HEC, British Council to develop policy framework for research assessment
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) in collaboration with the British Council intends to develop and implement a policy framework for research assessment. According to HEC, this research assessment programme is called customised Research Excellence Framework (REF) for Pakistan under Pakistan UK Education Gateway Programme. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) UK is a process of expert…
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CSAIL launches report on Pakistan’s power industry
China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Ltd (CSAIL) Thursday launched a report titled “Overview of Pakistan’s Power Sector and its Future Outlook” that summarizes the precious practical and theoretical achievements in the construction of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Power Projects and looks forward to the future development direction of the industry. The report also…
UAE minister announces $10 million aid for Pakistan’s flood-hit people
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, a minister of the United Arab Emirates has announced a relief assistance of $10 million for relief and rehabilitation of the flood-stricken people of Pakistan. This is the biggest ever donation made so far at the individual level made for the flood survivors of the country. Prime Minister Shehbaz…
Pakistan ranks 161st on UN’s Human Development Index
Pakistan was ranked at 161st position among 191 countries on UN’s 2021/22 Human Development Index (HDI)’s annual rankings that are measured by combining indicators of health, education, and standards of living, warning that multiple crises, mainly the Covid-19 pandemic, are halting human progress in most countries. In the 2020 report, Pakistan, which is now placed…
ECC approves flood-relief funds, gives go ahead for fertilizer import
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet here on Thursday approved funds for relief and rescue of flood-affected people and also gave go ahead to Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) for Urea fertilizer imports. The ECC approved funds amounting to Rs. 3 billion for National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to meet its growing expenditure…
Carrefour Pakistan supports flood victims with food donations
The donation will cover 150,000 meals, supporting 5,000 families for 10 days Food hampers have been prepared by Carrefour for impacted Pakistani families Customers can participate by donating Carrefour’s relief boxes to be distributed through the Alkhidmat Foundation With relief and rescue operations underway in many parts of the country, Carrefour, owned and operated by…
OGRA, OMCs discuss proposals about deregulation of petroleum product prices
A meeting of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) held on Wednesday to discuss the proposals about the deregulation of petroleum product prices. The meeting presided over by OGRA Chairman Masroor Khan discussed suggestions presented by representatives of OMCs threadbare. Another meeting would be held with refineries and other stakeholders…
Pakistani fintech enables employees to donate to flood-affected
ABHI along with its clients, employees, users, and investors is channeling donations using its robust platform to support the bigger cause by partnering up with leading NGOs like JDC, Al-Khidmat, and Saylani who are at the forefront and are actively providing relief to flood victims on the ground. For the first time ever in Pakistan,…
Meezan Bank launches online payment gateway
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank has launched Point of Sale (POS) payment and online payment gateway services to enhance its digital retail offering and fast-track the country’s digital ecosystem. The Bank will act as a link between merchants, issuers and payment networks by offering them state-of-the-art POS Machines and making cashless transactions available over…
Inflation rate to come down from next month: Miftah Ismail
Terming the hike in electricity and petroleum prices a result of unwise policies of the previous government of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI), Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail Wednesday hinted at slowing down the inflation rate from next month. “The nation would have to bear the higher rates for one more month”, he said while…