Author: Faiza Liaquat

The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT) has undertaken significant strides to ensure access to learning materials for all children, regardless of their location. Recognizing the complexities of the modern world, which include issues like climate change, food security, pandemics, and natural disasters, the need for an education system that equips youth with not only fundamental knowledge but also the ability to apply it in diverse and challenging scenarios has become paramount. Recent challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the devastating floods of September 2022 in Pakistan have highlighted the fragility of existing education systems and underscored…

The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), in partnership with five private tour operator businesses, enthusiastically represented Pakistan and its tourism potential at the MATTA, Malaysia Tourism Fair 2024. The Pakistan pavilion at MATTA was inaugurated by Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Malaysia, Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, according to a news release released here. The national MATTA expo is held twice a year in Kuala Lumpur, from March 22nd to 24th, and attracts over 180,000 visitors. Aftab ur Rehman Rana, Managing Director of PTDC, stated in his statement, “We are happy to represent Pakistan at the MATTA, Malaysia Tourism Fair 2024. This…

The Pakistan Cricket Board has reduced its hunt for a new head coach to Luke Ronchi, a former Australian and New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter. A PCB source claimed on Wednesday that “extensive discussions” had taken place with Ronchi, 42, who has previously managed Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League.”With no high-profile coach showing interest in working for the PCB as most of them are already committed with different leagues or have reservations working in Pakistan cricket, the search has come down to Ronchi,” a person familiar with the matter said. He stated that the contract with Ronchi should be concluded…

Azerbaijan Airlines, widely referred to as AZAL, has announced intentions to launch direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan, beginning next month. A first flight is tentatively scheduled for April 18, and the news underscores the carrier’s commitment to improving connectivity between Azerbaijan and Pakistan in order to make it easier for passengers to travel.Karachi will become the third Pakistani city to benefit from direct AZAL flights, enhancing travel possibilities and strengthening links between the two countries, AZAL stated. The debut flight from Baku to Karachi is slated for April 18, with services operating twice a week, offering travelers with greater accessibility…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange set a new milestone on Thursday, crossing the psychological barrier of 67,000 points. The index began the day at its highest-ever closing point of 66,547.78 points, achieved on Wednesday. The index maintained its pace into Thursday, shooting up 698.24 points to an intraday high of 67,246.02 points by noon. The index steadied before completing the day 103.9 points lower, at 67,142.12 points. This is the exchange’s highest-ever closing price. The index is gained 61% since July 2023, and 12% in the last three months. Continuing the positive momentum from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, economic…

Suzuki Motor Corporation and SkyDrive Inc. have joined forces to begin manufacturing flying cars at a Suzuki-owned factory in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.These flying cars, also known as eVTOLs, are electric and self-driving, with the goal of revolutionizing urban transportation. The agreement, which began in June 2023, involves the production of the SkyDrive (SD-05 type) model by SkyDrive’s subsidiary Sky Works Inc.An eVTOL, or electric vertical take-off and landing flying car, is a tiny, three-seater drone that performs similarly to a helicopter. It is capable of vertical takeoff and landing and includes autonomous functionalities such as Autopilot. According to…

According to a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) spokesman, students flying to China for academic purposes will receive a 20% discount on their ticket.In order to make travel to China easier for students, the PIA first offered 22% fare discounts for students in December of last year, according to Xinhua News Agency.A customer service representative at the PIA’s official helpline stated that students can receive a discount on a normal ticket from Islamabad to Beijing, which costs 272,000 Pakistani rupees (about 1,044 US dollars).According to the spokesman, the PIA presently operates flights to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Beijing Capital International…

Babar Azam, the renowned cricket figure and former Pakistan captain, recently embarked on a spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia, following his participation in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9. After completing the Umrah pilgrimage during the holy month of Ramadan, Babar Azam proceeded to Madina to pay homage at the Prophet’s Mosque, the second holiest site in Islam. Sharing his experience with his followers on Instagram, Babar Azam posted a video of himself performing ablution in front of the Green Dome, a significant symbol atop the Prophet Muhammad’s grave within the mosque premises. In his caption, Babar expressed deep…

KPK Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced the opening of bone marrow and liver transplant centers as a proactive step toward improving healthcare services for the people at the provincial level. This is the province’s first-ever government-level program of its sort. At the discussion, it was determined that the liver transplant center would first be established at the Institute of Kidney Diseases in Peshawar, with the intention of moving it to Khyber Medical University’s newly constructed building in the future. At the conference, it was also decided to create the province’s first Institute of Neurosurgery, which will be located…

Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Raza Amiri Moghaddam, recently extended a courtesy visit to Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, the Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives. This meeting was marked by discussions on potential areas of collaboration in anticipation of the upcoming visit by Iran’s President to Pakistan. Highlighting the longstanding relations between the two nations, Minister Ahsan Iqbal stressed the significance of bolstering connectivity through trade routes, given the substantial 900-kilometer shared land and maritime border. He emphasized the necessity of efficient road and rail transit routes to enhance economic cooperation, aiming to significantly increase the current $2.5 billion trade…