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Shaza Fatima Khawaja launches artificial intelligence module at civil services academy
ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP):Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence 101 module at the Civil Services Academy (CSA) in Islamabad. Addressing the Special CSS Batch comprising 52 probationary officers from Balochistan, 46 from Sindh and 10 additional officers from Sindh, encouraged by the Federal Minister. This […]
CDA reclaims 320 kanals of encroached land in Islamabad National Park
ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (APP):The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Thursday reclaimed around 320 kanals of valuable state land from illegal occupation during an anti-encroachment operation in the Saidpur area of Islamabad National Park. According to the CDA, the operation was carried out on the directives of CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa […]
Parliament best forum for dialogue: Barrister Aqeel
ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP):State Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik on Thursday said that parliament is the best forum for dialogue with Opposition. The prime minister had offered talks to Opposition on many occasions, he said while talking to a private television channel. Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), should discuss public interest issues, […]
Temporary reduction in power generation triggers need-based load management in IESCO region
ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (APP):Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has initiated need-based load management across its entire region following a temporary reduction in overall power generation due to technical reasons, an IESCO spokesperson said on Thursday. According to the spokesperson, IESCO is currently not receiving electricity in line with demand, resulting in scheduled power outages in […]
LHC makes biometric verification mandatory for court proceedings
LAHORE, Jan 08 (APP):The Lahore High Court (LHC) has made biometric verification mandatory for petitioners, respondents, and all other parties before the hearing of cases . Following approval from the Chief Justice, the Additional Registrar (Judicial) has issued a formal notification in this regard. According to the notification issued on Thursday, biometric verification through NADRA […]
PM Shehbaz launches major infrastructure, education initiatives for Balochistan’s uplift
QUETTA, Jan 8 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reiterated the federal government’s firm resolve to ensure accelerated development of Balochistan, saying that Pakistan must pool its national resources without hesitation to bring the province at par with other parts of the country. Addressing a ceremony to inaugurate and launch key development projects, the […]
Health Minister chairs high-level review meeting on promotion of clinical trial sector
ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (APP):Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess and accelerate the development of Pakistan’s clinical trial sector, reaffirming the government’s commitment to position the country as a regional hub for clinical trials in the near future. The meeting was attended by the Chief Executive Officer, Drug […]
PTA strengthens capacity through strategic collaboration with ZTE
ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP):The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with ZTE Pakistan, successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building training on Fixed-Line and Wireless Network Technologies on January 6 and 7 at PTA Headquarters, Islamabad. The inaugural session was addressed by Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, Chairman PTA, who highlighted structured and continuous capacity building […]
Court summons Parvez Elahi, others for re-framing charges in Gujrat Development projects case
LAHORE, Jan 08 (APP):An accountability court on Thursday summoned former chief minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and other accused for re-framing of charges in a corruption and kickbacks reference related to Gujrat development projects. Accountability Court Judge Rana Muhammad Arif conducted the proceedings. Former principal secretary to chief minister Punjab Muhammad Khan Bhatti, along with […]
Eligibility criteria set for CM Punjab Green Tractor Scheme Phase-III
FAISALABAD, Jan 08 (APP):The Punjab government has finalized eligibility criteria for receiving applications from the farmers under Chief Minister Punjab Green Tractor Scheme Phase-III for promoting mechanization in the agriculture sector. Director Agriculture (Extension) Chaudhary Khalid Mahmood said that the applicants must be residents of Punjab and possess a valid Computerized National Identity Card. He […]