Govt, CSOs partnership important for country’s development: Speakers
ISLAMABAD, JAN 16 (DNA) – It is time for the government to consider civil society organizations (CSOs) as partners for development of the country. The policy measures need to be based on facilitation for the sector rather than over-regulations. The speakers including the representatives from the government and leading voices of civil society in Pakistan said this while sharing their views with the participants of a webinar on ‘The State of Civil Society in Pakistan’ jointly organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP). Joint Secretary INGOs/NGOs, Economic Affairs Division (EAD), Government of Pakistan,Read More
Textile exports increase 7.79% to $7.44bln in H1; 22.72%
Textile exports increase 7.79% to $7.44bln in H1; 22.72%
ISLAMABAD, JAN 16 (DNA) – The exports of textile commodities witnessed an increase of 7.79 percent during the first half (H1) of the current fiscal year as compared to the correspondingRead More
UFC allows marijuana consumption following drug policy change
UFC allows marijuana consumption following drug policy change
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced that the use of marijuana will not be deemed a punishable offence in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) following a drug policy change.Read More
ICCI resents further hike in prices of petroleum products
ICCI resents further hike in prices of petroleum products
ISLAMABAD, JAN 16 (DNA) – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) has resented yet another increase by the government in the prices of petroleum products and termed itRead More
PIAF lashes out at govt over hike in petroleum products rates
PIAF lashes out at govt over hike in petroleum products rates
DNA LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has lashed out at the government for increasing prices of three major petroleum products of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleumRead More
