reforms in Pakistan Engineering Council are essential — restore rights of diploma and B.Tech engineers
Islamabad: Expressing strong concerns over the current system of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), academicians, engineering professionals, and alumni representatives have demanded urgent reforms in the structure, scope, and policies of PEC so that it can become a fair, functional, and transparent regulatory body.Serious issues like unbalanced representation, conflict of interest, and limited scope are negatively […]
strongly condemns carnage of scores of school children in Gaza by air strikes of Israel
ISLAMABAD, April 05 (SABAH): Muhammad Farooq Rehmani, Chairman J&K People’s Freedom League and ex-Convener All Parties Hurriyat Conference AJ&K, has strongly condemned carnage of scores of school Children in Gaza by brutal air and ground strikes of Israel following its policy of terminating real vestiges of Palestinian generation by settler violence and intensive ethnic-cleansing. Muhammad […]
At least 100 children killed or injured daily in Gaza since truce ended: UNRWA
The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has condemned the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling it “no land for children,” as fresh data reveals the devastating impact of Israel’s ongoing military offensive. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, citing UNICEF figures, said that at least 100 children are being killed or injured […]
Manoj Kumar passed away
Bollywood actor-director Manoj Kumar passed away on Friday at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, as per the BBC. Born Harikrishan Goswami, Kumar was 87 years old and died of “age-related health issues”, according to Dr Santosh Shetty. The cause of death was cardiogenic shock following an acute myocardial infarction. His son, Kunal Goswami, confirmed […]
New Zealand complete 3-0 whitewash over Pakistan in ODI series
New Zealand completed a whitewash of Pakistan in the final ODI, defeating them comfortably. Pakistan, chasing a challenging total, was dismissed for 221 runs in 40 overs. New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell, who scored 59 off 40 balls and took 1/39 with the ball, was name Player of the Match while Kiwi fast bowler Ben Sears […]
pre-Hajj operation for 2025. will start on April 29 `continue until June 1.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has announced its pre-Hajj operation for 2025. The operation will start on April 29 and continue until June 1. During this period, the national airline will operate 280 special flights to transport over 56,000 Pakistani pilgrims to Saudi Arabia,Timelessnews reported. According to sources, this year, 20,000 pilgrims will travel under the […]
tariff reductions would be mutually beneficial
Mian Munir Ahmed ISLAMABAD: Former caretaker federal minister for commerce Gohar Ejaz has proposed that Pakistan and the United States begin negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), suggesting that open market access and tariff reductions would be mutually beneficial. In a statement, Ejaz said that Pakistan could allow duty-free imports of American goods as […]
fundamental rights must be upheld across the board
SLAMABAD: Terming adherence to fundamental rights a cornerstone of any democratic society, Chief Justice of Pakistan has stressed that the fundamental rights must be upheld across the board. The CJP expressed these views during a meeting with Supreme Court Bar Association President Mian Muhammad Rauf Ata. According to an SCBA press release, the bar chief […]
3rd ODI: Pakistan to face New Zealand tomorrow
Muhammed Hasheem Ismaeil The third and last One-Day International between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played in Mount Maunganui tomorrow. The match will start at 03:00 am Pakistan Standard Time. New Zealand have already won the series two-nil.
Dar vows to pursue reforms fostering sustainable economic growth
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated the government’s commitment to pursue reforms that will maintain market stability and foster sustainable economic growth. He was chairing a high-level inter-ministerial meeting in Islamabad on Friday, to discuss measures to stabilize commodity prices and strengthen supply chains.