Tuesday, July 25th, 2023
Pakistan’s Growing Youth Population: Challenges and Opportunities
By: Ms. Sabahat Ali Pakistan, like many other developing countries, is experiencing a significant demographic shift, marked by a substantial increase in its youth population. With nearly two-thirds of its populace under the age of 30, the country faces both challenges and opportunities in harnessing the potential of this youth dividend. This article explores the implications of Pakistan’s growing youth population and how it can pave the way for a brighter future while addressing critical challenges. Challenges: Education and Skill Gap: One of the major challenges is ensuring access to quality education and skill development for the burgeoning youth. DespiteRead More
Electoral reforms bill proposes new powers for caretaker govt
Will have authority to make decisions including pacts with global institutions Khayam Abbasi ISLAMABAD: The proposed amendments in the Election Act suggest excessive powers for the caretaker government which includes inking pacts with global players for keeping economy afloat. The draft of The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2023 proposes 54 amendments in The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2020. One of the key provisions in the bill involves sub-clause 2A of Section 230 of the Election Act, granting additional powers to the caretaker government. Under the proposed amendment, the caretaker government will haveRead More
Policeman martyred in suicide blast in KP’s Khyber Agency: official
An official was martyred in a “suicide blast” inside a mosque in the Jamrud area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber Agency on Tuesday, police said. Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Ashfaq Anwar told Dawn.com that Additional Station House Officer (SHO) Adnan Afridi was part of the police party that was chasing the alleged suicide bomber and was martyred in the blast. He said the police party had reached the area after receiving information about the presence of suspicious people there. The suspects, he said, ran upon seeing police. “They enteredRead More
Pakistan, IFAD sign “Host Country Agreement”
ISLAMABAD, JUL 25 /DNA/ – Pakistan and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have signed a “Host Country Agreement”. The Agreement was signed by Foreign Minister of Pakistan Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and IFAD President Alvaro Lario. Under the Host Country Agreement, the Country Office of IFAD will be set up in Islamabad. The agreement will formalize the already existing substantial cooperation between Pakistan and IFAD. IFAD’s current portfolio across Pakistan totals US$ 673 mn, which is the second highest IFAD undertaking in the world. There are 5 ongoing IFAD projectsRead More
Muslim, Christian leaders decided to initiate global peace mission against burning of Holy Quran
ISLAMABAD, JUL 25: /DNA/ – Muslim and Christian leaders have decided to initiate a global peace mission against the burning of the Holy Quran and heavenly books Leadership of different religions and religious schools of thought strongly condemned the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden and Denmark A joint press conference was held at Waris Road Church for the sanctity and respect of the Holy Quran and for the respect of all the heavenly books The Muslim and the Christian religious leaders have decided to initiate a joint globalRead More
Niaz Founder meets Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai
DNA Dubai, UAE – July 25: Hussain Odhwani, founder of Niaz, met with the Honorable Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, Rahim Ullah Khan, to discuss the Niaz initiative. Niaz is a non-profit social enterprise that works to mobilise persons with disabilities in Pakistan. Mr. Odhwani briefed the Consul General on the structure of Niaz and its mission. He highlighted the organization’s work in providing customised wheelchairs to persons with disabilities, as well as its efforts to raise awareness about disability rights in Pakistan. The Consul General was impressed byRead More