ANKARA, DEC 14: In a positive development for the country’s entertainment industry, Pakistan and Turkiye on Saturday agreed to telecast popular Turkish drams, like Ertugrul Gazi, in the South Asian country. The development came during a meeting between Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Turkish Presidency’s Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun in Istanbul. During the meeting, both sides discussed important issues including strengthening cooperation in the media sector, promoting public diplomacy and eliminating Islamophobia. They also discussed measures to counter disinformation and misinformation, exchanged media delegations, and prepared joint productions. TheyRead More

                SIALKOT, Dec 14 (APP/DNA): Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that the aim of the Smart Village project under the government’s Digital Pakistan vision is to digitally connect remote and rural areas with internet connectivity, so that the quality of life of the people improves and it becomes easier to resolve daily issues including health and education digitally. There is no shortage of talent and skills among the young population of Pakistan, but there is a need to highlight their talents. The SmartRead More

ISLAMABAD, DEC 14 – The Supreme Court’s Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel has responded in writing to a letter written to him by senior apex court judge, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, saying the latter’s suggestions regarding the rules and strict mechanism for appointing judges in the judiciary have been considered previously and his letter in this regard will also be studied. Justice Mandokhel also said that Justice Shah could give his suggestions to the Rules Committee in the future also. Justice Mandokhel further said in his letter that Justice Shah spokeRead More

LAHORE, DEC 14 – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on the sixth day of her official visit to China chaired an investment conference in Guangzhou, emphasizing Punjab’s economic potential and opportunities for foreign investors. Representatives from over 60 prominent Chinese and Hong Kong companies participated in the roundtable discussions, representing diverse sectors such as health, artificial intelligence, agriculture, information technology, waste management, and renewable energy. The meeting participants reviewed proposals and recommendations for Pak-China free trade. Maryam Nawaz unveiled several initiatives to enhance economic collaboration with China, including the establishmentRead More

ISLAMABAD, DEC 14: Amid ongoing consultation between the coalition government and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) over the contentious madrassa registration bill, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sent a advice to President Asif Ali Zardari for holding a joint session of parliament on December 17, parliamentary sources told Geo News. The premier has advised the president to summon a joint session of parliament on Tuesday at 11am, the sources said, adding that eight bills including the contentious madrassa registration bill are likely to be tabled.  They also added that a consultation processRead More