Pakistani educationalist wins prestigious ‘Brain of the Year’ award in UK

Staff Writer Islamabad: Education specialist Sania Alam from Pakistan was this week awarded the prestigious “Brain of the Year” award by the UK’s Brain Trust for her contributions to mental literacy and her promotion of education through super-learning. The award ceremony, which was held in London’s Soho district, was presided over by Trust Chairman Raymond […]

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Our women not only capital rather support of the country: Sherry Rehman

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman in her message on National Women’s Day said this week that the courageous women drive Pakistan’s documented and undocumented economy who were not only the capital rather the support of the country. In a series of tweets, the federal minister paid tribute to the […]

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Pakistan women’s cricket team hosted at Pakistan House, Canberra

Canberra: High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri hosted a dinner in honour of Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team at Pakistan House, Canberra this week. The Team is visiting Australia for a One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty-Twenty Internationals (T20s) Series. During their tour, the Team played three ODIs and three T20s against Australia Women’s National Cricket […]

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Italy wins historic pair skating gold at ISU European Figure Skating Championships

The Italian pair of Sara Conti and Niccolo Macii clinched a historic gold medal in pair skating at the International Skating Union (ISU) European Figure Skating Championships in Espoo. While the duo bagged the first European title in pair skating for Italy, compatriots Rebecca Ghilardi and Filippo Ambrosini brought more joy by adding a silver, […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese for women empowerment

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week urged for greater economic empowerment of the women. Speaking at a function here, the envoy said women’s economic and social empowerment was essential for the development of any society and also for sustainable economic development. In Pakistan, he said, women are leading the […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri watches cricket match between Governor-General’s XI, Pakistan women

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week watched the cricket match between Governor-General’s XI and Pakistan women. “Real honour to join Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia H.E. General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) for the Pakistan v Governor General XI match at Allan Border Field Brisbane,” he tweeted […]

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Ali Rehman Malik and Umar Rehman Malik remember Benazir Bhutto

Staff Writer Islamabad: Former Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik’s sons Ali Rehman Malik and Umar Rehman Malik this week paid tribute to former premier Benazir Bhutto for her unmatched services to the nation. “Remembering Shaheed Mohtarma #BenazirBhutto for her unmatched service to Pakistan and its people, her patience, bravery, fearlessness, and struggle against extremist forces. […]

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Sajid Hussain Turi says Benazir Bhutto will be missed by Pakistan in every era

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Sajid Hussain Turi this week said that former premier Benazir Bhutto will be missed by Pakistan in every era. “Remembering Shaheed Mohtarma #BenazirBhutto on her sad martyrdom anniversary, who laid down her life for Pakistan & its people. She fought throughout her life to save Pakistan from […]

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BB’s struggle for people, constitutional supremacy unrivaled: Sherry

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman said this week that the life and political struggle of martyred Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto for the sake of people, constitution, parliament and the country was matchless like her name. In a series of tweets, the federal minister paid homage on the 15th martyrdom anniversary […]

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British Council-led programme holds forum on gender-based violence

Islamabad: The British Council-led Aawaz II programme organised its sixth learning and development forum in the federal capital to recognise the contributions of community leaders to address gender-based violence and intolerance. The forum brought together stakeholders, including representatives of the British Council, British High Commission, Islamabad, government organisations, civil society, and community leaders, to address […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri felicitates Ayla Majid on becoming first South Asian woman to be appointed as ACCA’s VP

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week felicitated Ayla Majid on becoming first South Asian woman to be appointed as Vice President of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). With the appointment, Majid has made history as she is the first South Asian woman to be elected for this global position […]

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Italy investigates pressures put on young women gymnasts

Milan: Italy s sports authorities are studying reports of undue psychological pressure being placed on its young women gymnasts over their eating habits, after a complaint was lodged with a prosecutor. “Medals are a matter of national pride but no medal can make up for inappropriate behaviour,” Sports Minister Andrea Abodi said on Wednesday, Italian […]

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Italy’s first woman Premier Meloni vows ‘to serve with pride’

Newswire Rome: Brothers of Italy (FdI) leader Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italy’s first woman premier before President Sergio Mattarella this week. Meloni takes over the helm of government from Mario Draghi after her FdI spearheaded the right-wing coalition to victory in last month’s general election, winning around 26% of the vote on its […]

