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28TH CNS OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP TEED OFF AT KARACHI GOLF CLUB

7Aug

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28TH CNS OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP TEED OFF AT KARACHI GOLF CLUB

The Opening Ceremony and Media Brief of 28th Chief of the Naval Staff Open Golf Championship, scheduled from 08 Aug 24 to 11 Aug 24, was held at the picturesque Karachi Golf Club (KGC). Commander Karachi, Rear Admiral Muhammad Saleem graced the occasion as Chief Guest and inaugurated the championship. During the media brief, Patron Pakistan Navy Golf (South), Cdre Rashid Mahmood Sheikh apprised the audience on salients of championship and its conduct in various categories.The Golf Championship will be played in Professionals, Senior Professionals, Junior Professionals, Amateurs, Seniors, Veterans, Ladies Juniors and Pro Amateurs categories. The media was also briefed on the awards and cash prizes in various categories of the championship. A special prize of 'Toyota Fortuner' will be aw...

Launch of Digital Nation Pakistan & Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy at the Digital Nation Summit Islamabad

7Aug

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Launch of Digital Nation Pakistan & Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy at the Digital Nation Summit Islamabad

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Ministry of IT &Telecom and GSM Association (GSMA) successfully launched Digital Nation Pakistan Initiative in the Digital Nation Summit 2024 in Islamabad today. The event brought together key stakeholders to formally accelerate the process of digital transformation in Pakistan. Digital Nation Summit is GSMA’s initiative that facilitates the most important industry discussions, cultivates regional engagement and advances the impact of mobile technology for the development of sustainable and inclusive digital nations.PTA and the MoIT&T also launched the implementation of Pakistan’s first-ever of Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy. The strategy aims to empower women in the digital space, bridging the gender gap and fostering equal opport...

Ahsan Iqbal Commends Huawei’s Collaboration to Build a Digital Future for Pakistan

6Aug

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Ahsan Iqbal Commends Huawei’s Collaboration to Build a Digital Future for Pakistan

A delegation of Huawei Pakistan led by Mr. Ethan Sun, CEO Huawei Pakistan; Mr. Ahmed Bilal Masood, Director Subsidiary Board & Deputy CEO; Mr. Yushaoning, Vice CEO; and called on Planning Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal in his office on Monday.In the meeting, Huawei’s latest digitization initiatives in Pakistan were discussed. The Planning Minister had proposed, in his previous meeting with Huawei delegation, to initiate Islamabad as a model smart city, emphasizing the importance of digital infrastructure provision for the new age economy. The delegates updated the Minister about their team’s progress on our projects and various other initiatives.The meeting deliberated on digitizing education infrastructure and providing access to smart devices to students in underprivileged ar...

Pakistan U18 Volleyball Team Arrives in Islamabad After Winning Bronze Medal in the 15th Asian Men U18 Volleyball Championship

5Aug

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Pakistan U18 Volleyball Team Arrives in Islamabad After Winning Bronze Medal in the 15th Asian Men U18 Volleyball Championship

The Pakistan U18 Volleyball Team returned home today after an outstanding performance in the 15th Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship, held from 28th July to 4th August 2024. The team, who secured the Bronze Medal, was warmly received at Islamabad International Airport by Ch Muhammad Akram, Secretary of the Islamabad Volleyball Association, Ehsas Iqbal, Assistant Coach of the Pakistan Volleyball Team, and Rana Waseem, Assistant Coach of the Pakistan Women's Team.Following their arrival, the team and officials had a meeting with the Director General of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). The DG PSB praised the players for their remarkable achievement at the international level, acknowledging the dedication and hard work that led to their success. He emphasized the importance of their...

Quantum Cloud & AI Technologies a Strategic alliance with Huawei to Accelerate Cloud and AI Adoption in Pakistan

5Aug

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Quantum Cloud & AI Technologies a Strategic alliance with Huawei to Accelerate Cloud and AI Adoption in Pakistan

Quantum Cloud & AI Technologies a Strategic alliance with Huawei to Accelerate Cloud and AI Adoption in Pakistan. Quantum Cloud & AI is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with Huawei Cloud Pakistan, aimed at fast-tracking the adoption and implementation of cloud and AI technologies across Pakistan. This collaboration is set to bring innovative solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of Pakistani businesses and government, driving the nation’s digital transformation forward. Management of both organizations underscore the commitment to leverage their respective strengths. Quantum Cloud & AI brings extensive international expertise of cloud & AI based on their experience in UK and USA, while Huawei offers world-class and local expertise in cloud services...

