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Day: September 9, 2024

Danish Company seeks long-term collaboration for mineral extraction

A Danish Company FLSmidth has expressed desire long-term collaboration with Pakistan for mineral extraction. In a statement, Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mikko Keto said his company has identified vast potential in Pakistan’s geology, especially in Balochistan’s Tethyan Metallogenic Belt, to explore crucial minerals for the energy transition and

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Int’l Day to Protect Education from Attack observed

The International Day to Protect Education from Attack was observed all over the world on Monday. The day was established by a unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly, calling on UNESCO and UNICEF to raise awareness of the plight of millions of children living in countries affected by conflict.

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UNGA declares July 6 as World Rural Development Day

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has unanimously passed a Pakistan Sponsored resolution to declare July 6 as World Rural Development Day. The 193-member Assembly adopted the resolution without voting, which was initiated by Bangladesh and co-sponsored by Pakistan and 42 other countries, highlighting the importance of rural development. The

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Petroleum Division’s activities witnessing significant progress

Petroleum Division has witnessed significant progress in its activities with the support of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) during the last few weeks. The Petroleum Division has been directed to enhance liaison with stakeholders of China and Saudi Arabia in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and present a

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President, PM condemn firing on police mobile in Panjgur

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the firing on a police mobile in Panjgur. In their separate messages today, they paid homage to Sub Inspector Shakeel Ahmed who was martyred in the incident, for his dedication to duty. In his message, the President

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Week-long special anti-polio vaccination drive underway

A week-long special anti-polio vaccination drive is underway across the country. During the campaign, children up to five years of age will be administered anti polio vaccine drops. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the campaign at a ceremony in Islamabad for the complete eradication of polio from the country. He

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