The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has uncovered a non-transparent auction of 29 commercial plots valued at Rs 37 billion by the Capital Development Authority (CDA). During the review of audit paras for the Ministry of Interior’s subordinate institutions for the fiscal year 2023-24, members expressed their displeasure over the absence …
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The globally renowned fashion icon, Professor Jimmy Choo, is set to visit Pakistan, thanks to the personal efforts and persuasion of Professor Sarwar Khawaja, a prominent British-Pakistani educationist and entrepreneur. This significant visit not only underscores Pakistan’s growing presence in the global fashion and creative industries but also presents an …
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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance co-operation to deter deceptive marketing and improve consumer protection in matters related to food products claims and labelling. The MoU signing ceremony, held at the head office of the Directorate General, …
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The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has expressed concerns over a potential water shortage in the federal capital. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Housing was held under the chairmanship of Senator Nasir Butt, where the CDA briefed the committee on the water supply situation in Islamabad. Officials informed …
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The Interior Ministry will launch an inquiry into its own officials for pursuing unnecessary litigation against Chinese tech giant M/s Huawei, withholding $6.17 million (Rs 1.72 billion) owed under the Safe City Project, reliable sources disclosed on Thursday. The Ministry’s decision to file an Intra Court Appeal (ICA) against Huawei …
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A seminar, “Reflection Seminar: Improving Gender Parity for Strengthening Gender Responsive Justice in Pakistan,” was successfully organized by Rozan in collaboration with UN Women and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Islamabad. The event, held to address gender disparities within Pakistan’s justice sector, brought together policymakers, civil society …
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Six Cochlear Implant Surgeries Successfully Conducted at PIMS with Support from UK-Based IMRA In a major step toward improving healthcare access for hearing-impaired children, six deserving candidates received free cochlear implants at the Children’s Hospital, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), from December 12-13, 2024. This initiative was carried out …
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Rawalpindi/Islamabad: Jamaat-e-Islami staged dharna at Liaqat Bagha not only entered the second day of its protest but the JI has also accepted the government’s request to negotiate on the issues. The sit-in by Jamaat-e-Islami against inflation and increased electricity bills continues for the second day at Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi. …
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Mahtab Bashir ISLAMABAD: Lalarukh, a resident of I-10, becomes frustrated by the lingering unpleasant odor that greets her every time she ascends to the rooftop in search of a breath of fresh air. She is expressing dissatisfaction with the city’s industrial nature, which is causing pollution through smoke and water …
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In a proud moment for the nation, the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has been honoured with the esteemed International Energy Workforce Award 2024 by the Energy Institute (EI) of the United Kingdom. This accolade underscores PPAF’s exceptional dedication to building a skilled workforce and combatting climate change through its …
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