Islamabad, Oct 13: AAOU 37th International Conference Begins at Allama Iqbal Open University. The 37th annual conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities AAOU is underway at Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU. Renowned education professionals from over 20 countries including Europe, Asia, the US, Canada, China, Japan, Australia, and South Africa will come together for the three-day conference, which begins on October 15. Today, October 14, a pre-workshop for the AAOU 37th will be held with participation from several international delegations. Tomorrow, October 15, at 9 AM, is the first scheduled meeting. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, the Federal Minister of…
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Islamabad, Oct 13: Pakistan Set to Host 23rd SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting on October 15-16. The Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will hold its twenty-third meeting in Pakistan on October 15–16 in Islamabad. A press release from the Foreign Office stated on Saturday that “Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will preside over the upcoming CHG meeting in his capacity as the current Chair of the CHG.” The prime ministers of China, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as the first vice president…
Islamabad, Oct 13: Education Secretary Vows to Revolutionize Public Schools with Bold Reforms. Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, the secretary of the Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training, vowed on Sunday to completely overhaul Islamabad’s public schools, turning them into models of excellence in just a year, with half of the work already finished. He stated in a special interview with PTV News Channel that public schools are committed to offering high-quality instruction on par with or even better than private ones.In order to close the achievement gap between public and private education, he emphasized the importance of teacher training programs…
Islamabad, Oct 13: Chinese Premier Li to Arrive in Islamabad Monday for Crucial Four-Day Visit. From October 14–17, 2024, Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang is expected to make a four-day bilateral visit to Pakistan in order to meet with the country’s military and civil society leaders and take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Council of the Heads of Government meeting. According to a curtain raiser released by the Foreign Office on Sunday, Chinese Premier Li will be accompanied by ministers and senior officials, including those from the ministries of foreign affairs and commerce, the National…
Islamabad, Oct 13: Government to Raise SBP Policy Rate Amid Surging Inflation and External Pressures. In the event that external forces endanger financial and external stability in SBP Policy . Or if new inflationary pressures materialize, the government has promised to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to raise the policy rate. In its most recent report, “2024 Article IV Consultation and Request for an Extended Arrangement under The Extended Fund Facility.” The Fund made notice of this.The Fund has advised that evidence of declining core inflation and re-anchored inflation expectations should be the basis for any additional policy rate reductions.…
Islamabad, Oct 13: Government to Launch FBR Portal for Public Disclosure of Bureaucrats’ and Officers’ Assets. New asset declaration through FBR portal through which assets declaration of public officials BPS 17-22 and their spouses for domestic and foreign assets will be submitted has been assured to the IMF. This was to be done in compliance with the country’s 2017 Right to Information Act as well as enhance the implementation of Sections 12, 13, and 13-A of the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules 1964. Amending the Civil Servants Act of 1973: to make high-level public officials’ (BPS 17-22) asset declarations of domestic…
Islamabad, Oct 13: Babar Azam Likely to be Dropped Ahead of 2nd Test Match. Babar Azam’s spot in the Test team appears to be in jeopardy as he is probably going to be left off the squad for the second Test match against England, according to reports. The middle-order batsman has not scored even a half-century in his last 18 Test innings (9 matches), placing him among the lowest scorers in the world over the last 12 months. Babar’s bad run of form has been a big source of concern for the national team. With just 35 runs scored in…
Islamabad, Oct 13: SBP Introduces Challenge Fund to Boost Support for SMEs in Pakistan. In order to assist banks and financial technology providers (Fintechs) with a digital solution to develop new or modify existing financial products & services and delivery platforms that will enhance access to financing for the SME sector, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has established the Challenge Fund for SMEs (CFS). Commercial banks that submit their proposals for goods and services to support SMEs in Pakistan will be awarded grants by the banking regulator. The challenge fund aims to leverage technology (including FinTech) to drive solutions…
Islamabad, Oct 13: New Suzuki Every Hits Pakistani Market, A Game-Changer in Compact Vans. On October 12, 2024, the highly anticipated Suzuki Every was formally introduced. Designed to meet the demands of contemporary drivers, this new car has a fantastic fuel economy, ample comfort, and cutting-edge safety features. Car Models and Prices: There are two models of the Suzuki Every: Each VX costs 2,749,000 rupees. Each VXR is valued at 2,799,000 rupees. There are four colors available for both variants: Complete White Mineral Gray lustrous silver Exceptionally Dark Pearl Important details: Engine: 660cc Variable Valve Timing Engine from the R…
Islamabad, Oct 12: DHA Peshawar Announces Limited-Time Incentives for Sector G and Prism Buyers. The Defence Housing Authority (DHA) in Peshawar has launched appealing development incentives for its Sector G and Prism regions. Incentives are intended to encourage development and provide homeowners with extra value. These offers are good through December 31, 2024, and they consist of: Free map approval for building initiatives. There are no upkeep fees for the first year. creation of green spaces for every home to encourage environmentally responsible living. pre-approved architectural drawings are provided in order to speed up the building process. monetary rewards intended…
