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Day: July 22, 2024

World Brain Day being observed today

The World Brain Day is being observed today. This year the theme of the day is “Brain Health and Prevention.” This year’s theme encapsulates the mission to proactively address risk factors for neurological diseases, emphasize the importance of early detection and effective management, and disseminate global education on prevention strategies.

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Gwadar poises to become Int’l trade hub

Gwadar is poised to become an international trade hub as CPEC enters its second phase. The mega CPEC related projects in Gwadar, among others, include construction of New Gwadar International Airport at a cost of 230 million dollars, East Bay expressway costing 179 million dollars, Gwadar Port with an investment

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IT sector witnessing significant growth under auspices of SIFC

The Information Technology sector is witnessing significant growth under the auspices of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Keeping in view the potential of IT, the government has earmarked seventy-nine billion rupees this year for this sector. Nineteen billion rupees will be spent on the construction of IT parks in Islamabad

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Amir Muqam condemns malicious campaign against Armed Forces

Minister of States and Frontier Region Engineer Amir Muqam has strongly condemned malicious campaign against the Armed Forces of Pakistan. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said a certain political party is continuing the campaign against state institutions which is regrettable. He said PTI is following the same

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Kuwait pledges full support to boost Pakistan’s economy

Kuwait has assured to provide all possible support to strengthen Pakistan’s economy and promote bilateral cooperation. The assurance was given by Kuwaiti Ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Rahman Almutairi during a meeting with Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan in Islamabad. Referring to the importance Kuwait accords to its relations with

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Turkmenistan’s FM arrives in Pakistan today on 3-day visit

Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rasit Meredow is paying a three-day visit to Pakistan from today. He will hold extensive talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and call on Pakistani leadership. Talks between the two sides will cover all aspects of bilateral relations. They will also exchange

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Info Minister urges society to join tree plantation drives

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has urged different segments of the society to actively participate in tree plantation campaigns in order to safeguard the future of coming generations from the challenge posed by climate change. Participating in a tree plantation campaign organized by Capital Development Authority in Islamabad

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OIC states urged to collaborate on common challenges

Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gillani has emphasized the need for greater collaboration amongst the OIC countries to address the common challenges. Addressing the inaugural session of the three-day conference on Water-Energy-Food Ecosystem Nexus for the Security of OIC countries in Islamabad today, he noted that science and technology must serve

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