BEIJING: At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied, and the United Arab Emirates’ President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will pay state visits to China from May 28 to June 1, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Monday.The leaders will attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, she added.
Author: Iqra Khan
The government’s plan to hand over control of 13,000 public schools to the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) and Punjab Education Initiatives Management Authority (PEIMA) has been severely criticized by the Punjab Teachers Joint Action Committee, which describes the move as an attempt to outsource the management of the educational system. Concerns have been raised by committee leaders Chaudhry Sarfraz, Bashir Warraich, Rana Liaqat, Kashif Shahzad Chaudhry, Chaudhry Safdar, and Malik Amjad, who believe that the restructuring proposal will lead to improvements in the state of education. They emphasized that 120,000 teaching positions remain unfilled as a result of the previous…
Pakistan’s opening match against co-host USA in Dallas sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting start to their T20 World Cup campaign. Facing off against the hosts adds an extra layer of intensity to the encounter, as both teams will be eager to make a strong impression in front of their respective supporters. Matthew Hayden’s insights shed light on Pakistan’s formidable fast bowling arsenal which indeed can be a game-changer in the T20 World Cup. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah bring both pace and skill to the table, and Naseem’s return adds depth to the bowling…
Islamabad: US Ambassador Donald Blome called on finance minister Muhammad Aurangzaib, here in Islamabad.According to acting U.S. Mission Spokesperson Thomas Montgomery, U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome met today with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss key aspects of the U.S.-Pakistan trade, investment, and economic relationship. The Ambassador highlighted ongoing U.S. support for Pakistan’s economic reform agenda. Ambassador Blome noted the United States is committed to working with Pakistan in technical and development initiatives, emphasizing that the United States remains Pakistan’s largest export market, a major source of high-quality investment and a strong partner for Pakistan’s economic future.
Team India’s arrival in New York marks the beginning of what promises to be an exciting and closely watched campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024. As they set foot in the bustling city, all eyes will be on the team as they prepare to showcase their skills and determination on the global stage. With their sights set on ending their ICC trophy drought, the Indian team will be looking to make their mark and bring home the coveted T20 World Cup title. The clash against Ireland will set the tone for India’s campaign, and the match against Pakistan is…
The government lifted the ban on the import of used cars in Pakistan in early 2023 which has now triggered a new debate in the country just ahead of the upcoming budget for 2024-25 as how the looming balance of payment crisis will be erupted in the wake of increased import bill. In the aftermath of the decision to lift the ban on the import of used cars, the major auto manufacturers were forced to reduce their production due to low demand. The low demand owing to a variety of factors including low demand witnessed shutting down of plants for…
Islamabad: Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has announced that the software technology park in Islamabad College for Boys (ICB) G-6/3 will be ready on Monday. According to the Ministry, this productive co-working space will offer free internet and electricity, with no charges for individuals and companies to set up operations. “The facility will also feature ample space for training and conferences, fostering collaboration and innovation under one roof, where academia and industry can come together.”We will make this operational with in three weeks, it added.
ISLAMABAD: Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani have accepted Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s invitation to visit Pakistan, marking a major breakthrough in the country’s diplomatic efforts. In separate meetings of ambassadors of Kuwait and Qatar with the prime minister on Sunday, they presented the letters of their respective leaders, confirming their acceptance of invitation to visit Pakistan. In a meeting, Ambassador of Kuwait Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Al-Mutairi handed over the letter of the Emir of Kuwait to the prime minister which conveyed a message to accept the invitation of…
Pakistan welcomes the additional provisional measures by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordering Israel to immediately halt its military offensive in Rafah in conformity with its obligations under the Genocide Convention and the worsening deteriorating humanitarian conditions faced by civilians. Pakistan supports the application filed by South Africa before the ICJ against Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention, in follow up to which the Court has announced additional provisional measures.As required by the latest ruling of ICJ, Israeli occupation authorities should keep the Rafah crossing open for unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance, and ensure unimpeded access to the Gaza…
The Special Investment Facilitation Council convened the 10th meeting of its Apex Committee on 25 May 2024, to review various initiatives and projects under its ambit. The meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister and attended by Chief of the Army Staff, Federal Cabinet, Provincial Chief Ministers and high level government officials. The Ministries gave comprehensive progress on various projects and policy initiatives being steered through the platform of SIFC, and proffered plans for accomplishment of set milestones in the future. The Committee exhibited profound satisfaction on the overall progress achieved so far and appreciated the role of Federal Ministries.…
