Lack of political will, feudal mindset hindering investment in education: Mushahid Hussain Syed By: Mushahid Hussain on May 26, 2021ISLAMABAD: “Pakistan is in dire need of a national political dialogue to mitigate the key issues plaguing the country’s education system in the aftermath of the pandemic.” These views were expressed by senior journalist Zarrar Khuhro while moderating a national dialogue aimed at generating a discourse around Pakistan’s education priorities. The virtual dialogue was organized […]
Mustafa Kamal lashes out at PPP govt for poor performance By: Web Desk on May 26, 2021e LAHORE: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday lashes out at the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for poor performance in the province. He accused PPP of formally starting the division of Sindh by dividing the provincial capital Karachi on ethnic grounds into six districts. He also criticized PPP for not cleansing […]
UNGA President undertaking 3-day official visit to Pakistan By: Web Desk on May 26, 2021 President of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly Volkan Bozkir is undertaking a three-day official visit to Pakistan from on Wednesday. He is visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. During his stay, Volkan Bozkir will have detailed talks with the foreign minister and call on the leadership. […]
Cyclone batters eastern India, 1.2 million seek shelter By: AFP on May 26, 2021 Digha, India: Heavy rains and howling winds lashed eastern India on Wednesday as the Covid-stricken country’s second cyclone in as many weeks roared towards the coast, forcing more than 1.2 million people to seek shelter. Scientists say cyclones are becoming more frequent and severe in the northern Indian Ocean as climate change warms the […]
Balochistan CM’s ex-advisor, finance secretary jailed over corruption By: APP on May 26, 2021Former Balochistan finance secretary Mushtaq Raisani and former advisor to the provincial chief minister Khalid Lango have been awarded jail sentence in a graft case, besides confiscating their movable and immovable properties and 10-year disqualification for any public post. Mushtaq Raisani was awarded 10-year imprisonment and former adviser on finance Khalid Lango will stay in […]
Senate urges world community to protect Palestinians against Israeli war machine By: News Desk on May 26, 2021Pakistan’s Senate in a joint resolution on Tuesday urged the world community to take immediate effective and concrete steps to save Palestinians from the fascist Israeli war machine. The joint resolution, which was passed unanimously in the upper house of the parliament condemned the unprovoked aggression unleashed by Israel against defenseless Palestinians in occupied territories. […]
PM announces Rs 100bn start-up loans, 170,000 scholarships to fight unemployment By: APP on May 26, 2021Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced an allocation of Rs100 billion for start-up loans and 170,000 skilled education scholarships to overcome the challenge of unemployment. The prime minister, in a special televised message for youth, said on Tuesday that the government is focused on promoting contemporary skills through scholarships and courses in a bid to […]
Corona positivity rate falls to 4.82, lowest in 10 weeks By: News Desk on May 26, 2021Pakistan’s coronavirus positivity ratio has dropped to 4.82 percent, the lowest level in 10 weeks, as 2,253 new infections emerged over the past 24 hours, said the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday. The country reported an 8.5 percent average positivity rate during the last 30 days. As per official figures provided by […]
International court withdraws order to freeze PIA assets in Reko Diq case By: Agencies on May 26, 2021The British Virgin Island High Court has withdrawn orders to freeze the offshore assets of Pakistan International Airlines as settlement in the Reko Diq case, giving back control to the airline, a private TV channel reported. Attorney General for Pakistan Khalid Jawed Khan shared a statement, calling it a “great level victory for Pakistan”. “Receiver […]
Chaudhry Nisar allowed to take oath as MPA By: inp on May 26, 2021The Punjab Assembly Secretariat has informed former Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar that he has been allowed to take oath. Chaudhry Nisar was unable to take oath yesterday due to the absence of Speaker and Deputy Speaker. A statement issued by the Assembly Secretariat said that it has been checked with the courts, there is no […]