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Islamabad: March 29, 2018; Secretary Senate of Pakistan Amjed Pervez Malik has said that indigenously developed strategic plans and internal decision making forums have to be developed by Parliaments across the world in order to make development conducive. He observed that internal reforms in Parliaments must not be quantified in terms of number of projects. It is a paradigm shift towards strengthening internal mechanisms, amending rules of procedures and utilizing internal resources of stability. Secretary Senate made these remarks while giving a presentation at the second expert roundtable of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on the common principles for support to parliaments. The roundtable conference taking place at IPU Headquarters in Geneva is aimed at exploring good practices and discussing the lessons in how Parliaments govern their own development.  During his presentation on the theme of proactive Parliaments and bolstering self-development, Secretary Senate presented Se

Meeting was chaired by the President PHF Brig. (Retd) Muhammad Khalid S. Khokhar and attended by Secretary PHF, All Provincial Secretaries, Ms. Khushbakht Shujat Chairperson PHF Women’s Wing, Mr. Muhammad Saeed Khan Vice-President PHF, Brig. Ghulam Jilani Director Army Sports Directorate & Technocrats Syed Musaddiq Hussain, Naveed Alam & Qasim Khan. In his opening remarks, the President warmly welcomed all members of the Executive Board.  The President also mentioned that PHF management intends to make the existing system of scrutiny and elections as transparent as possible for the betterment and uplift of the game. President also explained the reasons for removing Mr. Khalid Bashir, Associate Secretary for continuously violating the code of conduct of PHF and issuing statements against the policies of PHF. His removal was initiated on disciplinary grounds with a heavy heart. The honourable member of the Executive Board unanimously endorsed the decision of PHF. Scrutiny

Pakistan has handed over a dossier to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Islamabad. The dossier contains evidence of the involvement of Afghanistan based TTP in the suicide bombing at a Pak Army unit in Swat and the presence of TTP, JuA and other terrorist groups’ hideouts in Afghan territory. The Afghan side was asked to take effective action against terrorist hideouts from where they have been financing, planning and undertaking cross border terrorist attacks on Pakistani military posts, cities and towns.

(Islamabad: Asgahr Ali Mubarak)Pakistan Day was celebrated on 23 March 2018 in Islamabad and by all our Missions abroad. Our Missions organized flag hoisting ceremonies and receptions as part of the celebrations.  Various buildings including the Burj-e- Khalifa and the Bosphorous bridge were lit up as part of the celebrations. His Excellency, Maithripala Sirisena, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka visited Pakistan on the occasion of Pakistan Day from 22nd - 24th March 2018. He was the Guest of Honour at the Pakistan Day parade on 23rd March 2018. Sri Lankan President held a meeting with the President of Pakistan. Prime Minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi also met with the President of Sri Lankan which the entire spectrum of bilateral relations was discussed. The Prime Minister briefed the Sri Lankan President on issues of regional and international importance. It was agreed to further diversify and enhance relations especially in the realm of trade and people to pe

کیا آپ جانتے ہیں کہ دنیا کی قدیم ترین یونیورسٹی کہاں ہے؟ آپ کا جواب اوکسفرڈ یا کیمبرج ہو سکتا ہے یا پھر اگر تاریخ سے دلچسپی ہے تو شاید آپ ٹیکسلا یا نالندہ کہیں۔ ٹیکسلا اور نالندہ میں بےشک قدیم یونیورسٹیاں قائم تھیں لیکن یہ وقت کی یلغار سہہ نہیں سکیں اور آج ان کے صرف کھنڈر ہی باقی بچے ہیں۔    تو پھر دنیا کی قدیم ترین یونیورسٹی کون سی ہے جو آج بھی کام کر رہی ہے؟ فاس، ایک تاریخی شہر آج ہم آپ کو ایک تاریخی شہر کے سفر پر لے چلتے ہیں۔ اس شہر کا نام فاس ہے جو مراکش کا قدیم ترین اور دوسرا سب سے بڑا شہر ہے۔ فاس کی سب سے بڑی خوبی یہاں کی یونیورسٹی ہے۔ فاس یا فاس مدینہ شہر نویں صدی میں بسا تھا اور آج تک آباد ہے۔ اس شہر کو تیرھویں اور چودھویں صدی میں تیزی سے پھلنے پھولنے کا موقع ملا۔ یہ وہ دور تھا جب مراکش میں المرینیون سلطنت قائم تھی۔ عرب ممالک کے تمام تر تاریخی شہروں میں فاس آج بھی بہتر حالت میں ہے۔ آج یہاں لوگوں کی زندگی میں نئی طرز زندگی کی جھلک نظر آتی ہے۔ لیکن شہر کا طرز، اس کا انداز آپ کو ماضی کی یاد بھی دلاتا ہے۔ فاس کے شہر کی گلیاں ایک دوسرے ایسے خلط ملط ہیں جی

