Islamabad, Sep 14: The Nust School of Health Sciences (NSHS) held an art competition on climate change and its effects on communities and health in partnership with Jhpiego, Pakistan. The competition, with the theme “HER Climate,” which stands for Healthy Communities & Environment Resilient, aimed to inspire kids to investigate climate challenges creatively via their artwork. According to a news statement released by Nust on Friday, over 100 kids enthusiastically participated in the event, showcasing their creativity while highlighting the critical connection of climate change and community health. It also stated that a sizable contingent of educators and students from…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Sep 14: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has stepped up attempts to obtain approval for the PC-1 of a significant residential project near the Korang River that is targeted at Pakistanis living abroad. According to specifics, this large-scale project will stretch for about 6.5 kilometers along the riverbanks and provide upscale housing options in a desirable area. In the meantime, the CDA is trying to get the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to fund the building of the Islamabad Bus Terminal, which is an essential addition to the city’s transit network. The rebirth of Islamabad’s film industry was a major…
Islamabad, Sep 14: Applications for the Chief Minister’s Green Tractor Scheme, which offers a subsidy of Rs one million per tractor, would be invited soon, Secretary of Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahu announced on Saturday. The province-wide promotion of mechanized farming is the goal of this project. During a review meeting on cotton at MNS Agricultural University in Multan, where efforts to increase cotton production were also discussed, he made the news. Sarfraz Hussain Magsi, Special Secretary for Agriculture South Punjab; Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Rajwana, Vice-Chancellor; Dr. Muhammad Anjum Ali, Cotton Focal Person; Chaudhry Abdul Hameed, Director General Agriculture…
Islamabad, Sep 14: The Pakistani-American community in Houston, Texas, has come together in support of a female Pakistani student who was seriously hurt in a hit-and-run accident and is currently receiving intense medical care at a hospital. On September 7, Dania Zaheer, 25, was crossing the street in front of a Houston mall when a man driving a car struck her and took off.He’s still nowhere to be located.While being interviewed by a television reporter, Dania seemed bruised and talked via an oxygen mask. She stated, “I have fluid in my lungs, which makes it hard to breathe, and I…
Islamabad, Sep 14: In an effort to draw in international investment for Pakistan’s diverse industries, the Pakistani Embassy in Beijing organized the “Pakistan Investment Conference – Together for a Shared Future” in conjunction with the esteemed China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). Important people from the Chinese and Pakistani business communities came together for the event, which focused on investment prospects in critical industries like banking, ICT, industrial, and agriculture. Participating Pakistani companies highlighted how they may benefit from the expansion of various industries, highlighting Pakistan’s increasingly advantageous business environment. Numerous senior Chinese officials were present, including Han…
Islamabad, Sep 14: In response to media queries regarding the US decision to impose sanctions against commercial entities on allegations of links with Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, made the following statement. Pakistan considers this action as biased and politically-motivated. Similar listings of commercial entities in the past were based on mere suspicion; involved items not listed under any export control regime and yet were considered sensitive under broad, catch-all provisions. It is widely known that some countries, while claiming strict adherence to nonproliferation norms, have conveniently waived licensing requirements for advanced military…
Islamabad, Sep 14: Pakistan and China had their ninth round of bilateral consultations on arms control and non-proliferation. Topics of discussion included new technologies, bilateral collaboration, and regional and international security. Director General Sun Xiaobo and Ambassador Tahir Andrabi spearheaded the negotiations; they also had meetings with Ambassador Amna Baloch, the foreign secretary. The parties reached a consensus to maintain frequent communication and dialogue, with the next meeting slated for Beijing in the upcoming year.bilateral talks on arms control between Pakistan and China were place in Islamabad. Comprehensive talks were held between the two parties covering the whole range of…
Islamabad, Sep 14: The students of Froebel’s International School (F-7 Campus) celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with a colorful mooncake cutting ceremony. The event was arranged by UNI International, a Chinese organization that aims to promote interpersonal relationships and cultural exchange. One of the most significant traditional festivals in China was introduced to instructors and students via this event, which offered an exciting learning environment. Max Ma, the founder and CEO of UNI International, welcomed everyone and emphasized the importance of the festival in his opening remarks. After that, Academic Director Sienna Xi led an engaging storytelling session during which she…
Islamabad, Sep 14: A meeting within the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) was held on Saturday by the Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) with a group from China, headed by Mr. SUN Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Beijing. Some members of the delegation also attended the meeting: Mr. Xu Hangtian, Minister Counsellor, and Ms. Wang YiQiu, Third Secretary, Embassy of China, Islamabad; and Mr. Xie Xinxing, Deputy Division Director, Ms. XIAO Yue, Deputy Division Director, and Jiang Yingbo, Second Secretary, Department of Arms Control, MFA. Prominent former…
Islamabad, Sep 14: Strict measures have been taken to target motorcyclists in Lahore who are riding without licenses or helmets at the main entry and exit points. At ten other areas, including Harbanspura, Gajjumata, and Bhatta Chowk, as well as at Ravi Bridge, Saggian, Thokar Niaz Baig, Babu Sabu, Ada Plot, and Nawaz Sharif Interchange, authorities have stationed personnel. Motorcyclists who do not wear helmets will be penalized and will be permitted to enter the city for the time being. But those without helmets won’t be allowed to enter the city as of next week. Authorities also want to take…
