Cigarettes cheaper in Pakistan than other countries on May 5, 2023Prices of cigarettes are cheaper in Pakistan than other countries of the region, states Capital Calling, a network of academic researchers and professionals. Citing different reports, it states that the cigarette which is sold for 1.21 USD in Pakistan is priced 3.03 USD India, 2.62 USD Bangladesh and 5.91 USD in Sri Lanka. It states […]
Turkey’s World Aging Council and Ibn Sina Institute to establish university in Lahore on May 5, 2023Ambassador of Pakistan in Türkiye, Dr. Yusuf Junaid has welcomed the decision of Turkey’s World Aging Council and Ibn Sina Institute to establish Ibn Sina University in Lahore as a joint venture and launching of various projects in the field of health sector. This emerged during a meeting of the Turkey’s World Aging Council and […]
BIG launches $40m resort-style living in Islamabad on May 4, 2023The much-awaited luxury resort-themed residential development, One Serene Residences, was officially launched here marking a historic milestone as the first-ever project in Pakistan with international standards of luxury living and a resort lifestyle. Meanwhile, the grand unveiling press conference took place at the prestigious Sheraton Grand London Park Lane. One Serene Residences is a $40 […]
Windfall tax collection from cigarettes likely this year on May 4, 2023Pakistan government is expected to collect an additional revenue of at least Rs60 billion after increasing the federal excise duty (FED) on tobacco products, social activists said on Friday, while rejecting multinational tobacco industry’s claim of illicit cigarettes in the market. The multinational tobacco companies continue to falsely claim since 2014 that share of illicit […]
Niaz celebrates 6-month of impactful work for persons with disabilities on May 4, 2023Islamabad, Pakistan – Niaz Support, a social enterprise dedicated to improving the lives of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Pakistan, is celebrating its 6-month anniversary since its inception. Over the past few months, Niaz has made a significant impact on the lives of PWDs, especially in providing customised wheelchairs to deserving beneficiaries. Niaz has been […]
Azerbaijan attaches great importance to good relations with Pakistan: envoy on May 3, 2023President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attaches great importance to Azerbaijan-Pakistan relations, which were constructed by Heydar Aliyev, said Azerbaijan Ambassador in Islamabad Khazar Farhadov while addressing an event organized to celebrate 100th birthday of Heydar Aliyev, the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people. “Every nation has genius personalities who played the role of saviors in […]
Azerbaijan attaches great importance to good relations with Pakistan: envoy on May 3, 2023President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attaches great importance to Azerbaijan-Pakistan relations, which were constructed by Heydar Aliyev, said Azerbaijan Ambassador in Islamabad Khazar Farhadov while addressing an event organized to celebrate 100th birthday of Heydar Aliyev, the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people. “Every nation has genius personalities who played the role of saviors in […]
Pakistan, Russia commemorate diamond jubilee of diplomatic relations on May 2, 2023Pakistan and the Russian Federation are commemorating the 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations, said the foreign office (FO) on Monday. In a statemetnt, the FO said “To mark this milestone occasion, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov exchanged letters of felicitations”. It stated that Pakistan and Russia […]
Serena Hotels hosts annual polo cup 2023 on May 1, 2023Serena Hotels believes in supporting sports activities through sponsorships and by providing platform to players and teams under its Sports Diplomacy initiative. The most awaited match of the prestigious Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2023 was held at the Islamabad Club Polo Ground on 30th April, the final match was attended by diplomats, government officials, the […]
Cecil Hotel launched in Murree on May 1, 2023The grand launch of Cecil Hotel by Pearl-Continental took place in Murree, a beautiful hill station in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The event was attended by Murtaza Hashwani, CEO of PSL and Deputy Chairman, Hashoo Group, ambassadors, members of the diplomatic community and local dignitaries. The highlight of the event was the presence of […]