Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
COMSATS University launches major reform agenda, AI-driven learning model
ISLAMABAD, Jun 02: Rector of COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar Tuesday announced a wide-ranging institutional reform agenda aimed at transforming the university into a digitally empowered, AI-enabled and globally competitive higher education institution, while emphasizing improved governance, academic excellence and enhanced student experience. The announcement came during the first meeting of the Conference of Campus Directors, held at CUI under the chairmanship of the Rector, bringing together the leadership of all constituent campuses as part of the university’s strategic transformation drive. In his inaugural address, Prof. Dr.Read More
DPM Dar, Kuwait’s FM Sheikh Jarrah discuss evolving regional, int’l developments
ISLAMABAD, Jun 2: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a meeting with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to discuss evolving regional and international developments. During the interaction, FM Sheikh Jarrah appreciated Pakistan’s continued mediatory role and its efforts to facilitate engagement between the United States and Iran, commending its constructive contribution to regional peace and security, a DPM’s Office news release said. The DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting diplomacy and sustained engagement as the preferred path to lasting peace andRead More
Solarization helped cut import bill, RCCI tells PM
ISLAMABAD, JUN 2: The business community has expressed high expectations from the upcoming Budget 2026–27, emphasizing the need for an industry- and export-oriented, business-friendly fiscal framework that supports sustainable economic growth. Concerns were also raised regarding recent media reports about proposed taxation on electric vehicles and solar energy solutions/panels. The business leadership urged the government to reconsider the proposed policy and adopt a two-tier approach, under which electric two-wheelers and scooters should remain exempt from taxation. They further called for incentives and protection for local manufacturers operating in these emergingRead More
Iran studying deal to halt war with US as stalemate persists
TEHRAN, JUN 2: Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the US to halt their war, Iranian media reported on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump said talks to reach a deal were continuing. More than three months after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran, the conflict has hardened into a stalemate while efforts to negotiate an interim deal have proved inconclusive, leaving the Strait of Hormuz largely shut. Iran has not yet responded to a proposed final text of the temporary deal, and was taking a “stern”Read More
PU students visit SK Hydropower station to gain practical insight into clean energy technologies
ISLAMABAD, Jun 2: The SK Hydropower Station hosted an academic exchange and on-site learning session for a delegation of faculty members and electrical engineering students from the University of the Punjab, providing them with firsthand exposure to modern hydropower technologies and project management practices. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, more than 20 faculty members and students participated in the visit, which was organized by SK Hydro (Private) Limited, the owner of the project. During the visit, technical experts briefed the delegation on the hydropower station’s core technologies, projectRead More
PIDE proposes Rs 45,000 minimum wage benchmark
ISLAMABAD, JUN 2 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has unveiled a landmark policy proposal aimed at transforming Pakistan’s minimum wage determination from a symbolic annual announcement into a transparent, evidence-based, and rules-based wage governance system. In Policy Viewpoint No. 62, titled “Reforming Minimum Wage Determination in Pakistan: From Wage Announcements to Wage Governance,” PIDE scholars propose a hybrid framework aligned with International Labour Organization (ILO) principles. The proposed methodology balances purchasing-power protection, worker-family adequacy, labour-market affordability, partial productivity sharing, and provincial implementation realities. Applying this frameworkRead More