Free Autism Screening Camp was organized by Pakistan Army at District Headquarters Hospital in Aliabad, Hunza. A lecture was also arranged in the camp on autism awareness for people and parents. Pakistan Army has always been conducting free camps in the remote areas and the local people appreciated and thanked this initiative of Pak Army. Source: Radio Pakistan
First-ever Federal Foundational Learning Policy launched in Islamabad
The first-ever Federal Foundational Learning Policy was launched in Islamabad today. The policy is aimed at ensuring all children enrolled in schools under the federal territories to acquire foundational learning skills by 2030. It will apply to all government schools, private schools, non-formal education centers and madaris in Islamabad Capital Territory, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. This policy is part of a national movement to improve basic reading and numeracy skills for Pakistan's children. Each province is in the process of developing its own foundational learning policies. The event was led by Federal Secretary Mohyuddin Wani, and attended by key development partners, university vice-chancellors, parliamentarians and partner organizations working on education in Pakistan. The event was hosted by acclaimed author and social activist Ms. Feryal Ali Gauhar. Source: Radio Pakistan
Federal Govt committed to resolve all issues of KP on priority basis: Tanveer
Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has assured that the Federal Government is committed to resolving all the pending issues of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on a priority basis. Talking to Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi in Islamabad today, he said the Federal Government will extend all possible assistance to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to address economic as well as law and order issues. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is lagging in the race for development, despite having an abundance of resources. He said public issues will have to be addressed by improving performance in agriculture and industrial development. During the meeting, they exchanged views on matters of mutual interest as well as agricultural and industrial development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Source: Radio Pakistan
Radio Pakistan’s former Controller News Raja Zafarul Haq passes away
Former Controller News, Radio Pakistan Raja Zafarul Haq died of cardiac arrest in Rawalpindi today. He was sixty seven. Raja Zafarul Haq had joined Radio Pakistan as News Monitor in May 1986. His career spanned about thirty years. Source: Radio Pakistan
Senate, NA resume sessions in Islamabad
The Senate resumed its session with Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani in the chair, while the National Assembly's session got underway with Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in the chair at the Parliament House in Islamabad today (Monday). At the outset, the National Assembly offered fateha for the departed souls of security officials, who embraced martyrdom in a terrorist incident in Lakki Marwat. Member National Assembly Ali Muhammad Khan led the fateha. Source: Radio Pakistan
Paigham-e-Pakistan Conference held in Lahore
Paigham-e-Pakistan Conference was held in Lahore today to promote Islamic teachings and values including unity, harmony, tolerance, peace, and patience in the society. Scholars from various Schools of thought expressed their support for the Palestinians and emphasized the importance of brotherhood to foster national unity. The conference concluded with the distribution of shields to the participants in recognition of their contributions. Source: Radio Pakistan