Author: Faiza Liaquat
The Provincial Development and Working Party Punjab (PDWP) approved two development schemes in its 6th meeting of the current financial year, totaling Rs 56.560 billion. The meeting, chaired by P&D Board Chairman Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan on Monday, greenlit the following projects: The meeting was attended by P&D Board Secretary Dr. Asif Tufail, Secretary Environment Raja Jahangir Anwar, Secretary Health Ali Jan Khan, Chief Economist Dr. Nasir Iqbal Malik, P&D Board members, and senior representatives from relevant provincial departments.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday affirmed the government’s dedication to investing in modern skills and professional education for the youth. In his message on World Youth Skills Day, the prime minister emphasized that Pakistan’s greatest asset is its talented youth. Equipping them with modern skills is essential for securing the country’s future. He noted that the government is providing the youth with modern education, equal development opportunities, and professional training to enable them to compete globally. The prime minister reiterated the government’s commitment to sending 300,000 youth for vocational training in information technology and 1,000 for modern agriculture…
Jul 15 (APP): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced the commencement of admissions for the Autumn 2024 semester’s first phase. The application deadline for Matric, FA, and I.Com programs is September 5th, while for MBA, BS, MS, MPhil, and PhD programs, the deadline is August 20th, according to a press release on Monday. Application forms for Matric, FA, and I.Com programs are available at the University’s main campus, regional offices, liaison offices, and prospect selling points. For MBA, BS, MS, MPhil, and PhD programs, admissions are exclusively online, with application forms and prospectuses accessible on the University’s website. International…
A joint committee of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, the Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF), and provincial wildlife departments has announced the six winners of the Pakistan Wildlife Protection Awards 2024. This initiative, supported by the British government’s Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund (IWTCF), recognizes outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation across Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Sarmad Shafa, Range Forest Officer of the Gilgit-Baltistan Forest, Wildlife, and Environment Department, received the Snow Leopard Award in the national category. Faizan Dukhi, Range Forest Officer, and Kamaluddin, Wildlife Inspector of the same department, were honored with the…
The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development is set to secure work permits for Pakistani citizens in Iraq. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) will soon be signed between the ministry and the Iraqi Ministry of Labour, as discussed in a meeting attended by Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Ambassador Hamid Abbas Lafta, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. “The MoU will simplify the process for Pakistanis to obtain work permits in Iraq, increase legal immigration, and reduce illegal entry,” said Mr. Salik. The interior minister assured the Iraqi ambassador of his full cooperation in addressing the issue of illegal Pakistani…
The Punjab government has initiated the Chief Minister Climate Leadership Development Internship Programme “Mera Punjab Smog Free,” offering young graduates a scholarship of Rs25,000 to undertake measures aimed at improving the province through community service. In her statement, CM Maryam Nawaz emphasized the collective effort needed to permanently eliminate smog. The initiative, part of the Smog-Free Punjab Initiative, aims to engage recent graduates in impactful community service. Eligible applicants are graduates who completed their degrees within the last two years. Participants in the programme will receive a monthly stipend of Rs25,000, providing them a platform for community service and environmental…
Pakistani athletes are eagerly preparing to showcase their talents at two prestigious upcoming events on the South Asian athletics calendar. Scheduled under the guidance of Major Gen (R) Mohammad Akram Sahi, Chairman of the South Asia Athletics Federation, these competitions promise to be significant milestones in the careers of aspiring athletes from Pakistan. The first event, the SAAF Junior Athletics Championship, will kick off in Chennai, India, on September 11. This championship serves as a crucial platform for young athletes to demonstrate their prowess across various track and field disciplines. With participation from seven South Asian nations, including powerhouses like…
Five orthopedic doctors from Pakistan, led by esteemed physicians Dr. Asad Aziz and Dr. Suhail Niazi, have embarked on a transformative six-week training program at the prestigious Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University in Shijiazhuang, China. This collaborative initiative marks a significant stride in the bilateral China-Pakistan Health Corridor, aimed at bolstering medical cooperation through a comprehensive array of training activities meticulously curated and supported by the esteemed Chinese Orthopaedic Association (COA). This program not only underscores the commitment to advancing orthopedic expertise but also highlights the shared vision of fostering enduring healthcare partnerships between Pakistan and China. The participating…
Road King, a prominent electric scooter brand in Pakistan, and AGAO Solar Mobility, a China-based startup specializing in solar-powered scooters, have recently reached a preliminary cooperation agreement. Their aim is to introduce eco-friendly solar e-bikes to Pakistan. Solar scooters feature solar panels that harness solar energy to charge their batteries, reducing reliance on traditional charging methods. This technology is designed for short-distance travel with zero carbon emissions, according to the Chinese company. During their meeting, both parties extensively discussed Pakistan’s local transportation market demands, product development trends, and specific collaboration strategies, as reported by CEN. AGAO Solar Mobility expressed readiness…
Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, has called for the establishment of scout units in all private and public educational institutions to help nurture good citizens. “There is no better forum for training the new generation than scouting around the world,” Wani stated. While addressing the opening ceremony of the one-day commissioner forum organized by the Islamabad Boys Scout Association (IBSA), he emphasized the importance of establishing scout units in all educational institutions to develop good citizens. He explained that the elimination of exams up to the fifth grade in the federal…