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𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿

8May

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𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿

𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿 The National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC), has launched the Cohort-I, Batch-V of the Pre-Service National Faculty Development Programme (NFDP-2023-24) at the HEC Regional Centre, Peshawar. The IPFP (Interim Placement of Fresh PhDs) Fellows are taking part in the programme. The pre-service NFDP, a pioneering initiative by NAHE, has been designed to prepare and certify recently graduated PhD holders for their teaching roles within higher education institutions. This pre-service training imparts critical techniques and skill sets that will enhance their teaching practices in the future. The programme ensures a seamless transition from theoretical knowledge to practical implementation. A...

ISSI holds second round of Dialogue with ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI)

7May

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ISSI holds second round of Dialogue with ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI)

ISSI holds second round of Dialogue with ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI)The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) held the second round of dialogue with ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI) comprising heads of missions of ASEAN member states in Islamabad. The ASEAN delegation was led by the current ACI Chair, Ambassador Maria Agnes M. Cervantes, Ambassador of the Philippines to Pakistan. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI, led the ISSI side.In his opening remarks, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted the special significance Pakistan attaches to ASEAN as part of its “Vision East Asia.” While noting ASEAN’s standing as a global economic powerhouse and a successful model of regional cooperation, he underlined Pakistan’s growing engagement with ASEAN member...

Environmental Reporting Demands Investigative, Data-Driven Journalism Practices

6May

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Environmental Reporting Demands Investigative, Data-Driven Journalism Practices

Karachi, as a sprawling metropolis, grapples with a significant environmental challenge stemming from its inadequate water sanitation and solid waste management systems. The city's burgeoning population and rapid industrialization exacerbate these problems, necessitating urgent action and sustainable solutions to safeguard public health and the environment. "Investigative and data-driven journalism are indispensable tools in Pakistan's environmental reporting arsenal, crucial for highlighting human-centric critical issues, ensuring accountability," remarked Syed Masood Raza, General Secretary of GNMI, during a 3-Day Sabz Journalism Environmental Reporting training in Karachi, organized by the Global Neighbourhood for Media Innovation (GNMI) in collaboration with the United States Departme...

U.S Ambassador Blome Meeting with Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khan

6May

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U.S Ambassador Blome Meeting with Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khan

U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome met today with Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan and other senior members of the opposition to discuss a broad range of issues important to the bilateral relationship, including U.S. support for continued economic reforms, human rights, and regional security. Highlighting the importance of long-term reforms for sustainable economic growth for a stable and secure future for the people of Pakistan, Ambassador Blome underscored the United States’ support for Pakistan to engage constructively with the IMF on its reform program. The Ambassador highlighted the importance of the two countries’ shared interests and the many opportunities to advance our shared goals, including accelerating projects addressing climate change under the Gre...

Prime Minister youth loan scheme distributed Rs 83.6 Billion to young entrepreneurs of Pakistan

6May

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Prime Minister youth loan scheme distributed Rs 83.6 Billion to young entrepreneurs of Pakistan

The Commonwealth Secretariat, in collaboration with UNDP Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank, announced the launch of the highly anticipated report titled "The State of Youth Entrepreneurship in Pakistan". This groundbreaking report provides important insights into the current entrepreneurial landscape in Pakistan and offers practical recommendations for developing a vibrant and inclusive ecosystem for young entrepreneurs. The launch event at Islamabad also included a keynote speech by Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, Head of Prime Minister's Youth Programme. Khan praised the report's efforts and highlighted the government's continued support for youth entrepreneurship in Pakistan.Rana Mashood Ahmed Khan in his speech outlined the innovative measures taken by the Prime Minister's Youth ...

Meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Meeting with Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People Congress of China

5May

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Meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Meeting with Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People Congress of China

Meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese National Congress and the Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee Within the framework of the 15th Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Conference held in Banjul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Gambia, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National Congress, Zheng Jianbang came together. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated Pakistan full support to China core issues and emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperative relations through economic cooperation and cooperation. Vice President Zheng Jianbang reiterated China's support for Pakistan's sovereignty, territorial in...

Boxing Legend Amir Khan and Martial Arts Champion Shahzaib Rind meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS)

4May

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Boxing Legend Amir Khan and Martial Arts Champion Shahzaib Rind meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS)

Boxing Legend Amir Khan and Martial Arts Champion Shahzaib Rind meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS)At General Headquarters, Boxing Legend Amir Khan and Martial Arts Champion Shahzaib Rind met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M).In addition to praising them both for their extraordinary athletic accomplishments, COAS expressed complete faith in Pakistan's youth and their extraordinary potential.Editor: Kamran Raja

Meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and Foreign Minister of Egypt

4May

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Meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and Foreign Minister of Egypt

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Sameh Hassan Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on the sidelines of the 15th Islamic Council of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation held in Banjul, Gambia. The two leaders discussed various aspects of Pakistan-Egypt relations and underlined the further strengthening of relations characterized by common faith, cultural diversity and common understanding on 'worldwide' regional and international issues. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs praised Egypt's important role in the humanitarian response to the people of Gaza. Both sides stressed the importance of an immediate and irreversible cessation of hostilities in Gaza and requested ...

Meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister with the State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar

4May

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Meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister with the State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Qatari Foreign Minister Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi on the sidelines of the 15th Organization of Islamic Cooperation held in Banjul, Gambia today. The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation, especially in the field of energy. They agreed to further expand trade and investment and explore employment opportunities for Pakistanis in Qatar. In addition, views were exchanged on various recent events in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.The two leaders also expressed their solidarity with the Palestinian people and emphasised the urgency of ending the conflicts in Gaza and providing immediate aid to the people of Gaza. Editor: kamran Raja

Meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and the Foreign Minister of Kuwait

4May

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Meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and the Foreign Minister of Kuwait

Today, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, on the sidelines of the conference held in Banjul, Gambia. . The two leaders discussed cooperation between the two countries and agreed to continue contributing to the development of bilateral relations. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the government attaches great priority to transforming the traditional brotherly relationship with Kuwait into a profitable economic partnership. Both leaders expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemned Israel's ongoing war in Gaza. He called on the UN Security Council to take urgent action to end the conflict in G...