Islamabad, Mar 24, 2025: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday bestowed military awards honors upon 44 distinguished officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces in recognition of their exemplary service. The Presidential Investiture Ceremony, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr as part of Pakistan Day celebrations, was attended by the Chairman Senate, federal ministers, senior military officials. The prestigious Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) Awards was conferred upon several high-ranking officers, Armed Forces. READ MORE:
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Islamabad, Mar 24, 2025: A lesser-known Chinese tech firm, Emdoor Digital Technology, has introduced an innovative laptop prototype, the xCaim, which recently earned a prestigious 2025 iF Design Award. This cutting-edge device challenges conventional laptop designs by eliminating the traditional touchpad and incorporating a unique modular webcam feature. The xCaim is set to include a Samsung V-NAND SSD 980, offering storage capacities ranging from 250 GB to 1 TB. Drawing comparisons to the Honor MagicBook Art 14 (2024), this laptop features a detachable magnetic webcam placed above the display. READ MORE:
Islamabad, Mar 24, 2025: Education plays a crucial role in societal progress, serving as a foundation for economic growth and empowerment. Supporting Pakistan’s mission to make education accessible for all, Emirates Support to Education. The world’s leading international airline, has contributed essential learning materials and unique handcrafted backpacks from its ‘Aircrafted by Emirates’ collection to a non-profit organization in Pakistan. Pakistan has been making significant strides in education, improving infrastructure and resources to provide equal learning opportunities nationwide. To aid in this effort, Emirates donated 107 backpacks filled with stationery, books, and hygiene essentials to students at SOS Children’s Villages.…
Islamabad, Mar 24, 2025: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has given the green light to a strategic partnership between Fly Jinnah Services (Private) Limited and Air Arabia Academy LLC. The two companies will collaborate to establish Fly Jinnah T3 Flight Academy (Private) Limited, a specialized training institute aimed at enhancing aviation education in Pakistan. The approval follows a detailed assessment of the pre-merger application submitted under the Competition (Merger Control) Regulations, 2016. According to the agreement, both organizations will collectively invest in launching the new academy, focusing on developing skilled aviation professionals in the country. READ MORE:
Islamabad, Mar 24, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has introduced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering women in rural areas through digital education. Under this six-month IT and digital skills training program, thousands of women will gain essential technical expertise to enhance their career prospects. As part of the initiative, 27,000 rural women will be awarded scholarships to complete their online training. After successfully finishing the course, participants will also receive desktop computers and free Wi-Fi devices. Ensuring they have the necessary resources to apply their new skills. The Punjab Skills Development Department will supervise the IT training…
Islamabad, March 24, 2025: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with Dutch Ambassador to Pakistan, Henny Fokel de Vries, to explore opportunities for expanding trade, investment, and economic collaboration between the two countries Pakistan and Netherlands. Discussions centered on key sectors such as agriculture, technology, fisheries, and textiles, aiming to boost economic partnerships. The minister highlighted the importance of broadening trade relations beyond the GSP+ framework by attracting investment in agriculture and fostering industrial innovation. He stressed that diversifying economic ties would enhance long-term cooperation between Pakistan and Netherlands. Ambassador de Vries underscored Dutch expertise in agricultural technology…
Islamabad, March 22, 2025: In a recent development, a Lahore court has canceled the non-bailable arrest warrant previously issued for actress Nazish Jahangir. This decision came after Jahangir voluntarily appeared before the Cantt Kutchery Court on Saturday and submitted a surety bond of Rs50,000. The case against Nazish Jahangir was initiated by fellow actor Aswad Haroon, who alleges that she borrowed Rs2.5 million and a car from him for a project, promising to return them within two months. However, despite the passage of six months, Haroon claims that neither the money nor the vehicle was returned. READ MORE:
Islamabad, March 22, 2025: In a notable shift in educational strategy in Sweden, the Swedish government has decided to reintroduce traditional learning tools such as books, pencils, and notebooks into classrooms, moving away from a previously technology-centric approach. This decision is grounded in scientific research indicating that digital learning methods have not necessarily enhanced student learning outcomes. Sweden’s journey towards digital classrooms began in 2009, aiming to revolutionize education through technology. However, over time, concerns emerged regarding the efficacy of this approach. Education experts observed that excessive screen time during lessons might be contributing to learning deficits among young students,…
Islamabad, March 22, 2025: The Z Zurich Foundation has announced its fully funded scholarship Opportunities for 2025, inviting Pakistani youth leaders to participate in the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany, from November 3 to 6, 2025. This prestigious program seeks individuals dedicated to enhancing mental well-being, promoting climate resilience, and fostering social equity through education, employability, or entrepreneurship. READ MORE:
Islamabad, March 22, 2025: HBL Zarai Services Limited (HZSL) and Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) have entered into a strategic partnership to boost financial inclusion and modern agricultural services for farmers across Pakistan. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to introduce innovative financial solutions. Mechanization support, and expert advisory services to enhance farm productivity and ensure economic stability for the agricultural community. Under this agreement, both institutions will leverage their respective platforms ‘HBL Zarai Deras’ and ‘ZTBL Zarai Baithaks’ to establish integrated service hubs. These hubs will provide farmers with essential agronomic guidance, financial assistance, and…
