Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Muhammad Ali Randhawa Sunday said that the Park Road Expansion project should be completed without any delay by July 14. During his visit to the Park Road Expansion project, he said that all sections of the project must proceed simultaneously.Muhammad Ali directed the relevant officials to increase labor and machinery to expedite the development work of the project. The CDA chief said that no further delays would be tolerated.He said the project had previously faced delays due to various administrative issues.It is pertinent to mention here that the CDA chairman is taking personal interest and…
Author: Iqra Khan
The Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) will participate in the 27th Rwanda International Trade Fair (RITF), being organised from July 25 to August 15, 2024, at the Gikondo Expo ground in Kigali, Rwanda. Talking to a delegation of exporters, led by Muhammad Araib here on Sunday, Council Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq mentioned that ChenOne would collaborate with the PFC for this prestigious mega event that offers an excellent platform for the Council to showcase a wide range of products, including general merchandise, textiles, clothing and garments, leather, etc. He said the PFC presence at RITF underscores its commitment to…
In accordance with Article 75 for the budget year 2024–2025, President Asif Ali Zardari accepted Finance Bill 2024.After the budget passed the National Assembly on Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif advised the approval. Two weeks ago, the federal government unveiled its Rs. 18.9 trillion FY25 budget. The measure was enacted on Friday with a majority vote after Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb made multiple ground-breaking revisions and clause-by-clause readings. Adjustments to the advance tax on the sale or transfer of immovable property for federal and provincial employees, members of the armed services, and people injured in battle are among the budget’s…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training said on Sunday that it has launched academic coaching classes in public schools and colleges in Islamabad. The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, in collaboration with the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), is launching academic coaching classes in public schools and colleges of Islamabad. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, this initiative aims to provide additional support to students and help them excel in their academic pursuits. In coaching classes, over 4000 students have registered for their classes, which will commence on Monday. The Ministry has selected and appointed the best…
LAHORE: In response to the teacher shortage that students were experiencing, the Punjab Education Department officially told media on Sunday that, in an effort to improve the quality of education and address the teacher shortage, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz recently assigned the Punjab Education Minister the task of recruiting 30,000 new teachers. The sources stated that the recruitment process is being carried out after seven years and will be carried out in phases through the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC). The sources also stated that the recruitment process was likely to be completed during the summer vacation of 2024.
Senator Mushahid Hussain has acclaimed China for laying the basis for an ‘alternative new global order based on equality and justice’. He made these remarks at the International Conference convened in Beijing by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to mark 70 years of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, which was attended by over 200 political leaders,scholars, intellectuals, economists and journalists from over 50 countries. Senator Mushahid Hussain, who is Chairman of Pakistan-China Institute & Co-Chairman, International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP, the largest organisation of political parties of Asia, also thanked President Xi Jinping for bestowing on…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed, his condolences to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the passing of Princess Lalla Latifa, his mother. “During this time of sorrow, my prayers and thoughts are with the Moroccan people and the Royal Family. May her soul rest in peace. “Ameen!” The prime minister continued on X account.
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on Sunday, sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco on the death of his mother. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), in his cable, the Crown Prince said: “I have received the news of the death of your mother, Princess Lalla Latifa, and I send to your Majesty and the family of the deceased my deepest and sincere condolences. I pray to Allah Almighty to bestow his mercy on her soul and to protect you…
Islamabad: Andrei Metelitsa, the ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Pakistan on Sunday, declared that the 30th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relationship Pakistan will mark a significant turning point in their bilateral relations. He declared, “Pakistan and Belarus have had exemplary diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations over the past three decades.” In an exclusive interview with the APP, Andrei Metelitsa, the ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Pakistan, stated as much. “This year is a special one of the special for Belarus and our bilateral relation with Pakistan, declared the ambassador Belarus celebrates the 80th anniversary…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the adoption of a “strong outcome document” at the end of a conference dedicated to combating illicit small arms and light weapons worldwide, saying it was an important sign of progress. “The proliferation, diversion and misuse of small arms and light weapons continue to undermine peace, security and sustainable development around the world – fueling conflict and armed violence and causing devastating human costs”, the UN chief said in a statement. He congratulated member states on successfully concluding the Fourth Review Conference, welcoming the setting up of an open-ended technical expert group to address developments…
