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ICCI inks MoU with NICAT to promote innovators and entrepreneurs

21Aug

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ICCI inks MoU with NICAT to promote innovators and entrepreneurs

ICCI inks MoU with NICAT to promote innovators and entrepreneursThe Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) and the National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technologies (NICAT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish collaboration in order to promote innovation and entrepreneurship programs for youth. The MoU was signed during a visit of Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, ICCI along with a delegation to NICAT. Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, Convener, ICCI MoU Committee and Imran Jattala, Project Director NICAT signed the MoU in a ceremony held at NICAT.As per MoU, NICAT will support ICCI for incubation and entrepreneurship programs and will collaborate with ICCI for engagement of Pakistan’s youth in innovation and entrepreneurship programs in order to achieve ...

The services of Mr. Waqar Ahmed, Secretary to President, are no more required

21Aug

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The services of Mr. Waqar Ahmed, Secretary to President, are no more required

The services of Mr. Waqar Ahmed, Secretary to President, are no more requiredIn view of the definite statement of yesterday, President’s Secretariat has written a letter to the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister that the services of Mr Waqar Ahmed, Secretary to the President, are no more required and are surrendered to the Establishment Division, immediately.It has also been desired that Ms Humaira Ahmed, a BPS-22 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service, may be posted as Secretary to the President.Editor: Raja Kamran

UNICEF Country head calls on Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan – Affirms support in meeting health challenges

21Aug

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UNICEF Country head calls on Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan – Affirms support in meeting health challenges

UNICEF Country head calls on Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan – Affirms support in meeting health challengesUNICEF Representative in Pakistan Abdullah Fadil called on the Caretaker Federal Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan. Secretary Health Iftikhar Ali Shallwani, Additional Secretary Kamran Rehman and DG Health were also present.Issues in the health sector were discussed in the meeting. The UNICEF Country Chief congratulated the Minister for Health on assuming this important responsibility.Dr. Nadeem Jan appreciated UNICEF's services in the health sector. UNICEF has supported Pakistan in every difficult time, said by Dr. Nadeem Jan. We will endeavour to bring effective and exemplary improvements in a short span of time, he said.Health Minister said we are determined to eradic...

The anti-terrorism court of Islamabad handed over Shireen Mazari’s daughter Iman Mazari and Ali Wazir to the police on 3-day physical remand

21Aug

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The anti-terrorism court of Islamabad handed over Shireen Mazari’s daughter Iman Mazari and Ali Wazir to the police on 3-day physical remand

The anti-terrorism court of Islamabad handed over Shireen Mazari's daughter Iman Mazari and Ali Wazir to the police on 3-day physical remandFormer Member of National Assembly Ali Wazir and Iman Mazari were produced in the Anti-Terrorism Court in a case registered under the provisions of terrorism.Ali Wazir was brought to the court with a cloth over his face, Ali Wazir came to the rostrum and took a stand that nothing wrong was said in the meeting, we said we want to convey our message to Islamabad.Prosecutor Raja Naveed requested physical remand of both of them for 10 and 10 days, however, the court handed over Iman Mazari and Ali Wazir to the police on physical remand of 3 and 3 days.Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain of the Anti-Terrorism Court pronounced the reserved jud...

Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch spoke about unfortunate incident in Jaranwala, Faisalabad

21Aug

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Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch spoke about unfortunate incident in Jaranwala, Faisalabad

Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch spoke about unfortunate incident in Jaranwala, FaisalabadIn response to media queries about the remarks by some governments on the unfortunate incident in Jaranwala, Faisalabad, on 16 August 2023, Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, said:“We reiterate what we have said earlier. The Faisalabad incident is a sad reprehensible incident that has hurt the sentiments of Christians across Pakistan. The incident has been strongly condemned by Pakistan’s leadership and the entire Pakistani society. Such intolerant and violent acts are unacceptable to the ethos of Pakistani society.The wheels of justice have been set in motion. The Government of Pakistan will not rest until those responsible for th...

