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Junaid Chaudhry calls for space-based monitoring for port expansion, maritime safety

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Wednesday said advanced space-based monitoring systems could play a vital role in safeguarding seas, improving maritime management and strengthening responses to environmental threats. Junaid Chaudhry made the remarks during a visit to the headquarters of the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO),…

DPM Dar inaugurates Pathfinder Group’s Pakistan Pavilion on WEF meeting 2026 sidelines

DAVOS:Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday inaugurated the Pathfinder Group’s Pakistan Pavilion on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos. The DPM/FM appreciated the initiative to showcase Pakistan’s vast economic potential and emerging opportunities on a global platform, while highlighting the dynamism and innovation…

Drug seller arrested,330 ltrs liquor recovered

SARGODHA: Cantt Police Station on Tuesday arrested a notorious drug seller and recovered a large quantity of liquor from his possession. On a tip off,the team conducted raid and arrested the accused, Shahbaz alias Goru, besides recovering 330 liters of liquor along with sale proceeds. Preliminary investigation revealed that the seized alcohol was intended to…

CM launches `Once Upon a Time – Aik Dafa Ka Zikr Hai’ book at Beaconhouse golden jubilee

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah highlighted his government’s education priorities, stressing the need to expand access, enhance teacher quality, and bring out-of-school children into the education system.    He added that private sector partnerships and initiatives complement public efforts to build an accountable and inclusive education framework. He was speaking at Beaconhouse’s…

Pakistan to host 10th ECO ministerial meeting on disaster risk reduction in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD:National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is set to host the 10th Ministerial Meeting of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) from 21 to 22 January 2026 at NDMA Headquarters, Islamabad. This marks the first time Pakistan is hosting an ECO Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction, reflecting the country’s growing leadership role…