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Biden taps Pakistan-origin Big Tech critic to head Federal Trade Commission

Posted on June 17, 2021

WASHINGTON, US President Joe Biden has named Lina Khan, a Pakistani-American, to lead the Federal Trade Commission, giving the regulatory authority’s top spot to one of the most prominent Big Tech critics. The move to elevate Ms. Khan to one of the most powerful regulatory […]

NCGSA to hold fifth Space Summer School 2021 next month

Posted on June 17, 2021

ISLAMABAD, National Center of GIS and Space Applications (NCGSA) has planned to arrange its fifth Space Summer School (SSS) 2021 for all young Space Enthusiasts from July 12-16. Space Summer School (SSS) is a specialized school/program designed specifically for school, college or university students to […]

Fehmida for strengthening institutions

Posted on June 17, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination and Former Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza Thursday said Parliament is mother of all institutions which formulates laws and lawmaker must not make it battlefield by throwing books, hooting and exchange of abusive words. Talking to PTV news she […]

Qureshi arrives in Turkey to attend Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Posted on June 17, 2021

TURKEY, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrived in Turkey to participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. Qureshi will participate in a panel discussion on ‘Regional Cooperation in Asia’ along with other Foreign Ministers from the […]

Govt’s exemplary steps helped improve purchasing power of people: Farrukh

Posted on June 17, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Thursday that the exemplary steps taken by the government for improving purchasing power of the people had helped increase annual per capita income to Rs246,000 from Rs186,000. Reacting to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s anti-government […]

UAE to support Pakistani businessmen in exploring Emirati market: Foreign Trade Minister

Posted on June 17, 2021

ISLAMABAD, United Arab Emirates’ Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi has said that the UAE is ready to extend full assistance to Pakistani businessmen to help them explore the opportunities offered by the Emirati market. “For us, Pakistan is […]

PM directs early completion of reforms for expatriates’ inclusion in elections

Posted on June 17, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to complete the process of electoral reforms and electronic voting system for overseas Pakistanis at the earliest. Chairing a meeting on the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), the prime minsiter said overseas Pakistanis […]

E-portal “Ehsaas Digital” to empower, facilitate common man: Dr. Nishtar

Posted on June 17, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar Wednesday said that Ehsaas had opened an e-portal “Ehsaas Digital” to provide easy access to information and services related to all its initiatives which would help empower and facilitate […]

Sri Lanka to host Asia/Oceania Group II event

Posted on June 15, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Sri Lanka would host the Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Asia/Oceania Group II Event B after the International Tennis Federation relocated the event from Malaysia in light of the nation’s current situation relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The nine competing nations Cambodia, […]

ICC announces broadcast, digital distribution plans for inaugural WTC Final

Posted on June 15, 2021

ISLAMABAD, The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the broadcast and digital distribution plans for the inaugural ICC World Test Championship Final being played between India and New Zealand from June 18 to 22, in Southampton. The coverage will provide global cricket fans with wide-ranging […]

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Biden taps Pakistan-origin Big Tech critic to head Federal Trade Commission

NCGSA to hold fifth Space Summer School 2021 next month

Fehmida for strengthening institutions

Qureshi arrives in Turkey to attend Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Govt’s exemplary steps helped improve purchasing power of people: Farrukh

UAE to support Pakistani businessmen in exploring Emirati market: Foreign Trade Minister

PM directs early completion of reforms for expatriates’ inclusion in elections

E-portal “Ehsaas Digital” to empower, facilitate common man: Dr. Nishtar

Sri Lanka to host Asia/Oceania Group II event

ICC announces broadcast, digital distribution plans for inaugural WTC Final

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