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Day: August 6, 2024

Chinese delegation visits Gwadar

A high-level Chinese delegation visited Gwadar today. The delegation also visited South Free Zone and Gwadar Port. The delegation headed by Wang Fukang of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China held a meeting with officials of Gwadar Port Authority and discussed the China Pakistan Economic Corridor Phase 2 project.

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Govt committed to modernizing education: Maqbool

Minister for Education and Professional Training, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui says government is taking all possible measures to transform education system. He was speaking as a chief guest at the 37th Medal and Prize Distribution Ceremony of Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Islamabad today. Khalid Maqbool termed

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Elections Bill to provide clarity regarding reserved seats: Bilal

Convener of National Parliamentary Taskforce on Sustainable Development Goals Bilal Azhar Kayani says the Elections (Second Amendment) Bill, 2024 passed by the National Assembly will end ambiguity and provide more clarity regarding reserved seats. Talking to news men outside National Assembly in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was not

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Govt to continue encouraging athletes: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem on qualifying for javelin throw final of the ongoing Paris Olympics. In a statement today, he said Arshad Nadeem has won hearts of the entire nation with his outstanding performance and hard work. Shehbaz Sharif also prayed and expressed good

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National economy heading towards stability: Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has stressed need for effective projects to address climate change challenges. Addressing “Climate Action for Pakistan” event organized by Acumen Pakistan in Islamabad today, he highlighted that climate change is an international issue impacting many regions. Finance Minister stressed that private sector to play pivotal

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Parliament passes Elections (Second Amendment) Bill

The National Assembly today passed the Elections (Second Amendment) Bill, 2024. It was moved by Bilal Azhar Kayani. In his remarks, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said legislation is the prerogative of parliament and the bill is in accordance with spirit of the constitution. Later, talking to newsmen outside National

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Pakistanis advised to avoid travelling Lebanon

All Pakistanis are advised to avoid travel to Lebanon till further notice keeping in view of the recent developments and the prevailing security situation in the region. In a statement, Foreign Office said that those Pakistani nationals presently residing in Lebanon are advised to leave Lebanon while the commercial flights

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