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CLOSING CEREMONY OF 28TH CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP HELD AT KARACHI

11Aug

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CLOSING CEREMONY OF 28TH CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP HELD AT KARACHI

Mr. Ahmed Baig of Royal Palm Golf Club finally clinched the title of 28th CNS Open Golf Championship 2024 while Mr. Muhammad Shabbir of Margalla Greens Golf Club remained the runner-up in Professional category. The closing ceremony of the four day long Championship was held today at the picturesque Karachi Golf Club (KGC).Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf was Chief Guest of the occasion. Chief of the Naval Staff, while commending the untiring efforts of Pakistan Navy, KGC staff and the organizers for seamless conduct of the Championship, also congratulated the winners for their remarkable success. He also lauded the high standards of the game which proved exciting and quality entertainment to the golf participants. He also appreciated the sponsors and media in supporting t...

New poll shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in three key swing states

10Aug

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New poll shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in three key swing states

U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Devi Harris leads Republican former President Donald Trump in three battleground states Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan by four points, according to a poll by the New York Times and Siena College.Ms. Harris is ahead of Trump by four percentage points in those three states, 50 percent to 46 percent among likely voters in each state, according to the surveys conducted from Aug 05-09. The poll conducted between 05 Aug and 09 Aug of this month found that if the election were held today 50 percent of voters among the likely electorate in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania each said they’d choose Harris while 46% of the electorate in each state said they’d choose Trump if the two candidates were in a head to head mat...

Compliance with Supreme Court directions is a constitutional obligation of executive institutions. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah

10Aug

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Compliance with Supreme Court directions is a constitutional obligation of executive institutions. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah

The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) organizeda Conference titled “Overcoming the Implementation Challenge to Court Verdict(s)” to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the landmark judgment on minorities’ rights (SMC No. 1/2014). Honorable Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah was the Chief Guest of the Conference. The speakers included; Peter Jacob, Dr. Shoaib Suddle, Dr. A. H. Nayyar, Dr. Aslam Khaki, Dr. Yaqoob Khan Bangash, Saqib Jillani Advocate, Shafique Chaudhry, Jennifer Christine and Jayaa Jaggi, while Faaria Khan was the master of the ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah took note of the implementation challenges to the court verdict, and assured to take it to the conclusion to ensure that the judgment on minorities'rights is fully complied with in letter and ...

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh visited the Food and Agriculture Exhibition at the Expo Center Karachi

9Aug

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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh visited the Food and Agriculture Exhibition at the Expo Center Karachi

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh visited the Food and Agriculture Exhibition at the Expo Center Karachi, joined by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Minister of Commerce Turkey Mr. Omar Bolat, Federal Minister Finance, Commerce, Privitization, Information, Law, Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah, and Governor Kamran Tessori. The exhibition highlighted key innovations in the food and agriculture sectors and attracted significant attention from industry leaders, foreign investors and the public.The dignitaries explored the various exhibits, underscoring the importance of advancing agricultural technologies and enhancing food security. Their visit emphasized the government's commitment to support these critical sectors and fostering collaboration for national gr...

Parliamentarians role vital to achieving gender equality, green economy goals: PM’s climate Aide Romina Khurshid

9Aug

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Parliamentarians role vital to achieving gender equality, green economy goals: PM’s climate Aide Romina Khurshid

Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change & Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam said that gender equality and the empowerment of women are vital to addressing the world’s unprecedented intertwined global crises from food insecurity and climate change to conflict, fragility, and violence, to sluggish economic growth.While addressing a curtain-raiser press conference here on Friday regarding a two-day meeting of the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (APFFD) on ‘Gender Empowerment and Green Economy’ starting from Monday, she highlighted the role of parliamentarians in advancing both gender empowerment and a green economy crucial in achieving women’s socio-economic empowerment and gender equality in all spheres of society for achieving sus...

