Friday, December 15th, 2023
Punjab education department relaxes school dress code rule for winter
LAHORE, DEC 15 (DNA) — The Punjab education department has announced relaxation in school dress codes and uniforms during the winter season for all public and private schools across the province. According to details, the education department has issued orders for January and February following the cold weather and rising inflation. The decision has been made to combat the cold weather and alleviate financial burden amid rising costs. The school education department has issued an official letter to all the education authorities under which students are now allowed to comeRead More
CEC Raja-CJP Isa ‘huddle’ mulls situation after LHC verdict
ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja and Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faez Isa are mulling over the possible repercussions of the Lahore High Court (LHC) verdict, which affected the polling process, sources told. During the high-level huddle, attended by Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan and Justice Tariq Masood, CEC Raja apprised the apex court judges regarding the LHC’s December 14 decision, suspending the electoral body’s notification requesting returning officers (ROs) and district returning officers (DROs) from the bureaucracy for the general elections slated for February 8,Read More
LUMS Energy Institute Launches Report on Energy-Efficient Buildings
Pakistan’s expenditure of nearly USD 100 billion on power plants, predominantly for summer cooling loads, is unsustainable: Dr. Fiaz Ahmad Chaudhry ISLAMABAD, DEC 15 /DNA/ – In a milestone event, the LUMS Energy Institute (LEI), a research and capacity building centre with a focus on Pakistan’s energy sector, has unveiled a report titled Sustainable Architecture: Advancing Energy Efficient Buildings. The report addresses the acute energy challenge and how adopting energy-efficient practices in residential construction can drastically reduce loads. While addressing policymakers, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholder, Dr. Fiaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Director,Read More
Army Chief’s USA visit: Divergence to Convergence
Qamar Bashir Deeply concealed within the labyrinth of the US Embassy’s website lies the US Integrated Country Strategy (ICS) for Pakistan, a document unearthed by a speaker at a round table conference hosted by the Pakistan Institute of Strategic Studies. This paper, dissected during the conference, delineates the fundamental priorities and objectives of US involvement with Pakistan spanning 2023-2027. It delineates crucial areas including combatting terrorism and violent extremism, advancing regional stability, integration, and security, fostering inclusive economic growth and sustainable development, alongside strengthening civilian democratic institutions and safeguarding humanRead More
Vows to fight against terrorism till its complete end from country’s soil
ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP/DNA): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday vowed to continue the fight against terrorism till its complete elimination from the country. He strongly condemned the terrorist attack at a joint check post of police and the Frontier Corps in the Tank area of Dera Ismail Khan this morning. PM Kakar paid tribute to the security forces for foiling a big plan of terrorism in the Tank Police Lines. “The entire nation pays tribute to the valiant security personnel who sacrificed their lives for the homeland,” heRead More
SC issues notice to ex-DG ISI Faiz Hamid, others in Shaukat Aziz removal case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) director-general Faiz Hamid and others on former Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Shaukat Azizi Siddiqui’s petition challenging his removal. The notices were also issued to former IHC chief justice Anwar Khan Kasi, former registrar of the Supreme Court Arbab Muhammad Arif and retired brigadier Irfan Ramay. A five-member bench led by CJP Qazi Faez Isa and comprising Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi and Justice Irfan Saadat Khan conducted proceedings on the plea. Today’s proceedingsRead More