Tuesday, May 12

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Educating our children a collective responsibility and <br>Educating Girls to educate the whole nation: NA Speaker
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Educating our children a collective responsibility and
Educating Girls to educate the whole nation: NA Speaker

By kamran RajaSpeaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser remarked that Children are future of the nation and educating our children would ensure bright future of the country. He said that British Council has long lasting achievements in supporting the cause of education. He remarked that provision of educating facilities especially to our Girls would change the fate of the nation.He expressed these views while chairing the event of " ILMPOSSIBLE Take a child to School" organized by British Council in Islamabad today.Speaker Asad Qaiser remarked that taking a child to School is to bring life time changes in his life. He also emphasized on educating the Girls. While mentioning the negative impacts of COVID-19 on education of Children, Speaker Asad Qaiser applauded the strategy adopted by Sha...
INITIATION OF PRIVATE AIR LINE SERVICE FROM ISLAMABAD TO QUETTA WOULD EXPAND BENEFITS OF GWADAR AND CPEC TO ALL OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY
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INITIATION OF PRIVATE AIR LINE SERVICE FROM ISLAMABAD TO QUETTA WOULD EXPAND BENEFITS OF GWADAR AND CPEC TO ALL OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY

By kamran RajaDEPUTY SPEAKER NA INAUGURATES AIRSIAL AIRLINE SERVICES FROM ISLAMABAD TO QUETTADeputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri remarked that initiation of private domestic airline service from Islamabad to Quetta would connect Baluchistan to other parts of the country. He also remarked that easy access to Gwadar Port and CPEC related projects would capitalize the opportunities of growth and investment in province. He said that the successful operation of domestic AirSial Airline Services for Six cities especially for Quetta would bring ease and comfortable travelling to people of Baluchistan. He expressed these views while addressing launching ceremony of AirSial Airline services from Islamabad to Quetta at Islamabad Airport today.While mentioning the probl...
Pakistani Mountaineers have Tremendous potential.The great pride for Pakistan.
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Pakistani Mountaineers have Tremendous potential.The great pride for Pakistan.

By kamran RajaThe successful ascent of Mt. Everest by Pakistani Mountaineer Sirbaz Khan was feted at a reception by Serena Hotels on Wednesday evening.Sirbaz had summitted the world’s tallest peak as part of “Mission 14”, his quest to scale all 14 peaks over 8000 m around the world.At the event, the phenomenal journey of Sirbaz Khan was highlighted and celebrated. Hailing from Hunza, he began climbing as a mountain guide and kitchen crew member with international climbing expeditions for over 11 years before becoming a professional mountaineer. The most remarkable thing about his expeditions is that he tends to use no supplemental oxygen, which is a testament to his grit and talent.Serena Hotels has been sponsoring Sirbaz on his expeditions under its Adventure Diplomacy community ...
Serena Hotels have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World Wide Fund for Nature–Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan), and the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme
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Serena Hotels have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World Wide Fund for Nature–Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan), and the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme

By Kamran RajaSerena Hotels have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World Wide Fund for Nature–Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan), and the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) with the aim to further the common objectives of climate mitigation, climate adaptation, land degradation, food security, biodiversity conservation and enhancing community resilience in view of Pakistan’s needs, and to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The MoU signing ceremony was held at the Islamabad Serena Hotel which was graced by the Federal Minister and Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan for Climate Change Mr. Malik Amin Aslam, heads of NGOs, media representatives and other stakeholders.As a responsible corporate citizen, Serena Hotels has been carrying out several...
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Nong Rong called on Farrukh Habib, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting in his office today.
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Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Nong Rong called on Farrukh Habib, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting in his office today.

By Kamran RajaChinese Ambassador calls on Farrukh Habib, Minister of State for Information and BroadcastingIslamabad .Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Nong Rong called on Farrukh Habib, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting in his office today.They exchanged felicitations on the successful completion of 70 years of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. Minister of State told the Ambassador that China is iron brother and all weather friend of Pakistan which always stood by Pakistan in difficult times. Karakoram Highway is a testament of our strong friendly relations. People of Pakistan have very favorable sentiments for China and keep Pakistan, China friendship in high regards. Farrukh Habib also congratulated H.E. Nong Rong on the completion ...
Speaker National Assembly  Asad Qaiser says Dir-Chakdara motorway will open new avenues for economic opportunities and Tourism also Swabi By-pass would enable citizen to have hassle free access
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Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser says Dir-Chakdara motorway will open new avenues for economic opportunities and Tourism also Swabi By-pass would enable citizen to have hassle free access

