Day: October 9, 2021

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UNHCR: World should send aid to Afghans to avert crisis

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The world should urgently provide promised aid to Afghanistan, the UN refugee agency said on Saturday, warning that a lack of resources is hampering efforts to avert an economic crisis that could push fresh flows of refugees to its neighbours and beyond. “The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan remains really dire,” Babar Baloch, spokesperson for the UN High Commmissioner for Refugees, said in an interview in Islamabad. “The focus has to be inside Afghanistan to avoid and avert another refugee crisis.” Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan on Aug. 15, the country – already struggling with dro… Continue reading “UNHCR: World should send aid to Afghans to avert crisis”

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Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul road corridor comes into operation

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Turkey marked the launch of the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul Road Transport Corridor Project on Friday, with a welcoming ceremony in Istanbul for a convoy of Pakistani commercial trucks. The convoy departed from Pakistan’s capital on September 27 and arrived in Istanbul on Thursday, having covered 5,300 kilometres. The welcoming ceremony was attended by Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkey, senior Iranian officials, the Economic Cooperation Organization and several Turkish public and private sector bodies, Anadolu Agency reported. “I would only like to say there is a saying in almost every language, i… Continue reading “Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul road corridor comes into operation”

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Taliban say they won’t work with US to contain Islamic State

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The Taliban on Saturday ruled out cooperation with the US to contain extremist groups in Afghanistan, staking out an uncompromising position on a key issue ahead of the first direct talks between the former foes since America withdrew from the country in August. Senior Taliban officials and US representatives are to meet Saturday and Sunday in Doha, the capital of the Persian Gulf state of Qatar. Officials from both sides have said issues include reining in extremist groups and the evacuation of foreign citizens and Afghans from the country. The Taliban have signalled flexibility on evacuation… Continue reading “Taliban say they won’t work with US to contain Islamic State”

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Cricket-Flower named Afghanistan team consultant

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Former Zimbabwe captain and England coach Andy Flower has been named the Afghanistan team’s consultant for the Twenty20 World Cup, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said. Flower played 63 tests and 213 one-dayinternational matches for Zimbabwe from 1992 to 2003, then coached England from 2009 to 2014, helping them win the T20 World Cup in 2010. He has also coached in T20 leagues across the world, including the Indian Premier League and the Pakistan Super League. “Andy has worked with a number of our players in various franchise completions and his vast experience will be very beneficial and … Continue reading “Cricket-Flower named Afghanistan team consultant”

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Is Pakistan’s government stifling the voices of dissent?

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Since Imran Khan’s government began, journalists and activists in Pakistan are not only fighting for the freedom of speech but different means are being used to suppress their dissent. In August, the Pakistan Digital media wing issued a deep analytics report based on the compilation of hashtags that the government deems as anti-state. The current media asked the CEO of Tweepsmap Samir Al-Battran if the analysis of the report is authentic since it used their app service. Samir told them: “The government of Pakistan is not authorised to use our service. We will investigate how they got access to… Continue reading “Is Pakistan’s government stifling the voices of dissent?”

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Superior University – At Victory Stand With HEC General Trophy 2020-21 in Hand

Superior University took another proud victory home by positioning at the victory stand in the ‘HEC Sports General Trophy 2020-2021’.

Among 236 universities participating from across Pakistan, students of Superior University have reached a victory stand in both girls’ and boys’ sports categories. The Superior boys were already on the victory stand for the last five years and the girls also made it by winning two gold medals, one for the high jump and one for the long jump.

Mian Amir Mehmood, Chairman Punjab Group of Colleges hosted the event. Federal Minister for Education & Professional Training in Pakistan; Mian Shafqat Mehmood participated as the Chief Guest, Dr. Shaista Sohail, Executive Director of Higher Education of Pakistan also participated in the event. Mr. Mudassar Kamran, Registrar Superior University received the prize money on behalf of Prof. Dr. Sumaira Rehman, Rector Superior University.

Dr. Sumaira Rehman is the lady who has aligned the co-curricular and extracurricular activities of students at Superior University with emotionally intelligent opportunities for their personal and professional success. She has empowered women and brought them into the limelight.

Addressing the audience, the Minister for Education, Mian Shafqat Mehmood emphasized the importance of sports and co-curricular activities for students’ personality development along with the implementation of a Single National Curriculum across Pakistan.

Mian Amir Mehmood shed light on a very important factor that the public sector universities in Pakistan collect funds of over PKR 640 million from students for holding sports events. While the day’s results show that students from the private sector have rocked the victory stand by winning 70 percent of the sports competitions in which winners from the Superior University were prominent. He also demanded the Prime Minister of Pakistan to launch a probe into the utilization of government funds being provided to public universities for sports development in comparison with practical sports contributions of the public universities.

Winners from Superior University said, that they’re truly following the vision of Rector Superior University Dr. Sumaira Rehman by being outstanding in every platform, either in academics, research, entrepreneurship, or sports. They said Superior University is effectively and efficiently contributing by providing funds and resources to the sports teams of the University.

Source: Pro Pakistani

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Govt taking concrete steps for development, prosperity of AJK: Fawad

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain says government is taking steps for the development and prosperity of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Talking to President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mahmood in Islamabad today (Saturday), he said steps are also being taken for promotion of tourism in the region.

The Minister said Prime Minister Imran Khan is taking special interest in the development of Azad Kashmir and the welfare of the people of the region.

Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said Mirpur-Mangla road is about to complete which will resolve the travelling issue of the area.

He said plans to link the two-lane road from Lilla to Jhelum with Azad Kashmir via Mangla are also under consideration, which will usher in a new era of communication with Kashmir.

The project will limit the journey from Kashmir to Islamabad to one hour and will also boost tourism activities in the area.

The Minister said voice of Kashmiri people will be heard all over the world by launching regular PTV broadcasts in Azad Kashmir.

Source: Radio Pakistan