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…
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Lahore High Court’s Justice Shahid Karim sought replies from the concerned quarters on a female overseas Pakistani’s plea against Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s decision wherein her donation was considered as ‘prohibited funding’ and she was declared a ‘non-Pakistani’. As proceedings commenced, petitioner Beenish Faridi’s counsel advocate Azhar Siddique implored the court that his client is a national and non-resident citizen of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and currently residing in the United Kingdom with a valid Pakistani passport and NICOP. He argued that it is regrettable that a clear discriminatory treatment is being meted out to those overseas Pakistanis…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Saudi Arabia soon, his second trip this month to the friendly Gulf kingdom,
The handbook was prepared by Grievance Commissioner for Overseas Pakistanis Dr Inam-ul-Haq Javeid to facilitate the expats to establish quick contact with the relevant agencies for seeking the required assistance. The booklet also contains information about One Window Facilitation Desks set up by the Federal Ombudsman at all international airports of Pakistan for immediate resolution of the problems of passengers arriving and departing abroad. The officials from twelve government agencies, including FIA, NADRA, Health, Immigration and Passport and Customs, are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to address their grievances on time. The Federal Ombudsman has ordered…
According to government sources involved in these discussions, the indicated returns on Saudi investment are expected to allow the Kingdom to
Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui chaired a meeting today,
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, without specifying how much the nation is trying to secure, tells TRT World if the loan is approved,
Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has reiterated the government’s dedication to enhancing the IT industry by endorsing and aiding the private sector. Addressing the participants at the Global Digital Summit during the 24th ICTN Asia Conference at the Expo Centre here on Friday, she lauded the collective zeal for technology and its role in transforming economies and societies. She underscored the value of such summits in fostering collaboration and exchanging knowledge among stakeholders from both public and private sectors. She emphasised the government’s efforts, under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision, to review policies and legislation to…
InshaAllah, starting today, a comprehensive 360-degree training course for Islamabad Schools will commence to educate 200 teachers, says Mohi Ud din Wani, federal secretary, ministry of federal education. This training addresses three crucial aspects long overlooked in our education system: character building, entrepreneurship, and STEM education. Expert trainers from Pakistan will lead this initiative, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, creative, and civic-minded students. Wishing all participants the best of luck in this endeavor.This training program is a thorough and all-encompassing initiative that covers various aspects of teacher development. It is specifically designed for Islamabad Schools and will benefit 200 educators. The…
Islamabad, April 22, 2024 – In its recent Board meeting, the National Vocational and Technical Commission (NAVTTC) under the policy guidelines of the Ministry of Federal Education, approved several new initiatives and expansion of existing programs aimed at promoting vocational and technical education in Pakistan. Key approvals include: These initiatives aim to provide high-quality vocational training to youth across Pakistan, with a focus on empowering women and marginalized communities. The expansion of existing programs will enable more individuals to benefit from these initiatives, contributing to the country’s economic growth and development. NAVTTC is committed to providing demand-driven skills to the…
