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ISSI hosts Seminar on “Artificial Intelligence and National Security”

9Sep

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ISSI hosts Seminar on “Artificial Intelligence and National Security”

ISSI hosts Seminar on “Artificial Intelligence and National Security”The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), hosted a seminar on “Artificial Intelligence and National Security” to underscore the paradigm shift driven by AI, highlighting its potential to enhance Pakistan's national security while addressing emerging risks. Air Vice Marshal Dr. Liaquat Ullah Iqbal, CPD & DG PR National Aerospace Science and Technology Park was the keynote speaker. Other distinguished speakers included: Air Commodore Dr. Irteza Ali Khan, Director PAF Center for Artificial Intelligence and Computing (CENTAIC); Ms. Ghazala Yasmin Jalil, Research Fellow, ACDC-ISSI; Dr. Sumaira Kausar, Professor & Director CoE-AI, Bahria University; Khwa...

Big soda’s companies play with the health,wealth, and economy of the country, said by Sana ullah ghumman.

9Sep

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Big soda’s companies play with the health,wealth, and economy of the country, said by Sana ullah ghumman.

Islamabad 09 September 2024,(Kamran Raja): Big Soda's Playbook to Block Important Public Health Policy for Healthier Societies. New Report Exposes Big Soda's Tactics to Undercut Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes WorldwideThe Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) released its report "Sweetened Profits: The Industry’s Playbook to Fight Sweetened Beverage Taxes," exposing the beverage industry's global campaign to oppose taxes on sweetened beverages (SBs). This report comes at a crucial time when nations are grappling with soaring rates of diet-related non-communicable diseases.The comprehensive analysis provided by GHAI demonstrates how the beverage industry, also referred to as Big Soda, uses a global playbook of strategies to thwart government efforts aimed at reducing the...

Advisor to the Chief Minister of Balochistan for the Department of Women’s Development, Dr. Rubaba Khan Buledi met with Provincial Secretary for Law and Provincial Affairs Law, Nawabzada Mir Zareen Khan Magsi.

9Sep

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Advisor to the Chief Minister of Balochistan for the Department of Women’s Development, Dr. Rubaba Khan Buledi met with Provincial Secretary for Law and Provincial Affairs Law, Nawabzada Mir Zareen Khan Magsi.

Advisor to the Chief Minister of Balochistan for the Department of Women's Development, Dr. Rubaba Khan Buledi met with Provincial Secretary for Law and Provincial Affairs Law, Nawabzada Mir Zareen Khan Magsi. During the meeting, Nawabzada Mir Zareen Khan Magsi congratulated Dr. Rubaba Khan Buledi on receiving the Sitara-i-Imtiaz.Nawabzada Mir Zareen Khan Magsi discussed possible measures for the welfare of women in his constituency. Dr. Rubaba Khan Buledi emphasized that the role of women in society is crucial and protecting their rights is a top priority. She mentioned that programs are underway to uplift women in many districts of Balochistan. Dr. Rubaba Khan Buledi further stated that every possible step would be taken to address women's development and issues. She underscored that...

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired the 4th meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee (PSC) and the Oversight Board on Post-Flood Reconstruction Activities

9Sep

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Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired the 4th meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee (PSC) and the Oversight Board on Post-Flood Reconstruction Activities

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired the 4th meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee (PSC) and the Oversight Board on Post-Flood Reconstruction Activities. The meeting was attended by the Secretary Planning, Secretary Economic Affairs, Chief Secretaries of all Provinces, the Country Directors of the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB), the UN Resident Coordinator, the UNDP Resident Representative, the Deputy Head of Mission of the EU and senior officials from the Planning Commission.The agenda of the meeting included a review and follow-up on decisions made during the 3rd PSC meeting, a progress review of ongoing 4RF projects, updates on flood reconstruction and coordination efforts with UNDP, and the current status of ...

Empowering Adolescent Girls Through BISP’s SOPRAN Project: A National Initiative for Improved Nutrition

9Sep

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Empowering Adolescent Girls Through BISP’s SOPRAN Project: A National Initiative for Improved Nutrition

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) held its first National Steering Committee meeting on the Adolescent Girls' Nutrition project at BISP Headquarters in Islamabad. The meeting, presided over by Mr. Naveed Akbar, Director General BISP (NSER/CCT), was organized to discuss the SOPRAN project, which leverages social protection initiatives to improve adolescent girls' nutrition and empowers them as change agents in their communities.Key stakeholders present included representatives from GIZ, Nutrition International, CERP, provincial Departments of Education, Health, and Food Authorities, along with other national and international partners. In his opening remarks, Mr. Naveed Akbar emphasized the critical importance of addressing the widespread malnutrition among adolescent girls i...

