Friday, February 28th, 2025
Ambassador engages Pakistani community in China during interactive session
BEIJING, FEB 28 /DNA/ – Ambassador of Pakistan to China Khalil Hashmi held an interactive session with members of Pakistan Community based in China today at the Embassy premises. Community members joined the session in person and online to directly engage with the Ambassador on matters of mutual interest. During the session, Ambassador Hashmi briefed the community members about the Embassy’s initiatives including convening of forums and B2B matchmaking events as well as on the development of a new website which was to be launched in a few weeks. HeRead More
Ishaq Dar, Azerbaijan FM discuss bilateral trade and investment
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 had a phone call with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister, Jeyhun Bayramov @Bayramov_Jeyhun. DPM/FM expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality received during the recent visit of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to Azerbaijan. The two leaders agreed to work closely to accelerate the implementation of the decisions made regarding trade and investment during that visit.
Private schools barred from collecting March and April fees from matric students
LAHORE, FEB 28: Punjab Education Department has strictly prohibited private schools from collecting tuition fees for March and April from matriculation students, following complaints of unauthorized charges. Secretary Schools Education Khalid Nazir Wattoo issued directives to all district education authorities, warning schools against demanding advance payments. “It is not permissible to ask students for March and April fees,” he stated, emphasizing that strict action will be taken against institutions found violating the orders. Despite the instructions, reports indicate that some private schools have withheld roll number slips from students whoRead More
OGRA announces decrease in LPG prices for March 2025
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 /DNA/ – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has notified the maximum Price of LPG, effective March 01 2025, as under; Notified LPG Producer prices Rs. / Ton Rs / 11.8 kg Cylinder March-2025 ( w.e.f 01-03-2025) 206,523.15 2,436.97 February -2025 212,672.54 2,509.54 Increase / (Decrease) (6,149.39) (72.57) Notified LPG Consumer prices Rs. / Ton Rs / 11.8 kg Cylinder March-2025 ( w.e.f 01-03-2025) 247,823.15 2,924.31 February -2025 253,972.54 2,996.88 Increase / (Decrease) (6,149.39) (72.57)Read More
Strengthening relations with Pakistan among priorities, says Kyrgyz envoy
Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan must protect common interests and increase business relations: Atif Ikram ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 /DNA/ – Awaz Baig Atakhanov, Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan, visited the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. President FPCCI Atif Ikram Sheikh, Vice President Tariq Jadoon, Chairman Capital Office Karim Aziz Malik, Advisor to President Afshan Malik, Advisor to President Sheikh Pervez, Convenor Diplomatic Committee Muhammad Ahmed, Chairman Coordination Malik Sohail and others welcomed the Kyrgyz Ambassador.Talking about the ceremony organized on this occasion, the Kyrgyz ambassador said that strengthening relations with Pakistan isRead More
Embassies of Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece celebrate Ancient Spring Traditions At IMCG F 6/2 college
DNA ISLAMABAD, FEB 28: The Embassies of Romania, Greece, and Bulgaria in collaboration with Ministry of Federal Education came together to celebrate the rich cultural traditions of Marţisor (Romania and Republic of Moldova), Martenitsa/мартеница (Bulgaria), and Martis/Μάρτης (Greece) at the Islamabad College for Girls, F-6/2 on 28 February 2025. This vibrant event, marking the arrival of spring, was hosted in alliance with the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training in the prestigious public institution of ICG. These ancient customs, deeply rooted in the folklore of the three nations, symbolizeRead More