Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: Thirty years after world leaders first committed to achieving gender equality, Pakistan has called for accelerated efforts to realize 50/50 Global Efforts for Gender Parity in leadership and decision-making roles. The appeal was made by Dr. Nafisa Shah, a Member of Pakistan’s National Assembly and Chairperson of the NA Committee on Gender Mainstreaming, at a high-level event organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). UN Women during the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. The gathering marked 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and 40 years of the IPU’s Forum of Women…
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Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: A new China-Pakistan Highway joint research initiative has been launched to explore sustainable solutions for the reuse of bulk industrial solid waste and desert sand, contributing to environmentally friendly development. The collaborative agreement was signed between Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology (XAUAT), Shihezi University (SHZU), Karakoram International University (KIU), and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Highway Science and Technology Co., Ltd. According to China Economic Net (CEN), the core focus of this partnership is the “Research and Application of Key Technologies for Solid Waste-Based Green and Low-Carbon Fluidized Solidified Soil.” Given the geographical conditions of…
Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Muhammad Ali Randhawa, held a significant meeting with a high-level delegation from the Chinese Embassy at CDA Headquarters on Wednesday. Focusing on strengthening collaboration in digital infrastructure, tourism, and recreational projects. The Chinese delegation, led by Minister Counselor Mr. Yang Guangyuan, included Second Secretary Mr. Xie Yang and Attache Mr. Yang Depang. During the discussions, CDA Chairman Ali Randhawa warmly welcomed the delegation and outlined the CDA’s ongoing initiatives to transform Islamabad into a modern and vibrant metropolis. Acknowledging these efforts, the Chinese officials praised CDA’s urban development strategies…
Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: In a heartfelt display of solidarity and humanitarian aid, Ambassador of Turkiye to Pakistan, Irfan Neziroglu, alongside Managing Director of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM). Türkiye PBM Distribute Ramazan Food Aid to 1,500 Families in Pakistan Senator Captain (R) Shaheen Khalid Butt, Türkiye PBM distribute Ramazan Food Assistance Packages to 1,500 deserving families at a special event in Islamabad. This initiative was made possible through the support of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), whose Country Head, Ms. Saliha Tuna, was also in attendance. The food packages, carefully curated to sustain families throughout the sacred month of…
Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: A high-level meeting of the PM Shehbaz Sharif Committee on the import of raw sugar was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain. Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain emphasized that importing raw sugar could help stabilize the price of domestically refined white sugar. READ MORE:
Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDC) (PSX: OGDC) has successfully reinstated production at Rajian-11, a heavy oil well. By deploying an Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP), the company announced in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). This initiative is part of OGDCL’s broader plan to enhance oil production by leveraging advanced artificial lift technologies. The company emphasized that employing modern extraction techniques aligns with its long-term strategy to optimize hydrocarbon recovery. The Rajian-11 well, reaching a depth of 3,774 meters, had remained inactive since 2020 due to formation-related challenges. READ MORE:
Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: Twitter/X Disturbed by a “Massive Cyberattack”. Just a day after X (formerly Twitter) suffered a widespread outage, preventing users in Pakistan and across the globe from accessing the platform. New insights suggest the disruption may not have been caused by a foreign cyberattack, as Elon Musk initially claimed. Earlier reports, highlighted a surge in outage complaints around 1:45 PM Pakistan time, as seen on Downdetector. Many users encountered difficulties in loading posts, profiles. Timelines. Musk had quickly attributed the incident to a Twitter/X Disturbed by a “massive cyberattack,” suggesting the involvement of either a nation-state or…
Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: The federal government is preparing to introduce significant modifications to Pakistan’s Central Superior Services (CSS) examination system, as part of a wider initiative to reform the country’s education and administrative structures. These updates are expected to come into effect next year, according to Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar. Addressing the Senate, Tarar pointed out the rising number of students opting for Cambridge education such as O and A Levels and emphasized the need for a fair and standardized testing framework. He stressed that CSS candidates, regardless of their academic background, should have an equal chance…
Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: Amid growing allegations that the Honey Chrome extension Scam engaged in misleading advertising tactics, Google has introduced new restrictions on affiliate marketing practices for Chrome extensions. Recent reports from content creators have revealed that Honey, despite compensating influencers for endorsements, was allegedly diverting affiliate revenue by swapping retailers’. Original affiliate links with its own moments before customers completed their purchases. Under Google’s updated policy, released today, such practices are now explicitly banned in most cases. The newly enforced guidelines specify that Honey Chrome extension Scam may only incorporate affiliate links, promotional codes. Or tracking cookies if…
Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: Pakistani investors have made significant strides in Dubai’s real estate market, climbing to the fifth position among the top Property Buyers in Dubai. As per a recent Better homes report. This marks a notable improvement from the previous year when they ranked seventh. According to the report, Indian nationals continue to lead foreign property investments, followed by British buyers. READ MORE:
