Thursday, May 19th, 2022
Supreme Court bars transfers,appointments Restricts withdrawal of cases
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday barred authorities from transferring and making new appointments in high-profile cases related to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) as well as those heard by special courts. The orders came from the top court during the hearing in a suo motu case on the perceived apprehension of “persons in authority” undermining the criminal justice system. During the hearing, Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial expressed concerns over transfers and appointments in high-profile cases refraining prosecution from withdrawing such cases. A five-judge largerRead More
2nd Pakistan Energy Reform Summit 2022 held
ISLAMABAD, : To tap into the new era of the country’s energy, the 2nd Pakistan Energy Reforms Summit 2020 (PERS-2022) was held here this week, Gwadar Pro reported on Thursday. The aim of the Summit was to help revitalize the energy and power sector in Pakistan by attracting multilateral cooperation of innovation and investment in a diverse energy mix. There were more than 50 speakers including officials of Chinese companies, around 400 delegates and over 30 sponsors and exhibitors. Speakers highlighted the importance of renewable energy in the modern eraRead More
Opportunities in Pakistan-China vocational training coop to be further tapped
Islamabad, “There is a strong need from both Pakistan and China to cooperate in vocational education. Much progress has been made, and it’s just the start”, said Syed Javed Hassan, Chairman National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC). He told China Economic Net (CEN) in an interview that China has provided hundreds of Pakistani schools with vocational training and technical equipment that was worth about 500 million rupees. About 200 Pakistanis have been sent on scholarship to get short-term training in Chinese vocational institutions. “Dialogues are ongoing regarding how to furtherRead More
Chinese language learner plays key role working in KKH as CPEC pioneer
BEIJING: A Mandarin learner’s over one decade journey along KKH speaks high of his work as CPEC Pioneer, says a report published by Gwadar Pro on Thursday. Chinese language has grabbed attention globally with the boom in Chinese economic growth in recent years. Since China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was launched in 2015, a growing number of Chinese language learners have emerged in Pakistan too. Yousuf Karim, office assistant at Karakoram Highway (KKH) Phase-II Havelian-Thakot, winning the award of “Outstanding Pakistani Staff of CPEC 2021” by the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, mayRead More
Scientists design aerial-aquatic robot, inspired by remora fish
BEIJING):A team of Chinese scientists along with their international counterparts have designed a robotic drone capable of crossing the air-water boundary and hitchhiking on surfaces. The scientists from Beihang University and Imperial College London drew inspiration from remora fish, a family of species known for their adhesive discs that help them catch a ride on marine creatures including whales and sharks. The unique ability of this fish to hitchhike on moving objects helps it to save effort. The 3D-printed, untethered robot can switch from an underwater drone to anRead More
PM announces 10 days national celebrations on Yaum-e-Takbeer: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD:Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday while announcing the title of Yaum-e-Takbeer said, “We did not bow down, we will not bow down” said that it had been decided to observe 10 days celebrations for the historic achievement. In his statement, the minister said that the Prime Minister had directed that Yaum-e-Takbeer should be celebrated with national spirit in the style of Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Pakistan. The prime minister has directed the federal government, governments of four provinces,Read More