Islamabad (Pak PRwire): U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Ambassador Richard Holbrooke called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. Ms. Anne W. Patterson and other senior US officials were also present during the meeting.
Mobilink Launches SMS based Service to Support Fight against Polio
Lahore (Pak PRwire): Mobilink, Pakistan’s market leader in cellular services and part of Orascom Telecom Holding has reiterated its commitment to eradicate polio from the country by launching today an SMS based service to assist the Polio Control Cell (PCC) in tracking missed areas and children.
Government of Japan Extended Grant of Yen 53Million (US $ 0.588 Million) for “Improvement of Water Supply System in Abbottabad” Project
Islamabad (Pak PRwire): The Government of Japan has extended a grant of Yen 53 million (US $ 0.588 million) for the “Improvement of water Supply System in Abbottabad” project.
UK and Pakistan’s First Livestock & Dairy Roundtable at Cambridge University
Islamabad (Pak PRwire): A roundtable was held at Cambridge University (UK) today to provide a forum for interaction to stakeholders from UK and Pakistan in the dairy and livestock sector.
1st Conference on Pipeline & Piping Industry on March 02, Karachi
Karachi (Pak PRwire): The first-ever “Conference on Pipeline Piping & Integrity Management – (PPIMC)” is scheduled for March 02, 2010 in Karachi is being jointly-organized by Pakistan ’s renowned event management companies “Happenings International” & “Sken Business Management Services”. This was recently announced by the Conference Director, PPIMC 2010 – Khalid Iqbal.
PM Greets Maldives President on National Day
Islamabad (Pak PRwire): Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has sent a message of greetings to the President of the Republic of Maldives, Mr. Mohamed Nasheed, on their National Day falling on Ist Rabi-ul-Awwal, 16th February, 2010.
IOM Dispatches Toolkits to Flash Flood-Affected Villages in Swat Valley
Islamabad (Pak PRwire): IOM has dispatched 150 tool kits to help families whose homes were damaged by flash floods caused by heavy rains in northern Pakistan’s Swat region last week.
Samsung Delivers the “Wave” – a Brilliant New Smartphone
Lahore (Pak PRwire): Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading global mobile phone provider, today announced the launch of the Samsung Wave (Model: S8500). This is the first mobile handset to be released on Samsung’s new, open mobile platform, Samsung bada, and the cornerstone of the company’s commitment to provide a Smartphone for every lifestyle.
Italy Assures Cooperation to Upgrade Railway Infrastructure
Islamabad (Pak PRwire): The ambassador of Italy in Islamabad Vincenzo Pratis Tuesday assured the government of Pakistan to extend all possible cooperation for improvement of rail infrastructure and up-gradation of railway stations.
Feb 14 Should be Observed as Emperor Babar’s Birthday, Not Valentine’s Day
Islamabad (Pak PRwire): The Great Mughal Memorial Society (GMMS) on Saturday said February 14th should not be observed as Valentine’s Day which promotes immorality in the society. Rather it should be observed as an anniversary of founder of Mughal dynasty and defender of Muslim identity in India.
