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Islamabad, February 28, 2023 (PPI-OT):President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for promoting skills-based and technical education in the country to meet the needs of the industry and others sectors of the economy. He highlighted that almost 22 million children were out of schools, adding that urgent measures were …
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Pakistan and Kuwait celebrate 60th Anniversary of establishment of Diplomatic Relations
Islamabad, February 28, 2023 (PPI-OT):A joint event was organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassy of Kuwait in Islamabad today to mark the 60thAnniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the State of Kuwait and Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar …
Read More »Prime Minister lauds ADB’s financing across key economic sectors
Islamabad, February 28, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Asian Development Bank has expressed its readiness to continue working closely with Pakistan in addressing its economic challenges. The commitment was expressed by a delegation of Executive Directors of the Asian Development Bank of China, Japan and South Korea, which called on Prime Minister Muhammad …
Read More »Signing of grant agreement on emergency Flood assistance project (additional financing)
Islamabad, February 28, 2023 (PPI-OT):Dr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary Ministry of Economic Affairs and Mr. Yong Ye, Country Director Asian Development Bank, signed a grant agreement at the Ministry of Economic Affairs today. The $5M grant is from Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific administered by ADB …
Read More »Session court issues non-bailable arrest warrants of Imran Khan in Toshakhana case
Islamabad, February 28, 2023 (PPI-OT):A session court in Islamabad has issued non-bailable arrest warrants of PTI Chairman Imran Khan in Toshakhana case. Hearing the case today, Additional Session Judge Zafar Iqbal adjourned hearing till Tuesday next. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of Pakistan 4th Floor, …
Read More »India tops list of global internet shutdowns for fifth consecutive year: Report
New Delhi, February 28, 2023 (PPI-OT):With as many as 84 internet shutdowns last year, India topped the list of countries that ordered internet shutdowns – fifth consecutive year in a row – says a report. The report by Access Now and the KeepItOn coalition, said, the shutdowns were ordered on …
Read More »Delhi HC adjourns hearing on Aasiya Andrabi’s plea against property seizure
New Delhi, February 28, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Delhi High Court has adjourned the hearing on the pleas by two illegally detained Kashmiri leader and Dukhtaran-e-Millat Chairperson, Aasiya Andrabi, and her associate Fehmeeda Sofi, against Indian dreaded National Investigation Agency (NIA) for seizure of their house and car in Indian illegally occupied …
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