Month: December 2024

27 December 2024, Islamabad( Kamran Raja ): The Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) convened the 7th Meeting of the National Task Force constituted for implementation on Action Plan on Human Rights. The meeting was co-chaired by Barrister Aqeel Malik, MNA/Advisor to Law Division, Senator, Dr. Afnan Ullah and Mr. A.D. Khawaja, Secretary Ministry of Human Rights.The representative of the relevant departments of the federal and provincial governments including Home, Human Rights, Women Development, Police attended the meeting. In the meeting, the participants sheared their progress on the decisions taken in the 6th meeting of the Task Force.The Action Plan on Human Rights approved by the Prime Minister on 13th February, 2016, revised in 2020 consisting six thematic areas for taking legisl...

27 December 2024, Islamabad( Kamran Raja): Pak-Turk Maarif International Collaborates with Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa for TDP-06 Teacher Development ProgrammeAt Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools, the cornerstone of both personal and professional growth for teachers is the continuous professional development programs for teachersand school leaders. These programs embody the mission of the Turkish Maarif Foundation, while seamlessly integratingthis vision into the educational processes in Pakistan, ensuring the long-term sustainability of high-quality education. Going beyond temporary improvements and short-term achievements, Teacher Development Programme (TDP)initiatives serve as a driving force for continual growth. The professional development offerings, designed to foster s...

China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised the inaugural ceremony of ‘China Corner’ at the ISSI Library. The event was graced by Ambasasdor Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to Prime Minister/Minister of State (Foreign Affairs), as Chief Guest. Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, Ambassador of Pakistan to China, and Mr. Shi Yuanqiang, Deputy Head of Mission at Embassy of China in Pakistan, attended as Guests of Honour. The event was attended by prominent members of diplomatic community, bureaucracy, civil society and the media. This is the first ever ‘China Corner’ to be established in a think-tank in Pakistan. In his welcome address, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted that ISSI has been serving as an important hub for research on China...

Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi has inaugurated the state-of-the-art Immigration and Passports Headquarters and Islamabad Regional Passport Office for the facilitation of the citizens. While addressing this ceremony, he announced that the Islamabad Regional Passport Office will remain open 24/7. Interior Minister stated that there are 14 NADRA Mega Centers in various cities across the country, passport counters will also be made functional at these centres to facilitate the public . He added that model centers for passports will also be established in Karachi and Lahore. He also highlighted that the backlog of passports has been completely eliminated across the country , and citizens will now receive their passports within the stipulated time. He congratulated the DG Passports a...