Pakistan Mission & Consulate General to Jointly Host Event Observing Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir

5Aug

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Pakistan Mission & Consulate General to Jointly Host Event Observing Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir

Pakistan Mission & Consulate General to Jointly Host Event Observing ‘Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir’The Pakistan Permanent Mission to the UN and the Pakistan Consulate General in New York will jointly host the Youm-e-Istehsal event on August 5 (tomorrow), marking the fifth anniversary of India’s unilateral and illegal actions aimed at consolidating its occupation of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).These actions, described by Indian leadership as the “Final Solution” for Kashmir, have included efforts to impose demographic changes on Jammu and Kashmir in violation of international law and Security Council resolutions.Since 2019, human rights violations in IIOJK have escalated, including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, sexu...

Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Minister for Maritime Affairs, chaired a performance review meeting to assess the progress and achievements of key maritime organizations.

3Aug

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Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Minister for Maritime Affairs, chaired a performance review meeting to assess the progress and achievements of key maritime organizations.

The meeting was attended by representatives Mr. Jarrar Haider Shah Kazmi, Executive Director (Finance) Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), Syed Syedain Raza Zaidi, Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Syed Hasan Nasir Shah, Chairman Port Qasim Authority (PQA) along with their teams. During the meeting, Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh reviewed the performance of each organization, discussing their successes, challenges, and areas for improvement. The discussion focused on enhancing efficiency, productivity, and service delivery in the maritime sector.The meeting concluded with a commitment to implement recommendations and action plans to drive growth and development in the maritime sector. Editor: Kamran Raja

PIDE Hosts Chinese Expert Delegation and Leading Pakistani Think Tanks to Discuss Economic Growth and Connectivity

2Aug

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PIDE Hosts Chinese Expert Delegation and Leading Pakistani Think Tanks to Discuss Economic Growth and Connectivity

A high-level Chinese expert delegation participated in an event organized by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, marking a significant step towards enhancing economic collaboration between China and Pakistan. The event, titled "Pakistan Economy & Growth: Learning from Chinese Experience," aimed to facilitate an exchange of knowledge and best practices between the two nations. In her introductory remarks, PIDE’s Pro VC Dr. Durre Nayab emphasized the importance of such interactions in fostering growth and development. She highlighted the need for adopting strategies that have propelled China to economic success, tailored to Pakistan's unique context. The event featured a detailed presentation by Dr. Nadeem ul Haque, Vice Chancellor...

Pakistan U18 Volleyball Team Secures Historic Semi-Final Spot in 15th Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship

2Aug

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Pakistan U18 Volleyball Team Secures Historic Semi-Final Spot in 15th Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship

The Pakistan U18 Volleyball team has achieved a significant milestone by qualifying for the semi-finals of the 15th Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship, a feat that highlights the talent and dedication of the young athletes and the support from the Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF). This accomplishment not only marks a major success for the team but also ensures their qualification for the World Championship, a testament to their hard work and perseverance.In an intensely competitive tournament, the Pakistan team displayed remarkable skill and determination. Despite a hard-fought match today against Japan, where they faced a setback with a loss, the team’s overall performance has been commendable. Key players such as Muhtat Ali Shah, Abubaker, Muhammad Yahya, and Muhammad Anas ...

پی آئی اے کی فیصل آباد سے جدہ پروازوں کا آغاز

2Aug

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پی آئی اے کی فیصل آباد سے جدہ پروازوں کا آغاز

پی آئی اے نے فیصل آباد سے جدہ کے لیے دو طرفہ پروازوں کا آغاز کر دیا. ہفتہ وار دو پروازیں فیصل آباد سے براہ راست جدہ روانہ ہوں گی. ان پروازوں کی دوبارہ شروعات سے خاص طور پر عمرہ زائرین کو خصوصی سہولیات دستیاب ہوں گیپہلی پرواز پی کے 763 سے 170 عازمین عمرہ کو چیف کمرشل آفیسر نوشیروان عادل نے رخصت کیا. پی آئی اے اپنے مسافروں کو براہ راست سفری سہولیات کی فراہمی کے لئے ہمیشہ کوشاں رہتی ہے۔ جدہ کی پروازیں سعودی عرب میں روزگار کے سلسلے میں مقیم افراد کو بھی وطن واپسی کے لئے براہ راست سفر کی سہولت میسر آئے گی۔. فیصل آباد کی کارباری برادری نے پی آئی اے کی جدہ کے لئے براہ پروازوں کا خیر مقدم کیا ہے۔ ائرپورٹ پر ہی آئی اے کے ڈسٹرکٹ مینیجر شاہد حسین، سٹیشن مینیجر محمد عرفان، دیگر ایجنسیوں کے افسران نے مسافروں کو رخصت کیا۔ Editor: Kamran Raja...