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
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.
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
Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada, Shah Faisal Kakar has called for acting upon the teachings of the Prophet (PBUH) in true letter and spirit, highlighting the qualities such as compassion, justice and humility. Addressing a ceremony held at Ottawa in Canada in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAWW), he
The Anti- Narcotics Force in coordination with other law enforcement agencies has launched a nationwide comprehensive campaign to purge the educational institutions from drugs. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, Director Anti-Narcotic Force Syed Sajeel Haider said that eradication of drugs from educational institutions is the top priority of his
Benazir Income Support Programme has planted over five hundred and thirty thousand saplings through engaging its registered beneficiaries and staff under the ongoing ‘Green Pakistan, Benazir Pakistan’ plantation drive. According to an official source, the plantation drive was launched on the Independence Day with an objective to support government efforts
Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui says twenty Pink Buses have been allocated to provide free of cost pick and drop facilities to female students, working women, and female teachers in Islamabad. Responding to a question during Question Hour in the National Assembly today, he
The Federal government will unveil important water conservation policy initiative “Recharge Pakistan programme” tomorrow. Presiding over a high level meeting in Islamabad today, Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam said the programme would be implemented by a non-governmental organization in collaboration with the climate change and