Islamabad, Aug 31: On Friday, the 2024 Online Summer Camp for Training Local Chinese Teachers in Pakistan came to a successful conclusion. This four-day session was designed to improve the knowledge and abilities of local educators. From August 23 to 26, Xinjiang Agricultural University (XAU) hosted the event, which was also co-organized by the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Education International Exchange Association and the Confucius Institute at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (CIUAF). Participating in the summer camp were 37 Chinese language lovers from overseas and local teachers. They represented two Confucius Classrooms, five Confucius Institutes, and seven universities in…
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Islamabad, Aug 31: The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has released the Autumn 2024 semester’s second round of admissions. The AIOU lists the following programs as being offered in this phase: 1.5, 2.5, and 4-year B.Ed programs; Certificate courses; Associate Degree in Arts (B.A. General); Associate Degree in Commerce (B.Com); BBA; Associate Degree in Education; and BS (ODL) programs. The university website has prospectuses and admissions forms for every program. Forms for Associate Degrees (B.A/B.Com) and B.Ed programs are also available at the university’s regional offices and approved sale points around the nation, according to Syed Zia-ul-Hasnain, Director of Admissions.…
Islamabad, Aug 31: According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday, September is expected to bring nearly normal rainfall to most parts of the nation. On the other hand, less rain during the post-monsoon season may cause fog and smog to appear early in some places. At a news briefing, PMD Director General Mahr Sahibzad Khan said that September rainfall in south-eastern Sindh and north-eastern Punjab could be somewhat above average. Additionally, he said that most of the nation’s daily maximum temperatures are predicted to remain normal or below normal. The PMD official went on to say that between…
Islamabad, Aug 31: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA), which targets establishments that violate health and safety laws, has intensified its campaign against hazardous food practices in Lahore. It recently closed a mayonnaise factory in Mehrpura, fined $100,000, and seized 600 kg of hazardous and inferior mayonnaise to be destroyed. Due to inadequate sanitation and disregard for previous instructions, the unit was closed. DG Asim Javed outlined problems such as inexperienced workers without medical certifications, poor personal hygiene, a freezer that breaks down, walls covered in fungus, and an unhygienic bathroom in the processing area. It was also discovered that the…
Islamabad, Aug 31: Due to a lack of aircraft, hundreds of Pakistani pilgrims visiting Iraq for Arbaeen have been left detained at Baghdad Airport; more than fifty of their passports have apparently been misplaced by airport personnel. Men, women, and kids have reportedly been waiting for unconfirmed planes at the airport since 4 a.m., according to Express News. The Pakistanis who are stuck stated they had not been told when or how they will be allowed to continue traveling. One pilgrim complained, “We’ve been sitting hungry and thirsty at the airport since 4 a.m., and no one is addressing our…
Islamabad, Aug 31: By the end of this year, the UK government intends to deport unlawful immigrants from 11 nations, including Pakistan. Albania, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Nigeria, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe are among the other nations that are being targeted. The British Home Office has released a request for commercial assistance in an effort to help return more than 14,000 undocumented immigrants to their home countries. The Labour Party is in favor of this effort, which seeks to send undocumented people and refugees back to their home countries.The advertising makes it clear that people who don’t have the…
Islamabad, Aug 31: 24 carat gold saw a 1,000 rupee gain in price per tola on Saturday, when it was sold for Rs. 262,500 as opposed to Rs. 261,500 on the previous trading day. According to the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association, the cost of 10 grams of 24 karat gold grew by Rs. 857 to Rs. 225,051 from Rs. 226,080, while the cost of 10 grams of 22 carat gold increased to Rs. 206,297 from Rs. 205,511.At Rs. 2,950 per tola and Rs. 2,529.14 per gram, respectively, the price of silver did not change.According to the Association, the price…
Islamabad, Aug 31: Attaullah Tarar, the federal minister for information, broadcasting, national heritage, and culture, stated on Saturday that an article published in “The Diplomat” magazine attempted in vain to sour Pakistan’s relations with China, a longstanding ally. Following up on his X account, Tarar responded to the journal article by saying, “This is just another failed attempt to damage Pakistan’s relations with its time-tested friend China.” These attempts to undermine our foreign policy will always fail. He claimed that the article’s portrayal of the situation was inaccurate and did not accurately represent the feelings of Pakistanis.
Islamabad, Aug 31: At the Central Election Commission in Baku on Friday, Mr. Mazahir Panahov, the chairman of the Azerbaijani Central Election Commission, met with Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja. The Pakistani Chief Election Commissioner declared at the meeting that his nation is friendly to Azerbaijan and has consistently stood by it when it comes to the question of regional integrity. In his capacity as an election observer, he commended Azerbaijan’s electoral planning.According to a news release, Sikandar Sultan Raja is in Azerbaijan to watch the parliamentary elections at Mazahir Panahov’s special invitation.
Islamabad, Aug 31: Chief Meteorologist Dr. Sardar Sarfaraz stated on Saturday that the cyclone has shifted further away from the coast of Sindh and is currently located in the northeast of the Arabian Sea, 230 kilometers to the west of Karachi. Speaking to a private news station, the chief meteorologist issued a warning over the possibility of thunderstorms and severe rainfall as a result of Cyclone Asna in a number of Sindh districts, including Karachi, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad, Tando Mohammad Khan, Tando Allah Yar, Matiari, and Jamshoro.He underlined that the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) is keeping a close eye…
