Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
President of the Arab Parliament meets Moulana Tahir Ashrafi
ISLAMABAD, AUG 3 /DNA/ – The Special Assistant to Prime Minister, Moulana Tahir Ashrafi, called on the visiting Arab Parliament delegation, headed by President of the Arab Parliament, Mr Adel Abdulrahman, here at Islamabad, on Tuesday. MoulanaTahirAshrafi welcomed the Arab Delegation to Pakistan. President of the Arab Parliament, Mr Adel AbdulRahman al-asoomi, praised the hospitality of Pakistan and said that rich cultural values make it an attractive country. The President lauded the strong decision making of the Pakistani leadership and effective measures during challenging times such as the Covid-19. AdelRead More
Exhibition of graphic art titled ‘Color of Pakistan’ held at Punjab Arts Council
RAWALPINDI: /DNA/ – Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Narcotics Control Sheikh Rashid Shafique has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan is carrying out a digital revolution in the country. He said this as a chief guest at the inaugural function of Graphic Art Exhibition in connection with Independence Day celebrations organized by Punjab Arts Council here on Tuesday. In the exhibition, students of Arts Council’s graphic designing class have presented the beauty, history, famous personalities, culture and daily life of Pakistan in the form ofRead More
Pleasantly surprised by diverse history of Pakistan: Swiss envoy
Trade relations between Pakistan and Switzerland are about 600 million USD per annum, which is not a lot considering the size of the Pakistani market. We could do more. It depends very much on the economic framework – political and economic stability, stable exchange rate etc. – and the level playing field for foreign companies Special Correspondent ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Switzerland to Pakistan Benedict de Cerjat in his recent media interview talked about his impressions about Pakistan and various touristic attractions of Pakistan. Besides, the ambassador also talked about trade andRead More
Applications for UK Govt’s Chevening Scholarships open
ISLAMABAD, AUG 3 /DNA/ – Applications for the Chevening Scholarship to study in the UK has opened (August 3rd) until November 2nd, 2021. Applications should be submitted via www.chevening.org/apply Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the commitment and skills required to create positive change, and can show how a UK master’s degree will help them do that. The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to study for any eligible master’s degree at any UK university whilst also gaining access toRead More
Punjab govt taking steps to bridge gap between population of humans and forests: Minister
RAWALPINDI, AUG 3 /DNA/ – Punjab Minister for Higher Education Raja Yassir Humayun Sarfraz has said that the Punjab government was utilizing all available resources and channels to bridge the gap between the population of humans and forests. “We shall leave no public and private vacant land in the province sans forestation”, he added. He said this while planting a sapling in the vicinity of KotSarfraz on Tuesday arranged by the Range Forest Office (Extension) Chakwal. SherAfzal Raja Range Forest Officer (Extension) Chakwal and other officials of the department wereRead More
Cambridge University, Women in Energy,Stimulus organize Gender Equity and Energy Access Workshop
Islamabad:- /DNA/ – A Gender Equity and Energy Access Workshop took place on 02 August 2021, at Marriott Hotel Islamabad in Pakistan, organized by Hira Wajahat (Stimulus; & Women in Energy Pakistan) and Dr. Rihab Khalid (Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge), in collaboration with the Pakistan Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA). The workshop was funded by the Global Sustainability Institute, Anglia Ruskin University, as part of the UK Global Challenges Research Fund (QR-GCRF) project: Gender equity and energy access in the Global South. Participants were invited from across Pakistan’sRead More