Water conservation critical for Pakistan’s economic sustainability, PM’s climate aide Romina Khurshid Alam

9Sep

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Water conservation critical for Pakistan’s economic sustainability, PM’s climate aide Romina Khurshid Alam

Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam said that while Pakistan faces mounting pressure on its water resources due to climate change impacts, population growth, and inefficient usage, it is imperative for every citizen to recognise the urgent need to conserve water at all levels.“While the riverine water flows and shifting rainfall patterns have becoming increasingly unpredictable and declining in the country because of exacerbating fallouts of global warming, conserving available water resources to meet domestic, industrial and agricultural needs is of the critical importance for the country’s economic sustainability,” The PM’s climate aide said while chairing a high-level meeting regarding the ‘Recharge Pakistan Programme’ initiative here on Monday....

Man killed, 3 injured in Wana powerful explosion

8Sep

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Man killed, 3 injured in Wana powerful explosion

A man was killed on the spot while three others harmed in a blast in Karikot town market nearby Wana in South Waziristan on Sunday. As per nearby Police authorities , the impact was accounted for in Karikot town market in a vehicle that killed a man and harmed three others. The man killed in the blast has been recognized as Shamsuddin s/o Malik Jamil, as per police. The rescue authorities arrived at the spot and surged the harmed and the body to the region central command clinic in Wana. Sub Editor: Ghufran

اے ایس ایف کے عملے نے بحرین جانے والی پرواز پر ایک مسافر سے 830 گرام آئس برآمد کر لی۔

8Sep

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اے ایس ایف کے عملے نے بحرین جانے والی پرواز پر ایک مسافر سے 830 گرام آئس برآمد کر لی۔

تفصیلات کے مطابق بحرین کی پرواز پر جانیوالے مسافر مفکر ممتاز نے مذکورہ منشیات ٹرالی بیگ کے پائپوں میں مہارت سے چھپا رکھی تھی تاہم اے ایس ایف کے عملے نے مسافر کے سامان کی سرچ کرنے پر سامان کو مشکوک قرار دیا اور تلاشی پر ٹرالی بیگ کے پائپوں سے 830 گرام آئس برآمد کرکے سمگلنگ کی کوشش ناکام بنادی۔ ملزم کو ابتدائی تفتیش کے بعد مزید قانونی کارروائی کے لیے برآمد شدہ منشیات کے ساتھ اے این ایف حکام کے حوالے کردیا گیا۔ Sub Editor: Ghufran

PM’s climate change aide urges expansion of marine protected areas’ cover

8Sep

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PM’s climate change aide urges expansion of marine protected areas’ cover

Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam on Sunday urged the Sindh and Balochistan governments to boost efforts to conserve marine ecosystems.Following the recent declaration of Churna Island as a Marine Protected Area (MPA) by the Balochistan government, Romina Alam called for additional MPAs to be established to achieve the global target of protecting 30% of the ocean area by 2030.Alam also praised the Balochistan government's move for protection of Churna Island, stating it a "positive step towards protecting marine resources and promoting environmentally sustainable development."Churna Island, known for its extensive coral habitats and biodiversity, is now Pakistan's second MPA. The island is home to over 50 species of corals, 250 species of...

Huawei to Train 300,000 Young Pakistanis in ICT, Chairman of Prime Minister’s Youth Program Visits Huawei Islamabad Office

7Sep

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Huawei to Train 300,000 Young Pakistanis in ICT, Chairman of Prime Minister’s Youth Program Visits Huawei Islamabad Office

In a significant development for Pakistan’s technical education sector, Mr. Rana Mashood, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, visited Huawei's Islamabad office today to discuss the modalities of an extensive training program aimed at equipping 300,000 young Pakistanis with advanced skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).The meeting, which followed crucial technical discussions held on September 4th and 5th, marks a pivotal step in integrating Huawei's advanced training resources into Pakistan’s educational framework. The initiative, guided by the directives of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, seeks to enhance technical education by leveraging Huawei’s global expertise and cutting-edge training materials.This strategic partnership is expecte...