By Dr Hafiz Zohaib Haneef The atmosphere was filled with apprehension, shrouded in a sombre silence and a sense of hopelessness. The plight of the Palestinians, not only dispossessed of their ancestral lands but also facing the worst oppression in the hands of Israel, had left many of us deeply saddened. In an attempt to…
Karachi (Educational correspondent): Professor Dr. Asghar Dashti, the Head of the Department of International Relations at the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technology (FUUAST), delivered an insightful lecture concerning the impact of colonial influences on Pakistan’s educational system at the Aga Khan University Institute of Educational Development (AKU-IED) on Saturday. Dr. Dashti was…
Gilgit (PR): Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Haji Gulbar Khan has directed all the relevant government departments to take immediate steps to bring down the prices of essential goods and transport fares in the face of the substantial reduction in petroleum prices. The Chief Minister G-B has directed the Departments of Interior, Excise and Taxation, Local…
Gilgit (PR): In a statement released to the media on Friday, Fazal Elahi, the former President of the NATCO Workers Union, expressed deep concern about the miserable conditions confronting passengers traveling between Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) and Rawalpindi. Fazal Ilahi has stated that the convoy system has further worsened the situation, causing passenger vehicles to come to…
Gilgit (PR): Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan’s Special Assistant to Chief Minister G-B on Youth Affairs Zabihullah held an important meeting with the KIU students and faculty on Thursday. While addressing the meeting, the Special Assistant to Chief Minister G-B said the G-B government is determined to provide full support to solve the problems of the university…
Islamabad (PR): In a significant development, Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) government signed Memorandums with Nestle, Pepsi and Coca-Cola in connection with Return and Recycle of PET bottles at Gilgit-Baltistan House on Wednesday. According to the MoUs, each company will set up PET bottle crushing and baling units in two district headquarters in G-B. The companies will also…
Gilgit (PR): Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan chaired an important session in connection with the financial challenges confronting Karakoram International University (KIU) on Monday. The meeting was attended by the Special Assistant to CM G-B on Information Iman Shah, Special Assistant for Irrigation Hussain Shah, Special Assistant for Youth Affairs Zabiullah, Additional Chief Secretary…
Gilgit (PR): In a statement issued to media on Sunday, the President First Democratic Front Gilgit-Baltistan (FDF) Zahid Kamal Yasini has said that his party is dedicated to two fundamental principles of the rule of law and safeguarding the dignity of individuals. Yasini emphasized the need to address societal and economic challenges through the FDF’s…
Gilgit (PR): Special Assistant to Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan on Information, Iman Shah, has strongly condemned the heinous murder of school teacher Niat Amin in Batherait Dahimal. In a statement issued to media on Friday, Iman Shah has expressed his deep sorrow and anger over the incident, deeming it extremely tragic and unacceptable. In his statement,…
Gilgit (PR): A delegation of KIU students met officials of Gilgit-Baltistan Bar Association to seek legal support in response to the university administration’s actions against the students who are protesting for their rights. During the meeting, the lawyers assured the student delegation that they would offer their legal services for legal assistance. Expressing their solidarity…