Wednesday, October 7th, 2020
Despite 5% decline in violence, KP (incl. ex-FATA) accounts for 58% of fatalities across Pakistan
DNA ISLAMABAD, OCT 7 – A total of 132 fatalities from violence were recorded during the third quarter of 2020 with 162 people injured. Nearly 58% of the total fatalities were recorded in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa (KP) (including former FATA), while Balochistan had the next highest number of fatalities (23), followed by Sindh (19), Gilgit Baltistan (GB) (7), Punjab (6), and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) (1). While Punjab and Islamabad appeared to be the least affected by violence, KP, and Balochistan were the worst affected regions of the country. This is accordingRead More
AIOU to facilitate its 1.4 mln students through ICT
ISLAMABAD, Oct 07 (DNA) : Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) during the past two years, has been striving hard to facilitate its 1.4 million students by incorporating the use of latest technology in carrying out its routine administrative and academic operations. The use of latest ICT has not only enabled the university to serve the students efficiently but has also proved to be instrumental in ensuring transparency in administrative and financial matters. The university has conducted online workshops for all of the post graduate programs offered in spring 2020Read More
UNESCO-Huawei partnered to provide artificial intelligence training for academic institutions
DNA ISLAMABAD, OCT 7 – The UNESCO Regional Office for East Africa has partnered with Huawei Technologies (Kenya) Co., LTD to train faculty members from universities and colleges that are in the early stages of career and eager to formulate and integrate AI into their teaching course as part of their courses in countries in the East Africa region. Developing countries in East Africa will be able to reap the rewards of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and overcome the skills shortage that hinders their national innovation systems. Through this initiative,Read More
Changan automobiles launches Karvaan MPV Plus – A Complete Family MPV
DNA KARACHI, OCT 7 – Changan Automobiles launches Karvaan MPV Plus, giving an enhanced driving experience to its customers. Indeed, Changan Pakistan is driving forward with us by continuously introducing innovation and hi-tech products to the local market. Hence, this vehicle is exceeding people’s expectations with its dynamic design and upgraded features. Karvaan MPV Plus is a 7-seater spacious and luxurious vehicle, which is perfect to accommodate the whole family. It is powered by a 1000cc C10 engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. This MPV has an impressive range ofRead More
SBP brings new mechanism for banks to ensure better housing financing
KARACHI, Oct 07 : State Bank of Pakistan has introduced a mechanism of incentives and penalty for banks to promote housing and construction financing in pursuance of its policy of setting mandatory target for banks to extend mortgage loans and financing for developers and builders. Under this new mechanism, against incentives offered to banks for their increased financing in housing and construction industry, they will be penalized for a shortfall in the financing targets set for them, said SBP statement here on Wednesday. To be implemented from Dec. 31,2020, thisRead More
FPCCI delegation congratulates newly elected cabinet members of Abbotabad, Haripur chambers
PESHAWAR, Oct 07 :A delegation of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Vice President SAARC Chamber of Commerce Haji Ghulam Ali on Wednesday visited Abbotabad, Haripur chamber and Hittar Industrial Estate Association and congratulated the newly elected members of their cabinets. The delegation included FPCCI vice president and in-charge capital office Qaiser Khan Daudzai, former vice president and former MPA Fazal Elahi and President Mohmand Chamber of Commerce Arbab Muhammad Farooq Jan besides other members.Addressing a reception, Vice President Saarc Chamber of Commerce HajiRead More