Sunday, December 23rd, 2018
Japan to provide technical, financial assistance to promote SMEs
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Japan will provide technical and financial assistance to promote Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for boosting export-oriented cottage industries of Sialkot. It was stated by Economic Counsellor, Embassy of Japan in Pakistan Mr Yuji Tokita during his visit to Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He said that Japan is intending to boost mutual trade ties with Pakistan. He stressed the need for making collective efforts to further strengthen mutual trade ties between Pakistan and Japan. The Japanese envoy said that strong Business-to-Business contacts would be promotedRead More
‘Volcano’ tsunami kills at least 43 in Indonesia
CARITA, INDONESIA, (DNA) – At least 43 people have been killed and nearly 600 injured in a tsunami in Indonesia that may have been caused by a volcano known as the “child” of the legendary Krakatoa, officials said Sunday. Hundreds of buildings were destroyed by the wave, which hit beaches without warning in South Sumatra and the western tip of Java about 9.30 pm local time (1430 GMT) on Saturday, national disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said in a statement. At least 43 people died and 584 people wereRead More
FM Qureshi leaves for four-nation tour on Monday
ISLAMABAD, DEC 23 (DNA)-Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, accompanied by the Foreign Secretary and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is leaving for a four-nation tour on Monday as part of the government’s policy of outreach in the neighbourhood. The Foreign Minister will visit Afghanistan, Iran, China and Russia from December 24-26, 2018. During the visit, Foreign Minister will discuss Pakistan’s bilateral relations with the senior leadership of these countries, to strengthen cooperation in various areas. Implementing the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan isRead More
Security beefed up in Islamabad, Rawalpindi ahead of verdicts against Nawaz Sharif
LAHORE (DNA) – Security has been beefed up in Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of announcement of verdicts by the accountability court on December 24 in two references Al-Azizia and Flagship filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against former premier Nawaz Sharif. Reportedly, enhanced security plan includes deployment of heavy contingent of security forces including rangers and 1,000 police officers, particularly around the accountability court’s premises in Islamabad to curb a possible resistance by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s supporters. Moreover, only Sharif and his lawyers will be allowed to enterRead More
Overseas Chinese Federation wants JVs in CPEC
ISLAMABAD, DEC 23 (DNA) – A delegation of Overseas Chinese Federation of Gansu Province visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and showed interest to setup JVs with Pakistani counterparts in CPEC project. The representatives of Gansu Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, Gansu Construction Investment Group Corporation, Nanya Trading International Import & Export (Pvt.) Ltd., Overseas Chinese Association of Pakistan were also in the delegation. The delegation members said that 11 companies and over 800 citizens of Gansu Province were already working in Pakistan and more enterprises of Gansu ProvinceRead More
Saudi embassy distributes meat among Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD, DEC 23 (DNA) –Embassy of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia along with the Saudi Islamic Bank for Development distributed Adhahi mea among Afghan refugees at Haripur area. The initiative is part of Saudi government’s plans to extend maximum possible help to refugees. Saudi Arabia, apart from humanitarian work, is also busy in help Pakistan in various other fields. Recently a residential complex was inaugurated in Ayub Medical Center, which would provide accommodation facilities to hundreds of staff members.=DNA