China stands ready to work with relevant countries and international financial institutions to support Sri Lanka in realizing debt sustainability, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday. The Export-Import Bank of China was the first to tentatively agree with Sri Lanka on debt treatment, which has been crucial for Sri Lanka to advance fiscal reform and win further support from international creditors, she said in response to a question during her regular briefing held here.She said that the Chinese side stood ready to work with relevant countries and international financial institutions to support Sri Lanka in realizing debt…
Author: Iqra Khan
The National Skills University (NSU) Islamabad a pioneer in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in the country, has taken a significant step towards global leadership in skills education. According to the University, this week, the university proudly announced its participation in the Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) project’s self-reflection process, developed by UNESCO/UNEVOC and the German Education Ministry.The NSU’s unique role in this project, setting a precedent for educational innovation on an international scale, is a testament to its leadership in the Pakistani technology university landscape. The inaugural meeting, held on June 25 and attended by…
Dr. Ghulam Ali Malah, Executive Director of the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) Islamabad recently concluded a successful visit to Turkey, where he participated in a thrilling three-match series between Pakistan’s Inter Boards Sports hockey team and the Turkish U-16 National Hockey Team.The series, organized by the Turkish National Hockey Federation, showcased exceptional talent and sportsmanship from both teams, said a press release on Wednesday. The first match saw a spirited performance from the Turkish girls team, who emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. Captain Shanze scored the sole goal for the Pakistan Inter Boards Sports hockey team. In the…
A senior Pakistani diplomat has brought into the sharp focus of the world community the absence of the principle of burden-sharing as developing countries have been hosting the majority of refugees and displaced persons, with over a million Afghan refugees still in Pakistan. “Pakistan has hosted over 5 million Afghan refugees over 40 years,” Ambassador Munir Akram told a session of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on humanitarian affairs on Tuesday.“Even today, we have over 1.4 million registered refugees, another 1 million unregistered and thousands who are entirely un-documented, the Pakistani envoy said. At the same time, he…
ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) remained the top export destination of Pakistani products during the first eleven months of the current financial year 2023-24, followed by China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Total exports to the US during July-May 2023-24 were recorded at US 4,989.140 million against the exports of US $ 5,484.257 million during July-May 2022-23, showing a decline of 9.02 percent, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).This was followed by China, wherein Pakistan exported goods worth US $2,553.481 million against the exports of US $1,889.195 million last year, showing an increase of 35.16 percent. UAE…
The price of per tola of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs 900 and was sold at Rs 240,600 on Wednesday against its sale at Rs 241,500 on last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs 771 to Rs 206,276 from Rs 207,047 whereas that of 10 gram 22 karat gold went down to Rs 189,086 from Rs 189,793, the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported. The price of per tola and ten gram silver remained constant at Rs 2,850 and Rs 2,443.41 respectively. The price of gold in the international market…
Google is introducing new AI capabilities to Gmail to enhance user experience and streamline application management, according to a report from The Verge. The tech giant is launching the Gemini side panel, a tool designed to summarize email threads and facilitate the composition of new emails. Google states that the web tool will offer “proactive prompts” and enable users to ask open-ended questions. The Gemini side panel will also be accessible in Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive, but exclusively to paid subscribers. Formerly known as Duet AI, the Gemini 1.5 Pro-powered side panel in Docs allows users to draft and…
The Khyber Pakthunkhwa Governor, Faisal Karim Kundi here Wednesday reaffirmed his strong commitment to encourage educated and vocationally trained women entrepreneurs of the province to achieve heights of economic prosperity. Talking with a representative delegation of Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) here at Governor House, the KP Governor underlined the need of providing business opportunities to educated and vocationally skillful women of KP imperative for their financial autonomy and economic empowerment. Appreciating the role of Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry in bringing women folk forward in business, trade and vocational entrepreneurship in KP, the Governor said that…
Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has announced to launch an initiative to install wash stations in government schools, starting with 100 schools, aims to promote cleanliness, hygiene, and a healthy environment for the students. According to the details, under the initiative ‘Cleaner Future for Our School’ two wash stations per school will be installed, one strategically placed at the school entrance, which will encourage students, teachers, and visitors to clean their hands before entering or leaving the school.However, the second wash station will be located next to the sports arena, which will promote cleanliness and hygiene among students…
Foxconn, a major manufacturer of Apple devices, has been accused of discriminating against married women by excluding them from assembly jobs at its flagship smartphone plant in India, according to a Reuters investigation published recently. The investigation revealed that Foxconn explicitly rejects job applications from married women, citing their “greater family responsibilities” compared to unmarried women. This practice, which contravenes both company policies and corporate codes of conduct, was reportedly systematic at Foxconn’s main iPhone assembly plant in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Former and current employees of Foxconn hiring agencies across India, speaking anonymously to Reuters, confirmed that married…
