Pakistan

Technical, vocational varsity to be set up in Saudi Arabia for expatriates: Minister

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi said that Pakistan with cooperation of government of Saudi Arabia would establish technical and vocational university for Overseas Pakistanis in Saudi Arabi...

India blocks dissenting Pakistani content

ISLAMABAD: Indian government imposed ban on Pakistani-based Vidly TV`s OTT platform, apps and social media accounts in country, which had been streaming historical events, plight of minorities under growing Hindutva menace and gaining popularity amon...

Govt announces to restore PM’s Laptop Scheme: SAPM

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced that government has decided to restore Prime Minister Laptop Scheme and other various schemes under Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP). A...

Amir Muqam inaugurates exhibition of Quranic manuscripts

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs and National Heritage Amir Muqam inaugurated exhibition of Quranic manuscripts at Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA). Artist Khan Shahnawaz Malhi presented exquisite hand knit...

Telehealth key to provide low cost, quality health services to masses: President Alvi

ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi said that telehealth powered by digital and Artificial Intelligence-based technologies is key to provide counselling, advice and diagnosis to masses in most cost-effective and hassle-free manner. Addressing Pakistan...

Giving rights to rightful irrespective of race, colour our first priority: Dr Asim

KARACHI: Deputy Commissioner and Administrator District Central Taha Saleem on special initiative released dues to retired and deceased employees of District Central. Cheques more than Rs 100 million were issued to retired and heirs of employees. Hei...

NDMA Chair highlights data, actionable intelligence importance to alert masses before disaster

ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik underscored importance of data usage and actionable intelligence’s availability to forewarn communities before disaster strikes and expand sc...

Malala, Ziauddin coming to Pakistan to promote STEAM education for girls

ISLAMABAD: Malala Fund co-founders Malala Yousafzai and her father Ziauddin Yousafzai are set to arrive in Lahore this week. There are several things on their agenda, including promoting access to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematic...

Education Minister purposes students, faculty exchange programme with Oxford Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Education and Professional Training Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain purposed faculty and student exchange programme and scholarships for students with Oxford Pakistan Programme (OPP). Talking to delegation of Oxford Pakistan Programme compri...

Arif Alvi insists on date for snap election, Dar insisted on charter of economy

ISLAMABAD: Inside story of five meetings held between President Arif Alvi and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has come to open. President Arif Alvi kept on demanding date for snap election. On other hand Ishaq Dar insisted on going for charter of economy...

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PSX digital display screen at entrance non-functional, stagnant sewerage water surrounds parking area

Karachi: As Pakistan steps into the new year, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has achieved a historic milestone, with its benchmark index surging past 175,000 points, the highest level ever recorded. While this achievement reflects growing investor...

PM Shehbaz calls on UAE to strengthen investments in major sectors

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and invited increased UAE investments in strategic sectors to support Pakistan’s economi...

KSE-100 index ends in red, lowers 243 points

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a modest decline yesterday. Stocks opened on a positive note, hitting an intra-day high of 171,587.32 in the opening hours of the trading. However, selling pressure was seen in the final hours, dragging...

KWBF to kickoff from Jan 18 at Karachi Expo Cent

KARACHI: The Managing Committee of Karachi World Book Fair (KWBF) has revealed at a press conference that besides 140 leading publishers and booksellers from Pakistan, 40 exhibitors from 17 countries will also participate in the Karachi World Book Fa...
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