Islamabad, Sep 23: The University of Essex’s academic cooperation in Pakistan was formally launched today at an esteemed event at a Pakistani university, which was attended by Mr. Oliver Christian, the Royal Trade Commissioner for South Asia. This event represents a critical turning point in the development of scientific and educational ties between Pakistan and the UK. Mr. Christian emphasized in his speech the vital role that global collaborations play in fostering innovation, information sharing, and economic growth. He called the program a significant advancement in providing students in both countries with more educational options. Mr. Christian declared, “We are…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Sep 23: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) told the Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs on Monday that the sole purpose of foreign cash obtained as loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is to control the balance of payments. The committee was advised that these money are deposited directly with the central bank, which uses them to handle import bills, interest rate payments, and balance of payments. Instead of going to the federal government. The fact that the Economic Affairs Division has not produced comprehensive reports on the IMF program since 2018 was one of the main…
Islamabad, Sep 23: The Human Resource Governance Committee (HRGC) has finished the screening process for the nomination of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ignite National Technology Fund, according to a statement released by the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT). The Ministry states that interviews were held in August 2024 for the shortlisted applicants, and the Board will hear the HRGC’s recommendations at its next meeting. Within the next week, the Board is anticipated to complete the CEO selection process. Asim Shahryar Husain, the previous CEO of Ignite, completed his fixed-term employment contract on January 17, 2024, leaving…
Islamabad, Sep 23: Pakistan’s humiliating 2-0 rout of Bangladesh at home, former cricket player Kamran Akmal has openly blasted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its lack of professionalism. Kamran Akmal proposed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) be a model for the PCB. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kamran Akmal conveyed his dissatisfaction with Pakistan cricket’s current situation. “PCB should take a cue from BCCI regarding their professionalism, team, captain, selector, and coaches. These are the attributes that elevate a team to the top and help them rule the globe. There wouldn’t be Pakistan cricket…
Islamabad, Sep 21: People celebrated the 98th anniversary of the birth of the renowned vocalist and actress Malika-e-Tarannum Madam Noor Jehan. Born into a musical family in Kasur, Punjab in 1926, she recorded almost 10,000 songs in multiple languages, including Sindhi, Urdu, and Punjabi. In addition, she demonstrated her acting prowess in the movies Chan Way, Dopatta, Mirza Ghalib, Qaidi, Baaji, and Khandaan. The national patriotic songs of Malika-e-Tarannum, sung during the 1965 Pakistan-India conflict, are a significant aspect of our history. She was given several honors, including as the Presidential Pride of Performance Award, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, and the Lifetime…
Islamabad, Sep 21: By formally establishing its Technology and Digitalization Wing block, the Capital Development Authority (CDA), acting on the orders of its Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, has made a major advancement toward modernization. According to a press statement, this milestone ushers in a new era for the Authority’s operations as it moves toward a corporate model and collaborative working culture with the goal of streamlining services and increasing efficiency. Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa stated during the launch that implementing corporate best practices and embracing contemporary technology are key to the future of public service delivery.The newly created Technology…
Islamabad, Sep 21: A high-level Chinese team headed by Minister of Political and Legal Affairs Chen Mingguo met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. When Minister Chen Minguo and his delegation arrived at the Ministry of Interior, the Minister for Interior gave them a hearty welcome. It was decided during the conference to strengthen collaboration in a number of areas, including as anti-terrorism, cross-border cooperation, anti-smuggling, and anti-drug initiatives. Discussions on topics of common interest and Pakistan-China ties, specifically with regard to Xinjiang, took place during the meeting.At the discussion, it was decided to train police officers from Gilgit-Baltistan at the…
Islamabad, Sep 21: Pakistan will see the establishment of international-standard textile parks by the Chinese company RUYI Group. The Board of Investment (BoI) and RUYI Shandong Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect here on Friday. Following a meeting with the Chairman of the RUYI group, Qui Yafu, and the nine members of the delegation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif observed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding. The prime minister was informed by the RUYI Group that around 100 major Chinese textile firms would be invited to invest in the international-standard textile parks that will be established…
Islamabad, Sep 21: 150 primary schools under the Federal Directorate of Education will have computer and artificial intelligence (AI) programs introduced by the Islamabad education sector, marking a significant step towards improving digital literacy and preparing young minds for the future. According to a news release issued here yesterday, the goal of this program is to provide students with fundamental tech knowledge and abilities, creating a generation prepared for the demands of an increasingly digital world. The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and the Ministry of Federal Education collaborated to create the program, which guarantees that computer fellows…
Islamabad, Sep 21: Punjab’s free Wi-Fi program has grown significantly; it is currently offered at more than 230 locations in several cities. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s goal of a more interconnected province is in line with this development. This growth has been led by the Safe City project, which has installed free Wi-Fi connection points in multiple cities. Lahore is in first place with 200 locations, followed by Sheikhupura (15), Kasur (10), and Nankana Sahib (5). The initiative’s spokesman provided remarkable utilization figures for the previous quarter. A total of 111 terabytes of data were used by 7.7 million…
