In a recent press conference ahead of Pakistan’s upcoming four-match T20I series against England Babar responding to queries about his return as Pakistan captain revealed his motivations. “To be honest I returned as the captain because of the World Cup” he stated. “In the past we’ve made it to the semi-finals and finall but this time I see a real opportunity to clinch the World Cup.” Highlighting the team’s strengths he said We have a talented bunch of players, a strong batting lineup and our bowling has received a boost with Amir’s return. With the likes of Shaheen, Haris, and…
Author: Iqra Khan
ISLAMABAD: After the conclusion of the SCO-CFM meeting in Astana, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has departed for Bishek, Kyrgyz Republic on a working visit. He is accompanying Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev. In Bishkek, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet with Pakistani nationals including the Pakistani students who are under treatment for injuries as a result of the recent developments in the Kyrgyz Republic. He will discuss with the Kyrgyz Foreign Minister the concerns of Pakistani students, including issues pertaining to their continued education during their temporary stay in Pakistan.
A delegation from the health sector of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) on Tuesday visited the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and held a fruitful discussion with the management of the commission for potential collaboration between the two countries in healthcare sector. On arrival, the HEC management including its Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed accorded a warm welcome to the delegation which was led by Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the FDR Ethiopia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a press release of embassy said. The two sides had a detailed…
Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT) is pleased to announce commencement of interviews of the applicants who have qualified written tests for the recruitment of Elementary School Teachers (EST) (BS-14) in schools operating under the Federal Directorate of Education against 237 vacant positions. According to the Ministry details, the interviews are scheduled to start from Monday, 27th May 2024 and all candidates are being informed about their respective centres for interviews.
On the directions of federal Minister of Federal Education Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqi a landmark move to combat illiteracy in Pakistan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (FE&PT), with the support of the National Commission for Human Development (NCHD), has announced the launch of the ‘Each One Teaches One’ (EOTO) initiative under the Prime Minister’s Roshan Pakistan – National Literacy Drive. This groundbreaking program aims to eradicate illiteracy and empower citizens across Pakistan by mobilizing students from schools, colleges, and universities to serve as literacy teachers, said a press release on Tuesday. The EOTO initiative,…
The federal minister of finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, was visited today at Finance Division by a team of the Pakistan Retail Business Council (PRBC), led by Ziad Bashir. Ali Pervez Malik, the state minister of finance and revenue, was also present during the meeting. The PRBC delegation expressed gratitude for the government’s efforts to enhance the nation’s economic circumstances.they expressed their support for the Tajir Dost Scheme of FBR. They also told the minister of finance about the difficulties facing retail companies. They emphasized how the untaxed, undocumented retail sector has to be included in the tax net. They also gave recommendations…
A report from the Ministry of IT and Telecom claims that federal ministries and divisions have mainly ignored orders from the Prime Minister’s Office to move to the e-office system.The Prime Minister has received a report on e-office from the Ministry of IT and Telecom. Five important ministries have not yet implemented the e-office system, according to the study. It has been identified that the Finance, Power, and Petroleum divisions do not make any use of the e-office system. In a similarly, the system has not been implemented by the Law and Justice Division or the Revenue Division.12 ministries and divisions…
Islamabad: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani visited the Embassy of Iran today to offer condolences over the sad demise of the Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, the Foreign Minister and others in the helicopter accident in Iran. The Acting President expressed deep grief on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, saying that the whole nation was saddened and shared the grief of the Iranian brothers and sisters. He termed the tragic death of the Iranian President as a great loss for the Islamic world. He highlighted that President Raisi was a noble soul, a scholar and…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has selected the Green Shirts team for the T20 World Cup 2024 sources said as excitement for the competition grows. Babar Azam, the team’s captain has five fast bowlers and four all-round players among its fifteen members. Two batters, one spinner, and three wicketkeepers round up the roster according to sources. After recovering from an injury pacer Haris Rauf is included Hasan Ali, Salman Ali Agha and Irfan Khan will go as reserves. Pakistan’s team for T20 World Cup Babar Azam (c) Fakhar Zaman Mohammad Rizwan Usman Khan Azam Khan Imad Wasim Shadab Khan Saim…
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) is still committed to encouraging community involvement and empowerment in Pakistan.BOP and the Lahore Garrison Institute for particular Education (LGISE) have an agreement in which BOP will supply particular support for the next three years. This contribution will provide yearly funding for LGISE’s special education and rehabilitation programs. The event was held in Lahore at the Secretariat of the Lahore Garrison Education System (LGES). Major Gen Saeed Ahmad Nagra (Chairman LGES), Mrs. Zaib-un-Nisa (Principal – LGISE), Raza Bashir (Chief of Staff & Strategy), Zafar Masud (President & CEO – BOP), and other top executives from…
