Commercial buildings not following safety code during construction phaseRAWALPINDI: More than 430 fire explosion incidents have been reported in Rawalpindi during this year in which five persons lost their lives and 27 were injured. According to information availed from R...
Finance minister urges world donors to assist Pakistan in combating global warmingISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Monday urged world donors to assist Pakistan in its efforts to make the country climatic and disaster resilient as it had been facing direct implicati...
HRCP expresses concern over participation of banned outfits in the electionsISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has serious reservations about the extraordinary powers accorded to security forces ostensibly to ensure the integrity of the polls. That some...
Top Malaysian university announces 50 scholarships to high-achieving Pakistani studentsThe Malaysia UCSI University announced awarding 50 educational scholarships to high-performing Pakistani students in conjunction with their outstanding position in the 2019 QS World University Ranking...
Islamabad police impound 2,646 public transport vehicles for over-charging, misconductThe Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has impounded 2,646 public service vehicles for over-charging, misconduct with passengers, accommodating men on women’s seats and over-loading, a police spokesman sa...
US embassy welcomes back Pakistani teachers who went to US for trainingThe US Embassy Regional English Language Office held an event for 26 English-language teachers returning to Pakistan after completing a six-week Teaching Excellence & Achievement (TEA) Programme i...
HEC pushes institutions to participate in Tree Plantation CampaignThe Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Monday directed higher education institutions to participate in Tree Plantation Campaign and contribute in Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand Dam Fund being established...