Thursday, August 25th, 2022
China, Pak jointly train talents for CPEC cooperation
BEIJING, Aug 25 (APP):China and Pakistan gear up for agricultural cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). To train talents for China-Pak agricultural cooperation, Tianjin Modern Vocational Technology College (TMVTC), China and MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan (MNSUAM), Pakistan signed online an agreement for an agricultural machinery training program of Luban Workshop in Pakistan last month. The two institutions will jointly promote the sci-tech exchanges and cooperation on agricultural machinery, germplasm resources and agricultural environment, China Economic Net (CEN) reported. They also aim to deepen the two nations vocational educationRead More
Patel vows effective measures for improving maternal, child health
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Abdul Qadir Patel Thursday said that the government was taking effective measures to improve maternal and child health care facilities across the country. Talking to a Jordanian delegation led by Princess Sarah Zeid, he said comprehensive reforms were being introduced in the health sector of the country. Practical steps were in place for welfare of people and providing them health facilities on priority basis, he added. The minister said preparation of a Breast feeding Bill was in finalRead More
Senior management course officers call on ACS South Punjab
MULTAN, Aug 25 (APP):A delegation comprising senior management course officers lead by Director National Institute of Management, Islamabad Dr.Naila Jabin visited South Punjab Secretariat on Thursday and called on Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) South Punjab, Saqib Zafar. The Secretary Education South Punjab Dr. Ehtesham Anwar, Secretary Forest Sarfaraz Magsi and Additional Secretary (Home) Sajid Bashir were also present in the meeting. Speaking on this occasion, ACS, Saqib Zafar, said,”The main objective of the South Punjab Secretariat was to solve the problems of the people at their doorsteps. He saidRead More
Brand Pakistan campaign launched on London’s iconic red buses to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Pakistan
SAIFULLAH ANSAR Pakistan High Commission, London in collaboration with a British Pakistani business company ONE HOMES has launched a mega Brand Pakistan campaign on London’s iconic Double Decker Red Buses. The Brand Pakistan campaign is part of the High Commission’s celebrations of Pakistan’s 75th Independence Anniversary. As many as 100 double decker buses carry the stunning images of historical monuments and tourist attractions of Pakistan showcasing its diverse culture, history, and economic strengths. The bus campaign features the spectacular images of Islamabad Monument; famous mountain peak K2; Badshahi Mosque; ExpoRead More
Venues confirmed for FIH Hockey Pro League
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):The International Hockey Federation (FIH) and FIH Hockey Pro League participating nations have confirmed venues to be used for the fourth season of FIH’s global league for national teams ‘Hockey at its Best’ which would run from October 28 to July 5. The participating nations venues include Australia: Newcastle, Hobart; Argentina: Mendoza, Santiago del Estero; Belgium: Antwerp; England: London; India: Bhubaneswar, Rourkela; Netherlands: Eindhoven, Amsterdam; New Zealand: Christchurch, Wellington. A new schedule – based on a series of “mini-tournaments” where several teams would gather in oneRead More
Lady complainant gets her money back through Ombudsman
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):Due to the intervention of Federal Ombudsman, Jubilee Insurance Company has refunded Rs 3 million to a lady complainant, Dr. Nighat Gillani. As per details, Dr. Nighat Gillani filed a complaint before the Federal Ombudsman under Informal Resolution of Disputes (IRD) system for redressing her grievance against Jubilee Insurance Company. She stated that she had invested Rs. 3 million in the HBL against which the bank had to pay her 11% profit . Next year when she contacted the bank authorities for profit, she was informedRead More