Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020
Telenor Pakistan launches industry first virtual summer internship program
DNA ISLAMABAD – June 23 – Being a frontrunner in digitalisation and fully committed to agility, flexibility and mobility as part of its culture, Telenor Pakistan has taken an industry first initiative to launch its flagship Summer Internship Program 2020 virtually to ensure the youth continues to get the opportunity to learn and grow. This program focuses on enabling and equipping the interns at a time of dynamic change to experience the reinvention of roles and new ways of working before they enter a renewed job market. The purpose of thisRead More
AIOU dispatches course books to 170,000 SSC/HSSC students
DNA Islamabad, June 23: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has completed the process of dispatching textbooks to its students of Matric and Intermediate programmes, who had registered themselves for semester Spring, 2020. According to Directorate of Mailing and Admissions, like all other operations in the country, the Covid -19 also affected the services of Pakistan Post however, as per the directives of the Vice Chancellor the Directorate of Mailing and Admissions coped up with the situation and completed the process of mailing of books to the students of Spring 2020 semester within dueRead More
Taliban response on the killing of prosecutors of the Attorney General’s Office
DNA Kabul, JUNE 23 – The Taliban condemned the killing of five prosecutors of the Attorney General’s Office, warning that the peace process has many enemies and opponents. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said in his tweets that the group has no links with the attack on prosecutors close to Bagram prison which took place on Monday. “We are launching a comprehensive investigation.” He added “It should be reminded that the peace process has many enemies & opponents. Everyone must remain cautious of such plots.” No individual or group hasRead More
Pakistani marble sought by Chinese merchants
DNA BEIJING, June 23 – “It is the very first time for our company to trade with Pakistani marble traders,” said Fang Zihua, the General Manager of Xiamen Stone Trading Company, adding that Chinese clients are willing to import more products from Pakistan, says a report published by Gwadar Pro on Tuesday. According to Fang Zihua, the batch of about 150 ton of Pakistani marble was shipped into 6 standard containers. “They had reached Nanan, Fujian Province late last year, but they didn’t get displayed until this June because ofRead More
Importance of Autonomy of Universities and independent quality assurance mechanics highlighted
DNA Islamabad: 23rd June 23 – The Inter-University Consortium for the Promotion of Social Sciences (IUCPSS), along with its partner higher education institutes, has initiated a lecture series entitled “Sharing Best Academic Practices.” Other organizations like Global Academic Leaders Academy, the National Skills University Islamabad and University of Lahore will also be partnering with this program. Higher Education Institutes worldwide are facing unprecedented challenges due to the current pandemic the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In this connection, the inaugural keynote lecture was delivered by renowned international higher education expert, Prof.Read More
Australian envoy all praise for Pakistani mangoes
ISLAMABAD (DNA) -The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr Geoffrey Shaw shared pictures of him eating famous Pakistani mangoes on Twitter. He tweeted: “Savouring the Pakistani ‘aam’, my favourite summer fruit that’s an intrinsic part of Pakistan’s culture, art, poetry and literature. Pakistan is the world’s sixth largest exporter of mangoes, with its delicious and juicy #mangoes becoming increasing popular in Australia.” ====================

