Islamabad, Aug 13: Today marks 24th death anniversary of the legendary Nazia Hassan, the iconic Pakistani singer who left an indelible mark on the music industry where fans and admirers around the world through media platforms have paid tributes to the ‘Queen of Pop’ on her special day. She lived a very short life of just 35 years but climbed the highest peaks of name and fame in the music world. Nazia was born on April 3, 1965, in Karachi, PTV news channel reported. Nazia Hassan began her singing career during the late 1970s‚ when she appeared on several television…
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Islamabad, Aug 12: The 7th session of Pakistan-Türkiye Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held here on Monday. Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Nuh Yilmaz, led their respective sides. The two sides comprehensively reviewed all aspects of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye including political relations, trade and investment, energy, security and defence, information technology, culture and tourism, education, and consular matters. Pakistan-Türkiye cooperation at multilateral and regional fora was also discussed. Noting the importance of High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC), the two sides decided on early holding…
Islamabad, Aug 12: In order to assist in transforming the country into a prosperous, developed nation, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif promised on Monday to provide the youth of the country with an abundance of resources. Speaking at an International Day of Youth celebration hosted by the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, the premier declared that one million cellphones will be awarded by the government to students who excel this year. The federal government would present the smartphones to the kids, according to the premier. “If given access to modern education and resources, the country’s youth have the potential to elevate…
Islamabad, Aug 12: Provincial Minister for Industry and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain said on Monday that the Punjab government will participate in the World Economic Forum first time and it will set up a Punjab Pavilion at the Forum. He expressed these views in a meeting with a representative delegation of the UK Pakistan Trade and Investment Board led by it MD Azhar Waraich. here.During the meeting, the issues of Punjab’s participation in the World Economic Forum in Switzerland in January next year were discussed.The Provincial Minister said that private sector should also be invited to participate in the Punjab…
Islamabad, Aug 12: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry posted on X that during a meeting between Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday, the country reaffirmed its commitment to “further” strengthen bilateral relations with Türkiye with an emphasis on trade, investment, information technology, and defense cooperation. Yilmaz is currently on a visit to Pakistan. Ankara and Islamabad have increased bilateral trade cooperation and investment in recent years, with the goal of reaching an annual trade volume of $5 billion in the next few years. Currently, 54 Turkish companies have made $3.5…
Islamabad, Aug 12: Regalia (Residential Plot 3) is a prime 7.11 Kanal development in the CBD Quaid District. The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) is inviting visionary firms, investors, and developers to collaborate on an exclusive residential project within the Central Business District (CBD) Walton. Important Information: Regalia 3, CBD Quaid District is the plot’s location. Size of Plot: 7.11 Kanals The scope of DFCOM is Design, Finance, Construct, Operate, and Maintain. Single-stage, two-envelope bidding process (technical and financial) Deadline for RFP Procurement: August 21, 2024, at 1700 hours Submission of a Proposal Deadline: 12:30 PM on August…
Islamabad, Aug 12: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq says Pakistan is deeply committed to combating climate change through significant measures including the promotion of renewable energy. Addressing a ceremony titled “Gender Empowerment and Green Economy” in Islamabad today, he said the theme of gender equality and green economy is equally essential for a bright future. The Speaker also reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to the Cairo International Conference for Population and Development Programme on its 30th anniversary being observed today.He said our dedication is reflected in legislative and policy measures being implemented in the country. Ayaz Sadiq said the Parliament…
Islamabad, Aug 12: Once considered an environmental issue, climate change has now become a critical security threat as over half of the global economy grows increasingly reliant on natural resources. This shift is reshaping geopolitical dynamics and prompting nations to revise their sustainability strategies. The UNFCCC defines climate change as “a change in climate attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere, in addition to natural climate variability.” Sudden climate changes can lead to catastrophic events that threaten human survival, increasing vulnerability to non-traditional security threats like resource scarcity and flash floods. Resource…
Islamabad, Aug 12: One Homes, a renowned British investment company that creates custom-designed luxury homes for Pakistanis living abroad, has unveiled yet another first for Pakistan: a safe payment plan related to construction. The construction-linked payment scheme offers more security and transparency while addressing the unique concerns of Pakistani real estate investors living abroad. One Homes intends to put these safeguards in place so that its clients can invest in real estate in their Motherland with confidence and know that their financial interests will be safeguarded. This time, One Homes’ Chief Commercial Officer, Aqib Hassan, made the following remarks about…
Islamabad, Aug 12: The Pakistan Meteorological Department, there will be increasing monsoon activity from August 14 through August 18, with sporadic interruptions. August 14, 2024, is predicted to be a night of torrential showers. It is predicted that a low-pressure system from northwest India will proceed into central Pakistan, bringing with it a substantial amount of moisture from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. Furthermore, on August 15, a westerly wave is predicted to approach the upper areas. The following are the forecast’s specifics: Kashmir: From the evening of August 14 to August 18, with sporadic pauses in between,…