The Ministry of Law & Justice has noted with grave concern the President’s recent tweet

20Aug

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The Ministry of Law & Justice has noted with grave concern the President’s recent tweet

The Ministry of Law & Justice has noted with grave concern the President's recent tweetAs per Article 75 of the Constitution, when a Bill is sent for assent, the President has two options: either give assent, or refer the matter to the parliament with specific observations. Article 75 does not provide for any third option.In the instant matter, neither of the requirements were fullfiled. Instead, the President purposely delayed the assent. Returning the bills without any observations or assent is not provided for in the Constitution. Such a course of action is against the letter and spirit of the constitution.If the President had any observations, he could have returned the bills with his observations like he did in the recent and distant past. He could have also issued ...

PAF PAYS TRIBUTE TO RASHID MINHAS SHAHEED ON HIS 52ND MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY

20Aug

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PAF PAYS TRIBUTE TO RASHID MINHAS SHAHEED ON HIS 52ND MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY

PAF PAYS TRIBUTE TO RASHID MINHAS SHAHEED ON HIS 52ND MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARYTo pay homage to Pakistan's valiant son and the youngest recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed, the Directorate General Public Relations (Air Force) has released a short documentary on his 52nd martyrdom anniversary.Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed was born on 17 February, 1951. Having a dream of defending the aerial frontiers of the motherland, he got commission on 14 March, 1971 in the 51st GD (P) course. He was later posted to No 2 Squadron stationed at Maripur (Masroor) for an Operational Conversion Course, where he was destined for sublime heights by Almighty Allah.On 20 August, 1971 an unforgettable saga of bravery was crafted with his ultimate sacrifice. On this fa...

Serena Hotels and NAB hosted a seminar on “Umeed-e-Sehar ki baat karo”

19Aug

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Serena Hotels and NAB hosted a seminar on “Umeed-e-Sehar ki baat karo”

Serena Hotels under its Cultural Diplomacy Initiative joined hands with NAB Rawalpindi/Islamabad and hosted an engaging seminar dedicated to spread awareness against corruption in an entertaining yet enlightening manner. The seminar titled “Umeed-e-Sahar Ki Baat karo”, which translates to, 'Let’s talk about a new dawn of hope'. The event aimed to shed light on elements of corruption and provided a platform for intellectual discourse against corruption and how to fight it.There was a meet and greet where the guests gathered before the evening commenced with a recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by a beautiful Naat recital. Welcoming the guests was Capt. (R)Muhammad Faheem Qureshi, Director of Awareness and Prevention Wing, NAB Rawalpindi who highlighted the significance of speaking...

Muhammad Saeed Sami assumes charge as caretaker Planning Minister

18Aug

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Muhammad Saeed Sami assumes charge as caretaker Planning Minister

Muhammad Saeed Sami assumes charge as caretaker Planning MinisterMuhammad Sami Saeed, a retired bureaucrat, on Thursday assumed charge as the caretaker Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, marking a significant development in the country’s economic landscape. The Caretaker Federal Minister has an extensive experience in Planning, Development & Economic affairs. On his arrival at the ministry, he was warmly welcomed by the Secretary Planning Ministry, Syed Zafar Ali Shah and senior officials of the Ministry. Later, the Minister chaired a meeting in which he was given a detailed briefing by the Secretary Planning Ministry about the functioning and responsibilities of the ministry and ongoing development and strategic initiatives of the ministry parti...

Jane Marriott, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, met with Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani

18Aug

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Jane Marriott, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, met with Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani

Jane Marriott, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, met with Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas JilaniJane Marriott, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, met with Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani. The British High Commissioner congratulated Jalil Abbas Jilani on assuming the post of Foreign Minister.The Caretaker Foreign Minister expressed his best wishes to the British High Commissioner on his appointment in Pakistan. In the meeting, they discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, climate change and people-to-people relations. The Caretaker Foreign Minister and the British High Commissioner discussed further promotion of bilateral cooperation between the two countries.Editor: Raja Kamran