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The Aga Khan Foundation, and Worldwide Fund for Nature partner to address the challenges of climate change in Pakistan

Islamabad: The Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan (AKF(Pak)) and the Worldwide Fund for Nature- Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today for mutual collaboration and coordination on ecological conservation and environmental management, addressing the challenges posed by climate change and promoting sustainable socio-economic development. The MoU will strengthen the relationship between both organisations and promote knowledge…

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DIBPL and ZLK Islamic Financial Services partner to enhance Shariah-compliant financial access

Islamabad – Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL), a subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank, has partnered with ZLK Islamic Financial Services, Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant brokerage firm. The MoU signing ceremony was held at DIBPL Head Office in Karachi. The MOU was signed by Junaid Ahmed, CEO of DIBPL, and Zahid Latif Khan, Chairman of ZLK…

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Prince Rahim Aga Khan awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honour

Islamabad: President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has conferred the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the nation’s highest civilian award, on Prince Rahim Aga Khan. The award recognises individuals who have rendered services of the highest distinction to Pakistan, and was given at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President’s official residence in Islamabad. Prince Rahim is currently visiting…

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Nutrition International and govt of KP kickoff NourishMaa Campaign to promote maternal nutrition

Peshawar: Nutrition International, in collaboration with the Health Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), launched the ‘NourishMaa’ campaign in the province. The campaign aims to promote maternal nutrition by improving the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers (HCPs) and frontline health workers (FHWs). This campaign, already operational in six districts across Punjab and Sindh, has now…

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Challenges Facing Pakistan’s Madaris Amid Financial Reforms

By Arsalan Khalid The author is an Officer in Pakistan Armed Forces and doing MS Islamic Banking and Finance from IBA Karachi As Pakistan undertakes comprehensive reforms to align with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) guidelines, Islamic religious schools, known as madaris, face significant challenges. These institutions are integral to Pakistan’s education system and serve…

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CPEC a game-changer in strengthening Pakstan’s economy: Rana Tanveer

Federal Minister inaugurates Rachna Industrial Park

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Industries and Production and National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain has said that industrial parks and special economic zones are crucial for economic development of Pakistan.Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain inaugurated the Rachna Industrial Park in Sheikhupura on Monday. Addressing the ceremony on the occasion, the federal minister highlighted the importance…

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