Pakistan pens education deal with Hong Kong
The Ministry of Education of Pakistan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong government to enhance collaboration on education. The MOU was…
Extra funding announced for Pakistan flood-hit areas
The international community is joining forces to aid Pakistan in its rebuilding efforts following the devastating floods of last summer. Floods impacted thousands of people across the country and left…
Commonwealth nations mourn late Queen Elizabeth II
Commonwealth leaders have paid tribute to the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, whilst they mourn her recent passing after 70 year of reign as Head of the family of…
Minister urges greater climate action following Pakistan flooding
Floods across Pakistan have killed at least 1,100 people and damaged nearly 1 million homes in natural disaster caused by severe weather conditions and climate change. Extreme levels of monsoon…
Outrage as minister urges Pakistan to drink less tea
A senior minister in Pakistan has urged people to reduce tea consumption to buoy the economy amidst severe crisis. The country’s Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, told…
Global polo eradication needs renewed commitments
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) has announced that it is seeking new commitments to fund its 2022-2026 Strategy at a virtual event to launch its investment case. The strategy, if fully…
NATIONAL DAY – PAKISTAN
Pakistan Day, or Pakistan Resolution Day, also Republic Day, is a national holiday in Pakistan primarily commemorating the adoption of the first Constitution of Pakistan during the transition of the…