Islamabad, JULY23: The application deadline for the fall semester has been extended by the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) to July 29 (Monday). Admissions to more than 100 programs across its eleven faculties are covered by this expansion. The university management made this choice in response to the high level of interest and repeated requests from potential students requesting an extension to submit their applications, according to a press release released on Monday. At the Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) levels, IIUI provides admission to a variety of programs. The courses are…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, JULY23: The experts at a dialogue on food security challenges said on Tuesday that transformation of food systems was a must for addressing food security challenges to Pakistan. This was revealed in the report titled ‘Solving the Great Puzzle: Pakistan’ launched during the National Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Food Systems. The event was organized by WWF-Pakistan here, a news release said. According to the report, an average Pakistani household spends around 50 per cent of their monthly income on food, making them particularly vulnerable to shocks including high food prices. It also indicated that Pakistan has the highest rate of…
Islamabad, JULY23: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain on Tuesday said Pakistan intended to strengthen its relationship with Egypt in multiple areas of mutual interest, including religious education. He said this during a meeting with Egyptian Ambassador, Dr. Ihab Mohamed Abdelhamid Hassan who called on him at his office.The two sides discussed ways to further enhance bilateral relations between Pakistan and Egypt. Both the dignitaries also discussed to exchange mutual studies in enhancing the Masaajid roles as center of religious, spiritual, social guidance and social services. The ambassador informed about establishing an institution in Punjab affiliated…
Islamabad, JULY23: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday while welcoming the Chinese investment in Pakistan said that during his recent visit to China, a number of significant bilateral business to business agreements between the companies of two countries, was a good sign in this regard. The prime minister was talking to a delegation of Hengeng Trading Company led by Chairman Zhang Bin. The meeting was attended by Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanvir Hussain, Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz Malik and other relevant senior officials, PM Office…
Islamabad, JULY23: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday invited the Turkmen companies to benefit from the promising investment climate of Pakistan and highlighted the role of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in facilitating foreign investors to invest in different sectors. He also underlined the importance of regional cooperation and connectivity and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to early completion of TAPI Pipeline as well as working together on other connectivity projects. The prime minister expressed these views during a meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov who called on him…
Islamabad, JULY 22: HBL has been recognized as Pakistan’s Best Bank, Pakistan’s Best Bank for Corporates, and Pakistan’s Best Bank for ESG by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024. These honors are the most distinguished recognition available to the banking sector worldwide. These serve as a testament to HBL’s leadership abilities and creative thinking, reiterating its commitment to offering top-notch banking services and environmentally friendly business methods. “HBL achieved a record profit before tax of $403 million in 2023, a 47% increase compared with 2022,” according to the HBL reference from Euromoney. According to the source, HBL is going through…
Islamabad, JULY 22: In Pakistan’s developing economy, it is crucial to empower the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector through financial solutions designed to digitise the supply chain and propel the economy forward. The country is home to approximately 3 million SMEs, and JazzCash aims to digitise its transactions said a new release.“Digital financial services for MSMEs in rural and semi-urban populations are crucial for widespread financial inclusion,” said Aamir Aftab, Chief Product Officer at JazzCash.He added, “By digitising MSME payments and supply chain financing in unbanked and underbanked areas, we have a significant opportunity to improve people’s livelihoods…
Islamabad, JULY 22: Federal Secretary of Education and Professional Training, Mohiuddin Wani, has called for coordinated efforts between federal and provincial governments to address challenges in the education sector. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a two-day consultative workshop organized by the Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE) on Monday, Wani highlighted the need to simplify assessment reports, including the National Achievement Test by PIE, for teachers, students, and stakeholders. He emphasized that making these reports more accessible will enhance their utility and understanding. Wani also advocated for the use of advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), in assessments.He believed that…
Islamabad, JULY 22: Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam Monday said that plastic pollution has emerged as a serious concern for Pakistan, which has aggravated further the environmental degradation problem being faced by the country with significant economic and health crisis. “Plastic waste, if not managed properly, degrades our ecosystems, affects public health, and hampers our sustainable developmental goals,” the PM’s aide warned while addressing as a chief guest at a high-level roundtable discussion on plastic waste management in the country. Organised by the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination, the…
Islamabad, JULY 22: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that steps are on for digitalization in the country. She said Ministry of IT and Telecommunication is working for fulfilling Digital Pakistan Vision, as economy, governance and society are being digitalised. She was addressing the launching ceremony of “Country Digital Ecosystem Diagnostic Report” here on Monday.The event was organised by Sustainable Development Policy Institute in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).Shaza Fatima said that Digital transformation is vital for the development of country. Digital Pakistan Policy is paving way for taking Digital transformation to the…
