Pakistan
PPAF financing sustainable development and community building projects
Quetta, October 19, 2018: The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) held a half-day conference in Quetta for developing strong linkages between duty bearers and community institutions in Balochistan. The objective was to empower Local Support Organisations (LSOs) to strengthen socio-economic development through PPAF’s Tabeer-o-Tameer Fund initiative. The project supports the development of community-driven institutions through…
Pakistan-U.S Effort to Safeguard Children’s Food
Islamabad, October 17, 2018: Researchers, government agencies, and private businesses from Pakistan and the United States announced today their cooperation to eliminate a toxic fungus that causes liver cancer and stunting in children. The joint effort also aims to improve nutrition and safeguard the health of Pakistan’s citizens by securing the disease-free food supply. Officials…
Pakistan Wins Big at 18th International APICTA Awards 2018
China, October 17, 2018: Pakistan bagged 6 Silvers and 1 Gold Award at the 18th International Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards, held in Guangzhou, China, from 9th to 13th October 2018. Out of 23 Top Awards (Categories), Pakistan was able to bring home 7 Awards (6 Silver and 1 Gold), declaring the delegation 3rd…