Election Commission of Pakistan officers to contribute two-day salary to support flood victims
The employees of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) would donate one and two-day salary to support the flood victims, said spokesman of ECP. In an effort to lend a helping hand amid this natural disaster, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Election Commission’s members and officers from Grade 17 to 22 would donate two-day salary, and the…
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Martin Dow provides relief to flood victims across Pakistan
Martin Dow Group a leading multinational pharmaceutical company in Pakistan has set up medical camps across areas of Balochistan, KPK & Punjab (D.G Khan in Taunsa, Basti Lashari and Ahmadani, D.I Khan – Tank and Quetta – Pishin) to provide medical relief to people affected by the recent floods. The primary goal was to facilitate…
European Union provides €350,000 to assist flood victims in Pakistan
European Union is providing €350,000 (nearly PKR 76 million) to provide crucial humanitarian assistance to families affected by severe flooding, which has wreaked havoc across many parts of Pakistan. The aid will focus on addressing the urgent needs of those most affected in some of the hardest-hit districts of Jhal Magsi and Lasbella in the…
USAID Pakistan will provide $100,000 aid for flood affectees: U.S. Ambassador
United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Tuesday said that the U.S. stands with communities in Pakistan recovering from the devastation caused by severe flooding. In his tweet, he said, “I issued a declaration of humanitarian need, and in response, USAID Pakistan will provide $100,000 to affected populations.” This USAID International Disaster Assistance funding will…
Mr. Dilawar Syed, Special Representative, US Department of State for Commercial and Business Affairs visits NICL, LUMS
Mr. Dilawar Syed, Special Representative of the US Department of State for Commercial and Business Affairs, was hosted at the National Incubation Centre Lahore (NICL) by Mr. Shahid Hussain, Rector, LUMS, and Mr. Saleem Ahmad, Chairman Advisory Board, along with the NICL management team. He was apprised of the Centre’s pioneering role in bolstering the start-up…
Exploring Baltistan: 300 LUMS and UoBS students pair up for a summer of experiential learning
Amidst much excitement and high expectations, the ‘Learning Without Borders – The Baltistan Experience’ initiative commenced in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan this July. Under this programme, 150 students from LUMS, and 150 students from the University of Baltistan (UoBS), have come together for a month in Skardu to learn with, and from, each other. This first-of-its-kind project features…
Leadership’s role is crucial for Pakistan’s progress: Arif Alvi
The role of leadership is very crucial in challenging times; it is about understanding issues and being persistent in the pursuit of solutions. If the leadership is clear-headed, it can lead the nation on the path to progress. This was stated by Dr. Arif Alvi, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in an exclusive…
KE Files Rs. 4.86/ kWh FCA for April
K-Electric requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to increase the power tariff by Rs. 4.86 per unit on account of fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for the month of April. The major impact on the monthly Fuel cost adjustment of April 2022 is due to an increase in the fuel price increase of Furnace…
President calls for ensuring food safety to achieve SDGs
President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday highlighting the importance of healthy food said addressing the foodborne risks was important for safer food and better health. In his message on the World Food Safety Day, he said the day is dedicated to taking action to prevent, diagnose, and control foodborne hazards to enhance human health and…
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan celebrates World Milk Day
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) has organized a seminar on “Dairy is for life” at Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) in Multan to commemorate World Milk Day. Speakers at the seminar highlighted the importance of milk in the nutrition of daily lives including various aspects of its consumption for the treatment of malnutrition among adults and…