Minister unveils plan to shift 30pc of transport to EVs by 2030 on November 21, 2024Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain unveiled the government’s ambitious plan here on Wednesday, aiming at shifting 30 percent of transportation to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030 to promote an environmentally friendly transport system. Addressing a press conference, the minister said that the plan includes shifting of two-wheelers, three-wheelers and four-wheelers to electric […]
CDA to auction prime luxury hotel plots for overseas investors by Dec 17 on November 21, 2024The Capital Development Authority (CDA) was informed on Wednesday that two luxury hotel plots have already been offered for international auction by 17th December, 2024 targeting overseas Pakistanis and companies. It was disclosed in a meeting chaired by CDA chairman which discussed best possible options for utilizing hotel plots in Islamabad. The meeting focused projects […]
Memon urges youth to lead Pakistan’s progress on November 21, 2024Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon inaugurated newly constructed faculty of civil engineering at Isra University on Wednesday. He emphasised that the younger generation worldwide is introducing new ideas and innovative solutions. “We must encourage our youth so they can advance and bring pride to our country and nation,” he said. Speaking at the inauguration […]
Govt reaffirms commitment to protecting rights of children on November 21, 2024During his address at the World Children’s Day event hosted by the Ministry of Human Rights and the National Commission on the Rights of the Child at the Pakistan National Council of Arts, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to protecting and promoting the rights of children. He highlighted the importance of listening […]
KP govt, UNICEF celebrate world children day with street children on November 21, 2024In a significant step towards ensuring the protection and welfare of children in the province, Social Welfare Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in collaboration with UNICEF on Wednesday celebrated the World Children’s day with the street children here. This event was truly special in the sense that it focused on the issues of street children and how […]
Shahid Iqbal, Aleem Shahab appointed to EC KP on November 21, 2024Former Additional Director General in Election Commission, Shahid Iqbal and newly promoted from the post of Regional Election Commissioner, Rawalpindi, Aleem Shahab have assumed the charge as Joint Provincial Election Commissioner (Admin) and Joint Provincial Election Commissioner (Election), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, respectively, in BPS-20. Both the officers have practical expertise and outstanding knowledge in elections matters, […]
More non-permanent members will render UNSC effective: Pakistan on November 21, 2024Pakistan, member of the Uniting for Consensus (UfC) group which opposes new permanent members in the U.N. Security Council, has reaffirmed its demand for adding more non-permanent seats to the 15-member body so as to make it more effective, representative and accountable. “The UfC continues to believe that its proposal for an expansion of Security […]
Pakistan calls for integrating disaster risk financing into broader loss, damage efforts on November 21, 2024Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam said that the escalating adverse fallouts of climate change including extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and prolonged droughts have underlined the urgent need for climate-vulnerable developing countries to hammer out comprehensive strategies to address loss and damage in vulnerable communities. However, integrating disaster […]
PTA, NERA sign deal for next-gen broadband services on November 21, 2024The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has acquired consultancy services of National Economic Research Associates Inc (NERA) for ‘Release of IMT Spectrum for Improvement of Next Generation Mobile Broadband Services in Pakistan. According to news release the contract was signed on November,5 2024, accordingly. Stakeholder consultation has been initiated, consultant will recommend to government on salient […]
SC paves way to PB-15 re-polling; Jatak loses cabinet portfolio on November 21, 2024Rejecting the appeal of PPP Baluchistan leader Ali Madad Jatak, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has upheld the judgment of the Election tribunal, paving way to re-polling in 15 polling stations of the Baluchistan Provincial Assembly constituency No.45. Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarian (PPP-P) leader Ali Madad Jatak was declared winner from PB 45 Quetta by […]