Monday, March 8th, 2021
Women’s role becomes more significant for soioeconomic uplifts: Russian Envoy
ISLAMABAD, Mar 08 : Russian envoy to Pakistan Danila Ganich Monday said in the era of digitalization women’s role had become more significant and imperative in national development and soioeconomic uplifts of thriving societies. The envoy, in a video message, congratulated the women across the globe on the International Women’s Day being observed all over the world including in Pakistan on March 8. He particularly lauded the women who were rendering great services in the field of education and mentioned those who were associated with the noble profession ofRead More
PDM likely to decide on joint candidates for top Senate posts
ISLAMABAD : An important meeting of the opposition alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), has been summoned today to decide on the names of joint candidates for Senate chairman and deputy chairman. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman will chair a meeting of PDM leaders at Sindh House in Islamabad at 2:00 pm today which will be attended by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz. Nawaz Sharif will attend the meeting through video link, whereas, the participation ofRead More
Rs9 billion being spent on gas transmission network’s reinforcement in KP
ISLAMABAD, Mar 8 : The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) is working on an extensive plan to reinforce its transmission network in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa aimed at reducing Unaccounted For Gas (UFG) losses at an estimated cost of Rs 9 billion. Accordingly, the company has got approved a project from its board of directors and submitted it to the Petroleum Division and Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet for extension and rehabilitation of gas network under 14 SMSs (Sales Meter Stations) in the province. “The project willRead More
The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan Announces 2022 Fulbright Student (Master’s and PhD) Program
Islamabad, March 8, 2021 – The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has announced the opening of the 2022 Fulbright Student competition. The prestigious Fulbright Program is the flagship academic scholarship program of the U.S. Department of State and is offered in 160 countries. Since 2005, Pakistan’s Fulbright Program is the world’s largest in terms of financial contribution from the U.S. Government. The Government of Pakistan, through the Higher Education Commission (HEC), has also provided generous support. Every year approximately 100 Pakistanis begin master’s programs, and another 50 begin PhDRead More
Pakistan population to reach 242 Mln by 2025 : UN
ISLAMABAD, Mar 8 : United Nations (UN) report has revealed that the population of Pakistan will reach to 242 Million by 2025 and the current estimated population of Pakistan is 212 Million which making it the fifth most populous country of the world. It is expected that the cities of Pakistan will accommodate 250 million people by the year 2030. The rapid urbanization can be seen in the increase on population of eight largest cities of Pakistan in which 12.9 Million populations (census 1998) has increased to 24.3 Million (censusRead More
Women’s broad-based inclusion in all spheres a key priority: FM
ISLAMABAD, Mar 08 : Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Monday said Pakistan would continue to resolutely pursue the realization of women’s rights, mindful of the challenges but resolved to further build on achievements. “The road to women empowerment and gender equality is a long one. Pakistan’s direction, commitment and actions are clear,” the Foreign Minister said in his message on International Women’s Day on March 8. The Foreign Minister said Pakistan, today, joined the international community in celebrating International Women’s Day. ” It is an occasion to celebrate the progressRead More