Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project having 1530 megawatts capacity will be completed in 2025-26. According to official sources, the project is being completed with the financial assistance of World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank are providing financial assistance to the tune 690
Meetings of various committees were separately held in Islamabad today (on Monday) with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair. In the one meeting, the Inter-Ministerial committee reviewed preparations for the forthcoming 12th Session of Joint Ministerial Commission with the United Arab Emirates. The Joint Ministerial Commission will be
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the registration process for Honhar Scholarship Program. Under the Program, designed to meet the demands of global job market, annual scholarships will be provided to 30 thousand students across 68 disciplines. Students from 50 public sector universities, 16 medical colleges and 131
World Heart Day was observed on Sunday to create awareness about prevention and control of cardiovascular disease. This year theme of the Day was ‘Use Heart for Action’. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, is world’s leading cause of death, claiming over 17.5 million lives each year across the
Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan has said the government is working on increasing Ease of Doing Business in Pakistan to make it an attractive destination for foreign investment. Addressing a function in connection with the fortieth anniversary of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Minister said the government
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that government is working on various projects for progress of energy sector. Addressing Asia Energy Transition Summit in Lahore today, he said reforms process is underway in the energy sector. He said our goal is to secure green energy to solve
International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction is being observed today. The theme of the day this year is ‘Climate Finance for Food Loss and Waste Reduction’. The goal of observing this day is to raise awareness about the issue of food loss and waste, which has
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed government’s resolve to implementing homegrown structural reforms in all sectors. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Sunday, he said fundamental changes in country’s economy will increase exports and foster sustainable growth. Muhammad Aurangzeb said bringing structural reforms is not only a requirement by