ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz on Wednesday said Pakistan could benefit a lot from the expertise of the leading Pakistani origin experts from Silicon Valley and other parts of the world towards the development of Science and Technology in the country. He emphasized that close contact and cooperation… Continue reading Pakistani diaspora to vitally contribute to socio-economic development of country; Shibli Faraz
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Shibli for market based applied research for sustainable economic growth
PESHAWAR, Jun 02 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Syed Shibli Faraz here Tuesday said the government accorded highest priorities to promote science and technology and directed Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) to focus on the markets based applied research for sustainable economic growth, industrial development and socio-economic benefits of people. Addressing… Continue reading Shibli for market based applied research for sustainable economic growth
PM asks int’l community to ensure availability of coronavirus vaccine for everyone
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday said the international community must ensure that the coronavirus vaccine was available to everyone, everywhere and as soon as possible, and if it were not done, the virus would roam around and come back. While making an opening statement at the special virtual segment of the… Continue reading PM asks int’l community to ensure availability of coronavirus vaccine for everyone
Youth’s proactive role vital for socio-economic development of country: Suri
ISLAMABAD, Apr 2 (APP):Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri on Friday said the proactive role of youth was imperative for socio-economic development of the country. He expressed these view while witnessing a signing ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) among Young Parliamentary Forum (YPF), Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) and Sustainable… Continue reading Youth’s proactive role vital for socio-economic development of country: Suri
EU to support Pakistani civil society with €7.23M to mitigate impact of COVID-19: Androulla Kaminara
ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (APP):European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara Wednesday said the EU would support Pakistan’s civil society by co-financing three projects, for a total amount of 7, 237,500 EUR, to alleviate the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on communities and increase the voice of youth in the society. She was speaking at… Continue reading EU to support Pakistani civil society with €7.23M to mitigate impact of COVID-19: Androulla Kaminara
UNHCR seeks US$ 924 mln for response to COVID-19 by 2021
ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (APP): The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking US$ 924 million for the response to COVID-19 especially in poorer countries in which the majority of the forcibly displaced persons are being hosted in 2021. According to document released by the UNHCR, it was seeking US$ 924 million for the… Continue reading UNHCR seeks US$ 924 mln for response to COVID-19 by 2021
ECOSOC Chief urges dismantling of ‘safe havens’ receiving illicit money
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 25 (APP):The President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, has called for targeting loopholes in the global financial structures and institutions that allow illicit financial transactions, posing big socio-economic challenges to developing countries. “As a first step existence of ‘safe havens’ that receive such… Continue reading ECOSOC Chief urges dismantling of ‘safe havens’ receiving illicit money
Philanthropist Lord Aamer Sarfraz establishes foundation for youth, children
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): British-Pakistani philanthropist and social worker, Lord Aamer Sarfraz has established a foundation for socio-economic development of youth and children from remote areas of the country. The ‘Lord Sarfraz Foundation’ has been established to develop and support innovative projects for remote areas including issues of youth, healthcare, clean water infrastructure, wildlife conservation,… Continue reading Philanthropist Lord Aamer Sarfraz establishes foundation for youth, children
22% Survey completes in DIK and 61% in the country
ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar made a visit to Dera Ismail Khan and briefed local media on the ongoing Ehsaas survey in the district. She interacted with the local press and media to create awareness on the Ehsaas National Socio-economic Registry… Continue reading 22% Survey completes in DIK and 61% in the country
22% Survey completes in DIK and 61% in the country
ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar made a visit to Dera Ismail Khan and briefed local media on the ongoing Ehsaas survey in the district. She interacted with the local press and media to create awareness on the Ehsaas National Socio-economic Registry… Continue reading 22% Survey completes in DIK and 61% in the country
Govt committed to Balochistan’s socio-economic development: NA Speaker
ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Tuesday said the federal government was committed to socio-economic development of Balochistan in order to bring its dwellers’ life standard at par with other provinces. He was speaking to Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) chief Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti, who called on him here, said a news release. The… Continue reading Govt committed to Balochistan’s socio-economic development: NA Speaker
Financial inclusion of disabled persons vital for role in socio-economic uplift: President
ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Friday said that the financial inclusion of the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) was a must to enable them play their role in the socio-economic development of the country. Chairing a meeting on financial inclusion of PWDs, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, he said that it was essential to bring differently-abled… Continue reading Financial inclusion of disabled persons vital for role in socio-economic uplift: President
Skilled manpower vital for socio-economic uplift: President
ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Tuesday said skilled manpower was vital for the socio-economic development of country. He expressed these views while chairing a meeting of Senate of National Skills University, here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. President Alvi asked the management of the university to take steps for the provision of skill-based… Continue reading Skilled manpower vital for socio-economic uplift: President
Socio-economic development of Balochistan, among federal Govt’s foremost priorities: PM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that the socio-economic development of Balochistan was among the foremost priorities of the federal government. All possible measures would be taken for the development of backward areas as well as the revival of flood-affected areas of Balochistan, he added. The Prime Minister was talking to… Continue reading Socio-economic development of Balochistan, among federal Govt’s foremost priorities: PM
PESHAWAR: July 08 – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) being given detailed briefing on prevailing security situation, progress on development works & socio economic uplift in Tribal Districts during his visit to Corps Headquarters. APP
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