Pak-Afghan Health Moot Mulls Collaboration for Polio Eradication

Islamabad: A two day Pak-Afghan health officials meeting began in Islamabad today with the objective to discuss common strategies to prevent cross-border transmission of the polio virus. The Afghan delegation was led by the Director General of Public Health, Dr. Taufeeq Mashal while the Pakistan team Head of the Country’s Polio Programme, Dr. Altaf Bosan [...]

Nokia’s new Supernova range: the latest style icon in Pakistan

Karachi: Recognizing that no one style fits all, Nokia has unveiled a new range of products to let consumers express their personal styles on a number of levels ranging from stylish designs, to personalization through vibrantly hued exchangeable covers.
This new and exciting Supernova range is now available in Pakistan.
The first four devices [...]

High profile IT Security Summit to explore latest approaches in retaining valuable company information

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Paramount, a leading IT security services provider has warned companies to focus their attention on securing their ‘Valuable Information Assets’ in the context of the current market downturn and increasing risk of data theft by disgruntled employees. Providing a safe and secure environment within the constraints of today’s budgets and regulations [...]

Gandhara-Art exhibits the creations of highly acclaimed Pakistani Artist, Jamil Baloch

Karachi: Gandhara Art Gallery, pioneers in promoting cotemporary art in Pakistan, displayed the soulful and philosophical work of Jamil Baloch under the theme of ‘Disorientation’ at an Opening Ceremony today. The opening of the exhibition focused on showcasing both Modern and Contemporary Pakistani Art and was attended by art connoisseurs and prominent art authorities. The [...]

Farrah Deeba of PML-N hails Dr. AQ Khan's release

LAHORE: PML-N Cultural Wing’s President and MPA Farrah Deeba has appreciated the release of Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan.
Talking to media here Sunday, she observed the nation, which do not honour their heroes, could never sustain and progress.Deeba further said the Dr. A.Q. Khan, who turned Pakistan into an atomic power, had very basic right of [...]

KASHMIR SOLIDARITY DAY observed in Canada

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Acting High Commissioner to Canada Naela Chohan has urged upon international community to play its role in bringing an end to the repression , violence and human rights violations being committed against the people of Indian Held Kashmir who are struggling to achieve their right of self determination, says a press release received [...]

Ambassador of Argentina meets Health Minister

Islamabad: The Ambassador of Argentina Rodolfo J. Martin Sarabia called on Federal Minister for Health Mr. Ijaz Hussain Jakhrani here and discussed matters pertaining to cooperation in Health sector.
The Ambassador apprised the Minister that the Ferozsons Laboratories Limited and Bago Group of Pharmaceutical Companies of Argentina have recently entered into a joint venture agreement to [...]

Environment Ministry Imposes Immediate Ban on Motor Boating in Rawal Lake

Islamabad: Ministry of Environment has imposed ban on Motorized Boats plying in Rawal Lake with immediate effect. Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has issued an Environmental Protection Order (EPO) in this regard to Capital Development Authority (CDA) restraining them to suspend motor boating in Rawal Lake.
This is based on the fact that Rawal lake is [...]

1st Rangers Institute of Technical Education established

Islamabad: First Rangers Institute of Technical Education (RITE), established at the Rangers Headquarters, Lahore, with effect from January, 2009, to impart technical and vocational training to less educated and unskilled youth, in collaboration with National Vocational & Technical Education commission (NAVTEC), has started its functions.
225 young boys and girls have been admitted in various disciplines [...]