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UNICEF joins hands with Pakistan to protect children from climate risks

16Nov

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UNICEF joins hands with Pakistan to protect children from climate risks

16 Nov 2024,Baku: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam on Saturday made a significant commitment on behalf of Pakistani government to join hands with provincial governments to safeguarding its children from the devastating impacts of climate change.Recognizing the vulnerability of the youngest and most marginalized populations to climate-induced disasters, today we have has pledged to prioritise child-centric climate adaptation and resilience measures in its national strategies the PM’s climate aide made these remarks after a crucial MoU signing ceremony between Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination and UNICEF held at Pakistan Pavilion on the sidelines of the COP29 global climate conference.The top key representatives of govern...

Ahsan Iqbal Urges Diversification in Pakistani Media Beyond Political Reporting

14Nov

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Ahsan Iqbal Urges Diversification in Pakistani Media Beyond Political Reporting

14 Nov 2024, Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, addressed a distinguished audience of senior journalists, media leaders, policymakers, and academics at the Summit on "Journalism of The Future" by DW in Islamabad. As Chief Guest, Prof. Iqbal explored the critical challenges and transformative opportunities faced by the media amidst rapid technological advancements, emphasizing the crucial need for adaptation and responsibility in journalism.In his opening remarks, Prof. Iqbal highlighted the transition from mass media to micro-media platforms driven by digital innovations. “Mass media once unified broad audiences, but today, micro-media allows diverse and often divisive voices to emerge,” he said. This shift, while empoweri...

وفاقی وزیر برائے منصوبہ بندی پروفیسر احسن اقبال کا اسلام آباد میں منعقدہ سمٹ بعنوان “مستقبل کی صحافت” سے خطاب

14Nov

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وفاقی وزیر برائے منصوبہ بندی پروفیسر احسن اقبال کا اسلام آباد میں منعقدہ سمٹ بعنوان “مستقبل کی صحافت” سے خطاب

14 نومبر 2024اسلام آباد: وفاقی وزیر برائے منصوبہ بندی، ترقی اور خصوصی اقدامات، پروفیسر احسن اقبال نے اسلام آباد میں منعقدہ "مستقبل کی صحافت" کے سمٹ میں بطور مہمانِ خصوصی خطاب کیا۔ اس سمٹ کا مقصد صحافت کے ارتقاء، اس کے موجودہ چیلنجز اور ٹیکنالوجی کے دور میں درپیش مواقع پر گفتگو کرنا تھا۔ اس موقع پر ملک بھر سے ممتاز صحافی، میڈیا ماہرین، پالیسی ساز اور ماہرینِ تعلیم شریک ہوئے۔ پروفیسر احسن اقبال نے اپنے خطاب کا آغاز ماس میڈیا سے مائیکرو میڈیا کی جانب ہونے والی تبدیلی سے کیا۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ ٹیکنالوجی نے میڈیا کے پھیلاؤ کو ایک نئی جہت دی ہے، جہاں مائیکرو میڈیا نے مختلف اور بعض اوقات انتشار انگیز آوازوں کو نمایاں پلیٹ فارم مہیا کیا ہے۔ "مائیکرو میڈیا کے دور میں غلط معلومات، نفرت انگیز بیانات اور معاشرتی تقسیم کے چیلنجز تیزی سے بڑھ رہے ہیں، جن کا حل مؤثر حکمت عملی کے ذریعے نکالنے کی ضرورت ہے۔ ...

Pakistan unveils first climate finance strategy to mobilise funds for national climate action

14Nov

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Pakistan unveils first climate finance strategy to mobilise funds for national climate action

November 14, 2024, Baku: Pakistan launched on Thursday its first National Climate Finance Strategy (NCFS) to address the escalating challenges posed by global heating by mobilising financial resources for climate mitigation and adaptation efforts, focusing on scaling up climate-related investments, attracting international finance and strengthening domestic financial systems, according to a press release issued here from the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination.Pakistan’s Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Pakistani Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam jointly launched NCFS at Pakistan Pavilion in Baku on the sidelines of the two-week UN-led global climate conference (COP29).“Its really a moment of pride for us to b...

Safe and Nutritious Food for Every Citizen is Govt’s Priority, Rana Tanveer

14Nov

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Safe and Nutritious Food for Every Citizen is Govt’s Priority, Rana Tanveer

Islamabad, 14 Nov 2024: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), alongside the World Food Programme (WFP), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the International Trade Centre (ITC), came together at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) to celebrate World Food Day 2024, together with the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR). Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research honored the occasion as Chief Guest, joined by Mohamed Yahya, UN Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, and Florence Rolle, FAO Representative in Pakistan. The event brought together participants from high-ranking government officials, academia, research institutions, UN agencies, and students from various educati...

