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Press Release KARACHI: The progressive youth organization Alternate, in collaboration with the National Trade Union Federation Pakistan (NTUF) and the Home Based Women Workers Federation (HBWWF), held a protest outside the Karachi Press Club against the arrest and alleged torture of Saad Edhi, grandson of Abdul Sattar Edhi, by Israeli security forces. Representatives of political, social and human rights organizations joined the demonstration, alongside Saad Edhi’s mother, Saba Faisal Edhi, and his father, Faisal Edhi. Addressing the participants, Faisal Edhi of the Edhi Foundation said Saad Edhi had been leading a humanitarian aid convoy carrying relief supplies from the people…

Press Release KARACHI: Governor Sindh Syed Mohammed Nehal Hashmi has said that Karachi’s hospitality leaves a lasting impression on foreign diplomats, describing it as a memory they carry for life when leaving the city. He was speaking at a farewell reception held in honor of outgoing British Deputy High Commissioner Lance Gavin Domm at Acton House, the residence of the British Deputy High Commission in Karachi. The event was attended by several prominent political and diplomatic figures, including Faryal Talpur, Minister of State Fahad Haroon, MNA Sharmila Farooqui, Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, Rajiv Singh Sodha, Special Assistant to…

Press Release KARACHI: Pakistan marked a notable academic milestone as it recognized its first female PhD holder in the field of the blue economy, with researcher Urooj Aijaz completing her doctoral work on the sector’s emerging challenges and opportunities. Aijaz, a faculty member at Bahria University Karachi, was awarded her PhD by Jinnah University for Women after producing a study titled “Blue Economy of Pakistan: Investigating the Impact of Tourism, Environment and Technology on Blue Growth.” Her research examined how Pakistan’s coastal and marine resources could be better harnessed for sustainable economic development, while also highlighting the structural barriers that…

Press Release KARACHI: Baqai Medical University (BMU) conducted a mentor training session under the Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) National Mentorship Program, aimed at strengthening faculty development and institutional mentoring practices. The initiative, led by the HEC through the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), forms part of the nationwide Mentoring Program for Universities (MPU). It focuses on building leadership capacity, enhancing professional development, and promoting structured mentorship across higher education institutions. The program builds on the earlier Women Empowerment and Mentoring Program (WEMP). At BMU, the session was organized to equip selected mentors with key skills, including effective communication, mentoring…

Press Release KARACHI: An open public hearing on corruption complaints was held at the office of the National Accountability Bureau in Karachi on 30 April 2026, chaired by the director general, Shakeel Ahmed Durrani. The hearing was conducted in line with directives from the NAB chairman, Nazir Ahmed, where a large number of citizens attended and lodged complaints related to corruption, corrupt practices and public fraud. Most complaints were submitted by victims of illegal housing schemes. Durrani, along with senior NAB officers, heard the grievances of those affected and issued on-the-spot instructions to ensure prompt redress of complaints. He stressed…

Press Release ISLAMABAD: Over the past quarter of a century since its inception, the Boao Forum for Asia has effectively become a “pathways platform” for the Asian continent and beyond, deliberating on pressing regional and global issues and putting forward pertinent solutions. This was noted by the Eurasian Century Institute (ECI), an independent Islamabad-based think tank. ECI highlighted that, every spring over the past 25 years, the Boao Forum has consistently brought together senior statesmen, officials, experts and business leaders from the Asia-Pacific and the wider world, facilitating in-depth, candid and relevant exchanges that open new vistas. “In a world…

Press Release ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA: St Petersburg prepared to host the inaugural International Transport and Logistics Forum from 1 to 3 April, positioning seamless logistics and deeper national integration into Eurasian transport corridors at the heart of its agenda. Officials, business leaders and international partners gathered for what promised to be a platform of candid dialogue, aimed at forging practical solutions to propel Russia’s transport sector and knit together the vast Eurasian landscape. The business program kicked off with a high-profile plenary session titled “Eurasian Transport Corridors: Integration and Seamless Logistics”. Delegates delved into the evolution of these corridors, framing…

By our correspondent KARACHI: On International Rivers Day, March 14, the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum organized a protest rally in Ibrahim Haideri under the banner “Protect Rivers, Protect Human.” The rally passed through multiple areas of Ibrahim Haideri and concluded at Mil Jetty, highlighting concerns over water scarcity and environmental degradation. Saeed Baloch, Central General Secretary of the forum, warned that the Indus Delta has been severely damaged, while authorities are planning to excavate six canals on the Indus River. He stressed that water is essential for life, noting that glaciers are melting and prolonged water shortages in the Indus Delta…

Press Release KARACHI: Indonesia showcased its economic, cultural and educational outreach at the My Karachi: Oasis of Harmony exhibition, which opened at the Karachi Expo Centre on Thursday and ran from 6 to 8 February. The country’s participation was facilitated by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, which set up a dedicated pavilion in Hall 5 to present what officials described as an integrated promotion of trade, social exchange and education. The pavilion offered visitors a single platform to explore business opportunities, cultural links and academic pathways connected to Indonesia. Consulate representatives said the initiative reflected…

Press Release KARACHI: Gerontologist Dr Kemal Aydin, president of the Ibni Sina Institute and the World Ageing Council, has formally announced his candidacy for the position of United Nations Global Envoy on Ageing. The move follows 25 years of sustained engagement in global ageing diplomacy. The announcement was made in Pakistan during the MoU signing ceremony between Ibni Sina Institute and Daily Metro Morning and is backed by an initiative led collectively by Asian countries, reflecting broad regional support. Dr Aydin’s candidacy is rooted in a long-standing commitment to addressing the challenges posed by population ageing worldwide. His work has…