‘National heroes’: PM lauds teamwork for successful chairlift rescue operation
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq expressing his relief over the safe rescue of all eight passengers trapped in a cable car in Battagram, said all those involved in the operation were “national heroes.” “Relieved to know that Alhamdolillah all the kids have been successfully and safely rescued. Great team work by the military, rescue departments, district…
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PTCL Group partners with PHA to plant trees at Murree Expressway to foster resilience against climate change
Pakistan’s largest telecommunication company, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) in collaboration with the Parks & Horticulture Authority (PHA), Rawalpindi, carried out a tree plantation campaign at Khajut on Murree Expressway to help promote environmental protection and the country’s resilience against climate change. Senior management, employees, staff and interns actively participated. Murree is one of…
FAO organizes ‘Baseline Validation workshop’
US Government and Pakistan had worked together for almost 75 years on issues of bilateral interest, including energy, economic growth, peace-building, health, and education The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), under the USAID-funded project “Livelihood and Food Security Improvement Activity” (LFSA), conducted a Baseline Validation workshop to validate the findings for…
Majid Al Futtaim Retail Launches Retail Graduate Programme
Majid Al Futtaim Retail, owner and operator of Carrefour in Pakistan, announced the launch of its transformative Retail Graduate Programme in collaboration with 12 top universities across six countries, namely Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Kenya, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates. With a steadfast commitment to promoting gender diversity, Majid Al Futtaim Retail aims to empower…
Famed Pakistani-American singer Urooj Aftab conferred ‘Pride of Performance’ Award
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, Monday conferred the President’s Pride of Performance medal on Grammy award winner Urooj Aftab, an internationally recognized Pakistani-American vocalist, music composer and producer. Ms. Aftab, 38, was the first Pakistani woman to ever win a grammy in 2022, a major annual American entertainment award. She sang Hafeez…
Spotify celebrates this Independence Day by paying tribute to the legendary Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
The audio streaming platform is introducing an upgraded version of a playlist dedicated to the Sufi music maestro who continues to inspire and entertain generation after generation nearly two decades after his passing, and is fondly remembered by fans As Pakistan celebrates this Independence Day with zeal and fervor, Spotify is honoring “Shehnshah-e-Qawwali” and the…
United States, Pakistan honor 75 years with a commemorative stamp
The U.S. Mission to Pakistan culminated its year-long campaign marking 75 years of relations with Pakistan with a reception to honor Pakistan’s issuance of a commemorative stamp. The event was held at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence and included Chief Guest Foreign Secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan as well as other prominent figures from the Pakistan…
Tamasha Brings Free Live Streaming of Asia Cup 2023 for Pakistani Cricket Enthusiasts
Pakistani cricket buffs are in for a big treat as Tamasha, Pakistan’s largest homegrown OTT video streaming and entertainment platform, brings free live streaming of the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023. A signing ceremony between Tamasha and Ten Sports leadership was held in Karachi on August 03, 2023, where Tamasha acquired exclusive free-to-air digital broadcasting…
Celebrating South Asian Music: Spotify reveals how ‘Desi Music’ is captivating listeners across the globe
Ali Sethi and Irfan Junejo share their favourite South Asian tracks on Spotify’s Spotlight From July 18 to August 17, South Asians celebrate their culture, heritage, and traditions in month-long festivities regarded as ‘South Asian Heritage Month’. And once again, Spotify is honoring one of the strongest cultural elements of the region; music, in its…
U.S. backs Recharge Pakistan Project to enhance country’s climate resilience
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, is pleased to support Recharge Pakistan, a project to enhance Pakistan’s resilience to climate change by improving water systems and investing in green infrastructure. The USAID contributed $5 million in funding to support this project, and this week the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board approved…