Islamabad, JULY27: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Nawaf al Maliki here to discuss the positive trajectory of fraternal relations between Pakistan and the Kingdom. In the meeting, the two sides discussed various issues especially enhancing cooperation in different sectors including education, trade and investment Secretary Education who participated in the meeting, briefed on the forthcoming conference of Muslim countries on Girls’ Education in Islamabad.The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the commitment to strengthening mutually beneficial bilateral ties between the two…
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Islamabad, JULY27: The Pakistan-China Institute, in collaboration with PowerChina, has launched a groundbreaking report titled ‘Aligning Special Economic Zones Policies of Pakistan and China’. The report aims to provide a strategic framework for enhancing the economic and industrial collaboration between Pakistan and China through Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The launch event brought together key stakeholders and experts who shared their insights on the importance of this initiative and its potential impact on Pakistan’s economic landscape, a news release said. In his opening remarks, Executive Director of Pakistan-China Institute, Mustafa Hyder Sayed emphasised the timeliness of the report. He noted that…
Islamabad, JULY27: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) delegation, led by Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, actively participated in the 5th Board of Trustees meeting of Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC). This collaborative effort aims to enhance disaster resilience across the region.The delegation also paid a visit to the Thai Military Department of Development and Disaster Relief Training Center, a news release said. This exchange promotes knowledge sharing and capacity building in disaster management and relief efforts. NDMA team engaged with Thai Disaster Prevention & Mitigation Department and visited their Emergency Operation Center. Whereby the discussions centered around…
Islamabad, JULY27: All vehicles on the Lahore-Sialkot Motorway (M-11) must have an M-Tag in order to be able to access the road. According to specifics, this new rule was published by the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) in order to improve traffic flow efficiency and expedite toll collection on this important route. Commuters can enjoy a smooth experience using the M-Tag system, an electronic toll collecting method that deducts toll money automatically from a prepaid account connected to the vehicle’s registration. This greatly reduces traffic and traveler wait times at toll plazas by doing away with the requirement for…
Islamabad, JULY27: Plans to restore and revitalize the Dhoro Puran natural route to Shakoor Lake have been announced by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. The announcement deals with important problems brought on by the 1980s Left Bank Outfall Drain (LBOD) project. The federal government’s construction of the LBOD has resulted in serious environmental and agricultural issues. Lands in Badin, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, and Nawabshah were swamped by floods brought on by the excavation of its spinals, which harmed the wetland environment and caused salinization and soil degradation. The Sindh government intends to rebuild Dhoro Puran and build a Spinal…
Islamabad, JULY27: Since it was unveiled by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his first term last year, the projected flyover at the intersection of 9th Avenue and Khayaban-i-Iqbal has not advanced. The “Shaheen Chowk flyover” project, which was valued at Rs1.649 billion and was officially launched by the prime minister in July of last year, was supposed to be finished in six months. Noorul Amin Mengal, the CDA chairman at the time, issued tenders and authorized the project’s PC-I prior to the inauguration. On the other hand, reports claim that Mengal was moved from the CDA in August of last…
Islamabad, JULY27: The NDMA has issued instructions to all relevant departments to take necessary precautions to mitigate the possible effects of flooding and extreme weather as monsoon currents from Arabian Sea are likely to penetrate upper parts of the country from 27th July 2024 and likely to remain till 31st July 2024. Under influence of this system, Rainfall may trigger landslides, mudslides or falling boulders potentially disrupting roads during this period in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Galiyat, Murree, Gilgit Baltistan and State of AJ&K, a news release said. Rainfall may cause flash flooding in local nullahs. Hill torrents may trigger in…
Islamabad, JULY27: The Sui Southern spokesperson stated that the shutdown, which affects both domestic and industrial consumers, is caused by the connection work on the transmission pipeline. The spokesperson mentioned that the affected areas include Surjani Town, Manghopir, Qasba Town, Orangi, North Karachi, North Nazimabad, FB Area, Gulberg, Buffer Zone, Site Industrial Area, Baldia, Ittehad Town, Kemari, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Ahsanabad, Janjal Goth, and the vicinity of the Super Highway. The gas supply will be turned off starting at five a.m. on July 28 and turned back on at five a.m. on July 29. It is recommended that consumers make arrangements for…
Islamabad, JULY27: The Government of Pakistan is setting up Early Childhood Education (ECE) centers in existing primary schools to enhance education for young children in the next ten days. According to the Education Ministry, the project aims to provide a foundation for lifelong learning, focus on critical early years, and facilitate foundational learning and skills. The project will also be aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-4 and SDG-5).The initial phase includes establishing 100 ECE centers (50 urban, 50 rural), while classrooms will also be renovated with appropriate furniture and materials. However, trained Montessori teachers and support staff would be provided.The…
Islamabad, JULY27: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has experienced yet another setback in its attempts to sell the rights to overseas media, as bids have fallen well short of expectations.For a three-year contract encompassing foreign media rights, the Apex Cricket Board had established a reserve price of $21 million, but none of the bidders were willing to meet this sum. Furthermore, during the bidding battle, the local and international corporations’ bid prices were half of the estimated valuation of $21 million.In addition to international companies Willow and Sports Five, a consortium made up of a private corporation and a Pakistani…
