August 2024
Belgium Ignites Global Debate by Changing Gambling Age, Highlighting Huge Regulatory Gaps
Legal Age Restrictions Comparison: Belgium, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, and Japan WATERFORD, Ireland, Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Belgium has ignited a global debate by raising its legal gambling age from 18 to 21, citing concerns over gambling addiction. The move sets Belgium apart from other EU countries like Sweden, Germany, Finland, and Austria, […]
Pakistan, Turkmenistan decide to accelerate work on TAPI
Pakistan and Turkmenistan have decided to accelerate work on TAPI gas pipeline project. In this regard, Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik met the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Cabinet of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredow, who was on a two-day visit to Pakistan. In his remarks, Musadik Malik said substantial progress has been made through collaboration […]
Funeral prayer in absentia for Ismail Haniyeh offered
A day of mourning was observed across the country today to express solidarity with the Palestinian brothers and sisters and to condemn the Israeli state-sponsored terrorism in Palestine. The decision to observe the day of mourning was taken at a consultative meeting of the allied parties held with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair […]
President expresses grief over heavy losses during rains
President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep grief over human and material loss due to torrential rains and floods in different parts of the country. In his condolence statement, he expressed solidarity with the bereaved families and directed the authorities concerned to speed up rescue and relief activities in the affected areas. The President also […]
Delegation of Turkish Navy visits Karachi
A delegation of the Turkish Navy led by the Turkish Chief of Staff visited Karachi on Friday. According to the ISPR, the delegation was led by the Chief of Staff of the Turkish Navy, Vice Admiral Ibrahim Özdem KOÇER. The delegation met the field commanders of Pakistan Navy in Karachi and discussed matters of mutual […]
Education Ministry to start pink buses for female students, teachers from Aug 7
Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has announced that on the direction of Prime Minister, the dedicated pink buses would be available from Wednesday for female students and teachers in Islamabad. According to the Ministry, these pink buses will operate on all major routes, connecting rural areas to urban centers, making it easier and […]
Foreign Secretary briefs diplomats on situation in IIOJK
To express solidarity with Kashmiris, Pakistan will observe Youm-e-Istehsal on Monday. Youm-e-Istehsal is a day observed in Pakistan on 5th August every year as a reaction to the Revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. In this regard, Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi has briefed the Islamabad-based diplomats on the situation in […]
Dar vows to implement privatization programme with transparency
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed government’s commitment to implement Privatization Programme with transparency, efficiency and whole of government approach. He was chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatization in Islamabad today. The committee recommended that priority shall be accorded to reducing Federal Footprint in commercial space and limiting […]