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Minister briefs US investors on positive economic indicators

Federal Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb, participated in a roundtable conference with institutional investors organized by US-based investment banking company Jefferies International. During the interaction, the Finance Minister briefed investors on the positive economic indicators of Pakistan, which are a result of the successful Stand-By Arrangement (SBA). Minister Aurangzeb highlighted

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Punjab govt changes school timings amid rising air pollution

Punjab Government has issued directives to change school timing to safeguard children and school staff from increasing air pollution in the province. According to the Environment Protection Department Punjab schools will now open after 8:45 am from 28th of this month to January 31, 2025. Meanwhile, Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum

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Technical training vital for telecom operators: Shaza

Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that technical training is vital for the capacity building of the telecom operators. She was talking to Chief Executive Officer Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), Singapore Jia Rong Low, who called on her in Islamabad today. Matters

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NA urges Govt to start media literacy training in schools

The National Assembly today passed various resolutions, including recommending the government to take immediate steps for media training, controlling overbilling, and empowering people. A resolution moved by Syed Ali Qasim Gillani urged the government to take steps to devise and provide media literacy training in schools and colleges for countering

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Pak Army, SCO establish freelancing hub in Darail Valley

Pakistan Army and Special Communications Organization (SCO) have established a freelancing hub in Darail Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan. The freelancing hub has been established at Government Boys High School. Appreciating Pakistan Army for the initiative, Principal of the School Ihsanullah said the children will learn online business, freelancing and digital marketing.

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