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05/08/2025

The opening ceremony of the 2025 China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week (CAECW) was held at the permanent venue of the China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week in Guian New Area, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province on Saturday. The event was co-hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education and the People’s Government of Guizhou Province.

The 2025 CAECW kicked off on July 24 and lasted till 27, under the theme “Smart Education Empowering People-to-People Exchanges, Educational Cooperation Enhancing Common Development.”

It focused on showcasing the achievements of China-ASEAN cultural and people-to-people exchanges, enhancing the platform functions of CAECW and deepening innovative models of “Education+” projects.

The event aimed to attract broader participation from ASEAN countries and those involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, establishing a brand for large-scale, impactful China-ASEAN educational and cultural exchange programmes. It will contribute to building a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future.

A total of 116 activities were held during the 2025 CAECW. Of these, 19 events were scheduled for the opening period, while 97 activities will take place throughout the rest of the year.

It is expected that over 60 agreements or memorandums will be signed, eight joint overseas (industry) colleges or research institutes will be established, and six internship and training bases will be built. Additionally, three high-level vocational education communities or industry-education alliances will be formed, and 1,100 international youths are expected to arrive in Guizhou for study tours and exchange visits.

01/08/2025

The opening ceremony of the 2025 China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week (CAECW) was held at the permanent venue of the China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week in Guian New Area, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province on Saturday. The event was co-hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education and the People’s Government of Guizhou Province.

The 2025 CAECW kicked off on July 24 and lasted till 27, under the theme “Smart Education Empowering People-to-People Exchanges, Educational Cooperation Enhancing Common Development.”

It focused on showcasing the achievements of China-ASEAN cultural and people-to-people exchanges, enhancing the platform functions of CAECW and deepening innovative models of “Education+” projects.

The event aimed to attract broader participation from ASEAN countries and those involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, establishing a brand for large-scale, impactful China-ASEAN educational and cultural exchange programmes. It will contribute to building a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future.

A total of 116 activities were held during the 2025 CAECW. Of these, 19 events were scheduled for the opening period, while 97 activities will take place throughout the rest of the year.

It is expected that over 60 agreements or memorandums will be signed, eight joint overseas (industry) colleges or research institutes will be established, and six internship and training bases will be built. Additionally, three high-level vocational education communities or industry-education alliances will be formed, and 1,100 international youths are expected to arrive in Guizhou for study tours and exchange visits.

08/07/2025

چین نے 74 ممالک کے شہریوں کو ویزہ فری انٹری کی سہولت دے دی

امریکی خبر ایجنسی ایسوسی ایٹڈ پریس اور بزنس ٹائم کی رپورٹس میں بتایا گیا ہے کہ چین نے یہ اقدام اپنی تیزی سے بڑھتی ہوئے سیاحت کو مزید فروغ دینے کے لئے کیا ہے۔

74 ملکوں کے شہری اب 30 دن کیلئے بغیر ویزہ چین جا سکیں گے۔

تمام یورپی ممالک کو یہ سہولت دی گئی ہے تاہم سویڈن واحد یورپی ملک ہے جو اس لسٹ میں شامل نہیں۔

جنوبی امریکہ، سنٹرل ایشیا، مشرق وسطی اور ایشیا کے بہت سے ممالک بھی اس لسٹ میں شامل ہیں۔

02/07/2025

Shahida Kauser Farooq has worked as a social worker, environmentalist and an advocate for many causes with various governments and groups.

