Islamabad, Oct 9: Swedish Envoy Meets with Law Minister. The Swedish Ambassador to Pakistan, Alexandra Berg von Linde, paid Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, the Minister of Law and Justice, a visit on Wednesday. According to a news release, both parties investigated areas of possible collaboration and open discourse during the meeting and had a good discussion on the status of bilateral relations. The law minister highlighted Sweden’s proactive approach to fostering tolerance and understanding while applauding the government of Sweden for its efforts in combating the global spread of Islamophobia. Open discussions, according to Ambassador von Linde, are crucial to…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Oct 9: Ambassador of Ireland to Pakistan Holds Meeting with HEC Chairman. Mary O’Neill, the Irish ambassador to Pakistan, met Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, the chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) during a visit to Islamabad on Tuesday. A delegation comprising officials from Dublin City University, University College Dublin, and the National University of Ireland followed her. The purpose of the meeting was to investigate prospects for ongoing cooperation in the field of higher education between the two nations. The first resident Irish ambassador to Pakistan, Ambassador O’Neill, gave the Chairman an update on the establishment of the country’s…
Islamabad, Oct 9: Telenor Pakistan Organizes Breast Cancer Awareness Session, Urging Early Screening and Proactive Measures. Telenor Pakistan, in collaboration with Shifa Foundation, organized a Breast Cancer Awareness session for its entire workforce at its 345 Campus in Islamabad. A large number of employees from across the country attended the event, which aimed to provide crucial information on breast cancer, including risk factors, prevention strategies, and the importance of early detection to reduce mortality and support patients. The session underscored a critical issue: the lack of awareness, which often leads to delayed diagnoses, prevailing as a major obstacle in combating…
Islamabad, Oct 9: IBCC and BISE Peshawar Sign MoU to Streamline Attestation of Educational Documents. To make the process of attestation easier for students, the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) has been working to link its attestation portal to the national database of BISEs so that records may be verified directly. The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary school (FBISE), the Baluchistan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BBISE), and other school boards in Punjab have already been connected, according to a news statement issued by IBCC on Wednesday. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for data exchange was signed by…
Islamabad, Oct 9: Ismail Industries to Establish Bisconni Subsidiary in UAE with $10 Million Investment. Ismail Industries Limited (PSX: ISIL) shareholders have chosen to establish a Bisconni Middle East Manufacturing LLC subsidiary in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. As per a stock filing, ISIL intends to invest a maximum of PKR 10 million, meaning it will possess up to 100% of the shares, subject to approval from relevant authorities. Under the trademarks CandyLand, Bisconni, Snackcity, and Astro films, respectively, ISIL primarily engages in the production and distribution of sugar confectionery goods, biscuits, potato chips, cast polypropylene (CPP), and biaxially-oriented polyethylene…
Islamabad, Oct 9: PTCL Group Unveils Pakistan’s First 800G Wavelength Division Multiplexing System in Collaboration with Huawei. Pakistan’s leading integrated ICT provider, PTCL Group, has launched the nation’s first 800 Gbps per wavelength Super C+L Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) system, marking a significant accomplishment. With the potential to reach 96 Tbps, this cutting-edge technology allows for a data transmission capacity of 64 Tbps per fiber, which represents a major advancement for Pakistan’s digital infrastructure. PTCL’s Super C+L system, developed in partnership with Huawei, offers an extended optical spectrum of up to 12 THz, in contrast to the 4.8 THz offered…
Islamabad, Oct 9: FBR Chairman Announces Major Crackdown on Non-Filers Set to Launch in November. Rashid Mahmood Langrial, chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue , has ruled out extending the deadline for filing returns any further and issued a warning that a significant campaign against those who fail to file will begin the following month. During a Wednesday interview with the media, Langrial made this statement. He disclosed that the regulatory body has gathered extensive information about people who have not submitted their tax returns. He claimed that the Prime Minister had given the Federal Board of Revenue instructions…
Islamabad, Oct 9: Senator Sherry Rehman Calls for Internationally Determined Contributions as Global Accountability Measure Ahead of COP 29. Senator Sherry Rehman chaired a comprehensive meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change today, with the agenda focusing on the progress and commitments of Pakistan’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and review of the Pakistan Trade Control of Wild Fauna and Flora (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The meeting was attended by committee members Senator Shahadat Awan, Senator Shahzeb Durrani, and Senator Bushra Anjum Butt, while Senator Quratulain Marri and Senator Taj Haider participated online. Representatives from the Ministry of Climate Change,…
Islamabad, Oct 9: FDE Partners with Allah Wala Trust to Address Anemia in Government Schools. The Federal Directorate of Education has partnered with Allah Wala Trust to end anemia among children in Islamabad’s government schools, marking a significant step toward prioritizing student health. The Education Ministry said that the partnership’s main objectives will be capacity building, community participation, nutrition education and meal programs, health screenings and supplementation, and hygiene promotion and awareness campaigns.The ministry declared, “We are committed to ensuring our students reach their full potential and to creating a healthy learning environment for them.”
Islamabad, Oct 9: British High Commission Commits Over £10 Million for Flood Relief Efforts in Pakistan. A major relief package of over £10 million has been unveiled by the British High Commission to assist Pakistan in recovering from the disastrous floods. According to the official handout, the cash will be used to help rehabilitation efforts, enhance infrastructure to withstand future climate-related disasters, and provide necessary relief supplies to communities devastated by flooding. The funds are intended to address the immediate needs of these communities. This promise is a reaction to the significant devastation inflicted by the country’s deluges of monsoon…
