ISLAMABAD, JULY14: Federal Secretary of Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani on Sunday called for establishing scout units in all private and government educational institutions to make children good citizens. “There is no better forum for training the new generation than scouting around the world” he added. Muhyiddin Ahmad Wani while addressing the opening ceremony of the one-day commissioner forum organized by Islamabad Boys Scout Association (IBSA) said that children should be made good citizens by establishing scout units in all private and public educational institutions.He said that ending of exams up to fifth grade in the…
Author: Iqra Khan
ISLAMABAD, JULY14: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal said that the New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) is ready to be opened and hoped that this airport would become an important hub of air transportation and a gateway to connect different regions in future. The New Gwadar International Airport has been gifted by government of China to the people of Pakistan in general and people of Gwadar particular and it will stand as a monument of Pakistan-China friendship,” he told APP during his official visit of China. Terming the airport as another milestone and flagship of…
ISLAMABAD, JULY14: A delegation of five Pakistani orthopedic doctors, including Dr. Asad Aziz and Dr. Suhail Niazi, has commenced a six-week training program at the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China. This program, part of the MoU under China-Pakistan Health Corridor (CPHC), aims to enhance medical collaboration and knowledge exchange between the two countries.Supported by Chinese Orthopaedic Association, the program involves comprehensive training activities. The Pakistani doctors will participate in patient rounds, surgeries, case discussions, and academic lectures alongside experts from the hospital. This collaboration is expected to foster closer ties and improve the quality of medical…
ISLAMABAD, JULY14: Road King, a leading electric scooter brand in Pakistan, and AGAO Solar Mobility, a China-based startup specializing in solar-powered scooters, reached a preliminary cooperation agreement recently to introduce eco-friendly solar e-bikes to Pakistan. Solar scooters are eco-friendly electric scooters equipped with solar panels. These panels harness solar energy to charge the scooter’s battery, reducing the need for traditional charging. The combination of solar energy and scooters is dedicated to short-distance travel with zero carbon emissions, said the Chinese company. During the meeting, both sides engaged in detailed discussions on Pakistan’s local transportation market demand, product development trends, and…
ISLAMABAD, JULY14: In line with the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a flood alert fact sheet. The fact sheet includes data on the monsoon rains situation, and water levels in rivers, barrages, and dams across Punjab.According to the report, rain was recorded in Lahore, Sargodha, Toba Tek Singh, Faisalabad, Kot Addu, and Bahawalpur in the last 24 hours. Due to the heavy rains, 12 citizens lost their lives, 14 houses were affected, and 27 citizens were injured, including 5 children, 3 females, and 4 males. Additionally, 3 civilians were…
ISLAMABAD, JULY14: The Monsoon Season 2024 early onset with above-normal rainfall and precipitation is posing a threat to the agriculture sector, facing crop inundation and urban flooding risk in the megacities of the country. “Monsoon usually begins at the start of July every year; however, it started on June 27–28 in Pakistan this year. The monsoon begins in Nicobar and the Andaman Islands, advances towards India, and finally covers Pakistan. Monsoon as a whole began 2–3 days earlier than initially projected in the Nicobar and Andaman Islands,” a senior official of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) told APP while…
ISLAMABAD, JULY14: In a bid to facilitate applicants seeking apostille attestation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad, and its liaison offices in Karachi and Lahore have collaborated with courier companies to provide document attestation services. As part of this initiative, designated courier companies will collect documents from applicants, which will then be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The courier companies authorized to collect documents for apostille attestation in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi include TCS, M&P, Gerry’s, Leopard, and ECS.According to a Foreign Office statement, the courier companies are authorized to accept all documents except Power of Attorney.
ISLAMABAD, JULY14: Cement dealers have called a statewide strike starting today due to increasing withholding tax on cement in federal budget 2024-25. The government has increased the withholding tax to 2.5 percent for non-filers under Section 236H of the Finance Act 2024 which has made the cement company unsustainable given the current market conditions besides the new turnover taxes imposed on dealers and retailers. Chairman Sajid Chaudhry expressed alarm over worries that these actions have damaged the distribution network and driven up cement prices to Rs. 1,500 a bag. He argued that many dealers and merchants lack the resources and…
ISLAMABAD, JULY14: In a bid to transform Pakistan into a global IT hub, the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training is all set to launch a landmark project aimed at equipping school children with cutting-edge skills in emerging technologies.According to the Ministry of Education and Professional Training, the project will establish “Emerging Technology Centres” in 350 schools across Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. The initiative is part of the government’s strategic planning to strengthen its initiative to make Pakistan a global IT destination.The centres will serve as catalyst for introducing children to emerging technologies such as…
ISLAMABAD, JULY14: Green Media Initiative is offering a valuable training visit and grants opportunities for female journalists in Karachi, focusing on environmental stories. This initiative aims to enhance skills and gain valuable experience in Climate Change and environmental reporting.an official said that female journalists can learn, grow, and make a significant impact through reporting on environmental issues. To provide more details and discuss this opportunity, a special session exclusively for female journalists will be organized.Interested journalists can find more information and contact details on the Green Media Initiative website.This opportunity is expected to fulfill and elevate careers while contributing to…
