Are You Making Safe Real Estate Investments? Over the years, real estate, worldwide, has attracted major investments. People looking for their first abode, a retirement home, a wedding gift for their children, an extra living space, or an opportunity rendering high investment and rental yields, have seen themselves investing in brick and mortar. While many have invested in the sector, not all have benefitted from the high returns and some unfortunate souls have also seen their investments diminish completely. With this particular excerpt, we wish to leave you with a few factors that will help you gauge the viability of…
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The 3rd European Film Festival will start from May 15, featuring an exciting fusion of cinema, culture, and diversity in the federal capital. Film enthusiasts from Islamabad and three other cities across Pakistan will get a unique opportunity to discover European cinema at the third European Film Festival.
The Balochistan government has taken a significant step towards enhancing the educational environment for girls by directing the appointment of exclusively female staff in all girls’ educational institutions across the province. This decision, orchestrated by the provincial education secretary, underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to fostering gender equality and creating a safe and conducive learning atmosphere for female students. The directive, which has been met with widespread approval and commendation, outlines several key components aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of the female-only staff policy in girls’ schools. Firstly, it mandates the immediate transfer of all male staff members currently…
The concept of sustainable living has gained momentum over the last couple of years and for all the right reasons; the idea of meeting human needs and improving their quality of life while minimizing the negative impact on the environment is only so important when we consider the looming climate crisis. Ideal urban housing should satisfy the lifestyle of people and community all the while including elements of environmental-friendliness. But there is a misconception that sustainable housing comes at the cost of luxury. The idea is that one has to be compromised for the other. To contradict that thought –…
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said the Punjab government has initiated a comprehensive effort to combat pollution and enhance environmental quality. In a statement on Earth Day, she said, “Today marks the launch of the “No to Plastic” campaign with a complete ban on plastic bag usage slated for June 5 to foster a cleaner environment.” She highlighted that under the directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a historic package of environmentally-friendly policies was being prepared. “Modern machinery is being provided to farmers to address crop residue burning, while the ban on plastic bags aims to eliminate smog…
Spouse of the President of Iran Dr Alam-ul-Huda on Monday visited the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) where she interacted with the students and the faculty. Dr Alam-ul-Huda, on the occasion unveiled the English version of her book “The Art of feminine living” enriching the academic discourse with her insights and perspectives. She also shed light on the important role played by women as explained in Islam. An honorary degree was also conferred on her, Foreign Office said on its official X account.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Pak China Investment Company (PCICL) & LONGi Solar Technology
The first “Overseas Global Convention” of overseas Pakistanis living around the world will be held on December 23 at the Governor House, Lahore. Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the overseas Pakistanis in the convention while overseas Pakistanis from all over the world, including Europe, will attend the convention. It was announced after a meeting between Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar and Overseas Pakistani Commission (OPC) Punjab Vice Chairman Syed Makhdoom Tariqul Hassan on Thursday. The OCP vice chairman briefed governor about the steps taken to address issues of overseas Pakistanis and arrangements for the Overseas Global Convention. It was decided…
Pakistan formed the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), a civil-military hybrid forum,
Overseas Pakistanis have raised tens of thousands of dollars to provide direct support to the family of Priyantha Diyawadan Kumara, a Sri Lanka national who was brutally killed over blasphemy allegations in Sialkot earlier this month. The 48-year-old, who was employed as an exports manager at a factory, was brutally murdered by a mob that accused him of committing blasphemy. He was tortured to death and his body was set on fire. Since the time of the incident, there has been an overwhelming outpouring of support from communities both in Pakistan and abroad. A dynamic people-to-people campaign was created to…