Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Transfer of Judges to IHC; SC to conduct hearing on daily basis
ISLAMABAD, APR 17 (APP/DNA):The Attorney General for Pakistan has informed the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday that transfer of judges to Islamabad High Court has been done with the consent of all concerned and the issue is not controversial. The three judges of Islamabad High Court will accept whatever is decided by the Constitutional Court and they are not appointing a counsel to appear before the Constitutional Bench. The five-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and comprising Justice Naeem AkhtarRead More
First group of 300 Pakistani agriculture trainees arrives in China
BEIJING, APR 17 (DNA): The first batch of 300 participants in the Prime Minister of Pakistan’s initiative to train 1,000 young agricultural professionals in China arrived in Xi’an, Shaanxi province. The trainees will undergo three months of hands-on training in agro-technology, climate-resilient agriculture, and modern farming practices at Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (NWAFU) and Yangling Vocational and Technical College, noted Chinese institutions for agricultural education and skill development, Gwadar Pro reported on Thursday. Bilal Mahmood Chaudhary, Deputy Head of Mission at the Pakistani Embassy in Beijing, along with seniorRead More
Pakistan and Hungary Sign Key Cultural and Diplomatic Cooperation Agreements
ISLAMABAD, APR 17 (DNA):Envisioning strong cultural and people to people ties, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 and Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto @FM_Szijjarto welcomed signing of MoUs and agreement on cooperation in the fields of Culture(2025-27), Archeology and Cultural Heritage, and mutual visa exemption for holders of Diplomatic Passports.
NUML Signs MoU with Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) to Promote Volunteerism and Community Engagement
ISLAMABAD, APR 17 (DNA) : A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) and Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) Pakistan in a ceremony held at NUML. Director General NUML, Brigadier Shehzad Munir, and M. Saleem Mansoori Country director-HHRD graced the occasion and formalized the partnership by signing the MoU. During the ceremony, Saleem Mansoori shared an overview of HHRD’s global and national humanitarian initiatives, including its funding mechanisms, areas of operation, and focus on youth engagement. DG NUML lauded HHRD’s ongoingRead More
PTCL accused of fraudulent Internet installations and billing practices
Residents of Islamabad report deceptive tactics, unwanted internet charges DNA ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is facing serious allegations from multiple residents of the capital city, who accuse the telecom giant of fraudulently installing internet connections and billing customers for services they never requested. Several customers, including residents from multi-unit buildings and flats, claim that PTCL staff assured them they were only being provided voice services—landline telephone—without any internet. However, when the monthly bills arrived, internet charges were included, leading to confusion, frustration, and financial burden for usersRead More
Khalid Khan Magsi Chairs 6th Bog Meeting Of Pakistan Halal Authority
ISLAMABAD: APR 17 (DNA):The Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA) held its 6th Board of Governors (BoG) meeting today under the chairmanship of Hon. Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Mr. Khalid Khan Magsi. During the meeting, several pivotal decisions were approved to enhance Pakistan’s halal industry and international trade relations. The Board formally launched the Halal Certification Mark Scheme, aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision for ease of business and export promotion. This initiative aims to create a national symbol of authenticity for halal-certified products, while helping PHA transition into aRead More