WECON 2024 “Mumkin Hai!” Celebrates Potential of Pakistani Women Entrepreneurs

14Nov

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WECON 2024 “Mumkin Hai!” Celebrates Potential of Pakistani Women Entrepreneurs

14th Nov, 2024,ISLAMABAD: The fifth edition of the Women Entrepreneurship Conference (WECON) 2024, titled “Mumkin Hai!” (It’s Possible), was held in Jinnah Auditorium, NUST H12 Islamabad, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to explore strategies and partnerships for empowering Pakistani women entrepreneurs. Organized by the National Incubation Center Islamabad and Change Mechanics Pvt Ltd., WECON 2024 convened industry leaders, policymakers, regulatory authorities, and key stakeholders from both public and private sectors to highlight and strengthen support for women entrepreneurs across Pakistan. The theme, "Mumkin Hai!" emphasized the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change in the lives of millions of women. Esteemed institutions including the Securities and Exch...

ISSI and UMT conclude MOU on Mutual Collaboration

12Nov

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ISSI and UMT conclude MOU on Mutual Collaboration

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSSH) at the University of Management and Technology (UMT) Lahore, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).The MoU was signed by Dr. Talat Shabbir, Director Administration, ISSI and Dr Usman Askari, Chairperson and Associate Professor, DPSIR, UMT on their respective sides. DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood was present at the ceremony, which was also attended by other delegation members.Representatives from both ISSI and UMT expressed optimism that this MoU would pave the way for enhanced cooperation between academia and the policy research community. Both institutions aimed to bridge the gap between ...

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain

12Nov

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain

Islamabad; November 12, 2024: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of the President of Pakistan Muslim League (Q), Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain in Gulberg and held a meeting with him. Provincial Minister Shafay Hussain was also present on the occasion. Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain strongly condemned the Quetta railway station blast and expressed solidarity with the martyrs.Interior Minister and Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain expressed their heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs. Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain proposed to attribute all the new road and projects being constructed by the Fedaral Government in the name of martyrs. The Federal Interior Minister announced that the new projects being built in Islamabad will be named after the martyrs. He added that it's i...

Folk Mela, A Vibrant Celebration of Punjab’s Cultural Heritage and Music

10Nov

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Folk Mela, A Vibrant Celebration of Punjab’s Cultural Heritage and Music

Islamabad, Pakistan November 10, 2024: The annual Lok Mela at Folk Heritage is currently in full swing, showcasing the vibrant and diverse culture of Punjab province. The festival is a captivating blend of traditional music, dance, folklore, and exquisite handicrafts, drawing visitors from all walks of life. The Punjab Pavilion, a focal point of the Mela, offers a mesmerizing display of centuries-old crafts. Over 50 skilled artisans, both men and women, have set up stalls showcasing their expertise in various disciplines, including weaving, tie-and-dye, block printing, embroidery, and needlework, pottery, carving, lacquer art, and furniture making, Jewelry and decorative items, basketry, camel bone carving, and shoemaking. Among the talented artisans, Suraya Abdullah from Kururpakkais r...

وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا ڈپلومیٹک انکلیو میں کیس کیڈ پولیس خدمت مرکز کا دورہ

9Nov

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وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا ڈپلومیٹک انکلیو میں کیس کیڈ پولیس خدمت مرکز کا دورہ

اسلام آباد: نومبر 9، 2024۔ وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا ڈپلومیٹک انکلیو میں کیس کیڈ پولیس خدمت مرکز کا دورہ وزیر اعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے سفارتکاروں اور غیر ملکی شہریوں کے لئے جدید سہولتوں سے آراستہ خدمت مرکز کے قیام کی تعریف کی. وزیراعظم نے پولیس خدمت مرکز کے قیام کے لئے وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کے اقدام کو سراہا. سفارتی برادری کو ہر ممکن سہولت فراہم کرنا ہماری ترجیح ہے اسلام آباد میں بین الاقوامی معیار کے مطابق اور دور حاضر کے تقاضوں کو ملحوظ خاطر رکھتے ہوئے کیس کیڈ خدمت مرکز کا قیام لائق تحسین ہے خدمت مرکز میں سفارتی برادری اور غیر ملکی شہریوں کو ڈرائیونگ لائسنس کے اجراء و تجدید، کریکٹر سرٹیفکیٹ ، جنرل پولیس ویریفکیشن، گمشدگی رپورٹ ، کرایہ داروں کی رجسٹریشن، فارنرز رجسٹریشن، گھریلو ملازمین کی رجسٹریشن، والنٹئیرز رجسٹریشن، گاڑیوں کی ویریفکیشن اورایف آئی آر کی کاپی کے حصول جیسی خدمات...