Saturday, November 30th, 2024
200,000 youths to be equipped with IT skills annually: Ahsan Iqbal
LAHORE, Nov 30 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that Information Technology is bringing revolutionary changes in almost every sector of life. He said this while addressing foundation stone laying ceremony of a multipurpose building at Information Technology University (ITU) on Saturday. “ITU is among best IT universities of the country and credit goes to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif who had laid the foundation of the university knowing the importance of IT, being the then Punjab Chief Minister. Progress of every sector that is linkedRead More
Men’s junior Asia Cup 2024: Pakistan beat Oman 7-0, qualify for semi-finals
MUSCAT, NOV 30 /DNA/ – Men’s junior Asia Cup 2024. Pak beat Oman 7-0.. qualify for semi-finals. The tournament will run until December 4.
German Christmas Market 2024 attracts huge audiences
ISLAMABAD, /DNA/ – The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Islamabad orchestrated a festive extravaganza by hosting a annual Christmas Market at Islamabad Serena Hotel. This enchanting event immersed attendees in the rich traditions of German Christmas celebrations, offering a delightful blend of culinary delights, shopping, and joyous merriment. The market showcased an array of authentic German delicacies that tantalized the taste buds of visitors, including homemade cakes and cookies meticulously crafted to capture the essence of German holiday traditions. Attendees were treated to a sensory journey, experiencingRead More
‘We have to bring political stability either via dialogue or baton’, Bilawal hits out at PTI
ISLAMABAD, NOV 30: Referring to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Pakistan People Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has slammed the opposition for agitational politics, stressing the need for ensuring stability in the country either via “dialogue or baton”. Addressing the party workers and supporters via video link to mark the PPP’s 57th foundation day, Bilawal urged “non-political opposition” to adopt democratic norms to ensure economic stability. Bilawal said the major opposition parties in the country were neither political nor democratic. “As a politician, we have to come within the ambit ofRead More
UNICEF sounds alarm over rising HIV infections among young women, girls
The United Nation’s children’s fund raised the alarm on Friday over the high rate of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections among young women and girls, warning they lacked access to prevention and treatment. In a report ahead of world acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) day on Saturday, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) said that 96,000 girls and 41,000 boys aged 15-19 were newly infected with HIV in 2023, meaning seven out of 10 new adolescent infections were among girls. In sub-Saharan Africa, nine out of 10Read More
More than 122,000 people evacuated in Malaysia due to floods
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 30 (AFP/APP): More than 122,000 people have been forced out of their homes as massive floods caused by relentless rains swept through Malaysia’s northern states, disaster management officials said Saturday. The number surpassed the 118,000 evacuated during one of the country’s worst floodings in 2014, and disaster officials feared it could rise further as there was no let-up in torrential downpours. The death toll remained at four recorded across Kelantan, Terengganu and Sarawak. Kelantan state bore the brunt of the flooding, accounting forRead More