Friday, November 8th, 2024
Winter package: Up to Rs26 per unit relief on extra consumption of power announced
ISLAMABAD, NOV 8: In an effort to manage seasonal electricity demand and stimulate economic growth, the government on Friday announced the “Bijli Sahulat Package” for the winter months from December 2024 to February 2025. According to a statement issued by the Power Division, a flat rate of Rs26.07 per unit will be offered for any additional electricity demand above the benchmark historical average.
Pakistan showcases commitment to global peacekeeping at IAPTC Annual Conference in Islamabad
RAWALPINDI, NOV 8 /DNA/ – Closing ceremony of 28th Annual Conference of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centre (IAPTC) concluded today at the Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), NUST, Islamabad. The closing ceremony was chaired by Secretary Defence Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali, HI(M), (Retired) in which he expressed gratitude to the IAPTC Secretariat, panelists, participants and CIPS for conducting a productive and successful week-long conference on Adaptive Training Strategies for Peace Operations. In the concluding session, the delegates were briefed on the outcomes of fruitful discussions, innovativeRead More
Pakistan, UAE commit to boosting bilateral trade and investment
ISLAMABAD, NOV 8 /DNA/ – A high-level delegation of UAE investors led by H.H. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade called on the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today. Welcoming the delegation, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude and thanks to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the UAE, as well as Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the UAE for their steadfast support to Pakistan. He underlined that the fraternal Pakistan and UAE ties are rooted in shared historyRead More
Uzbekistan’s first green building forum sets stage for sustainable urban growth and environmental resilience
TASHKENT, NOV 8: Leaders, experts, and advocates convened in Tashkent on Wednesday for Uzbekistan’s first Green Building Forum, an important moment in the nation’s pursuit of sustainable urban growth and environmental resilience. The forum gathered key stakeholders from government, the private sector, academia, and civil society to discuss and shape the future of green building in Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan stands at a crossroads in its development, experiencing rapid urbanization and bearing the responsibility to build a future aligned with global environmental goals. By embracing green building practices, the country aims toRead More
Mushahid Hussain presents 5-point Action Plan for Palestine, Middle East Peace
ISLAMABAD, NOV 8 /DNA/ – In his Keynote Address at IPI Conference on Middle East here today, Senator Mushahid Hussain outlined a 5-point Action Plan for Palestine & Peace in Middle East. He said the first step should be for Arab/OIC Emergency Summit on 11 November to take concrete steps to alleviate the sufferings of the Palestinian people and take the lead by forming an International Leaders Delegation, also comprising leaders from the Global South & Europe, including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, Algeria and Brazil, plusRead More
Suffering in Gaza ‘almost unparalleled’
LONDON: Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are experiencing “almost unparalleled” suffering, one of the world’s foremost humanitarian officials has warned following a visit to the enclave. Jan Egeland, secretary-general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, traveled to Gaza this week, reporting that families, widows and children have been pushed “beyond breaking point” by Israel’s year-long war. He witnessed “scene after scene of absolute despair” as Palestinian families had been torn apart by attacks, with survivors unable to bury their dead relatives. Gaza has been rendered “uninhabitable” as a result of Israel’sRead More