Islamabad, Nov 21: On Thursday, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Hamish Falconer, the UK’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Pakistan and Afghanistan, in Islamabad to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and exploring areas of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dr. Muhammad Faisal. The discussions focused on fostering deeper collaboration and implementing joint initiatives to enhance Pak-UK relations. Minister Naqvi extended warm greetings to Falconer and reiterated his commitment to further strengthening the long-standing friendship between the two countries. He emphasized the importance of transitioning from cooperation…
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Islamabad, Nov 21: Bitcoin continued its upward trajectory toward $100,000 on Thursday, fueled by investor optimism that a more favorable U.S. regulatory stance under President-elect Donald Trump will ignite a boom for cryptocurrencies. The cryptocurrency’s price surged past $96,000 for the first time in Asia trading, peaking just above $96,898. Bitcoin has more than doubled in value this year, with a 40% rise in the two weeks since Trump’s election and the election of pro-crypto lawmakers to Congress. “Although it’s now in overbought territory, it’s being drawn toward the $100k mark,” noted Tony Sycamore, an analyst at IG Markets. Trump…
Islamabad, Nov 21: Jahangir Khan Supports Pakistan Blind Cricket Team Ahead of World Cup As Pakistan hosts the 4th T20 Blind Cricket World Cup, sports icons Jahangir Khan and Islahuddin Siddiqui have expressed their full support and best wishes to the Pakistan Blind Cricket Team. Both renowned for their achievements in their respective sports, they emphasized the importance of recognizing and empowering visually impaired athletes who continue to bring pride to the nation. Jahangir Khan Applauds the Blind Cricket Council’s Efforts Squash legend Jahangir Khan praised the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) and its chairman, Syed Sultan Shah, for organizing…
Islamabad, Nov 21: The Pakistan Sports Complex was filled with the energetic cheers of spectators and a strong sense of competition as the Prime Minister University Sports Olympiad commenced on Wednesday, featuring over 3,000 athletes from various institutions across the country. The event, which will highlight talent in 10 sports disciplines, aims to promote sports development in educational institutions. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to officially inaugurate the Games today (Thursday), adding further prestige to an event already renowned for its scale and variety. The Olympiad covers multiple sports disciplines, including athletics, wrestling, swimming, volleyball, table tennis, weightlifting, judo,…
Islamabad, Nov 21: The recruitment of 7,354 teaching interns for government colleges in Punjab has been finalized. In a meeting led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to review the progress of the Higher Education Internship Programme, Punjab Higher Education Secretary Dr. Farrukh Naveed announced that the interns would receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 50,000 for eight months. These interns will serve in government colleges until the academic session ends on March 31. The Chief Minister praised the department for ensuring transparency and merit in the recruitment process. The meeting also noted that the transfer and posting of 962…
Islamabad, Nov 21: BingX, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, is advancing its mission to enhance cryptocurrency education and awareness as part of its global expansion efforts. To strengthen its engagement in South Asia, BingX is hosting an in-person event at the Islamabad campus of the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES), also known as FAST University. The event, titled “Gateway to the Future: Exploring the New Trade Order,” will take place on November 26 and is expected to draw over 400 participants, including students and crypto enthusiasts interested in learning about the rapidly changing world of virtual assets.…
Islamabad, Nov 21: The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has expressed concerns that the government’s decision to ban Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) could severely harm the country’s IT industry. In an interview with P@SHA Chairman Sajjad Mustafa Syed described the move as a “death blow,” forecasting a loss of $1 billion within the first year alone. He warned that this ban would cripple the industry’s operations, making it extremely difficult for businesses to function, which would have long-term negative effects on its viability. While the government justifies the VPN ban citing national security issues and terrorist activities, Syed acknowledged the…
Islamabad, Nov 21: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will provide $1 billion in climate financing to Pakistan after the first economic review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) loan program in March 2025, subject to meeting key targets. If approved, this financing will make the current loan program the largest in Pakistan’s history. However, recent discussions with the IMF mission showed limited progress on climate-related funding, according to sources. The IMF has agreed to Pakistan’s proposal to allocate 1% of GDP annually to climate change initiatives, including disaster management and early warning systems under the National Adaptation Plan. The release…
Islamabad, Nov 21: The federal government will launch the Cambridge Education System in four government model schools and colleges in Islamabad, starting in April 2024. Led by the Ministry of Education, the initiative aims to provide top-tier education at no cost to students enrolled in these institutions. Education Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui called the move a milestone for improving education standards. Secretary of Education Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani announced that teacher training for the program will begin within the next 10 days and that Grade 6 students will be eligible for enrollment. Wani added that the program will expand to additional…
Islamabad, Nov 21: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced that 35,000 laptops will be distributed to outstanding students under the Chief Minister Laptop and Honhar Scholarship Program, with the distribution set to complete within 90 days. According to 24NewsHD TV channel, the initiative aims to provide Core i7, 13th-generation laptops to top students, including 2,000 from minority groups. The laptops will be awarded to matriculation and FSC position holders, 20,000 university students, 14,000 college students, 4,000 students from the industry and agriculture sectors, and 2,000 medical and dental students. Moreover, 32% of the recipients will be from South…
