PM for maximum utilization of ECO member-states’ immense potential

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan this week stressed upon proper tapping of immense potential and resources of the ten-member Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) for the collective regional progress and prosperity.Addressing a concluding ceremony of 2nd conference of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Economic Cooperation Organization (PAECO) countries, the prime minister said the combined population of […]

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Prominent Pakistani diplomat Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri appointed as Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia

Newswire Islamabad: Prominent Pakistani diplomat Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri has been appointed as Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri is a seasoned diplomat and a career Foreign Service officer with over 26 years of varied experience at the Headquarters and Pakistan Missions abroad.Chaudhri has served at the key Pakistan Missions, including the Embassy of […]

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PM announces special incentives for youth to end unemployment

Islamabad: As a biggest incentive for youth in the country’s history, Prime Minister Imran Khan this week announced allocation of Rs 100 billion for startup loans and 170, 000 Skilled Education Scholarships to overcome the challenge of unemployment. The prime minister, in a special televised message for youth, said the government was focused on promoting […]

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Imran Khan govt’s legacy is unabashed corruption: Bilawal Bhutto

Newswire Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has said that the legacy of Imran Khan’s government would be unfettered and unabashed corruption and incompetence.The unprecedented massive corruption, he said, was the root cause of Pakistan’s decimated economy.In a statement, Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that any nation plagued with a corrupt […]

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Senator Rehman Malik urges national unity to combat the internal and external crisises

Newswire Islamabad: Former Interior Minister and Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Senator A. Rehman Malik said this week that Pakistan was going through an extraordinary situation at present as our enemy India is conspiring against Pakistan day and night. He said that in recent days there have been attacks inside Pakistan from across […]

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Sindh cabinet condemns NAB letter seeking domicile-wise employee data

Karachi: The Sindh cabinet this week condemned a letter by the National Accountability Bureau seeking domicile-wise details of its BPS-1 to BPS-22 employees. The cabinet termed the letter “politically motivated”, saying it was written at the behest of PM’s aide on accountability Shahzad Akbar. The meeting was presided over by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.In […]

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Iron Brother China has stood with Pakistan like a rock amid COVID-19 pandemic: Pakistan Minister

China Economic Net Karachi: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi this week said that Iron Brother China had stood with Pakistan like a rock amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Speaking to journalists here after visiting a vaccination center, Zaidi said China had proven to be a reliable and trustworthy friend. “They have always helped us […]

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Rehman Malik pens letter to IAEA chief, urges to take serious notice of Indian nuclear proliferation

Newswire Islamabad: Former Interior Minister and Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Senator A. Rehman Malik has urged the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to take serious notice of continuous nuclear proliferation by India and probe into the incidents on urgent basis.He suggested the IAEA chief to call an emergency meeting inviting western countries […]

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Digital economy growing fast Mark Meng – CEO Huawei Pakistan

Islamabad: As ICT technologies develop rapidly and become integrated into more and more verticals, the digital economy is becoming the fastest growing, most innovative, and widest-reaching economy. It is an important driver of global economic growth and recovery, playing a vital role in unleashing the potential of economic development, driving the transformation of traditional industries, […]

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UK-funded initiative to help SMEs

Newswire Islamabad: A new initiative that will enable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan to effectively engage in international markets was launched this week.This UK-funded initiative will help enhance Pakistan’s trade diversification and integration into global value chains. The International Trade Centre (ITC) will implement the Revenue mobilization, Investment and Trade Programme (ReMIT) programme. […]

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CDS UK lauds Pakistan’s sincere efforts for regional peace, Afghan peace process

Rawalpindi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) United Kingdom General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter this week appreciated Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace and stability in the region, especially the Afghan peace process.The CDS UK said this during a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Afghan cpital Kabul, an Inter Services […]

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Imran Khan snubs diplomats’ indifferent attitude

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan this week pointed out the “indifferent attitude” of officers and staff at Pakistan missions abroad in resolving problems of diaspora and urged them to adopt the passion of serving overseas Pakistanis, whose remittances were contributing a lot in running the country. “Overseas Pakistanis are our major strength. Pakistan is running […]

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Rehman Malik appeal WHO to provide COVID vaccines to Kashmiris under COVAX

