its satisfaction over the EVM during the today’s meeting however the commission gave some valuable… Continue reading ECP expresses satisfaction over EVM; made suggestion on role of presiding officer: Shibli Faraz

Pakistan suffered a lot due to Afghan war: Shibli

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP):Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz on Monday said that Pakistan had to face economic, social and cultural difficulties due to Afghan war. Pakistan’s frontier region had suffered a lot because of a long volatile situation in the Afghan region, he said while talking to a private television channel. After the… Continue reading Pakistan suffered a lot due to Afghan war: Shibli

Science, technology instrumental to deal with growing global challenges: Shibli

APP66-130821 ISLAMABAD: August 13 - Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Senator Shibli Faraz meets Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, Muhammad Usman Dar. APP

ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology Senator Shibli Faraz Friday said advancement in the field of science and technology can prove instrumental to deal with the growing global challenges. In a meeting with the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, Usman Dar held here, he said the Ministry… Continue reading Science, technology instrumental to deal with growing global challenges: Shibli

EVM best solution to curb electoral fraud, irregularities: Shibli Faraz

ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Senator Shibli Faraz Wednesday said the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) would help ensure accuracy, transparency and speediness in the election results. “The use of EVM in election will help prevent vote rigging and eliminate mistrust of the candidates over the polling as well as results… Continue reading EVM best solution to curb electoral fraud, irregularities: Shibli Faraz

EVM to ensure transparency in electoral process: President

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Monday said that the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) will ensure transparency in electoral process and also help address the complaints of rigging. He said that without compromising the secrecy of voters, the EVM will also help ensure timely compilation of election results. The President expressed these… Continue reading EVM to ensure transparency in electoral process: President

EVM to be presented in NA on Monday

Pakistanis in China hail introduction of Electronic Voting Machine

ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (APP):The newly developed Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) by Ministry of Science and Technology will be presented in the National Assembly Session on August 9 (Monday) before the session begins. In a statement issued here Saturday, Federal Minister, Senator Shibli Faraz cordially invited the members to share their observations and constructive remarks on… Continue reading EVM to be presented in NA on Monday

PM courageously highlighted Kashmir issue at int’l forums: Shibli

ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP): Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz Thursday said Prime Minister Imran Khan comprehensively and courageously highlighted the Kashmir issue at all international forums including United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as compared to the previous regimes. Talking to a private news channel, he strongly condemned the genocide and bloodbath against the… Continue reading PM courageously highlighted Kashmir issue at int’l forums: Shibli

Pakistan, Korea to enhance bilateral relations

ISLAMABAD, Aug 05 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Syed Shibli Faraz and Korean Ambassador to Pakistan, Suh Sangpyo Thursday agreed to further enhancing the bilateral relations. They held a meeting here at the minister’s office. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, technological advancements and research were discussed. Speaking on the occasion, the… Continue reading Pakistan, Korea to enhance bilateral relations

Govt decides to use technology to settle down electoral issues

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz Wednesday said that the government have decided to remove ambiguities in electoral process by using technology to settle down matters related to election among political parties. Talking to a private news channel he said, Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) has been manufactured which would be… Continue reading Govt decides to use technology to settle down electoral issues

Shibli stresses for ensuring minimum healthcare standards

FEDERAL MINISTER FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SHIBLI FARAZ IN A MEETING WITH CEO, IHRA, DR QUAID SAEED IN ISLAMABAD ON JULY 29, 2021.

ISLAMABAD, Jul 29 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz Thursday said that Islamabad Health Regulatory Authority (IHRA) and Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) must join hands for implementation of minimum healthcare standards. He said this while talking to CEO, IHRA, Quaid Saeed who called on him today. The federal minister emphasized that provision… Continue reading Shibli stresses for ensuring minimum healthcare standards

Opposition in AJK already lost: Shibli Faraz

ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz Saturday said that the opposition in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has already lost. Ali Amin is the lion of PTI he neutralised all opposition parties in GB & is going to repeat the feat in AJK tomorrow inshallah. Opposition in AJK has already… Continue reading Opposition in AJK already lost: Shibli Faraz

Evolving system prerequisite for progress of country: Shibli Faraz

APP52-140721 ISLAMABAD: July 14 - Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz distributing prizes during the Open House and Career Fair organized by Faculty of Engineering and Technology, International Islamic University. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Syed Shibli Faraz on Wednesday said evolution of the existing system according to the modern requirements is prerequisite for the progress as no country can achieve success by moving on the same rhythm. He was addressing the ‘Open House and Career Fair’ of Civil, Electrical,… Continue reading Evolving system prerequisite for progress of country: Shibli Faraz

Senate passes Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP): The Senate on Wednesday passed the Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The bill was moved by Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz on behalf of Minister for Law and Justice, Dr Muhammad Farogh Naseem to amend the Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Act, 2020 [The Enforcement of… Continue reading Senate passes Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2021

Effective energy conservation measures needed to mitigate energy woes: Shibli Faraz

ISLAMABAD, Jul 07 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz Wednesday said that effective implementation of energy conservation measures could help a lot towards mitigating energy woes of the country. He said this while chairing a meeting of all stakeholders of electrical appliances. Chairman Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), Managing Director National… Continue reading Effective energy conservation measures needed to mitigate energy woes: Shibli Faraz

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