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ICCI and UNICEF sign MoU for economic empowerment of marginalized people
19Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ICCI and UNICEF sign MoU for economic empowerment of marginalized people

The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed an MoU to collaborate on many initiatives to promote the economic empowerment of marginalized people and make progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Pakistan. Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawri, President ICCI, and Abdullah A. Fadil, UNICEF Representative Pakistan signed the MoU during a ceremony held at ICCI. Speaking on the occasion, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry lauded the efforts of UNICEF Pakistan to address issues in health, education, child protection, skills development, climate change, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene and social protection and other fields. He assured that ICCI would support UNICEF in...
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British High Commissioner visits UK-supported solar farm helping tackle climate change in South Punjab
19Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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British High Commissioner visits UK-supported solar farm helping tackle climate change in South Punjab

British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, has seen first-hand how UK partnerships with Pakistan are leading the global transition to green energy.The Atlas Solar Farm, supported by the UK government’s development finance institution British International Investment, provides an additional 100 MW of clean and affordable power to over 100,000 residential consumers. In turn, this helps them to avoid 106,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per annum.British High Commissioner Jane Marriott CMG OBE said:“Pakistan has immense potential to be a leader in solar, which could power the whole country. The UK is already investing in this innovation, playing a key role in a healthier more sustainable future."While in South Punjab, the High Commissioner met with development partners, incl...
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Sight savers and ITA Strives for Inclusion of Children with Sensory Impairments in Learning Process
18Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Sight savers and ITA Strives for Inclusion of Children with Sensory Impairments in Learning Process

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi and Sightsavers Host In-Country Dissemination Event for ICAN Pilot ProjectIdara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi, in collaboration with Sightsavers and PAL Network, proudly hosted the in-country dissemination event of the pilot project for Inclusive Guidelines of the International Common Assessment of Numeracy (ICAN) for children with sensory Impairment. The event took place at Ramada, Islamabad, marking the successful completion of the field trial pilots in Pakistan using the ICAN tool in 2023, which garnered the prestigious WISE Award.Distinguished guests, including Mr. Mohyuddin Wani, Special Secretary, MoFE&PT, and Dr. Shahif Soroya, DG PIE, along with Zainab Iqbal, Education Specialist, FCDO and Noreen Hasan, Education Specialists at UNICEF, Izzah Farrakh from the...
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Pakistani American woman has made History
12Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistani American woman has made History

Fauzia Janjua Pakistani American woman has made history by becoming the first Pakistani muslim woman to be elected as the mayor of Mount Laurel, New Jersey USA. Fauzia Janjua took the oath at a ceremony held at the Township Hall in Mount Laurel, where she was accompanied by her husband and four sons. The oath was administered by Carol Murphy, a woman representing New Jersey in the State Assembly and a candidate for Congress. Sub Editor: Ghufran
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Elections Journalism and Transparency
10Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Elections Journalism and Transparency

CEJ-IBA launches fact-checking initiative ahead of General Elections 2024 The Center of Excellence in Journalism at the Institute of Business Administration (CEJ-IBA) has launched a non-partisan fact-checking initiative, iVerify, to advance the scope of independent and unbiased reporting in the country’s journalistic landscape. Addressing the iVerify launch ceremony at Serena Hotel, Islamabad, Amber Rahim Shamsi, Director CEJ-IBA, said that the tool would prove to be an important step in ensuring transparent and verifiable news reporting and investigation methodologies. She further added that “seeing the rise of misinformation in both digital and conventional media spaces, the fact-checking mechanism established by iVerify shall become a cornerstone of reliable, non-partisan journalism i...
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Pakistan Navy maintains continuous monitoring of maritime situation in the Arabian Sea
7Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Navy maintains continuous monitoring of maritime situation in the Arabian Sea

