Islamabad, Sep 18: Romina Khurshid Alam, the Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC), stressed the importance of COP29 as a forum for Pakistan to showcase its climate initiatives, difficulties, and possible solutions. The PM’s Assistant was speaking to development partners on Wednesday on UNFCCC 29th COP preparations.She emphasized the need for cooperation to accomplish climate diplomacy objectives, enhance gender equality, and advance smart agricultural programs through private sector engagement during her speech at a meeting with development partners. Alam emphasized how urgent it is to combat climate change in Pakistan, one of the world’s most vulnerable…
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Islamabad, Sep 18: Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister of State for Telecommunication and Information Technology, reiterated the government’s commitment on Wednesday to utilizing cutting-edge space technologies for the advancement of the country. She was speaking at the “PAKSAT-MM1 Satellite Application Conference,” which was organized to commemorate the satellite’s operationalization.According to her, the accomplishment of PAKSAT-MM1 would transform communication infrastructure and have a profound positive impact on all facets of society. She claimed that the satellite will contribute to the country’s remote areas receiving more internet connectivity, which is an essential step towards Pakistan being a digitally linked nation. She underlined that…
Islamabad, Sep 18: The “Chief Minister Children Heart Surgery Programme,” popularly known as “Maryam Ki Masihaai,” children with heart ailments will now receive free care and procedures. Over 5,000 youngsters will receive medical attention as a result of this effort each year. The initiative was formally launched by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, who also gave recipients “Child Surgery Cards.” Private hospitals will be used to schedule surgery if public hospitals are unable to accept patients. Six public and carefully chosen private institutions, including the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) and Children’s Hospital in Lahore, as well as hospitals in Multan,…
Islamabad, Sep 18: A new initiative from the British Council aimed at supporting climate action in the creative industries in Pakistan is now open for applications. The Climate Futures: South Asia programme is offering grant opportunities for artists and cultural organisations to address the climate emergency through innovative projects and practices. The Climate Futures: South Asia programme is designed to support the arts sector with grants of £15,000 available to artists and cultural organisations. The new grant programme will support a range of projects that: 1.Support artist-led initiatives that promote knowledge creation and sustainability in the cultural sector 2.Design and…
Islamabad, Sep 17: In response to media queries regarding the disrespect of national anthem by the Acting Consul General of Afghanistan at an event in Peshawar, the Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch made the following remarks: “The disrespect of host country’s national anthem is against diplomatic norms.This act of Acting Consul General of Afghanistan is reprehensible.We are conveying our strong protest to the Afghan authorities both in Islamabad and Kabul.”
Islamabad, Sep 17: In honor of Masatsugu Asakawa’s visit to Islamabad as President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Ministry of Economic Affairs arranged a tour of the city. President ADB is given a city tour by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. According to a news statement released here on Tuesday, President Asakawa visited Pakistan Monuments in Shakarparian and Faisal Mosque with Secretary of Economic Affairs Dr. Kazim Niaz. President ADB is given a city tour by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. President Asakawa placed flowers at the Martyrs’ Monument and planted a tree at Pakistan Monuments. President Asakawa…
Islamabad, Sep 17: In order to combat the effects of climate change, President Asif Ali Zardari has sought for greater cooperation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and underlined the scale of Pakistan’s climate finance demands. He emphasized that the harsh climate shifts and the catastrophic floods of 2022 had a significant effect on the nation’s economy, agriculture, infrastructure, and educational system. He discussed these opinions with Masatsugu Asakawa, the visiting president of the Asian Development Bank, during their Tuesday visit at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The meeting was also attended by Senators Saleem Mandviwalla and Ms. Sherry Rehman. The President informed the…
Islamabad, Sep 17: The Defence Housing Authority Gujranwala (DHAG) is scheduled to hold a “Location Ballot” for its villas and plots shortly. For individuals who are considering investing in upscale residential buildings, this announcement represents a critical turning point. Additionally, the CEO of ARY Laguna and the Administrator of DHA Gujranwala conducted an official site visit to evaluate the project’s current status in the most recent update. The visit was documented via a video briefing posted on DHA Gujranwala’s official Facebook page, and it ended with a request for success for the project. Keep checking back for more information on…
Islamabad, Sep 17: For the 13th GOP Ijarah Sukuk (GIS) auction at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on September 16, 2024, the government, through the Ministry of Finance, raised Rs. 202 billion as opposed to the original objective of Rs. 250 billion. The total amount of bids received was Rs. 691.25 billion.With a 99 basis point decline, the Fixed Rate Discounted 1-year rate came in at 15 percent. The 3-year cute-off rate for the Fixed Rental Rate (FRR) is 13.89 percent, which is 111.17 basis points less than the previous rate. The 5-year FRR cut-off rate has decreased by 53.50…
Islamabad, Sep 17: Holiday Inn & Suites Islamabad DHA II is the result of a partnership between MGC Developments and IHG® Hotels & Resorts, which is extending its footprint in Pakistan. An agreement to franchise the project’s construction in DHA II was signed today.The 150-room hotel will join IHG’s network of more than 1,000 active Holiday Inn hotels worldwide when it opens in August 2028. The hotel, which caters to contemporary tourists, will have the brand’s ground-breaking Open Lobby design, which unites dining, working, and leisure areas into a multipurpose center. The hotel will provide meeting rooms, a fitness center,…
