Wednesday, June 21st, 2023
A century-old Sukkur Barrage 66 gates’ modernization and rehabilitation started
Sukkur Barrage structure rehabilitation and upgradation to fulfil agriculture development: Experts Nazir H SiyalKARACHI/SUKKUR: Following the World Bank-funded project, Sindh Barrages Improvement Project (SBIP) has started the modernization and rehabilitation of six main gates among 66 on River Indus in Sindh province. Abdul Fatah Memon, Assistant Engineer Civil of Sindh Barrages Improvement Project at Sukkur Barrage told, national and international media observers and Journalists, while the delegation visit at Sukkur barrage, he added that an old Sukkur Barrage on the River Indus has 6 main gates have been completely changedRead More
President Alvi approves Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s appointment as next CJP
ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi Wednesday approved senior puisne judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s appointment as the next chief justice of Pakistan. The appointment will be effective from September 17, 2023, with the retirement of incumbent CJP Umar Atta Bandial on September 16, under Article 179 of the Constitution. Later, the Ministry of Law and Justice issued a notification in confirmation of the appointment. “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (3) of Article 175 A read with Article 177 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, theRead More
RSF’s Exile journalists map – Where is Pakistan?
By Qamar Bashir Some of us were expecting Pakistan to be at the top of the list of countries where journalists and media personnel are fleeing the country due to alleged persecution by the state. However, to my and many others’ surprise, the latest mapping issued by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) makes no mention of Pakistani journalists fleeing to Europe and North America, which in our perception were migrating and fleeing in hordes. In reality, neither India nor Pakistan are experiencing an alarming exodus of journalists, but Bangladesh and AfghanistanRead More
Dar apprises US envoy about progress on IMF talks as deadline looms
ISLAMABAD, JUN 21: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar met US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Wednesday and informed him about the progress on the ongoing talks with International Monetary Fund (IMF), conveying his government’s commitment to complete the programme with the lender, a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance said. Dar’s meeting with the US envoy comes as Pakistan’s ninth review by the IMF under the 2019 Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for the release of $1.2 billion remains pending with less than 10 days remaining till the programme’s expiryRead More
Greek Shipwreck Incident Red Crescent extends support to grief-stricken families
DNA ISLAMABAD: Expressing deep sadness over the tragic shipwreck incident in Greece and the resulting loss of precious lives, Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari stated that the PRCS stands in solidarity with the affected families during this challenging period. The Restoring Family Link (RFL) Program of the National Society is actively engaged in providing psychological support and all possible assistance to these families. The Chairman further emphasized that the loss of valuable lives was a heart-wrenching tragedy, and he extended condolences to the bereaved families. TheRead More
652,155 students of 143 varsities apply for PM’s Youth Laptop Scheme
DNA Islamabad, JUN 21: The Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme 2022-23 has witnessed an overwhelming response from students across Pakistan, as 652,155 students of 143 universities have applied to acquire a personal laptop. Following the successful conclusion of the PM’s Youth Laptop Scheme Phase-I and Phase-II, wherein nearly one million laptops were distributed, as many as 100,000 laptops will be awarded to students, empowering students with the necessary tools to excel in their educational pursuits. The process of selection of students for the award ensures fairness and transparency, as it involves multiple stages of scrutiny and evaluation. The applications submitted by students are firstRead More