PARIS: Sorbonne University’s Auditorium here was the venue where Muhammad Imran Syed (hailing from Nauranga, Mianwali, Pakistan) has been awarded PhD in Computer Networking during a grand ceremony on Saturday (15th June, 2024). His father, Mianwali Today group member Syed Aqeel Hussain Shah (Press Attaché, French Embassy Islamabad) also attended the event. Imran Syed successfully […]
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WASHINGTON/KARACHI: Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha Sunday (16th June, 2024) has extended warm greetings to Muslims on behalf of the US. “I extend warm wishes for a blessed Eid al-Adha to Muslims celebrating here and across the world. “We know Eid arrives this year at a time when many […]
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MOUNT ARAFAT: As the scorching sun baked the land, eighteen lakh thirty-three thousands, one hundred and sixty-four Hujjaj converged here on 9th of ZilHajj (Saturday (15th June, 2024) to perform the Rukn-e-Azam of Hajj known as Waqoof-e-Arafah. Hajj: 1) State of Ihram; 2) Tawaf-e-Ka’aba (circling the Ka’aba seven times counterclockwise); 3) Sa’i (walk between Safa […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/IFJ): The past 30 days have seen new legislation and actions by authorities threaten Pakistani freedom of expression, with reports published in local media claiming further internet restrictions are to come. On 10th day of June (2024) acting Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, in power after the previously acting Governor Malik Ahmad Khan […]
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GAZA (NPTV/IFJ): Since 7th day of October, 2023, Israeli airstrikes, bombardments, snipers, and soldiers have killed over 112 journalists and media workers. In addition to those murdered, many have been assaulted, arbitrarily detained, injured, or disabled. On 21st day of May, the Israeli government seized equipment belonging to the Associated Press, citing a new bill […]
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ISLAMABAD: For the next fortnight (effective from 15th June, 2024) govt has reduced the price of petrol by Rs.10.20 per liter and that of High Speed Diesel by Rs. 2.33 per liter. Till the end of June, 2024 citoyens will be able to buy a liter of petrol for Rs. 258.16 per liter and HSD […]
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GAZA: US has imposed sanctions on Israeli right-wing activist group Tzav 9 for blocking, looting and burning aid conveys attempting to deliver humanitarian goods to civilians here. According to US State Department, on 13th May, Tzav 9 activists had looted two trucks loaded with humanitarian goods and the set the vehicles on fire. Commenting on […]
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KARACHI: Chargé d’affaires (CDA) of the United States Mission in Pakistan Andrew Schofer highlighted the strong Pak-US partnership and the American commitment to enhancing maritime security, supporting religious freedom, and cultural heritage preservation during his visit from 12th till 14th June. CDA Schofer visited Mazar-e-Quaid to honor Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Schofer’s visit […]
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ISLAMABAD: In order to augment the volume of exports, PM Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reduction of Rs.10.69 per unit for industrial sector. For Industrial and export sector the electricity price per unit will be Rs. 34.99/unit. This development will translate into rs. 200 billion in relief for export oriented manufacturing units. This will ultimately […]
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ISLAMABAD: A hackathon was held here to ponder over the Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) project that is being implemented by the UNDP in partnership with the Ministry of Climate Change and supported by the Green Climate Fund. It had been noted that out of 13,032 glaciers found in the Karakoram, Hindu Kush and Himalayan […]
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