Islamabad, Oct 28: Syed Naveed Qamar Calls for Joint Action to Address Climate Change. Syed Naveed Qamar, a member of the National Assembly and the president of the Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), urged cooperation and teamwork on Monday in order to tackle global issues such as climate change. Speaking at the 45th PGA Forum’s opening session, which was hosted by Pakistan, Naveed Qamar greeted foreign delegates and emphasized the value of lawmakers exchanging experiences in order to advance justice and the rule of law around the world.He emphasized that unity is necessary for global progress and stated that coordinated…
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Islamabad, Oct 28: Ayaz Sadiq, Parliamentary Diplomacy Essential for Strengthening Pakistan-Russia Bilateral Relations. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, the speaker of the National Assembly, stated on Monday that parliamentary diplomacy has always been important in bolstering Pakistan-Russian ties. In order to foster mutual learning and experience sharing, Valentina Matvienko Ayaz Sadiq, who met with the Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, argued for ongoing interaction between the two parliaments, aided by parliamentary friendship groups and high-level exchanges. Matvienko and her high-ranking parliamentary delegation were cordially received by Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. The goal of the meeting…
Islamabad, Oct 28: HEC Launches National Outreach Programme for Faculty and University Management. The National Outreach Program for university faculty and management was launched on Monday by the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), HEC. Through targeted training grants and organized outreach, the program, which is being implemented in 64 public sector universities in Phase I, seeks to improve the administrative management and faculty’s skills for optimal performance and contribution to their institution. The program is designed to improve the teaching, learning, and research capacities of the young faculty members of public sector institutions that have been created during the…
Islamabad, Oct 28: Romina Advocates for Respecting Regional Norms in Climate Diplomacy. Romina Khurshid Alam, Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, on Friday that Pakistan must lead the global effort to provide climate funding for vulnerable, less developed nations while concentrating on climate diplomacy that respects regional norms and values. The Pak-German Climate and Energy Partnership (PGCEP) and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) organized the Pre-COP29 Summit on “Pakistan’s Climate Resilience: Road to COP29.” In view of the impending COP29 negotiations, this event brought together important players to address the country’s climate concerns and policies. The…
Islamabad, Oct 28: New Envoys Present Credentials to the President. At a credential ceremony on Monday at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the ambassadors of the Kyrgyz Republic, the State of Palestine, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Uzbekistan, Kenya, and the Republic of Turkiye gave President Asif Ali Zardari their diplomatic credentials. The ambassador-designate of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Choe Chang Man; the ambassador-designate of the Kyrgyz Republic, Avazbek Atakhanov; the ambassador-designate of the State of Palestine, Dr. Zuhair Mohammad Hamdallah Zaid; the ambassador-designate of Uzbekistan, Alisher Tukhtaev; the High Commissioner-designate of Kenya, Lt Gen (Retd) Peter Mbogo Njiru; and the…
Islamabad, Oct 28: Government Aims at Non-Filers with New Property Restrictions. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has signaled a stricter attitude on tax compliance by announcing new limitations that prevent non-filers from buying cars and homes, a move intended to increase Pakistan’s tax collection. The government intends to do away with the non-filer category, Aurangzeb said at a press conference in Washington. He pointed out that this change is a component of a larger plan to stabilize Pakistan’s economy and raise the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio, which is now at 9%. In order to ensure long-term economic stability, the government wants to…
Islamabad, Oct 28: Fauji Fertilizer Company Reports 92% Profit Surge to Rs. 42.5 Billion in 9 Months. In its financial statements for the nine months ending September 30, 2024, Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (PSX: FFC) reported an unconsolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 42.5 billion, up 92% from Rs. 22.2 billion during the same period the previous year. The company reported a PAT of Rs. 16.48 billion in Q1 FY25, which was 80% more than SPLY’s Rs. 9.1 billion. During the reviewed period, the company did not declare any dividend payments to its shareholders. In 9MCY24, the company’s net…
Islamabad, Oct 28: Gold Rate in Pakistan Sees Slight Decrease but Remains Near Record High. Pakistan’s gold price closed at Rs. 283,400 on Monday, a little decrease from the previous day. The All-Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association released data showing that the price of 10 grams of gold dropped by Rs. 771 to Rs. 242,970, while the price of 24 carat gold dropped by Rs. 900 per tola to Rs. 283,400. According to the Association, the price of 10-gram, 22-karat gold also decreased, from Rs. 223,430 to Rs. 222,722. It is important to remember that on October 23, the price of…
Islamabad, Oct 28: WhatsApp to Introduce Link Verification for Forwarded Messages. One of the most popular messaging apps, WhatsApp, keeps improving its security features to keep users safe. Tools like automated spam identification and timely security notifications are already available in the Meta-owned app. The app is currently launching a beta function that lets users utilize Google Search to confirm links in messages. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.24.22.19 now has this feature. The option toward the bottom is visible in the screenshot below. Users can now check almost any link on WhatsApp, not just ones that…
Islamabad, Oct 28: PM Shehbaz Set to Visit Qatar This Week for High-Level Investment Discussions. At the request of Qatari Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will travel to Qatar on October 31. In Doha, the prime will open an exhibition featuring Pakistani art, culture, and antiquities. In order to discuss enhancing bilateral relationships and investigating investment prospects for Qatari investors and businessmen in Pakistan, he is also expected to meet with the Emir and other prominent Qatari figures. His participation in the Riyadh Investment Forum 2024 in Saudi Arabia will precede the trip to Qatar.…
