Friday, October 11th, 2024
Petrol, diesel prices expected to rise
Petrol and diesel prices expected to rise by Rs5 and Rs13 per litre due oil price increase in the international market DNA ISLAMABAD: In the upcoming biweekly review, an increase in petrol and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) rates is expected due to a global rise in crude oil prices. Following five consecutive reductions, petroleum prices are likely to rise, primarily influenced by escalating international prices linked to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. During the past two weeks, petrol prices have surged by approximately $2.80 per barrel, while HSD pricesRead More
HEC approves funding for 23 travel grants, 17 academic events
ISLAMABAD, OCT 11 (DNA) —”The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has approved funding for 23 travel grants and 17 academic events during its 21st Travel Grant/Seminar Conferences Management Committee meeting held here yesterday. According to the official sources from HEC, out of 50 applications for travel grants, the committee recommended 23, and all 17 requests for seminar and conference funding were approved. The meeting, chaired by Prof. Dr. Anwar-ul-Hassan Gilani, brought together several prominent figures from the academic sector, including Prof. Dr. Shahid Mehmood Baig, Prof. Fayyaz Ul Hassan Sahi, andRead More
Honoring Dr. Nadeem ul Haque – A Legacy of Vision, Innovation, and Mentorship
ISLAMABAD, OCT 11 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) proudly honors Dr. Nadeem ul Haque as he completes his transformative five-year tenure as Vice Chancellor, from 2019 to 2024. A renowned economist and former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of Pakistan, Dr. Haque has also been associated with several international organizations, including a distinguished career with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). His visionary leadership at PIDE has left a lasting impact, positioning the institute as a hub of innovative thought, groundbreaking research, and policy-driven dialogue. UnderRead More
PM to terminate IPPs a commendable, what else 100s & illegal taxes loot: Protesters
Nazir Siyal KARACHI: The government and its institutions are looting the wealth and the public in all means with no accountability for the billions being embezzled protesters said. The hundreds of protesters blocked National Highway and main arteries of metropolitan city a day before said that the public has been thrown to the wolves, left at the mercy of exploitation as these entities are free to tear them apart as they wish. They highlighted that the Prime Minister of Pakistan’s decision to terminate agreements with a few Independent Power ProducersRead More
Chairman PEMRA visits Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib Kartarpur
KARTARPUR, OCT 11 /DNA/ – Muhammad Saleem Baig, Chairman PEMRA along with DG PEMRA visited Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur. He was received and welcomed by PMU Administration, Kartarpur Sahib. Mr Saleem Baig payed obeisance at the Gurdwara, visited Dewan Asthan and partook Langar in the Langar Hall. He was bestowed with Shield of Gurdwara Darbar Sahib by Granthi of Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib Kartarpur. He said that Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib Kartarpur was the best example of peace, love and interfaith harmony in the world where pilgrims from neighboringRead More
Idea of Indonesianists
Dr M Ali Hamza Indonesia, with its vibrant culture, vast natural resources, and strategic geopolitical position, has been a focal point for scholars, diplomats, and development experts across the globe. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Indonesia, recently held the 6th Annual World Indonesianist Congress in Jakarta. Over time, a unique phenomenon known as the Indonesianists has emerged; non-Indonesians around the globe who have spent a considerable amount of their time to understand Indonesia, advocates for its prosperity, and contribute to its development. In a simple phrase, the Friends ofRead More