Throughout life’s journey, one often meets individuals who leave an indelible mark on our lives and on our hearts and minds with their integrity, wisdom, and dedication. As I launch the 13th, 14th, and 15th volumes in my series “A Personal Chronicle of Pakistan,” I find it fitting to dedicate books works to three remarkable…
Relations between Russia and North Korea have a long history. Both countries are neighbours; they share a border along the lower Tumen River, which is 17 kilometres long. When World War II ended, Korea, which had been a Japanese colony for 35 years, was liberated and then divided by the Soviet Union and US at…
Context After a long and arduous negotiations, the US reached an agreement with the Afghan Taliban in 2020, which came to be known as Doha Accords. While the treaty was agreed on during the Trump administration, it was the Biden administration that abruptly decided to withdraw all forces from Afghanistan in 2021. In the aftermath…
The tragic incident of Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s death, a prominent Indian leader and renowned Sikh activist marked a new chapter in the history of the Sikh community living in India while intensifying their societal insecurities. Its undeniable impacts on the complex ideological sentiments of Indian Sikhs and their socio-political indigenous characteristics augmented the ongoing tensions…
Tell us about your educational background, and what motivated you to join NAVTTC? I am a psychologist. I have worked in the sub-sectors of drug rehabilitation for children battling abuse and women in distress. I am also interested in civic education and I also have a degree in governance. Then I joined the development sector….
Few figures stand out as dynamically and enthusiastically as Gulmina Bilal Ahmed, the Chairperson of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) in technical and vocational education in Pakistan. With a robust background as a psychologist and extensive experience in governance and civic education, Gulmina has seamlessly integrated her diverse expertise to spearhead initiatives…
The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) was established in 2005 and serves as the central regulatory and management authority for Pakistan’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training. Their vision is clear: “Skills for Employability, Skills for All.” To achieve this, NAVTTC fulfills…
Suicide Bombings / AttacksTwo suicide bombers exploded themselves in a failed attempt to enter the Bannu cantonment in Bannu District on the morning of July 15, reports Business Recorder. “Initial assessment shows that there were two suicide bombings” an unnamed senior security official said adding that “the attackers could not pass through the security cordon…
In a lush green valley nestled between the mountains of the Himalayas lived a carpet weaver named Kalash. His village flourished, its threads woven from the vibrant lives of its people – the merchants, the artisans, the farmers. But a storm loomed, threatening to undo peace and tranquility. Murmurs of problems and whispers of discontent…
Women at Work In the world, women are winning awards in every field of life and excelling at workplaces and their achievements are surpassing their male counterparts. Women at work, whether it is blue-collar jobs or white ones, their dedication and hard work have a significant impact. A study conducted by Korn Ferry in 2016,…
