Monday, February 17th, 2025
IHC journalists association challenges contentious Peca Act
ISLAMABAD, FEB 17: The Islamabad High Court Journalists Association (IHCJA) on Monday challenged the incumbent government’s amendments to the controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) in the capital’s high court. The petition argues that the Peca Amendment Act was an “attack on press freedom” and requests a judicial review. The petitioner’s lawyer also urged the court to form a larger bench to hear the case. The petition argues that the appointment of an authority and tribunal under Peca falls under government jurisdiction. It further states that the Peca AmendmentRead More
German envoy hosts reception for the German hockey Team
The Khawaja Junaid Academy spearheaded by Olympian Khwaja Junaid looked after the visiting teams in Pakistan. While in Islamabad the Rising Stars Hockey Club was entrusted with the responsibilities of coordination etc. ISLAMABAD, FEB 17 (DNA): The Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, His Excellency Grannas, hosted a warm reception in honour of the German hockey team Wiesbadener Tennis- und Hockey-Club (WTHC), which is currently visiting Pakistan to participate in friendly matches under the Prime Minister Youth Programme. The event, was attended by prominent political figures and members of the sportsRead More
Romina Khurshid calls for public dialogue platforms to tackle Pakistan’s climate challenges
ISLAMABAD, FEB 17 (DNA): Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam emphasized the necessity of establishing platforms for public dialogue to collectively address Pakistan’s pressing climate challenges. In a meeting with Sikander Rashid Choudry, Executive Member of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), who called on her on Monday, Ms. Romina underscored the critical need for cross-sectoral cooperation among regulatory bodies, the government, and media platforms to promote sustainable practices and climate-conscious initiatives. “Pakistan is facing significant environmental challenges, from water scarcityRead More
Rawalpindi’s Water Emergency: A Looming Crisis for the Twin Cities
By: Filza Fatima The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has declared an emergency in Rawalpindi due to a severe water crisis triggered by drought. According to MD WASA, Muhammad Saleem Ashraf, the city’s water shortage has worsened, with daily demand standing at 68 million gallons against a mere 51 million gallons available. He warned that the situation will become even more dire if February and March pass without any rainfall. The Meteorological Department has also predicted scarce rainfall, exacerbating the crisis. The constant increase in population and commercial activities hasRead More
German ambassador hosts reception for visiting WTHC Hockey Team in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, FEB 17 (DNA): The Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, Grannas, hosted a warm reception in honour of the German hockey team Wiesbadener Tennis- und Hockey-Club (WTHC), which is currently visiting Pakistan to participate in friendly matches under the Prime Minister Youth Programme. The event, was attended by prominent political figures and members of the sports fraternity, further underscoring the significance of sports in strengthening German-Pakistan relations. Ambassador Grannas expressed his deep appreciation for the visit, calling it an excellent initiative that provides a unique platform to strengthen bilateral tiesRead More
HEC issues revised curricula for sociology degree programmes
ISLAMABAD, FEB 17 (DNA): The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has issued revised curricula for Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degree programmes in Sociology, setting new academic standards to enhance the quality of education in the discipline. The updated curricula have been developed by the National Curriculum Review Committee (NCRC), comprising senior academics and subject experts from universities across the country, including Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Karakoram International University, Gilgit, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, The University ofRead More