صنفی مساوات اور سبز معیشت کے اہداف کے حصول میں ارکان پارلیمنٹ کا اہم کردار

9Aug

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صنفی مساوات اور سبز معیشت کے اہداف کے حصول میں ارکان پارلیمنٹ کا اہم کردار

وزیر اعظم کی کوآرڈینیٹر برائے موسمیاتی تبدیلی اور ماحولیاتی کوآرڈینیشن، رومینہ خورشید عالم نے کہا کہ صنفی مساوات اور خواتین کو بااختیار بنانا اور تشددکا خاتمہ، معاشی ترقی کو سست کرنے کے لیے خوراک کی عدم تحفظ اور موسمیاتی تبدیلی سے لے کرتنازعات تک دنیا کے اہم اور مربوط عالمی بحرانوںسے نمٹنے کے لیے ناگزیر ہے۔ایشین فورم آف پارلیمنٹرینز آن پاپولیشن اینڈ ڈویلپمنٹ (اے پی ایف ایف ڈی) کے پیر سے شروع ہونے والے ’جینڈر ایمپاورمنٹ اینڈ گرین اکانومی‘ کے دو روزہ کانفرنس سے خطاب کرتے ہوئے، انہوں نے پائیدار ترقی کے اہداف،بالخصوص تعلیم کے شعبے میںپارلیمنٹرینز کے کردار پر روشنی ڈالی۔ صحت، پائیدار معاش، آب و ہوا کی لچک، پانی اور صفائی ستھرائی، صاف توانائی اور مہذب سے متعلق معاشرے کے تمام شعبوں میں خواتین کو سماجی و اقتصادی طور پر بااختیار بنانے اور صنفی مساوات کے حصول کے لیے صنفی بااختیار بنانا اور س...

Legacy FC, Karachi City clinch spots in National Women’s Club Championship Final 2024

9Aug

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Legacy FC, Karachi City clinch spots in National Women’s Club Championship Final 2024

Legacy FC and Karachi City FC have secured their spots in the final of the National Women's Football Club Championship 2024, following their impressive performances in the semi-final matches held at Jinnah Sports Complex, Islamabad.In the first semi-final, Legacy FC showcased their dominance on the field with a resounding 6-0 victory over Karachi United. Eman Mustafa was the star of the match, delivering an outstanding performance with four goals. Kayanat Bukhari also contributed significantly, scoring a brace to secure the win for Legacy FC.The second semi-final saw Karachi City FC display their prowess, overwhelming Hazara Quetta with an 8-0 triumph. Zahmena Malik and Suha Hirani each scored a brace, while Nadia, Zulfia, Sanah and Aliza added a goal each, ensuring Karachi City FC...

Pakistani Long Range Shooter Mohsin Nawaz Meets DG PSB

9Aug

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Pakistani Long Range Shooter Mohsin Nawaz Meets DG PSB

Pakistani long-range F-Class shooter Mohsin Nawaz met with the Director General of the Pakistan Sports Board today at the Pakistan Sports Complex. The meeting highlighted Nawaz’s achievements and discussed future support for long-range shooting in Pakistan. Editor: Kamran Raja

Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi meeting with Federal Minister for Privatization and Investment Board Abdul Aleem Khan

8Aug

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Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi meeting with Federal Minister for Privatization and Investment Board Abdul Aleem Khan

Discussions between Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan and Pakistani Ambassador to China on mutual interest and various bilateral issuesAbdul Aleem Khan Says that Pakistani Embassy in China is rendering excellent services in promoting mutual relations,Our embassy should give all possible help to Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan. The arrival of more than 100 Chinese companies in Pakistan for the first time is welcome.Pakistan and China will take all possible measures to make the investment more beneficial.There will be investment from China in various important sectors including textile, plastic, surgical and footwear. Pakistan and China can also do "joint ventures" in major construction sector.Joint session between Chinese and Pakistani companies will have positiv...

Successful Completion of Back Feeding of SK Hydropower Station in Pakistan

8Aug

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Successful Completion of Back Feeding of SK Hydropower Station in Pakistan

Today on 8th August , the successful completion of the Back Feeding process at the Suki Kinari Hydropower Station, an investmentand construction project of China Energy Overseas Investment Co., Ltd. (Energy China, marked the official countdown to grid-connected power generation for the station.Located on the Kunhar River in Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in northwest Pakistan, SK Hydropower Station is a flagship project within the "China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC)" under China's Belt and Road Initiative. It stands as the largest greenfield hydropower investment project by Chinese enterprises abroad and the most significant hydropower station investment by Energy China. HE Xiongfei, the Chairman and General Manager of SK Hydro (Private) Limited, commented on the Back Fee...