Islamabad, Sep 19: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Professional Education Foundation (PEF) and the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) to assist students who are financially challenged and enrolled in the university. In order to work together on this cooperative project, the MoU was signed in a ceremony that was attended by NUST and PEF authorities. “The support of philanthropists is crucial for NUST’s mission to become a need-blind institution, ensuring that no student is forced to leave their education due to financial constraints,” said Rector of NUST, Engr. Javed Mehmood Bukhari, speaking on the…
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Islamabad, Sep 19: Tony Kettinger, the Chief Operating Officer of Golden Agri-Resources, a worldwide seed-to-shelf agribusiness with its headquarters in Singapore, was met by Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Rabia Shafiq, on Thursday. They talked about trade and investment opportunities in Pakistan during the discussion, particularly with regard to corporate farming and food. Leading palm-based seed-to-shelf company Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) grows and harvests oil palms, refines edible oils, and produces specialized fats, oleochemicals, biodiesel, and high-quality consumer goods. It contributes 20% of Pakistan’s imports of palm oil and is active in 14 countries.
Islamabad, Sep 19: Romina Khurshid Alam, the Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, stated on Thursday that the Chinese people-centric government model is a potent paradigm that promotes development driven by the people, poverty reduction, and technical innovation. She was speaking at the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) and the Asian Institute of Eco-Civilization, Research and Development (AIERD) here at the IRS at the Dialogue for People-centric Governance System: A Case Study of China seminar. According to PM’s aide Romina Khurshid, for a sustainable future, human growth must be combined with environmental and natural conservation for the…
Islamabad, Sep 19: Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, paid Khawaja Muhammad Asif, the minister of defense, defense production, and aviation, a visit on Wednesday. According to a news release, the Defense Minister emphasized that Pakistan and Iran have friendly and brotherly relations that are supported by long-standing religious and cultural affinities. The Minister emphasized the significance of the Joint Border Commission, stating that Pakistan has taken all required steps to manage its borders and that cooperative efforts on the matter ought to continue. Both parties expressed pleasure with the current state of bilateral…
Islamabad, Sep 19: Khawaja Muhammad Asif, the Minister of Defense, Defense Production, and Aviation, received a visit from Ambassador Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir of the Republic of Tajikistan. Discussions were held regarding bilateral defense and economic cooperation throughout the meeting. Additionally, a news release stated that topics pertaining to aviation were also covered. The minister of defense also reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to finding a peaceful solution to any unresolved regional concerns and expressed gratitude for Tajikistan’s efforts to advance regional peace and economic connectivity. The ambassador from Tajikistan emphasized the close brotherhood that unites the citizens of the two nations. Furthermore,…
Islamabad, Sep 19: From September 23–27, 2024, in New York, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to take part in the high-level segment of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. Senior government officials including Senator Ishaq Dar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, will accompany him. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, a spokesman for the Foreign Office, stated during her weekly news briefing here on Thursday. Prime Minister Shehbaz will emphasize Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to multilateralism and voice support for the UN’s role in fostering world peace, security, and prosperity in his speech to the UN General Assembly. He…
Islamabad, Sep 19: Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, declared that his country was eager to increase its trade, economic, energy, connectivity, and security cooperation with Russia. According to a press release from the PM Office, the prime minister told Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk, who paid him a visit, that Pakistan views bolstering ties with Russia as a top foreign policy objective. The prime minister greeted the team and expressed excitement about seeing his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin in Islamabad the following month, expressing gratitude to President Vladimir Putin for sending the high-level delegation to talk about the growth…
Islamabad, Sep 19: The Ministry of Energy has established a new government plan to offer Rs. 487 billion in subsidies for power sector consumers. The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) data will be utilized to select the beneficiaries of the subsidy, which will be integrated with the social protection program. The International Monetary Fund has already warned against removing any subsidies in order to facilitate the release of cash under the newly approved $7 billion bailout program. According to the paper, lifeline customers will get a special Rs. 20 billion subsidy. Subsidies worth an estimated Rs. 380 billion would be…
Islamabad, Sep 19: An early look at Xiaomi’s upcoming Redmi Note 14 Pro series has been made available. The series is scheduled to ship in China the following week. Images of the Note 14 Pro+ in a stunning Mirror Porcelain White finish, highlighting the device’s main design features, have been released by the company. A curved display with a punch-hole camera cutout is a feature of the Note 14 Pro+ that has grown in popularity among mid-range smartphones. A huge, ellipse-shaped camera island dominates the back. Three camera lenses and an LED flash are covered by a glass element that…
Islamabad, Sep 19: The 2024 ISC2 Global Achievement Awards winners have been revealed by ICS2, a prominent cybersecurity professional member association. These awards are meant to honor cybersecurity professionals’ contributions while also bringing attention to their work. Ameen Sharif, a Pakistani national with 25 years of business expertise, is among the members who received awards. He is the CEO and Principal Consultant of ITnIS Consulting. His contributions to information technology, cybersecurity, and information security are well-known. His credentials include ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE, CDPO, CPTP, CEH, and ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor. He is also a member of the…
