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Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that the provision of quality and affordable telecom and internet services is the topmost priority of the incumbent government.She was talking to Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Major General (Retd) Hafeezur Rehman who called on her here on Wednesday.Matters related to 5G spectrum auction, connectivity and telecom industry were discussed in the meeting.Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that the focus of Ministry of IT & Telecom is the promotion of digitalization and resolving the issues in this regard.She said that Ministry of IT will…

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KARACHI, Apr 17 : Sindh government will roll out non-formal education system in the province to enable over 2 million out of school children complete elementary level education in a shorter period of four years.Sindh Minister for Education, Syed Sardar Ali Shah, while chairing a meeting on Wednesday, said that curriculum for non-formal education as well as course work has been developed while ‘Sindh Non-formal Education Authority’ will also be constituted in collaboration with JICA and UNICEF that would operate in Public Private Partnership mode.Sindh Secretary Education Zahid Ali Abbasi, delegation of JICA, and other relevant officers attended the meeting.Sardar…

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Weichai Power, a leading Chinese company on Saturday released the latest technological achievements in the industry, the world’s first diesel engine with a thermal efficiency of 53.09 percent, marking another global technological peak for the Chinese internal combustion engine industry. At the release ceremony held at the World Internal Combustion Engine Conference opened in Tianjin, He Nuobe, Vice President of TV South Germany Group North Asia, an international authoritative testing agency, and An Tiecheng, Chairman of China Automotive Technology Research Center Co., Ltd., a professional testing agency for internal combustion engines, respectively issued test reports and certificates with thermal efficiency…

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Asia was the region most affected by climate change, weather and water-related hazards globally last year, the United Nations weather agency has said.In a report published on Tuesday, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said floods and storms were the main cause of casualties and economic damage in 2023, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe.The WMO said there was an urgent need for national weather services across Asia to improve tailored information to officials working on reducing disaster risks.“It is imperative that our actions and strategies mirror the urgency of these times,” said Saulo.“Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting…

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In a proactive move to tackle the pressing issue of air quality in Lahore, Punjab’s Senior Minister, Marriyum Aurangzeb, recently convened a crucial meeting with environmental expert and climate change advocate, Parvez Hassan. During the session, Parvez Hassan presented a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at mitigating the city’s smog woes. Acknowledging the urgency of the matter, Senior Minister Aurangzeb affirmed the formulation of a robust smog legislation plan. Emphasizing a coordinated effort across all departments, she underscored the government’s commitment to confronting environmental challenges head-on. Recognizing the detrimental impact of single-use plastic bags on the ecosystem, it was decided…

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Coordinator to PM on Climate change Romina Khurshid Alam held a meeting with Islamabad Wildlife management Board along with experts from four paws today at ministry of climate change. Romina Khurshid Alam was apprised on management, preservation of wildlife, issues & challenges about Margalla Hills National Park & Marghazar Zoo. Dr. Frank Goeritz, head of Institute of zoo & wildlife research and Dr. Amir Khalil, Director reveal & rescue briefed the coordinator to PM on bio rescue & endangered species. Coordinator to PM on climate change emphasized on setting up a new park dedicated for rare species, endangered species and…

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The Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, led an official delegation on a visit to Pakistan from April 15th to 16th, 2024. The delegation comprised Saudi Ministers of Environment, Water and Agriculture, and Industry and Mineral Resources, Assistant Minister of Investment, General Secretary of the Saudi Pakistan Supreme Coordination Council (SPSCC), and senior officials from the Ministry of Energy and the Saudi Public Investment Fund. The purpose of the visit was to follow up on agreements reached between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman,…

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ISLAMABAD: The country is one step closer to becoming part of the Apostille Convention as President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday approved the instrument of accession to the treaty to become its member on the request of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Public documents originating from the country that are attested in line with the requirements of this treaty will be accepted in the 122 countries that are its current members and vice versa The treaty was drafted by the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH). The forum needed the formal approval of the Pakistani government if it wished to…

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