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STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS SPENT A DAY WITH PAKISTAN NAVY

8Aug

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STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS SPENT A DAY WITH PAKISTAN NAVY

Pakistan Navy organized an event "A day with Pakistan Navy" for the students from various universities and colleges to enlighten them on the functioning, organisation and defence capabilities of Pakistan Navy. A total of 250 students alongwith the faculty members from Lahore Garrison University and various cadet colleges under supervision of TABA Foundation attended the event. During his interaction with students and faculty, Commander Central Punjab Rear Admiral Azhar Mehmood apprised them about Pakistan Navy’s commitment to protect maritime frontiers of the country. He also highlighted the importance of maritime sector for developing countries and how a strong Navy can facilitate economic development of their nation.Later, demonstration of combat readiness by troops, display of arms ...

PTA & MoIT&Telecom Commenced Implementation of Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy

8Aug

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PTA & MoIT&Telecom Commenced Implementation of Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy

With the inaugural meeting of the Steering Committee on Digital Gender Inclusion, Ministry of IT & Telecom & PTA formally commenced implementation of strategy on 7th August 2024. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister of State for IT & T and convened by Chairman Pakistan Telecom Authority Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman. The steering committee will be overseeing the smooth implementation of the strategy to significantly reduce digital gender divide within next three years. The committeewill be continuously assessing the outcome of the identified thematic working groups on access, affordability, digital literacy, inclusion, safety & security and data & research.The steering committee comprises of representation from concerned government orga...

Minister for Interior’s Personal Efforts Bring Great Relief to Pakistani Pilgrims Traveling to Iraq

7Aug

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Minister for Interior’s Personal Efforts Bring Great Relief to Pakistani Pilgrims Traveling to Iraq

Minister for Interior's Personal Efforts Bring Great Relief to Pakistani Pilgrims Traveling to IraqMinister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi's personal efforts, Pakistani pilgrims traveling to Iraq will be provided significant facilities. In a meeting with Iraqi Ambassador Hamid Abbas Lafta at the Ministry of Interior, it was decided that the passports of Pakistani pilgrims traveling to Iraq by air will not be withheld.It was also decided in the meeting that instead of travel agents, the Iraqi Embassy will directly issue visas to pilgrims during the Arbaeen. Moreover, the quota for Pakistani pilgrims will be also increased and more visas be issued to Pakistani pilgrims this year than the last year.It was also agreed to operate special flights for pilgrims on the occasion of Arbaeen....

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meeting with delegation of GSM Association

7Aug

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meeting with delegation of GSM Association

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meeting with delegation of GSM AssociationA four-member delegation of GSMA led by Julian Gorman, Head of Global Systems for Mobile Communications (GSMA) Asia Pacific, met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.Regarding the promotion of telecommunication and information technology in Pakistan, the holding of Digital National Summit in Islamabad today is very welcome: Prime Minister's conversation with the delegationGSMA has a very fundamental and important role in digitization initiatives: Prime MinisterAction plan for reforms and digitization of information technology sector is being implemented: Prime MinisterBetter access to internet for common man, improvement of digital infrastructure, e-governance, vocational training ...

ISSI holds Roundtable on ‘Pakistan-ASEAN: A Growing Partnership’ on eve of ASEAN Day

7Aug

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ISSI holds Roundtable on ‘Pakistan-ASEAN: A Growing Partnership’ on eve of ASEAN Day

ISSI holds Roundtable on ‘Pakistan-ASEAN: A Growing Partnership’ on eve of ASEAN DayThe China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a roundtable titled "Pakistan and ASEAN: A Growing Partnership," as part of commemoration of ASEAN Day (8 August). The distinguished speakers included Heads of Missions of ASEAN member states in Islamabad and Pakistan’s Heads of Missions in ASEAN capitals. Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, Additional Secretary (Asia Pacific), MoFA, was the Chief Guest. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI, made remarks at the event, whereas Dr. Talat Shabbir, Director CPSC, moderated the session. Prominent civil servants, diplomats, academicians, civil society members, and media personnel attended the event....

Hazara, Legacy march into semis of National Women’s Football Club Championship 2024

7Aug

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Hazara, Legacy march into semis of National Women’s Football Club Championship 2024

The National Women's Football Club Championship 2024 final group stage concluded today with two thrilling matches at the Jinnah Sports Complex, Islamabad. Legacy FC and Hazara Quetta WFC emerged victorious, securing their places in the tournament's semi-finals.Legacy FC showcased their dominance with a 3-0 victory over TWK. Eman, Kayanat, and Alina each scored a goal, demonstrating their exceptional skills and teamwork.In the last group match of the final stage, Hazara FC faced off against Highlanders FC in a closely contested battle. Hazara FC emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. Farishta and Sadiqa were the goal scorers for Hazara, while Sosan opened the scoring for the Highlanders.Karachi United will face Legacy FC in the first semi-final of the National Women's Football Club ...

