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35 Sri Lankan Students Arrive in Pakistan for Higher Studies

Posted on December 5, 2024

Islamabad/Lahore, December 5, 2024: Another 35 Sri Lankan students have reached Pakistan to study in Pakistani universities at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels under the Allama Iqbal Scholarships for Sri Lankan Students, an initiative of Pak-Sri Lanka Higher Education Cooperation Programme (HEC). The students arrived […]

HEC Trains 128 Master Trainers in PhD Supervisors’ Capacity Building Programme

Posted on December 4, 2024

Islamabad, December 4, 2024 –The National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), in collaboration with the British Council, hosted certificate distribution ceremony to honour 128 Master Trainers trained under the PhD Supervisors’ Capacity Building Programme; a cornerstone of the Pak-UK Education Gateway. The ceremony, held at the HEC Secretariat on Wednesday, […]

A major imbalance between demand and supply exists: Pakistan needs a cornea donation campaign: AST

Posted on November 28, 2024

Rawalpindi: November 28 (PNI) On Thursday, Al-Shifa Trust (AST) advocated a state-backed cornea donation campaign to decrease reliance on imports as more than 300,000 individuals are currently on transplant waiting lists. Those awaiting transplants could be reintegrated as productive members of society in case we […]

700 young people have acquired market driven skills through vocational training supported by the Govt of Japan in KP

Posted on November 22, 2024

Islamabad, 21 November (PNI) Supported by the Government of Japan, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) have successfully concluded a market-driven vocational and technical skills training programme designed to empower youth from Kurram and Orakzai districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa […]

Fair Trade in Tobacco Counters Misinformation on Tobacco Taxation Policies

Posted on November 20, 2024

Islamabad, November 19, 2024 – Muhammad Ameen, Chairman of Fair Trade in Tobacco (FTT), has expressed grave concern over the narrative presented at a recent seminar titled “Taxing Tobacco: A Path to Reducing Consumption and Saving Lives”. Organized by a foreign-funded think tank based in […]

#DETOXLAHORE: A Revolutionary Step Against Smog in Punjab for Lahore’s air quality

Posted on November 20, 2024

The Punjab government’s launch of the #DETOXLAHORE campaign, spearheaded by Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, marks a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s fight against air pollution. Coupled with the announcement of Lahore’s 10-Year Sectoral Smog Mitigation Plan, this initiative aims to address the persistently high smog levels in […]

Boosting Punjab’s Agricultural Productivity

Posted on November 15, 2024

Rawalpindi (PNI) FACE brought in international expert Dr. Upendra Singh, Vice President Research & Chief Scientist at IFDC-USA, to train Punjab’s Agriculture Department on cutting-edge techniques in a series of multiple training sessions. The first session was held in Lahore on Monday, November 11, 2024, […]

FFC Honored with Gold Awards at SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards 2023

Posted on November 13, 2024

Islamabad (PNI) Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) continues to lead in financial reporting and corporate governance standards across South Asia, getting recognition in the prestigious SAFA Best Presented Annual (BPA) Report Awards 2023. FFC received top accolades in multiple categories, further cementing its position as […]

Smog causes significant eye issues: Al-Shifa Trust. Masses asked to use glasses, wash eyes frequently

Posted on November 12, 2024

Rawalpindi (PNI) Al-Shifa Trust (AST) asked the masses on Tuesday to protect their eyes from the adverse effects of smog that has engulfed a large part of the country. We have some of the most polluted cities in the world, where millions of people live. […]

The Government of Japan provides grant assistance to three NGOs for development projects in Pakistan

Posted on November 7, 2024

Islamabad: November 6: The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant assistance up to USD 194,493 (equivalent to around PKR 54 million) in total to three local NGOs for development projects in Pakistan. The grant contracts were signed between His Excellency, Mr. WADA Mitsuhiro, […]

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