Balochistan Governor Visits Aqua Brave Café in Lahore, Welcomed by Naeem Karim
Report by Irfan Siddiqui LAHORE — Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail visited Aqua Brave Café in Lahore’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) during his visit to the city. Naeem Karim, focal person for the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, received the governor at the café, where several guests and friends had gathered to welcome him. Among…
Senate Deputy Chairman Calls for Investment in Education, Industry and Mineral Development
By Irfan Siddiqui ISLAMABAD — Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasir has called for wider access to quality education and practical training for young Pakistanis, saying a skilled workforce is essential to economic stability and long-term growth. In separate engagements reported by the Senate Secretariat, he also urged reforms to improve the business environment and…
Musharaf Ali Rajput Advances Student Support and Technical Education in Sindh
Report by Irfan Siddiqui KARACHI: The Sindh Board of Technical Education (SBTE), led by Chairman Professor Musharaf Ali Rajput, is pursuing student facilitation, institutional cooperation and updated academic offerings, with official records highlighting several initiatives undertaken during 2026. A notable development was the inauguration of the board’s Student Facilitation Center on April 30. The ceremony,…
Japan Announces Prestigious Honour for Former Pakistani Ambassador Farukh Amil
Report by Irfan Siddiqui TOKYO: The Government of Japan has announced that former Pakistani Ambassador to Japan Farukh Amil will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, in recognition of his contribution to strengthening relations between Pakistan and Japan. The honour recognises his diplomatic efforts to advance bilateral friendship, deepen mutual…
Deputy Chairman Senate Meets Hamza Shehbaz, Praises Initiatives for Balochistan’s Development
By. IRFAN SIDDIQUI ISLAMABAD, November 6: Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasir met former Punjab Chief Minister and senior Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Hamza Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House, where they discussed national affairs, parliamentary cooperation, economic challenges and development priorities for Balochistan. According to a Senate Secretariat statement, the discussion covered employment…
Construction Growth and Peace Can Boost Pakistan’s Economy and Employment: Syed Afzal Hameed
Report by Irfan Siddiqui KARACHI: Prominent social and business figure Syed Afzal Hameed, former Vice Chairman of the Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD), current Chairman of Gulshan-e-Maymar Karachi and owner of Shangrila Builders, has said that stronger construction activity can accelerate economic growth, generate employment and support numerous allied industries across Pakistan….
Sardar Shah’s Teacher Recruitment and Digital Reforms Strengthen Transparency in Sindh Education
Report by IRFAN SIDDIQUI KARACHI: Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah’s efforts to promote merit in teacher recruitment and introduce digital administration have received recognition, with official records highlighting substantial appointments and measures aimed at making departmental procedures more transparent. According to the Sindh Education Policy Commission’s annual achievement report for 2024–25, the provincial…
Pakistan Blind Cricket Targets Asian Glory as Nirma Rafique Earns National Recognition
By Javed Iqbal Pakistan blind cricket has two reasons for renewed confidence: a national squad preparing to challenge for the Asian title and recognition for a woman whose leadership has brought honour to the sport. The announcement of Pakistan’s team for the second Blind Cricket Asia Cup 2026, alongside the Prime Minister’s Youth Excellence Award…