Monday, May 2nd, 2016
PM for quick execution of development projects in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, May 02 (DNA): Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says solution to Balochistan’s problems lies in quick execution of development projects.He was addressing a meeting on law and order situation and various development projects at Governor House Quetta on Monday. Chief Secretary Balochistan Mr Saifullah Chattha gave a detailed briefing to the participants of the meeting stating that Balochistan was confronted with multiple challenges including terrorism, sectarian and target killing and kidnapping for ransom. Security of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Gawadar and implementation of National Action Plan were amongst otherRead More
WTO urged to support Pakistan in trade facilitation for CPEC
ISLAMABAD, May 02 (DNA): Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reform Ahsan Iqbal urged World Trade Organization (WTO) to support Pakistan in capacity building in SME sector and trade facilitation for CPEC.Pakistan eyes $150 billion exports by 2025 under Vision-2025, which requires a paradigm shift in nature and composition of exports by adding value and introducing innovation in existing export regime.
Iran ready to help Pakistan overcome energy deficiency: envoy
RAWALPINDI, MAY 02 (DNA) – Iranian ambassador Mehdi Honardoost, paid a visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here on Monday.He was accompanied by Commercial Attaché Mustafa Razavi. President RCCI Mian Humayun Parvez, Senior vice president Saqib Rafiq, vice President Muhammad Aqil Obaid, Group leader Sohail Altaf, former president Syed Ali Raza, , members of the executive committee and a large number of traders and industrialists were also present on the occasion.
Countrywide combing operation approved in Corps commanders’ meeting
RAWALPINDI, May 02 (DNA): Corps commanders’ conference led by Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Monday approved countrywide combing operation.According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) department, the Corps’ commanders meeting was held under the leadership of COAS General Raheel Sharif in which the external and internal security of the country was brought under discussion along with the operational preparations of the army upon which satisfaction was expressed.