Day: June 5, 2024

President Asif Ali Zardari has called for building “technology highways” in the country by enhancing students’ access to IT infrastructure.

He was talking to Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad Professor Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, in Islamabad l today.

President said providing laptops to students would increase their access to education, bridge digital divide and equip them with technology skills.

He said top position holders of Quaid-i-Azam University should be given Presidential Awards with cash to encourage students in their studies.

He appreciated university’s role in Pakistan’s academic sector and assured Vice Chancellor of his support in getting financial issues.

Vice Chancellor briefed President about role of Quaid-i-Azam University in providing quality education, its educational programmes, and other administrative affairs.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan held a meeting with Congressman Jake LaTurner, member House Committees on Appropriations and Oversight, in Washington DC.

They discussed enhancing Pak-US ties in trade, investment, renewable energy, climate change, extractive industries, education as well as security cooperation, counter-terrorism and defence.

Meanwhile, in a meeting with Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, in Washington DC, both the sides exchanged views on further strengthening Pak-US cooperation in defence, security, and counterterrorism.

They also agreed to continue engagement for diversifying broad-based relationship.

Ambassador Masood Khan also met with Congressman Chuck Edwards, member House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations,and Related Programs (SFOPS), in Washington DC.

They discussed the significance of enhanced economic partnership between Pakistan and US in achieving mutually shared obje
ctives of inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said relations between Pakistan and China are entering a new era which is an important milestone for Pakistan’s economy.

Talking to the media in Shenzhen, he said the CPEC is being upgraded.

He said discussions are taking place with the Chinese side for promotion of cooperation in diverse sectors.

Source: Radio Pakistan

World Environment Day is being observed today.

This year, the theme of the day is “Land restoration, stopping desertification and building drought resilience”.

World Environment Day puts a global spotlight on the pressing environmental challenges of our times.

Led by the United Nations Environment Programme and held annually on 5th June since 1973, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world.

This year, it is hosted by Saudi Arabia.

Source: Radio Pakistan

National Disaster Management Authority conducted multi hazards National Level Simulation Exercises in Islamabad today.

The purpose of conducting multi-hazard mock exercises is to enhance the preparedness and response capabilities of provincial disaster management agencies to deal with emergency like situation such as flooding and road blockage in upcoming monsoon.

The Sim-Ex also emphasized the need for effective coordination and cooperation among all agencies involved in disaster management and relief activities.

Source: Radio Pakistan