By Kamran RajaSpeaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that infrastructural developement is imperative to generate economic activity for social wellbeing of masses. He said that the best use of public money on mega projects would save a lot of government exchequre. He said that ownership of provincial government of KPK on the Western route of CPEC is historical step. He expressed these views while chairing a review meeting on the projects of Dir-Chakadar motorway and viability of swabi By pass in parliament House today.Speaker Asad Qaiser along with Mr.Murad Saeed Federal Minister for Communication viewed the progress of both the projects. Mr. Murad Saeed Federal Minister informed the meeting about alignment of Dir-Chakadar motorway . He also said that such kind of projects...
The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Shaukat Tarin, chaired a meeting virtually with Chief Minister Gilgi-Baltistan, Muhammad Khalid Khursheed here at the Finance Division
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The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Shaukat Tarin, chaired a meeting virtually with Chief Minister Gilgi-Baltistan, Muhammad Khalid Khursheed here at the Finance Division

By kamran RajaThe Provincial Secretary Finance gave a detailed presentation to the Finance Minister on the financial requirements of the GB Administration during the current and next financial year. The Finance Minister said that the Federal Government is ready to cooperate with the GB Government for the provision of additional funds during the next financial year but GB Government should also rationalize its expenditures as the federal government is also exercising strict financial discipline.The Finance Minister approved the requests of the GB government for the provision of additional subsidy incurred on purchase of wheat, issuance of NOCs for purchase of vehicles from already available funds to monitor developmental activities and grant of special exemption for purchase of...
Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati along with Divisional Superintendent Lahore inspected the window trailing of Lahore to Sahiwal section
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Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati along with Divisional Superintendent Lahore inspected the window trailing of Lahore to Sahiwal section

By kamran RajaFederal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati along with Divisional Superintendent Lahore inspected the window trailing of Lahore to Sahiwal section. The Railways Minister said, we are paying more attention to the freight business and we will go to the utmost to increase the freight business of the railways. Our aim is to get the railways out of loss. He said, Prem Nagar will run the dry port as a business point and will also increase its capacity. The Federal Minister for Railways said that no train originates from Okara and Raiwind stations, then why huge resources have been wasted on such big buildings. Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Azam Khan Swati said this during a window trailing inspection of Lahore to Sahiwal section. Divisional Superintendent La...
Mr. Omar Ayub Khan, Minister For Economic Affairs emphasizes on expeditious completion of power projects
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Mr. Omar Ayub Khan, Minister For Economic Affairs emphasizes on expeditious completion of power projects

By kamran RajaFederal Minister for Economic Affairs Mr. Omar Ayub Khan chaired the meeting of National Coordination Committee on Foreign-Funded Projects (NCC-FFP) on Energy Sector at the Ministry of Economic Affairs today in Islamabad. The meeting was attended by Mr. Tabish Gauhar SAPM on Power & Petroleum, Mr. Noor Ahmed Secretary EAD, Mr. Ali Raza Bhutta Secretary Power Division and senior officials of Planning Commision, NTDC & DISCOs. During the meeting, the Committee discussed 14 ongoing projects of Energy Sector including power generation, transmission and distribution amounting to U$ 3.4 billion funded by ADB, IsDB, WB, France, Germany, Japan & USA.The Minister for Economic Affairs stated that the government is taking various measures to develop a more reliable ...
CDWP Approved 15 Project Worth Rs. 38.24 Billion and Recommended 05 Project Worth Rs. 117.50 Billion to ECNEC for Further Consideration.
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CDWP Approved 15 Project Worth Rs. 38.24 Billion and Recommended 05 Project Worth Rs. 117.50 Billion to ECNEC for Further Consideration.

By Kamran RajaCDWP gives go-ahead to Twenty Projects worth of Rs 155.74bn projects.At a CDWP meeting presided over by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, cleared fifteen development projects with a cumulative cost of Rs. 38.24bn & recommended five projects worth Rs. 117.50bn to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for further consideration.Senior officials from Planning Commission and Federal Ministries/Divisions also participated in the meeting while representatives from Provincial Governments participated through video conferences.Projects related to Transport & Communications, Education, Energy, Environment, Governance, Health, Information Technology, Higher Education, Water Resources and Physical Plann...