Amin says govt to use ERF to create 100,000 nature jobs on May 28, 2021ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam on Friday said that Pakistan was investing in ecosystem restoration through the Ecosystem Restoration Fund (ERF) which was launched last year and would be used to create 100,000 nature jobs. He was addressing a webinar as part of a series of events, organised […]
UNGA president departs after three-day official visit By: APP on May 28, 2021ISLAMABAD: The President of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, Friday departed here on completion of his three-day visit to Pakistan. The UNGA president visited Pakistan at the invitation of Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. President Bozkir began his engagements by delivering an address at the National Defence University, where […]
IHC seeks arguments from Talpur’s counsel By: APP on May 28, 2021 ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday sought arguments from Faryal Talpur’s counsel on a petition challenging the reopening of her eligibility case by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Chief Justice Athar Minallah heard the case filed by former president Asif Ali Zardari’s sister Faryal Talpur against reopening her eligibility case. […]
Punjab govt drafts policy for rehabilitation of stray dogs By: APP on May 28, 2021LAHORE: The Punjab government has formulated a comprehensive policy for the rehabilitation of stray dogs, and it would be formally approved by the provincial cabinet. Under the policy, instead of killing stray dogs, alternative methods will be used for their birth control and would also be trained and sold for security and screening purposes. Punjab […]
Minister invites Google, Facebook, global tech firms to open offices in Pakistan By: Web Desk on May 28, 2021ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has invited Google, Facebook, and other technology companies to come to Pakistan to open their offices. Speaking in a BBC’s ‘Hard Talk’ programme, he said that he had huge respect for Google, Facebook, and other technology companies. “I want them to come to Pakistan to […]
SECP approves framework for direct listing of companies at PSX By: APP on May 28, 2021ISLAMABAD: In continuation of its efforts for creating an enabling eco-system to improve capital formation in the country, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in coordination with Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), has approved a framework for Direct Listing of companies at PSX. Direct listing, unlike conventional offerings, is a process whereby a company […]
FM visits Gilani’s shrine in Baghdad, offers prayers By: Web Desk on May 28, 2021BAGHDAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi visited Mazar-e-Ghous, shrine of Islamic preacher Abdul Qadir Gilani in the Iraqi capital where he also offered Friday prayers. Syed Khalid Gilani, caretaker of the shrine, received Shah Mahmood Qureshi as he reached the shine along with his short delegation. On the occasion, the caretaker briefed the […]
FPCCI stresses for extensive consultation to boost bilateral trade with S.Korea By: APP on May 28, 2021KARACHI: Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Karachi, Kim Haksung Friday visited the Federation House and discussed with FPCCI leadership issues of bilateral trade, business travel, and the need to expedite the consultations to agree on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). According to a FPCCI press release, the visit was organized by Pakistan-Korea […]
Youm-e-Takbeer marks restoration of balance of power in the region: DG ISPR By: Web Desk on May 28, 202128th May marks the anniversary of the day when Pakistan restored the balance of power in South Asia by carrying out five nuclear tests in Chaghi, Balochistan. 23 years ago today, Pakistan became a nuclear power remarked the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar in a tweet on Friday. 23 years […]
IGP Qazi Jameel ur Rehman broadens scope of ‘bicycle patrol unit’ in Islamabad By: APP on May 28, 2021ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Qazi Jameel-ur-Rehman on Friday announced to extend the scope of ‘bi-cycle patrol unit’ to other sectors for the convenience of the locals. The decision was taken after getting an overwhelming response from the public and was aimed at developing friendly relations with residents as well as providing a […]