09/06/2025

Prof. Hamda Tariq (Educationist & Philanthropist)
CEO / Co-Founder Wise Education Society
• Prof. Hamda Tariq belongs to Pathan (Durrani) family born in Bahawalpur. She did her
B.Sc. in 1974 & M.Sc. in 1989 from Govt. College of Home Economics. She is also
distinction holder in Al-Lisani-ul-Arabi from Allama Iqbal Open University in 1984.
• She is a renowned educationist and philanthropist. Prof. Hamda Tariq has been making
significant contributions since 1991.
➢ She has had the privilege of representing Pakistan on numerous occasions, including her
first international appearance in 1991 at the E-9 Asian countries workshop in West Java,
Indonesia.
➢ She is a leader of change in the educational landscape and a pioneer in bridging the gap
between academia and industry. Her mission is to reduce unemployment through
Education, Skill training, and Self-earning opportunities.
As a true Philanthropist, Prof. Hamda Tariq has demonstrated the importance of self
earning for students during their studies through job-oriented skill training programs. She
has extensive expertise in working with the government under the banner of public-private
partnerships.
➢ She is the Founder and CEO of
• Wise College
• Western Business School
• Institute of Employability Skills
• Wise Software House
• Wise Teck
Additionally, she serves as the President of SPEECH.
Currently, she is working on a unique project, “Study for overall development of
Orphan / Needy Girls,” as per her mission, to provide Thousands of Orphan / Needy
students & got free Education, Skill Training & become Self Sufficient for their families.
Her future goals are to train & empower Orphan / Needy girls as a Master trainer for their
families to produce more Self-Sufficient Youth.

09/06/2025

Experts and stakeholders at a high-level consultation organized by the Potohar Organization for Development Advocacy (PODA), in collaboration with the Women Development Department (WDD) Punjab, identified key recommendations to bridge the gap between pro-women legislation and its implementation across the province.

The participants reinforced the recommendation to raise awareness at the grassroots level to ensure the effective implementation of existing laws for the collective benefit of society.

Key recommendations included the adoption of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Child Marriage Restraint Act 2025 by the Punjab Government, which sets 18 years as the minimum legal age of marriage for girls. Participants also urged that violations under the forthcoming Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Act be made cognizable, non-compoundable, and nonbailable to reduce underage marriages through stronger legal enforcement. It was recommended to empower Union Councils to take prompt action against violations involving child marriages at grassroots level.

The expert consultation was part of PODA’s project “Reduce Child Marriages to Enhance Gender Equality”, supported by the Norwegian Embassy, Islamabad. It brought together policymakers, civil society members, legal experts, and activists to review gaps between existing legislation and the on-ground realities in Punjab.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Women Development Department, Ms. Saadia Temur, chaired the session. She said women development department is dedicated to promoting gender equality and ensuring protection and empowerment of women through policy development, institutional support, and legislative reforms. She welcomed the efforts of the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Ms. Maryam Nawaz for advancing women’s empowerment. Ms. Saadia Temur also announced that a women development center will be inaugurated by the end of June to support ongoing women-related programs.

Executive Director of PODA, Sameena Nazir, urged the government to constitutionally mandate matriculation—comprising 12 years of education—as the minimum educational requirement, emphasizing its importance for empowering girls and preventing early marriages.

Participants acknowledged the significant step taken through the passage of the ICT Child Marriage Restraint Act 2025 and urged Punjab to follow suit. They stressed that only through a combination of legal reform, administrative will, and grassroots mobilization can the province make real progress toward ending early and forced marriages and achieving gender equality.
arriages

27/04/2025

Empowering women for financial inclusion I Syeda Ammara Gilani I W*P
Syeda Ammara Gilani, President Emerging Ladies, shares the philosophy and idea behind the organization.
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21/04/2025

Shaista Khawar-SK
Designer
Floral, IKEBANA & Humanitarian
THEMATIC YET CREATIVE
Each item shall be created uniquely to the choice of occasion & mood.
[email protected]

30/03/2025

Lok Virsa Heritage Museum Islamabad .Heritage Museum, also known as Lok Virsa Museum, is a museum administered and managed by Lok Virsa - National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage. It is a museum of history and culture in Islamabad, Pakistan, located on the Shakarparian Hills showcasing the living cultures of Pakistan.
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28/02/2025

Shaahnaz Minallah
Life coach, Community leader, Happiness teacher, meditation & mindfulness guru,
A Pathan from Sufi lineage of the Kaka Kheil tribe from Ziarat Kaka Sahib.
Being a naturalist
I am an Earthy, Nomadic, Environmental bohemian, Recycler, Remodeler & Event planner.
I am also Rebel, Change-maker, Trendsetter
Seeker, Empath, Spiritualist & a Yogi.

24/02/2025

Sabzazar Cricket Stadium, Lahore
in the Meena Bazar Mela & Job Fair, organized by the Prime Minister Youth Program & NAVTTC, at Sabzazar Cricket Stadium, Lahore.

29/12/2024