Tanveer seeks US market access to new agriculture products

7Aug

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Tanveer seeks US market access to new agriculture products

Federal Minister for Industries, Production and National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain stressed that new Pakistani agricultural products should be given access to the American market. In a meeting with United States (US) Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome, he said that Pakistan values its partnership with the US and appreciated the US cooperation in the Research and Endowment Fund for the Agricultural University. He said the government wants to strengthen agricultural cooperation with the US, and technology transfer is needed to increase production.The US will continue to cooperate in the social and agricultural sectors in Pakistan, he said adding that already working with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Pakistan on a food deficiency program. He said that the US w...

گورنرخیبرپختونخوا فیصل کریم کنڈی کی وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی سے ملاقات

7Aug

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گورنرخیبرپختونخوا فیصل کریم کنڈی کی وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی سے ملاقات

گورنرخیبرپختونخوا فیصل کریم کنڈی کی وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی سے ملاقات ملاقات میں خیبرپختونخوا میں امن کی صورتحال پر تبادلہ خیال کیا گیا. گورنر خیبرپختونخوا اور وزیر داخلہ کی ملاقات میں ضم شدہ اضلاع کے مسائل پر بھی گفتگو ہوئی ملاقات میں ڈیرہ اسماعیل خان ، بنوں ، کرم اور صوبہ کے دیگر اضلاع میں امن و امان کی تشویش ناک صورتحال پر بھی تبادلہ خیال کیا گیا. گورنر خیبرپختونخوا فیصل کریم کنڈی نے وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کو خیبرپختونخوا میں پاسپورٹ ، نادرا اور دیگر متعلقہ محکمہ جات کے حوالے سے عوامی مسائل سے آگاہ کیا خیبرپختونخوا میں پولیس اور سیکیورٹی فورسز کی قربانیاں لائق ستائش ہیں. وزیر داخلہ اور گورنر خیبرپختونخوا یبرپختونخوا کی ملاقات میں پولیس اور دیگر اداروں کو درپیش مسائل پر بھی گفتگو کی گئی. گورنرخیبرپختونخوا کی نشاندہی پر وزیر داخلہ نے پہلے فیز میں پشاور اور ایبٹ آباد میں کرکٹ اکیڈمیز...

وزیر مملکت آئی ٹی شزہ فاطمہ کا ڈیجیٹل نیشن سمٹ سے خطاب موجودہ حکومت ڈیجیٹل پاکستان ویژن کی تکمیل کے لیئے پرعزم ہے، شزہ فاطمہ

7Aug

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وزیر مملکت آئی ٹی شزہ فاطمہ کا ڈیجیٹل نیشن سمٹ سے خطاب موجودہ حکومت ڈیجیٹل پاکستان ویژن کی تکمیل کے لیئے پرعزم ہے، شزہ فاطمہ

موجودہ حکومت ڈیجیٹل پاکستان ویژن کی تکمیل کے لیئے پرعزم ہے. وزیر اعظم پاکستان کی ہدایت پر ڈیجیٹل منتقلی کے لیئے بھرپور اقدامات کر رہے ہیں. چاہتے ہیں شہری اور دیہی علاقوں کے مابین ڈیجیٹل تقسیم ختم ہو. اکانومی، گورننس، سوسائٹی کو ڈیجیٹلائز کررہے ہیں، ڈیجیٹل ٹیکنالوجیز کے ذریعے ملک ترقی کی راہ پر گامزن ہو سکتا ہے. ڈیجیٹل انوویشن، انفراسٹرکچر ڈویلپمنٹ کے لیئے کوشاں ہیں، ٹیلی کام انڈسٹری کا ملک کی معاشی ترقی میں اہم کردار ہے. کوئی بھی شعبہ آئی سی ٹی کے بغیر آگے نہیں بڑھ سکتا. ملک میں آئی سی ٹی کے فروغ کے لیئے بھرپور اقدامات جاری ہیں. گزشتہ مالی سال میں ہماری آئی ٹی برآمدات میں ریکارڈ اضافہ ہوا ہے. آئی ٹی کے شعبہ میں نوجوانوں کے لیئے وسیع مواقع موجود ہیں ہنر مندی پر مبنی تعلیم کا فروغ وقت کا تقاضا ہے. ڈیجیٹلائزیشن کے لیئے ہم سب نے مل کر کام کرنا ہے. ڈیجیٹل صنفی شمولیت ہماری ترجیحات میں شامل ہ...

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...