Pakistan Navy is ensuring permanent presence in the Arabian Sea to keep our and international Sea Lines of Communications under intense surveillance. The purpose is to protect Pakistan bound and international shipping traversing through our area.In this regard 2-3 ships are always patrolling the areas on which Pakistan bound and international merchant ships are plying.In addition extensive air surveillance is also being undertaken to ensure the safety of international Sea Lines of Communications passing through our maritime area. Pakistan Navy deployed its ships in wake of the recent maritime security incidents in the Arabian Sea.  Editor: Raja kamran
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Syed Sadaat Hussain Shah Appointed as Convenor of ICCI Hospitality Committee
6Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Syed Sadaat Hussain Shah Appointed as Convenor of ICCI Hospitality Committee

 In a notable development, Syed Sadaat Hussain Shah, Chairman of the Al-Sadat Group, has taken on the role of Convenor for the Hospitality Committee at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ICCI). The official notification was presented by ICCI President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtiawari and Overseas Committee Chairman Chaudhary Nawaz Basra, acknowledging Shah's new responsibility.This appointment underlines the commitment of ICCI to strengthen its committees with experienced individuals from diverse backgrounds. Syed Sadaat Hussain Shah's expertise is expected to contribute significantly to the Hospitality Committee's initiatives, fostering collaboration and growth in the business and industrial sectors in Islamabad.The presentation of the notification by ICCI's Preside...
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NDRMF and IRC Pakistan emerge as Strategic Partners for shaping Resilience
6Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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NDRMF and IRC Pakistan emerge as Strategic Partners for shaping Resilience

In an attempt to address the challenges of disaster risks and vulnerability faced by Pakistan, the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) have solidified their commitment for enhancing resilience in Pakistan through signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This initiative marks a significant collaboration between NDMRF Pakistan leading public sector entity and IRC a global humanitarian organization.Pakistan faces some of the highest disaster risk levels in the world, ranked 11 out of 193 countries by the 2023 World Risk Report. Pakistan also has high exposure to flooding, including flash, and coastal, as well as exposure to tropical cyclones and drought. The Disaster risk in Pakistan is further exacerbated by its social vulner...
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این۔ڈی۔آر۔ایم۔ایف اور آئی۔آر۔سی موسمیاتی تبدیلی سے متعلق چیلنجوں سے نمٹنے کے لیے سرگرم عمل
5Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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این۔ڈی۔آر۔ایم۔ایف اور آئی۔آر۔سی موسمیاتی تبدیلی سے متعلق چیلنجوں سے نمٹنے کے لیے سرگرم عمل

موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے اثرات اور ان چیلنجوں سے نمٹنے کیلئے نیشنل ڈیزاسٹر رسک مینجمنٹ فنڈ (این۔ ڈی۔ آر۔ ایم۔ ایف) اور عالمی فلاحی تنظیم انٹر نیشنل ریسکیو کمیٹی(آئی۔آر۔ سی)نے مفاہمت کی ایک یاداشت پر دستخط کر دیے ہیں۔ اس اشتراک کا مقصد کمیونٹی کی سطع پر ان خطرات میں کمی اور ان سے نمٹنے کیلئے مشترکہ کاوشوں کو فروغ دینا ہے۔ اس میں جدید پروگراموں پر مشاورت اور کمیونیٹیز، سول سوسائٹی کی تنظیموں اور متعلقہ اداروں کو مضبوط کرنے کیلئے پالیسی آئیڈیاز شامل ہے۔ این۔ ڈی۔ آر۔ ایم۔ ایف اور آئی۔ آر۔ سی اپنے نیٹ ورکس کو بروئے کار لاتے ہوئے باہمی دلچسپی کے حوالے سے اشتراک کو فروغ دیں گے۔ مزید یہ کہ دونوں تنظیمیں اپنے مقاصد کے حصول کیلئے ایک دوسرے کو بھر پور تکنیکی معاونت بھی فراہم کریں گی۔ دنیا بھر کے ممالک کا جائز ہ لیا جائے تو مشاہدے میں سامنے آتا ہے کہ پاکستان کو دیگر ممالک کے مقابلے میں قدرتی آفات سے متعلقہ...
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