Sunday, November 15th, 2020
Unified educational system
By Muhammad Omar Iftikhar The unified educational system as proposed by the government of Pakistan is expected to be rolled out and implemented by March 2021. While it seems it will take the educational setup of Pakistan in a new direction, it may create some conflict. Implementing a new system is not the problem. The difficulty arises when the mindset of the people needs to be changed. The syllabus as pursued, implemented, and followed by the educational institutes from the public and private sector represents a mindset etched into theRead More
Pakistani film Parwaaz Hai Junoon widely praised in China
BEIJING, NOV 15 (DNA) – Parwaaz Hai Junoon secrened in China was widely praised by the Chinese audience, Gwadar Pro reported on Sunday. It is the first time in the last 45 years that a Pakistani film appeared on Chinese screens. The film attracted a lot of attention in China even before its premiere. Including Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Beijing University of Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Southwest University, 57 universities launched online campaigns to advertise the film. In addition, a large number of Internet celebrities spontaneously promoted theRead More
UAE widens 10-year residency ‘golden’ visa eligibility
The United Arab Emirates will extend its “golden” visa system — which grants 10-year residency in the Gulf state — to certain professionals, specialised degree-holders and others, the UAE’s vice president said on Sunday. Foreigners in the UAE usually have renewable visas valid for only a few years tied to employment. The government in the past couple of years has made its visa policy more flexible, offering longer residencies for certain types of investors, students and professionals. All holders of doctorate degrees, medical doctors and also computer, electronics, programming, electricalRead More
Crafts extravaganza at Islamabad Serena Hotel
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah believed that Pakistan could only progress if the women participated in industrious activities side by side with men: First Lady Samina Alvi DNA ISLAMABAD, Serena Hotels sponsored a three-day crafts extravaganza with Behbud Association called “Embroidering Dreams”, whichkicked off on Friday night with an inaugural event featuring an exclusive fashion show. Addressing the opening ceremony of the exhibition, the First Lady Samina ArifAlvi said that even Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah believed that Pakistan could only progress if the women participated in industrious activities side by sideRead More
Voting comes to an end in Gilgit-Baltistan, counting begins
Vote count in several cities in Gilgit-Baltistan began after polling, in what is arguably the most hotly contested election the region has ever seen, came to an end at 5pm. Voting process in the region began at 8am and continued until 5pm without any interval. Polling in most constituencies went smoothly throughout the day. In Gilgit city, women and the elderly showed their enthusiasm and turned up at polling stations to cast their votes. However, in Ghizer, Hunza, Sost and Baltistan heavy snowfall continued, restricting citizens to their houses. PicturesRead More
Chinese investment in agri will determine path of prosperity for rural sector: PBF
ISLAMABAD, NOV 15 (DNA) – Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) on Sunday welcomed the newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Nong Rong and hoped that he will boost mutual cooperation between the two friendly nations. Pakistan and China have remained closely connected with through thick and thin and we have always stood with each other sharing joys and the newly-appointed Ambassador who is a trade and commerce expert who will take these ties to new heights, she said. PBF Vice President, Ahmad Jawad hoped that Ambassador Nong Rong will not only boostRead More