Tag: Programme

Won’t rest till every child goes to school, says PM

Nawaz Sharif unveils education reforms programme Vows to bring revolution in education, raise literacy rate Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Friday that education is the...

California killing spurs concerns about fiancé visa programme

The woman who carried out the San Bernardino massacre with her husband came to the United States (US) last year on a special visa...

‘Khadim-e-Punjab’ approves Rural Roads Programme

Shahbaz Sharif says road construction and rehabilitation programme worth Rs 150b would be ‘biggest in Pakistan’s history’ Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday approved...

MAB Programme revived in Pakistan

UNESCO's Man and Biosphere (MAB) programme has been revived in Pakistan due to the joint efforts of the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), Ministry of...

Planning Commission released Rs 101 billion in 2012

The Planning Commission of Pakistan has so far released Rs 101.1 billion under its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), despite having been allocated Rs...

UN, Pakistan launch second five-year plan

Pakistan and the United Nations have launched a new five year programme to cooperate in different areas including economy, food and other social sectors....

China lets foreign sovereigns, central banks exceed $1b investment limit

The new regulations, published on the website of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), did not specify a new top limit, merely that...

Construction on Khanpur Dam delayed once again

The third phase of building Khanpur Dam, at the cost of Rs 700 million, has been halted once again due to mismanagement and scarcity...

Awareness programme on preserving and growing savings held

Lack of adequate financial literacy and capability coupled with inadequate level of understanding and due diligence makes investors vulnerable to fraudulent activities and unwise...

UK Government contributes GBP 3.6 million to UNODC’s border management programme

The UK Government and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) signed an agreement Friday regarding the UK contribution of GBP...

ILO organizes training programme to promote Fire Safety at workplaces

The International Labour Organization (ILO), jointly with the Sindh Labour Department, has organized a three days Training Programme to primarily promote Fire Safety at...

EU launches €4.75M programme to assist functions of Senate, NA

The European Union (EU) launched its first cooperation programme worth €4.75 million in support of Pakistan’s Parliament to assist in discharging its core parliamentary...

PPP founder of country’s nuclear programme: Kaira

Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira on Saturday said the PPP was the founder of the country’s nuclear program, which guaranteed its defense and security....

Indonesia announces deradicalisation programme

Indonesia is stepping up efforts to combat religious radicalism, officials said Tuesday after a spate of terror-related incidents, but analysts accused the government of...

Punjab aces MDG implementation amongst all provinces

The Resident Coordinator of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Timopakala has said that, with regard to Millennium Development Goals the province of Punjab has...

LUMS abuzz with NOP activity

The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) campus is abuzz with activity and excitement as the National Outreach Programme (NOP) applicants have been invited...

SYAD to launch health awareness programme

Sindh Youth Affairs Department has launched worth Rs 25 million, youth health awareness programme to create awareness about health problems and precautionary measures among...