(Washington, D.C., March 28, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will kick off his third “Back to Our Roots” RV tour next TUESDAY, April 3rd to hear ideas and concerns from local farmers, agriculture students and researchers, business owners, community leaders, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees. Secretary Perdue will also be joined by Administrator Linda McMahon, the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA), for part of the tour. The tour spans from Tuesday to Friday and includes stops in Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky. “As always, our ‘Back to our Roots’ RV tour is an opportunity to get out of Washington, D.C. to hear directly from the American people in the agriculture community,” Secretary Perdue said. “While Congress continues its work on the Farm Bill, rural prosperity, and many other agriculture priorities, USDA stands ready to assist in any way possible and to be a voice for America’s farmers, ranchers, producers, and foresters.” Backgr

(Washington, D.C., March 28, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded the work of Gary Washington, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), for being named to the Federal Computer Weekly’s (FCW) “Federal 100” list. “Gary has been an important leader in our IT modernization initiative here at USDA,” Secretary Perdue said. “He has demonstrated dynamic, innovative organizational leadership and is truly an asset to the agency. It is no surprise to me he would stand out among all federal employees, and we are proud to call him our own.” Background: Washington has years of experience at USDA, having previously served as CIO for USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. His impressive resume includes the Office of Management and Budget, the Food and Drug Administration, and private industry. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Gary is a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute and

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has recognised Dr Muhammad Amjad Saqib, of Pakistan as the 31st Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of his exceptional voluntary service creating Pakistan’s largest micro-finance organisation that is benefitting hundreds of thousands of disadvantaged people. In the lead-up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London on 19-20 April, Her Majesty The Queen - as Head of the Commonwealth - is thanking inspirational volunteers across the 53 Commonwealth nations for the difference they are making in their communities and beyond. By sharing these stories of service, the Heads of Government meeting will celebrate inspirational acts of volunteering across the Commonwealth and help inspire others to make their own contribution to tackling some of the greatest social challenges of our time. Dr Muhammad Amjad Saqib is the founder of 'Akhuwat', the largest micro-finance organisation in Pakistan, which provides interest-free loans to disa

Karachi, Mar 27 (Special Report) Pakistan Navy has won the 25th National Shooting Championship 2018 with 20 Gold, 14 Silver and 11 Bronze medals whereas Pakistan Army secured the runner up position. The Championship concluded today at Pakistan Navy Shooting Range, Karsaz. Commander Karachi Rear Admiral Ather Mukhtar graced the occasion as chief guest and gave away prizes to the winners. Gufran Adil of Pakistan Navy secured top position in the Rifle event and was proclaimed the Best Shooter of the championship. The Chief Guest while addressing the ceremony said that shooting as a sport, is getting considerable prominence beyond the military circles at national level as well.  He further added that our youth is also forthcoming along with military men to win laurels for our country in the shooting Sport. The Admiral reiterated that our youth possesses the best of abilities and acumen to become good shooters and hoped that this event will showcase the talent of aspiring contestants a

Islamabad ( By Asghar Ali Mubarak ) The 27th International Cultural Exhibition of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) has inaugurated by H.E. Nawaf Saeed Ahmad Al-Malki, Ambassador of Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at IIUI Sector H-10 Campus of University. H.E. Yao Jing, Ambassador of China was the Guest of honor at this occasion. The ceremony was also attended by Ambassadors of Kenya, Thailand, Turkey, Afghanistan, Mauritius, Oman, Yamen, Egypt and Somalia. Academicians and administration heads of the University including large number of faculty members and students were also present during the ceremony. Saudi Ambassador, speaking during the ceremony said that educational institutions are best platforms for building strong brotherly relations among nations. He added that students from more than fifty nations are availing facility of knowledge here at IIUI which has become an international platform for students across the globe. Al-Malki congratulated IIUI administration