ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP) As the international community observes World Teachers’ Day on Saturday, President Asif Ali Zardari urged the countrymen to reaffirm their commitment to empowering the teachers, besides ensuring their respect and recognition. “On this day, let us reaffirm our commitment to empowering our teachers and ensuring that they receive the respect, support, and recognition they deserve. Let’s commit to improving our education system by investing in the capacity building and professional development of our teachers,” the president said in his message to the nation on the Day.Read More

Lahore, OCT 4 /DNA/ — On her inaugural visit to Lahore, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Natalie Baker, joined by U.S. Consul General Kristin Hawkins, explored how U.S.-Pakistan partnerships have been strengthening bilateral trade and investment, cultural preservation efforts, and educational opportunities for youth in Punjab. DCM Baker met with representatives of U.S. businesses to discuss how American companies are generating high-quality jobs for Pakistani youth and giving back to Pakistani communities through a wide range of corporate initiatives.  In a strong show of support for gender equity, DCM BakerRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 4: Minister of External Affairs of India S Jaishankar will travel to Pakistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting, scheduled for October 15 and 16. “The external affairs minister will lead our delegation to Pakistan to participate in the SCO summit which will be held in Islamabad on 15 and 16 October,” said Randhir Jaiswal, a spokesperson for Indian foreign ministry, but did not say if Jaishankar would meet any Pakistani leaders on the sidelines. This will be the first visitRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 4 /DNA/ – The China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a Special Talk on “Pakistan’s Investment Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities and Way Forward.” The Guest Speaker on the occasion was Mr. Azfar Ahsan, former Minister of State & Chairman Board of Investment (BOI). In his remarks at the outset, Director General ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood outlined Pakistan’s unique advantages, emphasising the country’s strategic geographical location at the crossroads of key regions such as the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia.Read More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 4 /DNA/ – Metropolitan Warehouse & Delivery Corp. (MWD), a leader in the furniture logistics and delivery industry, hosted its annual President’s Award Ceremony on October 3, 2024, at the Serena Hotel. The event led by CEO & President Shahid Latif Khan celebrated the outstanding achievements of the company’s employees and recognized their unwavering commitment to excellence. Established in 1989, MWD has grown into a premier provider of White Glove furniture delivery services across the USA, with a global presence that includes offices in the United States, ElRead More