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UAE Announces Scholarship Program for Students of Balochistan

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has announced a scholarship program for students of Balochistan to promote higher education in the province. Under the scholarship, twenty-five candidates, including five female students, have been selected from different districts of the province after conducting written tests. According to Radio Pakistan, the selected

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6th Anniversary of Operation Swift Retort to Be Marked Tomorrow

Islamabad: The sixth anniversary of “Operation Swift Retort” will be commemorated tomorrow to pay tribute to the valiant Armed Forces of Pakistan for demonstrating their resilience and resolve against an Indian attempt to carry out a misadventure. On February 27, 2019, Pakistan Air Force successfully thwarted a border violation by

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Rain-Wind and Thunderstorm with Snowfall Expected in Northern Regions

Islamabad: Intermittent widespread rain-wind and thunderstorms, along with snowfall over the hills, are expected in Upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pothohar region, Islamabad, Murree, and Galliyat during the next twelve hours. Heavy rainfall and snowfall are also likely at a few places during this period. According to Radio Pakistan, isolated rain-wind

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Pakistan and Germany Vow to Cement Bilateral Partnership

Islamabad: Pakistan and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two countries. During a meeting in Islamabad on Friday, Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan Alfred Grannas emphasized the importance of continued collaboration in addressing common challenges, including counterterrorism

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Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to Visit Pakistan Tomorrow

Islamabad: At the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will embark on his first official visit to Pakistan tomorrow. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers and senior officials, as well as prominent

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Rain-Wind and Thunderstorm with Snowfall Expected in Northern Regions

Islamabad: Intermittent widespread rain-wind and thunderstorms, along with snowfall over the hills, are expected in Upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pothohar region, Islamabad, Murree, and Galliyat during the next twelve hours. Heavy rainfall and snowfall are also likely at a few places during this period. According to Radio Pakistan, isolated rain-wind

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Planning Minister Calls for Strengthening Export Sector

Islamabad: Minister of Planning Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized strengthening Pakistan’s export sector, identifying it as a linchpin for economic self-reliance and global competitiveness. Addressing the 5th RASTA-PIDE Conference in Islamabad, he said that the nation’s research and innovation efforts must prioritize enhancing the value and diversity of exports, particularly through

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UK Envoy Applauds Pakistan’s Power Sector Reforms

Islamabad: High Commissioner of United Kingdom to Pakistan Jane Marriott met with Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari in Islamabad today. During the meeting, the Minister briefed the High Commissioner about the government’s initiatives in the power sector and the steps being taken to lower electricity prices for both

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