Friday, July 22nd, 2022
HHA, B-TEVTA sign MoU to empower youth with skills for employment
ISLAMABAD, JUL 22 /DNA/ – To train the youth of Balochistan in Technical and Vocational Education, the Hashoo Hunar Association (HHA) has joined hands with Balochistan Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (B-TEVTA).In this regard, an MoU was signed between Nawabzada Gohram Khan Bugti, Advisor to CM/Minister for Labour & Manpower/Chairman B-TEVTA and Ayesha Khan, CEO, HHA/Country Director, Hashoo Foundation/Chief Sustainability Officer, Hashoo Group. The MoU is aimed at implementing the internationally approved CBT system by HHA focusing on Hospitality Management and Tourism trades. The event was attended by Mr. ZahoorRead More
Gilgit Serena Hotel; Where Hospitality is Culture & Tradition
Munaza Kazmi Gilgit-Baltistan is, perhaps, the most spectacular region of Pakistan in terms of its geography and scenic beauty. Moreover, it is strategically close to the heart of Central Asia and is the home of the world’s greatest mountain ranges. The Karakoram, The Himalaya, The Hindukush, and The Pamir radiate out from this center like spokes on a wheel. This array of mountains has carefully guarded Pakistan’s frontiers with China, India, Afghanistan and across the narrow Wakhan corridor. Rich in history, culture, and natural beauty the area has been visitedRead More
Punjab Assembly begins vote to elect new CM after three-hour delay
Lawmakers in the Punjab Assembly (PA) have begun voting for the highly-anticipated election of the next chief minister of the province after a three-hour delay. The crucial session is being presided by Deputy Speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari. It started with recitation of the Holy Quran and its translation. Taking the dias, Mazari said that on April 16, elections for the chief minister of Punjab was held for the first time during which PML-N leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi had not received any vote. “While 197 votes were cast for Hamza Shehbaz. ButRead More
Iran’s special envoy on Afghanistan meets FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
ISLAMABAD, JUL 22 /DNA/ – Iran’s Special Representative to the President on Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Ghomi, called on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, today. The Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a peaceful, stable, prosperous and connected Afghanistan. He underscored the importance of close cooperation between Pakistan and Iran on matters relating to Afghanistan, including refugee management, regional security, and institutional mechanisms. The Foreign Minister highlighted Pakistan’s provision of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, including recent relief efforts in wake of the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan on 22 June 2022. He alsoRead More
Ambassador Zhang Ming meets FM Bilawal
ISLAMABAD, JUL 22 /DNA/ – Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Ambassador Zhang Ming, called on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at the Foreign Office, today. The Foreign Minister warmly welcomed the Secretary General and his delegation to Pakistan and congratulated him on his appointment to this important post, at the helm of the SCO Secretariat. The Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the purposes and principles of the SCO Charter and the ‘Shanghai Spirit.’ He assured the Secretary General of Pakistan’s active support in taking forward SCO’sRead More
Alvi urges for engaging women in economy to make Pak a progressive country
Islamabad, JUL 22 /DNA/ – Arif Alvi, President of Pakistan stressed for engaging women in entrepreneurial and economic activities to make Pakistan a progressive country. He said that Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and other chambers should play a role to encourage women towards entrepreneurship and increase employment ratio of women in the private sector by providing them a secure workplace environment. He said that society should change its mindset to facilitate women in the mainstream of economy so that they could play a more effective role in theRead More