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Islamabad, December 19, 2012 (PPI-OT): The Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad and the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) held, on Wednesday, December 19th, an event to honour Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer. Niemeyer, one of the most important architects of the 20th century, died on December 5th, with 104 years …
Read More »President travelled to Birmingham, met Malala and pledged $10 million to a programme for female literacy in Pakistan
Washington, December 19, 2012 (PPI-OT): The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, standing up against the extremists and Jihadists that rejoiced in the assassination attempt against Malala Yousafzai, the courageous 14 year old advocate for education for Pakistani women and girls, traveled to Birmingham, England to meet with Malala and …
Read More »France condemns killing of workers affiliated with anti-polio vaccination campaign
Paris, December 19, 2012 (PPI-OT): France strongly condemns the multiple attacks which took place on the 17th, 18th and 19th of December targeting workers of the anti-poliomyelitis vaccination campaign in Pakistan. According to the latest estimates, nine lives have been lost so far. France invites the Pakistani government to continue …
Read More »Denmark seeks to continue development cooperation with Pakistan: Envoy
Islamabad, December 17, 2012 (PPI-OT): ”Denmark is strongly committed to extend support to Pakistan in its efforts to consolidate democracy and support social and economic development in the country.” – Ole E. Moesby, Danish Ambassador to Pakistan. The Government of Denmark is seeking to extend its development cooperation with Pakistan. …
Read More »United States Funded Project transforms Lives in Balochistan by helping farmers increase their income
Islamabad, December 17, 2012 (PPI-OT): The US funded Pakistan Cold Chain Development (PACCD) project is transforming lives in Balochistan by helping farmers increase their incomes. PACCD promotes fruit, vegetable, and fishery farming, marketing best practices, and upgrades of cold storage facilities. Skills training and infrastructure grants help reduce post-harvest losses …
Read More »Literary, intellectual sessions are source of enlightenment for societies: Jamil Ahmed Khan
Abu Dhabi, December 16, 2012 (PPI-OT): “Literary and intellectual sessions are source of enlightenment for societies which help to inculcate human values and ethics among the individuals. Such events are the best means to forge a cross-cultural dialogue for peace and best antidote to the various ills that plague our …
Read More »Brazilian Embassy reopens Portuguese language course
Islamabad, December 14, 2012 (PPI-OT): The Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad has reopened the admissions for its free Portuguese language course. The admissions are open from December 10th to 24th. The classes will take place at the Embassy and are free of cost, starting on January 14th. People of all …
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