Islamabad, 17 Apr 2025: In a bold and decisive step, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated a wide-scale crackdown on anti-state content circulating across social media platforms. This move targets individuals and groups promoting divisive narratives and extremist ideologies online. Thousands of Extremist Videos Removed from TikTok As part of this strategic operation, PTA officials have confirmed that more than 13,000 videos pushing extremist messaging have been eliminated from TikTok, a popular short-video sharing application. Furthermore, 3,941 TikTok links associated with banned entities were identified and subsequently blocked by the authority. READ MORE:
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Islamabad, 17 Apr 2025: In a groundbreaking move, the Ministry of National Health Services, in collaboration with NADRA, is introducing a national-level healthcare reform by linking medical records with CNICs. The initiative, called ‘One Patient One ID’, aims to revolutionize how medical data is managed across Pakistan by assigning every citizen a unified medical profile based on their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). Centralized Medical Records for Every Citizen Medical Records with CNICs will enable health professionals nationwide to retrieve a patient’s medical history using their CNIC number. This unified system will act as a permanent Medical Record (MR) number,…
Islamabad, 16 Apr 2025: UK Seeks 200000 green-skilled professionals as the country grapples with a mounting workforce crisis in its environmental and construction sectors. The demand for foreign workers urgently continues to rise, especially in roles that support sustainable development and carbon neutrality efforts. A comprehensive report by the University College of Estate Management (UCEM) highlights this shortage as a major hurdle to the UK’s net-zero ambitions by 2050. READ MORE:
Islamabad, 16 Apr 2025: Saudi Arabia has rolled out stringent Hotel Rules for Hajj to ensure a lawful and well-managed pilgrimage season. The Saudi Ministry of Tourism has officially instructed all accommodation providers in the holy city of Makkah to strictly avoid housing individuals who lack a verified Hajj permit or a valid work or residency entry pass during the Hajj period. According to a detailed report published by the Saudi Gazette, these new directives will be enforced starting April 29, 2025 (Dhul Qadah 1, 1446 AH) and will remain applicable throughout the Hajj season. READ MORE:
Islamabad, 16 Apr 2025: Speaking at a high-level economic forum on “Navigating the Unknown,” Yousaf Hussain, President of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), urged the government and national stakeholders to commit to a unified, future-ready economic execution strategy driven by planning, technocratic leadership, and collaboration. Representing over 200 leading multinational companies operating in Pakistan, Mr. Hussain called for the creation of a comprehensive National Economic Execution Plan integrating trade, industry, fiscal, energy, and human development policies each led by experts and aligned under a single national economic framework. READ MORE:
Islamabad, 16 Apr 2025: Kuwait for Extending Oil has once again proven its pivotal role in strengthening Pakistan’s energy resilience and diplomatic ties. In a recent high-level interaction at the Ministry of Petroleum in Islamabad, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik warmly welcomed H.E. Nassar Abdulrahman J Almutairi, the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Pakistan. During this official engagement, Minister Malik expressed sincere appreciation for Kuwait’s unwavering support, emphasizing how vital such cooperation has been in facilitating Pakistan’s economic and structural reforms under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. READ MORE:
Islamabad, 16 Apr 2025: New Housing Policy 2025 has been officially introduced by the Ministry of Housing and Works to combat the worsening housing deficit in Pakistan and curb the rising number of Illegal Societies spreading without regulatory control. Strategic Vision for Sustainable Living The Policy and Planning Wing has drafted this modern policy framework as a replacement for the outdated 2001 housing document. Crafted through collaborative input from provincial authorities, industry professionals, and academic stakeholders, the policy envisions accessible, affordable, and environmentally responsible housing for every citizen. READ MORE:
Islamabad, 16 Apr 2025: The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation and Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited proudly announced the commencement of the highly anticipated Sarsabz Baba Guru Nanak International Circle Style Gold Kabaddi Cup 2025. The three-day tournament, from April 16-18, 2025, brings together teams from Pakistan, India, and Iran. A press conference was held in Lahore on Tuesday, marking the beginning of this international sporting event. Team captains Ali Saffari (Iran), Germanjit Singh Ladda Balpur (India), and Kaleem Ullah Jutt (Pakistan), along with representatives from title sponsors, Fatima Fertilizer, were also present, sharing their enthusiasm and commitment to promoting Kabaddi as a sport…
Islamabad, 16 Apr 2025: The Center for Pakistan Studies at Shenzhen University was officially inaugurated today by Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, in the presence of Mr. Mao Junfa, President of Shenzhen University, scholars, and students. The Center marks a new avenue for academic engagement between Pakistan and China, with a special focus on deepening mutual understanding through research, dialogue, and educational exchanges, particularly in the domains of new and emerging technologies. In his remarks, Ambassador Hashmi thanked the university leadership for its strong support in realizing this initiative. He underlined the growing momentum in Pakistan-China relations across all domains, especially education…
Islamabad, 16 Apr 2025: Grace Marks have been officially sanctioned for Intermediate Students by the Sindh cabinet during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. Sindh Cabinet Endorses Relief for Failing Students In a major academic development, the Sindh government has decided to grant grace marks to first-year pupils registered with the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) who were unsuccessful in their annual assessments. READ MORE:
