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  News from Official NUST website : Islamabad October 8, 2020 – In a major breakthrough that would give tremendous impetus to Pakistan’s economy, Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved High Tech Special Economic Zone (SEZ) status for the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST). As per the announcement by Board of Investment (BoI), this approval was granted in the 6th meeting of the Board of Approvals chaired by the Prime Minister on October 7, 2020. Through the conferment of this unprecedented status for any Higher Education Institution in Pakistan, NUST has become the only High Tech Special Economic Zone among the 20 SEZs in the country (the remaining being industrial zones). Through this landmark development, national and international high tech businesses as well as Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) shall immensely benefit, thereby accelerating Pakistan’s transition into a thriving Knowledge Economy.          ...

F ederal  Minister of Religious Affairs   Noor-ul-Haq Qadri   has recently announced that  Pakistan has decided to ban the tradition of dowry. This historic decision has been welcomed in Pakistan overwhelmingly. Even the worst criticizer of PTI government are appreciating government on this issue. This will not only help poor parents but will also promote the culture of marriage. Originally this tradition has no place in Islam but to many years of history with Hindus, Muslims of sub-continent has some how never left this this tradition which basically belongs to Hindu culture. Now, it will be illegal for a man to demand dowry from the parents of girl after the passing of bill. The only things that will be allowed will be clothes for bride and bedsheets