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Pakistani troops already in Saudi Arabia across multiple domains: ISPR DG
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani troops are already present in Saudi Arabia across multiple capabilities and domains, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General (DG) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Wednesday. Asked by CNN whether Pakistani troops or personnel were already on the ground in Saudi Arabia as part of the Makkah alliance, the ISPR DG said the forces had been there for decades. “Pakistani troops have been there for decades […] in Saudi Arabia,” Lt Gen Chaudhry said. He said the Makkah alliance had not emerged “in a vacuum”, pointing to theRead More
Independence Day of Tajikistan celebrated
ISLAMABAD, OCT 7 /DNA/ – A grand ceremony was held in the federal capital to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Tajikistan, highlighting the enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation between Tajikistan and Pakistan. Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Tourism Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan and Senator Talah Mahmood were also present as distinguished guests. Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan, Yusuf Sharifzoda, hosted the event and welcomed theRead More
Green land construction demolished, 2,600 kanals of common land under monitoring: committee told
ISLAMABAD, OCT 7 /DNA/ – The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works, chaired by Senator Nasir Butt, met to review a range of issues concerning government accommodation for public officials, the Green Land and Sky Garden projects in Rawalpindi, the Thalian Housing Scheme, stalled housing projects, recovery of outstanding rents, and the housing quota for journalists and media workers. The meeting also examined matters relating to land transfers, recovery and protection of state-owned and common land, implementation of Supreme Court orders, joint venture housing projects, and the status ofRead More
Turkish agency TIKA powers Pakistan’s future teachers with solar, digital upgrade
ISLAMABAD, Oct 07 (DNA):Empowering teachers to brighten classrooms, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has upgraded the Teach For Pakistan Training Center in Islamabad with state-of-the-art digital and solar infrastructure. The centre, which prepares young teachers for public schools in low-income communities, has now been equipped with advanced audiovisual and video conferencing systems, 10 laptops, and a 25 kVA solar energy system. The upgrade will ensure uninterrupted, high-quality in-person and online training for around 115 teaching fellows and 20 trainers every year, ultimately benefiting more than 7,000 students inRead More
PM directs swift upgradation of ML-1, corporate-style reforms in Pakistan Railways
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (DNA):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to expedite work on the upgradation of Main Line-1 (ML-1) and implement corporate-style reforms in Pakistan Railways to make it strong and economically self-sufficient. The prime minister, chairing a review meeting on reforms in Pakistan Railways here, said that ML-1 should be constructed on a commercial basis by utilising the encroached railway land worth billions of rupees. He appreciated the efforts of the joint teams of the National Accountability Bureau and the Ministry of Railways, underRead More
Pakistan Railways seeks restoration of historic Khewra station for tourism
ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (DNA):Pakistan Railways has approached the Punjab Archaeology Department for the restoration of the historic British-era Khewra Railway Station as a tourist attraction. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the station, which has remained non-operational since passenger services ceased in 2011, has suffered deterioration of its building, platforms and associated railway infrastructure. The Chalisa-Khewra railway section was opened in August 1887, primarily to facilitate the transportation of rock salt, coal and other minerals, while also serving passengers from surrounding areas.The railway played an important role in theRead More