Newswire Islamabad: World Chairman International Human Rights Commission, Ambassador Dr. Shahid Amin Khan called on Senator A. Rehman Malik former Interior Minister and Chairman Institute of Reforms and Research (IRR) this week in Islamabad and discussed the situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir (IIOK).Both strongly condemned the ongoing Indian forces brutalities and curfew in Indian […]

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Vaccinations won’t lead to vacations anytime soon unless we take action now

Matthias Helble and Won Hee Cho Countries around the world are undertaking enormous efforts to vaccinate against COVID-19. The hope is that the vaccination will allow for a full return to economic activity and recovery. When it comes to international tourism, the prospects for a quick recovery remain very uncertain. Regional or international agreements on […]

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Govt committed to development of agriculture sector on priority: PM

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan said this week that the present government, keeping in view vital role of agriculture in country’s development and the prosperity of farmers, was committed to develop this sector on priority.Presiding over the National Coordination Committee (NCC) on Agriculture here, he said that agriculture sector was not given any special attention […]

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Imran Khan running the country’s economy on IMF’s directions: Bilawal Bhutto

Newswire Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly criticized the PTI government on the issue of high electricity and gas tariffs, saying that the IMF had directed Imran Khan to increase the electricity bill and the PTI government issued the ordinance in this regard. Imran Khan has run the Pakistani economy […]

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Balochistan to witness prosperity revolution: Imran Khan

Newswire Quetta: Prime Minister Imran Khan this week said the government was focused on bringing a revolution of prosperity in Balochistan through projects of infrastructure and human development.Addressing here at the groundbreaking of three roads under National Highway Authority (NHA), the prime minister said Balochistan had been long neglected in the past and the government […]

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Bilawal Bhutto asks Imran Khan to ‘clean up mess or go home’

Newswire Karachi: Referring to the recent clashes between the banned Tehrik-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and the Punjab Police, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari this week asked PM Imran Khan to clean up his mess, or resign.The tweet from the PPP leader came a few hours after Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said the government would […]

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Iron Brother China provides research and machinery assistance to Pakistan to increase cotton production

Gwadar Pro Lahore: Chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Lt. general Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) has said that Iron Brother China was providing research and machinery assistance to increase cotton production.Chairman CPEC Authority Asim Saleem Bajwa, Minister for Agriculture Syed Hasnain Jahanian Gardezi and others participated in the meeting of the committee chaired by Governor […]

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Italy to establish gemstones training institute in GB: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Newswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that Italy would establish a gemstones training institute in -Baltistan in order to exploit the potential of these areas as well as enhancing mutual cooperation between both the countries.In a meeting with Chairman Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Qurban Ali […]

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Senator Rehman Malik becomes Pakistan’s strong voice

Alexander Woodman Islamabad: Recently I had an opportunity to have a conversation with former Director-General of the Federal Investigation Agency of Pakistan, Senator Rehman Malik whose recently published books are getting international attention.Former President of Pakistan, Mr. Wasim Sajjad, said that as an investigative writer Senator Malik has gone deeply inside the story and brought […]

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Pakistanis to get training from China in semi-conductor technology

Gwadar Pro Lahore: Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has said that Pakistan is working with Iron Brother China to train the people in semi-conductor technology.Speaking to journalists this week, the minister said the country’s future is linked with technology. “The merger of technology and biotechnology is of utmost importance. We will work together […]

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Proposed legislation regarding SBP to prove dangerous for economy: Senator Rehman Malik

Newswire Islamabad: Former Interior Minister and Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms Senator A. Rehman Malik has said that the proposed SBP legislation will prove dangerous for the economy and the country.He said that Pakistan will fall in a highly economic danger zone resultantly we all in Pakistan will suffer heavily. He hoped that the […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese loves Pakistan

Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese called on Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani this week and felicitated him on his re-election as the Chairman.They had an exchange of views on various matters of mutual interest including institutional collaboration at international forums, bilateral trade and investment opportunities. The envoy said the people of Pakistan and […]

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UK envoy, law minister discuss legal cooperation

Newswire Islamabad: British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner called on Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Farogh Naseem this week during which the two sides discussed several issues related to mutual and legal cooperation between the two countries.According to the law ministry spokesperson, Dr Turner commended the efforts and dedication of the law minister for […]

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