Musharaf Ali Rajput Advances Student Support and Technical Education in Sindh

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Strengthening Nursing in Pakistan: Dr Syed Ali Farhan Razi Brings Fresh Focus to Education and Standards

Strengthening Nursing in Pakistan: Dr Syed Ali Farhan Razi Brings Fresh Focus to Education and Standards

By Irfan Siddiqui ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC), led by President Dr Syed Ali Farhan Razi, occupies a crucial position in the country’s efforts to improve nursing education, strengthen professional regulation and develop a workforce capable of delivering safe, compassionate healthcare. The council’s official website confirms Dr Razi as its current president….

Overseas Pakistanis Vital to Economic Stability and National Progress: Syedaal Khan Nasar

Overseas Pakistanis Vital to Economic Stability and National Progress: Syedaal Khan Nasar

By Irfan Siddiqui ISLAMABAD, October 31, 2026: Deputy Chairman Senate Syedaal Khan Nasar has described overseas Pakistanis as a valuable national asset, saying their remittances, professional expertise and commitment to their homeland play a vital role in strengthening Pakistan’s economy and supporting its development. He was speaking during a meeting with delegations of overseas Pakistanis…