Zubair Qureshi, Author at Pakistan Observer

Veteran labour leader, senior journalist laid to rest in Islamabad’s graveyard

Khan Nisar ‘finally’ released from mortal imprisonment Renowned labour union leader who later switched over to journalism and spent decades championing rights of media workers…

IGP personally monitors security arrangements, traffic flow during all three Eid days

Eid Festival passes peacefully due to fool-proof security, constant monitoring by ICT Police Like the first and second day of Eid-ul-Fitr, Inspector General (IG) of…

Surge in Hi-Octane prices triggers sharp drop in sale of premium fuel across Islamabad

A sudden surge in Hi-Octane petrol prices has led to an unprecedented decline in sales at petrol pumps throughout Islamabad, with many stations reporting near-empty…

Indonesian embassy hosts Eid prayer, ‘Halal Bihalal’ for Indonesian community

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad hosted a congregational Eid prayer and a traditional Eid gathering, Halal Bihalal, bringing together members of…

Japan envoy extends felicitations on Pakistan Day

Ambassador of Japan MrAkamatsu Shuichi has extended warmest felicitations to the leadership and the people of Pakistan on the auspicious occasion of Pakistan Day. Ambassador…

Pakistan underlines conservation forests at heart of economy, climate resilience

As the global community marks the International Day of Forests Pakistan has reaffirmed that forests are not just environmental assets but strategic pillars of economic…

Art exhibition highlights strong Pakistan-China cultural ties

Zubair Qureshi Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar has underscored the vital role of cultural diplomacy in deepening people-to-people…

Islamabad witnesses mass exodus as residents head home for Eidul Fitr

A festive calm has descended on Islamabad as hundreds of office workers, students and labourers stream out of the federal capital to celebrate Eidul Fitr…

HEC launches mentoring programme for universities to strengthen their professional capacity, leadership role

Building upon the success of its mentoring efforts for academia, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has launched Mentoring Programme for Universities (MPU) to train…

CDA employees stage day-long protest against non-payment of Eid allowance

Sit-in to continue until demands are accepted: CDA union representatives Employees of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Tuesday staged a full-scale protest sit-in…