Newspaper industry issues to be addressed amicably: Tarar to APNS on May 9, 2024The Federal Government firmly stands for the promotion of print media and the issues confronted by newspapers will be amicably addressed,” stated Mr. Attaullah Tarar, the Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting. Tarar was addressing a meeting of the Executive Committee of the All-Pakistan Newspapers Society at Islamabad chaired by its President Ms. Nazafreen Saigol […]
No Governor’s rule in KP, says Kundi on May 8, 2024Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has denied imposition of the Governor’s rule in the province. Talking to media at Mazar-e-Quaid here Governor Kundi said,” They are trying to become political martyrs, but we will not allow them to become a martyr”. “We are not thinking about imposing the Governor’s rule in KP. When a […]
PMD forecast soaring temperatures this week; rain during weekend on May 8, 2024Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast increase in the day temperatures during the next few days due to high pressure in the upper atmosphere in most parts of the country particularly in the southern half of the country. However, a westerly wave was likely to enter western parts of the country on May 10(evening/night) and […]
19 brands of mineral water declared unsafe on May 8, 2024Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) has declared 19 brands of bottled mineral waters unsafe for human consumption due to microbiological or chemical contamination. PCRWR collected 185 samples of mineral/bottled water brands from 21 cities for examination during the 1st quarter (January to March) of the current year 2024 and it was revealed […]
Direct flights between Pakistan and Morocco need of the hour on May 5, 2024President of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Atif Ikram Sheikh met with Moroccan Ambassador Muhammad Karamone at the Federation House. On this occasion Atif Ikram Sheikh said that direct flights and strong air links should be established between Pakistan and Morocco. Trade between Morocco is less than expected Joint ventures in new […]
Women empowerment priority of French foreign policy: envoy on April 18, 2024Ambassador of France to Pakistan Niclas Galey has said women’s empowerment and gender equality are priorities of French foreign policy, which includes an ambitious “feminist diplomacy. ‘Today we have a perfect demonstration of this convergence with this series of “inspiring stories” – short videos which highlight the contribution of four French companies to the promotion […]
Romina vows close collaboration with USAID on climate initiatives on April 18, 2024PM’s coordinator on climate change, Romina Khursheed Alam Wednesday said the government warmly welcomed close collaboration and partnership with United States on climate initiatives aiming at bolstering its nation’s climate resilience, mitigation and adaptation efforts. She was addressing the launching ceremony of the USAID’s Pakistan climate financing activity, a news release said. While highlighting the […]
HEC asks young digital artists to showcase their skills on April 16, 2024The Higher Educat’ion Commission (HEC) has asked young digital artist with a knack for rich cultural themes to showcase their talent in digital art for a chance to win the ECO Youth Award with a $1000 cash prize. According the details, the ECO Youth Award Celebrating Young Talent in the ECO Region called all young […]
Positive progress being made on the economic front on April 15, 2024=Former President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt, said on Friday that the investment climate in Pakistan is improving, which is restoring the confidence of local and foreign investors. He said that fears of bankruptcy in the country are almost over as the economic situation is improving, which […]
Pace of agri development in country is slow on April 15, 2024Dr. Murtaza Mughal, President of Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW), said on Friday that the nation’s agricultural growth is progressing slowly and needs improvement. He said the lack of water would impact the Kharif harvest, hitting many crops, including the most important cotton crop. Protecting agriculture and farming communities from the effects of climate change is […]