Pakistan shows slight improvement on the Innovation Pillar of the Global Competitiveness Index 2009-2010 of the World Economic Forum; improves 3 ranks from last year Switzerland tops the overall ranking in The Global Competitiveness Report 2009-2010, released by the World Economic Forum. The United States falls one place to second position, with weakening in its financial markets and macroeconomic stability. Singapore, Sweden and Denmark round out the top five. European economies continue to prevail in the top 10 with Finland, Germany ... Read More

ISLAMABAD, September 13 – The Families and children of SOS Village in Rawalpindi spent an evening with SAMAA TV. More than 250 children had iftar with the distinguished guests present at the occasion. Leading representatives of the business community, government and media were present at the event, celebrating the true spirit of the Holy month with the children of SOS Village. In his message for the occasion, President, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Walid Irshaid said, “It is a very good feeling ... Read More

Pakistan resumes Swat polio shots: ISLAMABAD: Authorities in Pakistan's Swat Valley have resumed vaccinating children for polio, a practice the Taliban had banned as un-Islamic before they were beaten back by an army offensive, an official said Tuesday. The Islamist militants, who began taking over the valley in 2007, had declared a campaign to inoculate against the potentially crippling disease was un-Islamic because it was foreign-funded. Swat Taliban leader Maulana Fazullah said the vaccinations were a Western conspiracy to make Muslim children ... Read More

SAMAA TV Remembers the Martyrs of Islamabad Capital Police for their Sacrifices SAMAA TV and Ministry of Interior holds iftar with Islamabad Police Force – sharing the spirit of Ramadan and paid tribute to the Martyrs of the Police Force in the fight against terrorism. Sep 04, 2009 – Islamabad, September 04 – A Special Iftar Programme was organized by SAMAA TV with the Islamabad Capital Police at the Police Lines in Islamabad to honor the public service work being carried ... Read More

"The Pakistan Military Academy is a role model institution that builds on the core values of unity, faith & discipline and builds the character of our future military and defense leaders. Pakistan's future national security lies in the hands of these young men. SAMAA TV acknowledges their hard work and efforts in building a stronger nation and appreciates the sacrifices done by our Armed Forces to ensure peace and security of our nation." - Amir Jahangir, CEO SAMAA TV Abbottabad, ... Read More