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Sherry eulogizes Begum Nusrat Bhutto on her death anniversary

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week eulogized Begum Nusrat Bhutto, the spouse of former prime minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, on her 11th death anniversary. In her message received here, the federal minister said, “On the death anniversary of the mother of democracy Begum Nusrat Bhutto, I pay tribute […]

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British royal family member wants to be remembered for being ‘respectful and loyal and a good mum’

Alexandra Hurtado King Charles III’s niece, Zara Tindall is the face of Musto’s Autumn Winter 2022 Marina Collection. The sailing and outdoor clothing brand tweeted on Monday, Oct. 17: “Introducing Musto ambassador Zara Tindall as the face of our Autumn Winter 2022 Marina Collection. Having worked with Musto in and out of the saddle for […]

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Bilawal Bhutto has ‘biggest UNGA fan moment’ with Jacinda Ardern

New York: The Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, recently had a fan moment with one of his favorites, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. Zardari has been in the US since 19 September and attended the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York yesterday where he met […]

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Giorgia Meloni: Italy’s far-right wins election and vows to govern for all

Paul Kirby Rome: Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni has claimed victory in Italy’s election, and is on course to become the country’s first female prime minister. Ms Meloni is widely expected to form Italy’s most right-wing government since World War Two. That will alarm much of Europe as Italy is the EU’s third-biggest economy. However, speaking […]

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Aseefa Bhutto urges voluntary action to intensify relief efforts

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Aseefa Bhutto Zardari took to Twitter this week appealing her followers to voluntarily contribute by raising funds and donations in order to help Pakistan’s flood-affected population. Aseefa Bhutto mentioned that the magnitude of destruction brought by the floods was heartbreaking. She reminded the populace that they (the […]

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Hayley Matthews, West Indies’ star all-rounder

The International Cricket Council has announced the first five players selected as 100% Cricket Superstars ahead of a historic month for women’s cricket, culminating in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Sophie Ecclestone (England), Amelia Kerr (New Zealand), Hayley Matthews (West Indies), Shafali Verma (India) and Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) are the first crop of what […]

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Women in Pakistan leading economic and political arena: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that women in Pakistan were leading the economic and political arena. In a recent event, the envoy stressed the need to increase such activities in the future so that women could move towards greater economic empowerment. He argued that women’s economic and social […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri lauds services of celebrated woman mountaineer Samina Baig after K-2 success

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week lauded the services of celebrated woman mountaineer Samina Baig after she conquered K-2 peak, known as the Savage Mountain. “Our Pakistani women are our pride. Samina Baig becomes first Pakistani woman mountaineer to summit #K2 ,” the envoy tweeted. Earlier this week, Pakistani female […]

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Italy beats Brazil to win women’s volleyball Nations League crown

Reigning European champion Italy upset Latin heavyweight Brazil to win its first-ever FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League title this week. The Italians won the match 25-23, 25-22 and 25-22 in an exhilarating final that lasted 80 minutes in the Turkish capital Ankara. Italy’s Paola Egonu, who will play for Turkish powerhouse VakifBank next season, was […]

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UK unveils 130m-pound programme for girls’ education in Pakistan

Newswire Islamabad: The United Kingdom this week announced a bilateral programme worth up to 130 million pounds to support girls’ education in Pakistan that will impact nearly 17 million children. The programme, titled “Girls and Out of School: Action for Learning (GOAL)”, will support the governments of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtun­khwa to improve outcomes for […]

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British Council organizes Pakistan Stories Film Screening

Newswire Islamabad: The British Council organized a film screening event for “Pakistan Stories” here to support a new generation of female Pakistani documentary filmmakers to enable them to create engaging films that reflect on their society, and Pakistan’s 75 years of independence. The event was organized in collaboration with Patakha Pictures in Pakistan and the […]

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Zardari vows to fulfill Benazir Bhutto’s dream

Newswire Islamabad: Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Asif Ali Zardari this week expressed his determination of PPP to fulfill former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s dream of defeating the attitudes of ignorance, extremism and intolerance. In his message on the occasion of the birthday of Benazir Bhutto, President Asif Ali […]

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