OGDC Hosts Risk Management Training for GIKI Students at OGTI
ISLAMABAD — Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) organized a specialized training session on “Risk Management and Hazard Identification” for 18 graduate students from the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI) at the Oil & Gas Training Institute (OGTI) in Islamabad.
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Balochistan Lawmakers Meet NAVTTC Chairman to Boost Vocational Skills and Youth Training
ISLAMABAD — Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Pullin Baloch and Senator Sana Jamali from Balochistan held a bilateral meeting with Chairman of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), Engr. Qamar-ul-Islam Raja, at NAVTTC Headquarters in Islamabad.
GCISC and HSA Sign MoU to Address Climate-Health Nexus in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — The Global Climate-Change Impact Studies Centre (GCISC) and the Health Services Academy (HSA), Islamabad, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint framework targeting the intersection of climate change and public health in Pakistan.
Glacial Collapse Triggers Transboundary Disaster Across Nepal and Tibet
KATHMANDU / BEIJING — Massive flash floods and mudslides triggered by a catastrophic glacier collapse have devastated communities along the Nepal–China border. Emergency services and military personnel are engaged in large-scale search and rescue operations as the combined death toll surpasses 390, with over 1,400 people reported missing across both nations.
Balochistan Lawmakers Meet NAVTTC Chairman to Boost Vocational Skills and Youth Training
ISLAMABAD — Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Pullin Baloch and Senator Sana Jamali from Balochistan held a bilateral meeting with Chairman of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), Engr. Qamar-ul-Islam Raja, at NAVTTC Headquarters in Islamabad.
Oil & Gas (Exploration & Marketing)
US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil
India hikes fuel prices again
PPL enhances well output after workover operation
Growth & Export-Oriented
Viper Academy Partners with NAVTTC to Launch Industry-Focused JavaScript Training Program
KARACHI — Viper Academy, in strategic collaboration with the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), has announced the launch of an intensive JavaScript training initiative designed to empower young developers and bridge the digital skills gap in Pakistan.
Viper Academy Partners with NAVTTC to Launch Industry-Focused JavaScript Training Program
KARACHI — Viper Academy, in strategic collaboration with the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), has announced the launch of an intensive JavaScript training initiative designed to empower young developers and bridge the digital skills gap in Pakistan.
NAVTTC Partners with Muzaffargarh Fish Farm Association to Drive Youth Skills in Aquaculture
ISLAMABAD — In a major step toward empowering local youth and boosting Pakistan’s fisheries sector, the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) has signed a strategic Training Agreement with the Muzaffargarh Fish Farm Association (MFFA).
Prominent Journalist Naeem Masood Meets NAVTTC Chairman Engr. Qamar ul Islam Raja to Discuss Youth Skills Development
ISLAMABAD: Renowned journalist and senior media personality Mr. Naeem Masood held a high-profile meeting with the Honorable Chairman of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), Engr. Qamar ul Islam Raja, at the NAVTTC Headquarters in Islamabad.
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Industrial & Cyclical
NLC Leverages UN-Backed TIR System to Drive Pakistan’s Regional Cross-Border Trade
ISLAMABAD — The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) is facilitating new international trade opportunities for Pakistani exporters by expanding road freight operations under the UN-backed Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) transit system.
NLC Leverages UN-Backed TIR System to Drive Pakistan’s Regional Cross-Border Trade
KPT Summer Camp 2026 Concludes with Closing Ceremony in Karachi
Karachi Port Trust Unveils Transshipment Incentive Package to Position Karachi as South Asia’s Maritime Hub
NLC Transports Over 73% of Coal Target for China Power Hub Generation Company
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