Tuesday, September 11th, 2018
It is crucial for the EU to advance in trade talks with the US
US President Donald Trump fights trade wars on many fronts. There are the trade disputes with China, which threaten global supply chains and did their bit in contributing to the emerging markets currency rout over the past few weeks. He came to an agreement on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Mexico. The Mexicans had to concede higher North American local content in the automotive sector (75 percent up from around 68 percent) and higher hourly wages ($16). Canada is not there yet, but will probably get there.Read More
PM reviews performance of sports organizations
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan today chaired a briefing on Inter-Provincial Coordination Ministry at Prime Minister’s Office. Minister IPC Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Secretary IPC Mr. Jamil Ahmed, Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mr. Ehsan Mani and senior government officials were present during the meeting. Secretary IPC Mr. Jamil Ahmed briefed the Prime Minister about the functions of the Ministry and performance of various attached departments including Pakistan Sports Board, Pakistan Cricket Board, Inter Board Committee of Chairman, Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council, National Academy of Performing Arts, National Internship Program. DiscussingRead More
UN: Major Idlib offensive could spark worst catastrophe of 21st century
NEW YORK, (DNA) – The UN’s new humanitarian chief warned Monday that a large-scale military operation against the opposition-held Syrian province of Idlib could create “the worst humanitarian catastrophe” of this century. “There needs to be ways of dealing with this problem that don’t turn the next few months in Idlib into the worst humanitarian catastrophe with the biggest loss of life in the 21st century,” Mark Lowcock said in Geneva. His remarks came as Syrian troops, backed by Russia and Iran, massed around the northwestern province ahead of anRead More
Muhammad Mian Soomro refuses ministry, flies back to Karachi
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Muhammad Mian Soomro, who was set to become State Minister for Privatisation, reportedly refused to take the ministry and flew back to Karachi. As six more ministers were inducted into Prime Minister Imran Khan’s cabinet today, the PTI leader elected from Jacobadab refused to accept the state ministry and flew back to Karachi. Sources say the veteran politician demanded federal ministry and was unhappy with the party decision of awarding him state ministry. State ministries are junior ministries with an overseeing cabinet minister.Read More
Six more cabinet members sworn in
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Six new members of the cabinet on Tuesday took oath at the President House. The cabinet members include three ministers and as many state ministers. The oath was administered by President Dr Arif Alvi at a simple ceremony. Murad Saeed, Shabbir Ali and Muhammad Hammad Azhar have been inducted as state ministers while Omar Ayub, Ali Zaidi Haider Zaidi and Ali Muhammad Khan have been sworn in as ministers. With the inclusion of six new ministers and state ministers, the cabinet now consists of 27 members .
Maldives tilted towards Pakistan but market captured by India
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Tuesday said the market of Maldives is awaiting exploration by Pakistani business community. The government of Maldives is tilted towards Pakistan and our quality products are in great demand there but lion’s share goes to India and other regional countries, it said. Despite cordial relations, bilateral trade between Pakistan and Maldives, a country enjoying per capita income of 13250 dollars is below the true potential due to many reasons, said Vice President FPCCI Karim Aziz Malik.Read More