HEC imposes ban on establishing new universities and campuses across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has decided not to allow any new universities or sub-campuses in the country. The HEC said it will focus instead on ensuring that the existing universities are sustainable and improve in terms of quality. According to the official notification sent to vice-chancellors, rectors,
FIA opens vacancies: Apply now for prestigious law enforcement jobs
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched an application process for 1,394 vacancies in Pakistan. This is a golden chance for those interested in becoming part of Pakistan’s leading law enforcement agency, where they will be able to serve their country and fight criminals. A press release issued by
USA launches fully funded fellowship for Pakistani professionals: Apply now
ISLAMABAD: Applications for the highly respected and fully funded Eisenhower Global Fellowship Program are now open for mid-career professionals from Pakistan. The fellowship aims to help ambitious professionals who are interested in gaining global recognition and success by means of innovation and international cooperation. Eisenhower Fellowship is among the most
Entry into Islamabad’s Red Zone to remain suspended on April 21: DC Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The district administration has announced that entry into the Red Zone will remain suspended on Tuesday, April 21, as part of heightened security measures for the arrival of high-profile foreign delegations. In a notification issued late Monday night, the Islamabad District Magistrate advised all public and private offices, as
EU Council President commends PM Shehbaz for Pakistan’s diplomatic role in regional stability
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and European Council President Antonio Costa recently held a telephone conversation to discuss the tense situation in the Middle East, focusing on regional peace and security. During their discussion, Prime Minister Sharif informed President Costa about Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to promote peace in the Middle
Gold prices drop again, check latest price here
A significant decline has been recorded in the prices of gold and silver in the global and local gold markets. The price of gold per ounce in the international market fell by $49 to $4788. A decline in gold prices was also seen at the local level, however, despite this,
Iran has no plane to participate in second phase of talks yet: Foreign Ministry
ISLAMABAD: Diplomatic efforts to defuse the ongoing crisis between the United States and Iran suffered a major setback when the United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz and amid these actions, Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that it had no plans to participate in new talks.
Crude oil prices rise in global market
Owing to uncertainty in the Middle East, crude oil prices rose by 7% in the global market at the beginning of the week. Crude oil prices have increased in the global market due to the US attack on an Iranian ship and fears of a retaliatory attack by Iran. Brent
Saudi oil tanker leaves for Pakistan through Strait of Hormuz
A Saudi Arabian oil tanker has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and headed for Pakistan on Monday morning. According to the American news agency Bloomberg, a small Saudi Arabian ship carrying oil is heading for Pakistan and has crossed the Strait of Hormuz. In addition to an oil tanker, these
Govt implements work-from-home policy in Islamabad’s Red Zone
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has made a significant decision to temporarily enforce a work-from-home policy for employees in government offices located within Islamabad’s Red Zone. It has been learned through a notification issued by the Cabinet Division of Pakistan that employees working in government ministries, departments and other offices based
