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Germany a key partner in strengthening higher education linkages: Chairman HEC
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18 /DNA/ – The Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening academic ties with Germany, specifically aiming to harness Germany’s global leadership in engineering and technology to transform Pakistan’s industrial and educational landscape. The Chairman made these remarks during a meeting with the German Ambassador to Pakistan, Ms. Ina Lepel, at the HEC Secretariat on Wednesday. The meeting, which was also attended by the Executive Director HEC, Dr. Zia Ul Haq, and representatives from the German AcademicRead More
Yango Pakistan partners with NowPDP to empower drivers with disabilities
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18 /DNA/ – Yango Pakistan, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has partnered with NowPDP, a non-profit organization, to launch ‘Baikhtiyar Pakistan’ — an inclusive mobility and livelihood program designed to create earning opportunities for persons with disabilities through the Yango platform. The launch ceremony took place at the NowPDP Centre of Excellence for Disability Inclusion Karachi and was inaugurated by the Provincial Minister of Sindh for Labour and Information and Human Resources, Mr. Saeed Ghani. As part of the first phase of the programme, YangoRead More
PM Shehbaz leaves for Washington to attend Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ meeting on Gaza
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for the United States on Wednesday to attend the inaugural global summit of the Board of Peace (BoP), hosted by US President Donald Trump in Washington on February 19. The prime minister left for Washington from London, where he had arrived on Tuesday for a brief two-day stay following the conclusion of his official visit to Austria. The sources said PM Shehbaz would have a one-on-one meeting with host President Donald Trump during his stay in Washington, The News reported last week.Read More
T20 World Cup: Pakistan advance to Super Eights after beating Namibia
COLOMBO, FEB 18: Sahibzada Farhan’s century, combined with disciplined bowling, propelled Pakistan to a commanding 102-run win over Namibia in a crucial T20 World Cup group-stage clash at Colombo’s SSC Cricket Ground on Wednesday. Chasing a challenging target of 200, Namibia were bundled out for just 97 in 17.3 overs. The innings had a promising start as openers Louren Steenkamp and Jan Frylinck put together a 32-run partnership. Frylinck contributed 9 off 11 balls, including a boundary off Salman Mirza, before being clean bowled. Namibia’s troubles intensified when Jan NicolRead More
Govt assures uninterrupted gas supply during Sehr and Iftar
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18: The federal government on Wednesday announced that it would ensure gas supply during Sehri and Iftar hours to facilitate consumers across the country during the holy month of Ramadan. Addressing a joint press conference alongside Power Minister Awais Leghari, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said that all arrangements were in place to ensure gas supply at “maximum pressure” from 3am to 10:30pm throughout the fasting month. In order to facilitate consumers, the minister said that “additional volume” of gas have been arranged. The petroleum minister said “situationRead More
Uzbek President to visit US for inaugural peace council
TASHKENT, FEB 18 /DNA/ – At the invitation of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will pay a working visit to Washington, D.C. on February 17–19 of this year to participate in the inaugural meeting of the Peace Council. The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) has prepared an infographic presenting key indicators of trade, economic and investment cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United States over the past 9 years. History of visits The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan hasRead More