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Aug302021 by editorNo Comments

BRITISH CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO 42 PAKISTANI SCHOLARS

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Islamabad, On Monday30th August 2021 the British High Commission organised a virtual pre-departure event for Pakistani scholars who have been awarded the Chevening scholarship 2021-22. This year, 42 Pakistani scholars have been selected through a rigorous recruitment process and will soon proceed to the UK to study a one year master’s programme, funded by the UK Government’s prestigious Chevening programme. The Chevening scholarships support study at UK universities for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers, and opinion formers. Over 3,000 mid-career professionals had applied for the programme and over 200 were interviewed, including applicants from all provinces of Pakistan. The British Deputy High Commissioner Alison Blackburne con...

Aug302021 by editorNo Comments

Free medical camp in Lohar Bela

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Bagh, AJK (PFPF news) One day free medical camp was held under the auspicious of Press For Peace Foundation (PFPF) in collaboration with Population Welfare Department of District Bagh in Lohar Bela, an area of Union Council Nur Sher Ali Khan. The expert medical practitioners checked up the patients and needy persons who come in the camp from remote and backward areas of the district and provided them free of cost medicines and advised them to adopt precautionary measures to save themselves from diseases. The local residents have lauded the initiative taken by Press For Peace Foundation (PFPF) regarding the provision of healthcare facilities to local population and demanded the management of the PFP to hold such free medical camps in other areas to provide better health faci...

Aug32021 by editorNo Comments

The Chevening Scholarships

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Islamabad, August 03, 2021 Applications for the Chevening Scholarship to study in the UK are open today (August 3rd) until November 2nd, 2021. Applications should be submitted via www.chevening.org/apply Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the commitment and skills required to create positive change, and can show how a UK master’s degree will help them do that. The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to study for any eligible master’s degree at any UK university whilst also gaining access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences. Since the programme was created in 1983, over 2,000 professionals from Pakistan have had the opportunity to develop in the UK th...

Jun272021 by editor_1No Comments

Million Smiles Foundation changing people’s lives in Azad Kashmir

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Bagh AJK (PFPF News)/Photo Credit: Million Smiles Foundation Poverty and lack of economic opportunities are common in remote villages of Azad Kashmir. Majority of people in the mountainous region struggle to make ends meet due to the lack of basic infrastructure and financial resources. Every year, aid of millions of rupees is distributed in food packs amongst the poor and needy of these area. Still, there is a growing concern that more and more people are facing hardship challenges. There are hundreds of local and international organisations that support local people in catering their needs of food, education, healthcare, and other necessities of life. One such organisation is Million Smiles Foundation. Though, recently setup, the charitable organisation has q...

Jun232021 by editorNo Comments

Call for content!

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The Deadline for articles submissions is Friday 2nd July 2021. Peace Insight is one of those organizations that Press for Peace has had a wonderful interaction with. Read more about the appreciation of our work by Peace Insight. Peace Insight is calling all young people around the world that remained locked out of the peace building efforts due to strict conditions associated with Covid-19. Yet, the organization considers that these young people can still play a key role in resolving conflict and laying the foundations for a peaceful future. Peace Insight is asking all young people to send them contributions on youth peacebuilders by Friday 2nd July for the chance to have their work featured on Peace Insight. If you are, or if you know of, an amazing youth peacebuil...

Jun222021 by editorNo Comments

Lord Ahmad arrives in Pakistan

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Islamabad(PR) The Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, has arrived in Pakistan for a two day visit. His visit, covering two cities, will further enhance the friendship between the UK and Pakistan. During his stay in Pakistan, Lord Ahmad is expected to meet a number of government Ministers and Provincial leaders, including the Human Rights Minister ShireenMazari, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar and Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar. Lord Ahmad will discuss the importance of maximising our unique bilateral partnerships to tackle global challenges including climate change (with the UK hosting COP...

Apr292021 by editorNo Comments

Mariam Touseef Mother and Child Care Centre Offers Services in Remote Areas of Kashmir

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Muzaffarabad (PFP News) A modern health centre has been established in a remote village of Jehlum Valley , to provide health services to local women and children. Union Council Lamnian is one of the backward areas of District Muzaffarabad with poor health and communication infrastructure. Mariam Touseef Health Centre has been established in loving memory of Ms Mariam Touseef – 32 years British Citizen who passed away last year due to Covid19. Her family has sponsored the project in living memory of Ms Touseef , who spent active social life in the UK. The far flung and deprived Union council Lamnian of District Muzaffarabad has been provided with the establishment of Mother and Child Care centre through the family of departed soul Ms.. The health centre...

Apr272021 by editor_1No Comments

International entrepreneurs and start-ups

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Islamabad (PFP News ) 27 April // A start up accelerator opens applications round for promising entrepreneurs from Pakistan. The Final Admissions Deadline for the Pakistan Virtual 2021 program is Aug 15, 2021. But, you can apply by the Early Admissions Deadline which is Jul 11, 2021. The startup mentoring programme will focus smart decisions, through constant feedback on your strategy and progress for the entire lifecycle of your business from the world's top entrepreneurs and investors. The pre-seed startup accelerator application forms can be accessed here After submitting the applications the potential business leaders will be invited to take an Entrepreneur DNA Assessment, which sets out the main criteria for evaluating applicants.The Founder Institute claims to be one of the w...