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By Haneen Abbas Islamabad: Head of Communication Pakistan Network, Fouzia Younis on Saturday launched the second phase of the Chevening mentoring scheme at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). The scheme is designed to support women and minorities who are lawyers and entrepreneurs to enhance their skills, knowledge and work performance. The British High Commission inaugurated the scheme last year which was led by Chevening alumni who mentored a total of 10 mentees (eight women and two men, including minorities) in 2020. The participants benefitted in various facets of leadership enabling them to become thought leaders. The three-month…

By Muhammad Zoraiz Islamabad: Former Interior Minister Senator A. Rehman Malik has urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to throw his ego aside and halt confrontation with Armed Forces on the ongoing issue of appointment of DG ISI which has been blown out of proportion by the government where as this could have resolved quietly and amicably. He said that this unprecedented ongoing confrontation by the government may bring irreversible harm to the institutions in particular and in general to the country. Frmer Interior Minister said that our government seems incompetent to resolve this issue amicably and he has advised the…

By Haneen Abbas Islamabad: As Oil prices climbed to a three-year high above $85 a barrel in International market on Friday, boosted by forecasts of a supply deficit in the next few months as the easing of coronavirus-related travel restrictions spurs demand, government of Pakistan increased prices of petroleum product significantly. Imran Khan-led federal government increased the price of petrol by Rs10.49 per litre and that of high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs12.44 per litre. According to a notification issued by the Finance Division, the new price of petrol, effective from Oct 16 (today), is Rs137.79 per litre while high…

By Haroon Siraj SWAT:- Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mehmood Khan has said here on Wednesday that development and prosperity of people is the top priority of the provincial government. The construction of Swat Motorway Phase II, Malakand Division will become a real tourism hub. He was talking to Senior Journalists of Swat Press Club at his office yesterday. The delegation included Chairman Swat Press Club Mehboob Ali, Chief Organizer Ghulam Farooq, President Malakand Division Union of Journalists Shahzad Alam and Former Chairman Rasheed Iqbal. Mehboob Ali, Chairman Swat Press club, briefed the CM about problems faced by journalists Community in…

By Haroon Siraj Swat- Media is the fourth pillar of the state and no one can disregard its importance and role in the society. These views were expressed by the newly appointed District Police Officer Swat Zahid Nawaz Marvat during the introductory meeting with Journalists Community here on Wednesday. Newly appointed DPO said that after briefing, Swat has a very low crime rate and we will definitely make a plan to eradicate it from the district. He directed subordinates to maintain law and order situation in the district ensuring security of people’s and their properties. “Actually, we were given the…

By Our Staff Reporter Islamabad: President Dr. Arif Alvi undertook a visit to the United Arab Emirates on 9-10 October 2021, according to an official statement issued by Spokesperson of Foreign Affairs on Monday. During the visit, the President met the UAE dignitaries and formally inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion in Dubai Expo 2020. Dubai Expo 2020 is the largest and most diverse exhibition in the region with participation from 192 countries, multilateral organizations and businesses. The Expo commenced on 1 October and will last till 31 March 2022. “Pakistan Pavilion in the Expo 2020 is located at one of the…

By Our Staff Reporter Islamabad: Dr Qadeer Khan , renowned Pakistani nuclear scientist known as father of Pakistan’s atomic bomb, breathed his last in Islamabad. Pakistan was yet to officially declare his death. However his family members was quoted in social media posts especially in Whatsapp groups. Dr. Qadeer Khan has been ill for long time. Last month, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Parliamentarian Maulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali had submitted a resolution in the National Assembly over the Government’s lack of interest about the poor health of nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan who was tested positive for Covid-19. The resolution, also signed…

By Our Staff Reporter Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired meeting of high powered National Security Committee in Prime Minister office on Friday. Sources said NSC reviewed the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) with India. Also matter related to Afghanistan came under discussion. Pakistan’s top civilian, military leadership gathered at PM House for NSC meeting. Services chiefs and DG ISI attended the meeting held at PM House. Speaking to newsmen, Sheikh Rashid , federal Interior Minister said NSC meeting reviewed national security, evolving situation in Afghanistan and border management. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, National Security Adviser Moeed…

By Our Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Pakistan and Justice Project Pakistan (JPP) on Thursday hosted an event to commemorate the upcoming World Day Against the Death Penalty (October 10). At the event, Justice Project Pakistan launched their latest campaign, titled ‘This Is (Not) A Game’, highlighting systemic issues in the criminal justice system, with a particular focus on the struggles of women who have to engage with the system and the difficulties they face in terms of access to justice. The Chief Guest at the event was Mr. Riaz Fatyana, member of the National Assembly…

By Our Staff Reporter Islamabad: Proposed amendments to legislation to outlaw enforced disappearance in Pakistan violate international human rights law and would allow state actors to behave with impunity, said Amnesty International.   More than three months after first receiving the draft bill, which has already been pending for more than two and a half years, the Pakistani parliament’s Senate Standing Committee on Interior returned feedback on the draft amendment bill over the weekend that would enable enforced disappearance to continue lawfully under certain circumstances defined by the authorities. The amendments would also allow criminal charges to be brought against…