ISLAMABAD: JS Investments Limited (JSIL), Pakistan’s oldest private sector Asset Management and REIT Management Company licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has partnered with Gohar Group of Companies, a leading real estate group, to officially launch JS Hotel REIT (JSHR), Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant hybrid hotel REIT featuring a multinational, globally renowned…
ISLAMABAD: China graduates of Pakistani origin on Wednesday launched the Pakistan China Alumni Association (PCAA) to foster collaboration through education linkages on the 74th anniversary of the bilateral relations. Dr. Furqan Rao elected as president of Pakistan China Alumni Association (PCAA), Dr Arif Senior Vice President while Dr. Aftab will hold office of the General…
RAWALPINDI: The Al-Shifa Trust (AST) on Monday raised concerns about the increasing health problems linked to excessive time spent on mobile and computer screens. The trust stated that both children and adults are using screens more than ever, resulting in significant physical and mental health issues. Dr. Tayyab Afghani, Senior Consultant and Head of the…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed a writ petition filed against the Chairman of the Implementation Tribunal for Newspaper Employees (ITNE) by Ghulam Murtaza Mughal, son of Faqir Muhammad. Justice Babar Sattar of the IHC announced the judgment on 13th May 2025, rejecting the petition which was filed under Article 199 of the Constitution…
ISLAMABAD: The International Labour Organization (ILO) commemorated International Nurses Day 2025 with a national webinar on the theme “Decent Work for Nurses – Investing in Safety and Economic Growth.” The event brought together representatives from key institutions including the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC), the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (MoNHSR&C),…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Health of Pakistan represented the country at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Health Ministers’ Forum, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to advancing health equity, achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and promoting regional cooperation in health innovation, digital transformation, emergency preparedness, and the integration of traditional medicine. Speaking on behalf of the Government…
ISLAMABAD: Al-Shifa Trust (AST) announced on Tuesday that, although Pakistan has made significant strides in expanding cataract treatment services, considerable gaps still remain, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The national cataract surgical rate has improved significantly, reaching 5,307 surgeries per million people, more than double the rate in 2002. Still, Prof. Dr. Sabihuddin Ahmed,…
ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation from the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA), led by its chairman, met with Federal Minister for Health, Mustafa Kamal, to discuss strengthening collaboration between the government and the national pharmaceutical industry. According to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, the meeting focused on enhancing mutual cooperation and addressing the challenges…
LAHORE: Pearson Education Limited, a global leader in education and assessment, hosted its annual prize distribution ceremony in Lahore to honour the exceptional performance of education consultants from across Pakistan. The event recognized those with the highest number of PTE Academic test bookings, celebrating their contributions to international education and student mobility. The ceremony was…
ISLAMABAD: After the successful launches and implementation of two smart villages in Gokina and Sambrial, The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MOITT), in collaboration with Huawei Technologies and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), inaugurated the much-anticipated third Smart Village Swabi. The Smart Village Pakistan initiative is designed to digitally transform rural and remote communities across…
