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By Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: March 6, 2023: German Minister of State at Federal Foreign Office Dr. Tobias Linder called on Federal Minster for Commerce and Investments Syed Naveed Qamar to discuss mater of mutual interests. German Ambassador to Pakistan Alfred Grannas, and Federal Secretary Muhammad Sualeh Ahmed Faruqui were also present in the meeting held here in the Minister Office on Monday. During the meeting, Commerce Minister acknowledged and thanked for Germany’s support for better market access for Pakistan in EU in awarding the status of GSP Plus. The minister said that government of Pakistan acknowledges trade benefits being accrued…

By Professor Dr. Muhammad Bilal Khan Higher Education Institutions in Pakistan are churning out high-quality research in spite of the meager resources at hand. We have one of the brightest minds in the country who are contributing significantly in their respective fields of study. Pakistani youth carry outstanding talent, which needs to be harnessed for value addition and wealth creation through a progressive and well-defined journey. One such prescription is the Harvard pyramid narrative. Knowledge is the base of this pyramid followed by proficiency in methods, procedures, and processes. The third tier prescribes working in groups, followed by stakeholder engagement…

By Hafiz Anees Food security topic was not in the limelight as it should be, However, observing recent global events and rising concerns on supply chain issues and lack of food security worldwide, it is now fundamental to put enough focus on this potential danger that can impact vast population of the world, specifically low income and poor countries. A lot of seminars/webinars and scholastic discussions are ongoing on the food security topic and experts are trying to find ways how to protect near future shortage of food supplies that is fundamental for the existence of the mankind. The Ukraine…

Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rahman presided over the consortium made on energy as Chancellor of the Universities of Punjab. The purpose of the consortium is to make recommendations to government and related institutions through research and manpower in universities to solve energy problems. Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission Dr. Shahid Munir and Vice Chancellors of various universities participated in the meeting. During the meeting all the members of the consortium put emphasis on the fact that University teachers, students needs to play a role in national policies. Linkage between academia and industry is a successful model worldwide. Our Universities needs…

By Ghazanfar Abbas Karachi: The British Council Pakistan is bringing the 6th edition of WOW – Women of the World Festival in collaboration with ECDI Pakistan and Olomopolo Media on Saturday 4 and Sunday, 5 March 2023 at Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi. After two virtual editions (in 2021 and 2022) this is the first in-person WOW Festival in three years. The programme for the WOW festival is the most diverse and exciting since the festival began and includes dynamic panels, workshops, immersive performances, vibrant marketplaces and shows for children. The festival will also feature an art exhibition, a drum circle,…

By Dr. Malik Muhammad Sohail An increase in intolerance can be seen globally. Abrupt economic, social, and political changes have given rise to the radical right in various European countries. Intolerance of headscarves in France, burning copies of the Holy Quran in Denmark, and derogatory cartoons published in Italy; all depict a rise in intolerance. A report by Nevada Policy Research Institute (September 2020) suggests that Americans of all ideological stripes are growing more intolerant of people who don’t share their political outlook. In India, Hindutva ideology is intolerant to Muslims and people of other faiths who are…

By Mehr Ghazanfar Abbas New Delhi is all set to welcome Foreign ministers from around the world who will arrive this week in the shadow of Russia’s war in Ukraine and spiraling U.S.-China tensions, with host India hoping that issues like climate change and Third World debt are not overlooked. However, the influential bloc is not influential enough to stop Russia from causing further destruction in Ukraine. The March 1-2 meeting of the G20 foreign ministers will be held days after a meeting of finance chiefs of the bloc in Bengaluru which miserably failed to reach a consensus on a…

 The British Council Pakistan announced the third cohort of Scholarships for Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). Over 100 scholarships are available to women STEM scholars from Asia and the Americas to pursue a masters’ degree in the UK, out of which 48 scholarships are reserved for women STEM scholars from Pakistan and other South Asian countries, awarded on a merit basis with no country-specific cap. The scholarships will help enhance careers in STEM for the selected women scholars and enable them to promote research and innovation in their home country through their exposure to the expertise in…

By Mehr Ghazanfar Abbas WASHINGTON — On February 24, 2023, the United States and Pakistan concluded the ninth meeting under the U.S. – Pakistan Trade and Investment Framework (TIFA). The meeting was chaired by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Pakistan’s Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar. The officials engaged on trade- and investment-related issues and concerns, including agriculture, digital trade, intellectual property protection and enforcement, labor rights, good regulatory practices, and women’s economic empowerment.  Both governments resolved to increase dialogue on these topics, in order to deepen the economic bilateral relationship and further the prosperity of working people…

As the world grapples with the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is taking a significant step towards sustainable economic development. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zone Development and Management Company (KPEZDMC) has issued a Letter of Intent (LOI) to InfraCo Asia to undertake a complete feasibility study for the solarization of economic zones in KP. The LOI signifies the commitment of KPEZDMC and InfraCo Asia to work together in exploring the potential of solar energy and expanding its use in the province’s economic zones. Solar energy is not only…