KARACHI: Writers, academics, poets, and artists converged at Liaquat Memorial Library here on Saturday (14th Dec, 2024) to attend the 7th edition of two-day Sindh Literature Festival The theme this year is ‘Save Indus, Save Life’ which focuses on the ecological and civilizational significance of the Sindhu Darya. After inaugurating the event, Education Minister Syed […]
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KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has revealed here on Thursday (12th December, 2024) that following successful negotiation with Provincial Govt a Medical City worth US$ 1 billion would be developed in the Dhabeji Economic Zone by Chinese investors. According to KATI the Medical City Project will be the country’s first fully integrated […]
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has introduced a 50% concession in rail fares for people with disabilities (PWDs). The discount is available upon presentation of CNIC with the disability logo, The discount also extends to the attendants accompanying visually impaired passengers. While travelling passengers with special needs can easily get wheelchairs at all the major stations. Special […]
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KARACHI: United Kingdom Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer during a visit to Pakistan has announced that UK will provide funding worth UK to fund £108m enabling Pak businesses combat climate change. Local Pakistani businesses will benefit from this funding to support the development of climate technologies and expertise to tackle climate change. This […]
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KARACHI: Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Pakistan’s first Maritime Science and Technology Park held Thursday (21st Nov, 2024) here at Expo Center. Speaking on the occasion the Naval Chief expressed confidence that the Park would open new paths for the economic growth and the maritime sector. Maritime Science and Technology […]
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KARACHI: Iconic Globe that has remained perched on a fountain in front of Islamia College for decades, will have to give way to the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. Property of KMC, the 60-ton Globe was created in 1964 by the then administration of the Metropolis for the people of the Port City. […]
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BAKU: Government of Pakistan (GoP) and UNICEF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to uphold priorities to safeguarding children from the devastating impacts of climate change. Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam Romina Khurshid Alam witnessed the signing ceremony held at Pakistan Pavilion on the sidelines of the COP29 global climate conference […]
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KARACHI: One of the major reasons of smog is burning the residue of a crop (stubble) by farmers/land lords to cheaply clear the land for sowing. In Agra, the monument of love Taj Mahal, that had been declared world heritage by UNESCO, disappeared on Thursday due to smog caused by stubble burning. In Pakistan the […]
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ISLAMABAD: Citoyens of Pakistan’s Capital as well as a number of other KP cities (including n Peshawar) experienced tremors at 10.13am Wednesday (13th November, 2024) after a 5.1 magnitude quake jolted Afghanistan’s Badakshan area. The centre of the quake was located 37 km west-southwest of Afghanistan having a depth of 220.7km.Panicked citizens evacuated the batiments […]
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LAHORE: Toxic air from India has further aggravated the smog crisis in Punjab and KP on Sunday (10th November, 2024). Due to deadly smog that has engulfed the Province of Punjab, govt has barred public from entering public/private parks, zoos, playgrounds, playlands, historical places, monuments and museums till 17th November. Primary/Secondary School and Tuition/Coaching Centers […]
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