Saudi investors should avail investment opportunities in Pakistan: Ishaq Dar on June 18, 2017LAHORE: Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday urged Saudi investors to avail investment opportunities in Pakistan, including in the petrochemical industry, offered under the liberal investment regime of the present government. The minister was talking to the Saudi ambassador-designate to Pakistan, Commodore Nawaf Saeed Ahmed Al-Malkiy who called him here. Dar welcomed Commodore […]
Two officials of Pakistan Consul General of Jalalabad missing on June 18, 2017LAHORE: Two officials of Pakistan Consulate General Jalalabad are missing since 16th June, while travelling back to Pakistan by road, foreign office said on Sunday. The matter has been raised with the relevant Afghan authorities for their safety and recovery, at the earliest, a statement of the foreign office said. The Afghan authorities have informed […]
Sartaj Aziz expresses sympathies with Bangladesh foreign Minister on landslide losses on June 15, 2017LAHORE: The Advisor to the Prime Minister on foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz, Thursday expressed sympathies and condolences over the loss of over 130 precious lives and damage to the infrastructure due to recent landslide in hilly areas of Bangladesh. According to the foreign office, Mr. Aziz in a letter to the foreign Minister of Bangladesh, […]
Labour Day: President, PM vow to protect labourers rights on May 1, 2017ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reiterated the government’s commitment to take all measures possible, including strengthening of labour laws, for enhancing the welfare and living standards of workers and their families. The prime minister, in his message on the Labour Day globally observed on May 1 every year, said the contributions […]
Labour Day: President, PM vow to protect labourers rights on May 1, 2017ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reiterated the government’s commitment to take all measures possible, including strengthening of labour laws, for enhancing the welfare and living standards of workers and their families. The prime minister, in his message on the Labour Day globally observed on May 1 every year, said the contributions […]
PM endorses proposed Karachi-Muscat ferry service on January 12, 2017ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif endorsed a proposal to start a ferry service between Karachi, Gwadar and Oman’s capital Muscat on Thursday. “This initiative will further strengthen ties between the countries,” he said in a meeting with Oman State Council President Dr Yahya Mahfoodh Salim Al-Manthri, at the PM House in Islamabad. The prime minister […]
National snooker championships to commence from January 16 on January 12, 2017 KARACHI: Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) is organising Jubilee Insurance 2nd National Junior (U18) and 9th National Junior (U21) Snooker Championships from January 16 to 26th January at PSB Sports Complex in Islamabad. The two tournaments separately offer a cash prize of Rs 130,000 each. Haris Tahir won the Under 18 event while […]
LHC dismisses bail application of singer Bilal Saeed on January 11, 2017LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday dismissed interim bail application filed by singer Bilal Saeed in a robbery case. The single bench comprising Justice Abdul Sami Khan heard the application. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel submitted that the Raiwind police had registered a Rs 60 million robbery case against the accused and others […]
FPCCI prioritises resolution of business community issues on January 11, 2017 ISLAMABAD: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Tuesday pledged to resolve the key issues facing the business community. United Business Group (UBG) Chairman Iftikhar Ali Malik, said the country had entrusted UBG by voting for its nominated candidates in the FPCCI elections, and assured that the new leadership of FPCCI […]
CM Murad grieves over death of governor, announces day of mourning on January 11, 2017KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has expressed grief and sorrow over the death of Sindh Governor Justice (r)SaeeduzZamanSiddiqui on Wednesday. In a condolence message issued, the CM lauded the judicial services of the late governor. He condoled with the family of the deceased and prayed for rest the departed soul in eternal […]