Thursday, November 21st, 2024
KP Youth Get Job-Ready with Japan-Funded Vocational Training
ISLAMABAD, NOV 21 (DNA):Supported by the Government of Japan, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) have successfully concluded a market-driven vocational and technical skills training programme designed to empower youth from Kurram and Orakzai districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). A closing ceremony was held in Islamabad to mark its successful completion. The three-month programme equipped 700 young individuals, including 375 women, with hands-on skills such as cell phone repair, LED bulb assembly, eco-friendly packaging, jewellery making, motorcycle repair, electrician, plumbing, solar system, and UPSRead More
PM announces Rs5 mln award for FBR officer to identify massive sales tax fraud
ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP/DNA):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced a Rs5 million award and gave away a commendatory shield to an FBR officer Ijaz Hussain who identified a sales tax fraud worth trillions of rupees. The prime minister, talking to the officer, who called on him at the PM House, appreciated his dutifulness and honesty. The act of the FBR officer is the outcome of the prime minister’s ongoing drive for FBR reforms and curbing the tax evasion, according to a PM Office press release. In the meeting, theRead More
Pakistan’s economic situation has improved: credit goes to Prime Minister and his team says Turkmenistan’s Ambassador
ISLAMABAD: NOV 21 (DNA):Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan H.E Atadjan Movlamov called on Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik here today. Both sides exchanged pleasantries. H.E the ambassador invited the federal minister for Petroleum to visit Turkmenistan to which Minister expressed his gratitude. Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik expressed appreciation for the Turkmenistan’s commitment to the TAPI project. The project is important for energy needs of the country. The Ambassador commended the Government’s of Pakistan’s for its recent economic strides, noting improvements in economic situation.The Ambassador expressedRead More
Pak, China joint Academy to advance vocational edu set up at Gwadar and Jinan
Islamabad, Nov 21 (DNA): The Pakistan-Ban Mo Academy, a joint initiative to advance vocational education, was inaugurated with simultaneous ceremonies at Gwadar Port, Pakistan, and Jinan, China. The launch marked a significant step in China-Pakistan collaboration, with representatives from the Pakistan-China Vocational and Technical College, the Gwadar Port Authority, and China Overseas Ports Holding (Pakistan) Co., Ltd. signing a memorandum of cooperation to establish the academy. Zhang Zhidong, Shandong Business Vocational College, outlined plans to adopt innovative vocational training models under the Vocational Education Going Global 2.0 initiative and positionRead More
World-leading climate initiatives to be developed through £108m UK programme in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Nov 21 (DNA):Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, announced a new £108 million climate finance programme. This funding will encourage new climate technologies and private sector investment, benefitting both the planet and Pakistani businesses. Recognising the global threat posed by climate change, this first-of-its-kind programme will be delivered in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). As the largest single country blended finance facility, it will invest in local businesses to help them develop the technologies and meet the significant investments needed to adapt toRead More
Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister meets Rana Tanveer Hussain
ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP/DNA):Kazakhstan Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bek Bakayev on Thursday met with Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain. During the meeting, they discussed potential cooperation in industrial and agricultural sectors, said a news release. Rana Tanveer reaffirmed the friendly ties between Pakistan and Kazakhstan, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in these sectors. Additionally, Kazakhstan Minister expressed Kazakhstan’s keen interest in learning from Pakistan’s agricultural expertise. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the momentum in bilateral cooperation, and to collaborate closely in agriculture andRead More