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Sustainable peace in region impossible without Kashmir solution: Amir Muqam

Cape Town: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Engineer Amir Muqam has said that unless the Kashmir dispute is resolved in accordance with United Nations resolutions, sustainable peace in the region is not possible. According to Kashmir Media Service, Engineer Amir Muqam was addressing the grand convention organized by the Pakistani and Kashmiri communities…

CDA plans to deploy drones for firefighting in high-rise buildings

ISLAMABAD:The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday announced plans to introduce modern firefighting techniques, including the use of drones, to deal with fire incidents in high-rise buildings in the federal capital. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa at the authority’s headquarters to…

Tarar visits senior journalist Shehbaz Rana, extends recovery wishes

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar visited senior journalist Shehbaz Rana to inquire about his health. The minister expressed concern over Rana’s condition, conveyed best wishes for his early recovery, and offered prayers for his speedy recuperation. Acknowledging Rana’s valuable services to the profession, Tarar lauded him as a respected voice in journalism….

China, Pakistan jointly promote “Skills Passport” International Vocational Certification Initiative

BEIJING:At the China-Pakistan International TVET-Industrial Education Cooperation and Exchange Seminar last week, Vincent Que, CEO of the China Global Professional and Technical Certification Center (CGPTC), and Ms. Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, Chairperson of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) of Pakistan, formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of their respective organizations. The…

Pakistan Pakistan govt implementing reforms for improvement in petroleum sector

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan government is implementing comprehensive reforms for bringing improvement and transparency in the petroleum sector, Radio Pakistan reported. According to Petroleum Division, a Track and Trace System has been introduced to eliminate smuggling at petrol pumps and within the fuel supply chain. A Raahguzar Mobile App has been launched to provide information about legal…

Islamabad, Rawalpindi hit by 5.8 magnitude earthquake

5.8 magnitude earthquake tremors were felt in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Monday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the earthquake tremors measured 5.8 on the Richter scale were reported in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Seismological Centre reported that the quake occurred at a depth of 10…