COAS calls for ‘intimate’ link between national security and economy: ISPRon October 4, 2019According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reportedly told a group of businessmen that the country’s “improved internal security environment” has “created space for increased economic activity”. The ISPR said Gen Bajwa had made the remarks while addressing the business community and the government’s economic team […]
Chinese consul general applauds PCJCCI serviceson July 27, 2019Peng Zhengwu, deputy consul general of the Chinese Consulate, has applauded services of Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry to promote bilateral economic relations between China and Pakistan. He was addressing as Chief Guest of a Capacity Building seminar of the PCJCCI on taxation and the challenges related with its enforcement. The key […]
Malpura is Karachiites favourite snackon March 4, 2019Foodies are always on the lookout for new unique and tasty foods. They constantly try new places, whether it is a fancy restaurant or a roadside cafe. However, Karachi’s culinary specialties can only be found at roadside stalls and dhabas. Malpura is an Indian dish but in Pakistan it is most commonly available in Karachi. […]
Sarwar confident Saudi prince’s visit will make Pakistan economically stableon February 12, 2019Visit of Saudi Crown Prince Amir Muhammad bin Salman to Pakistan will herald a new era of prosperity and economic stability in Pakistan, said Governor Punjab Chaudry Muhammad Sarwar and other participants at the seminar on status of Pak-Saudi Arab relations. In aegis of Pakistan Ulema Council, Pak-Saudi Arab Relations seminar was held here on […]
CJP says Pakistan’s justice system is the best in the worldon January 17, 2019Chief Justice Saqib Nisar on Wednesday said the country’s justice system was the “best in the world”. Speaking at an event organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) in Islamabad, Justice Nisar said the Constitution fully guarantees equal rights and freedom for all citizens, irrespective of creed, caste or religion. However, he also acknowledged […]
Police hints MQM’s London involvement in Abidi’s murderon January 10, 2019Sindh police on Wednesday hinted involvement of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s London and South Africa chapters behind the tragic assassination of former lawmaker Syed Ali Raza Abidi. Syed Ali Raza Abidi was shot multiple times outside his residence in Khayaban-e-Ghazi neighbourhood of Defense Housing Authority by unknown assailants on December 25, who fled from the […]
PTCL injects Rs4 bn in U Microfinance Bank for growthon January 1, 2019Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has signed an agreement for PKR 4 Billion Unsecured Subordinated Debt Facility (Tier 2 capital) with U Microfinance Bank (U Bank), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of PTCL. This capital injection will enable the bank to further capitalize on the growth opportunities possible in Pakistan’s microfinance sector. In the […]
India using chemical weapons in IHK: FOon October 5, 2018The Foreign Office on Thursday said India was using chemical weapons on unarmed citizens in Held Kashmir. “Pakistan strongly condemns Indian aggression in the occupied valley,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Faisal told a weekly press briefing. “We want to resolve the Kashmir issue as per the wishes of the Kashmiri people,” he added. The spokesperson […]