Friday, May 3rd, 2019
IMF team visits Planning commission
ISLAMABAD, MAY 3 (DNA) – IMF Mission Chief Ernesto Rigo called on Secretary Planning, Development and Reform Zafar Hasan to discuss PSDP, CPEC and other aspects of planning including macro-economic policies, the Planning Ministry said Friday. Project Director Hassan Daud, Chief Macroeconomic Zafar-ul-Hassan and senior officials of the Ministry were also present in the meeting. The two sides exchanged program on the growth targets as well as policy adjustments to keep the growth momentum. Secretary planning gave a comprehensive overview of the planning process and on CPEC program. The twoRead More
ECC approves sale of petrol at Rs108 per liter: sources
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved sale of petrol at Rs108 per liter, sources told.The ECC meeting chaired by Adviser on Finance Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has also approved increase in diesel price by Rs4.89 per liter. New prices will be applicable from 12:00am on May 4. On April 30, the federal cabinet had deferred the proposed price hike in petroleum products by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and referred the matter to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) for further consideration. OGRA had proposed a hikeRead More
Pakistan expresses deep concern over remarks by Indian Finance Minister on FATF
The Government of Pakistan expresses its deep concern over the statement made by the Indian Finance Minister yesterday about India’s intention to have “Pakistan downgraded on the FATF list”. The statement re-confirms Pakistan’s longstanding concerns that this technical forum is being politicized by India against Pakistan. India has made several efforts in the past as well to politicize the proceedings at FATF. Prior to the FATF plenary meeting in February 2019, India circulated its own assessment of Pakistan’s progress and solicited immediate support for “blacklisting” Pakistan. On several previous occasions,Read More
IPRI organizes seminar “Evolving Regional Dynamics and Future of Pakistan-Russia Relations”
ISLAMABAD, MAY 03 (DNA) – The Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) organized a One-Day Seminar on “Evolving Regional Dynamics and Future of Pakistan-Russia Relations” in Islamabad, on Friday. Giving an overview of Pakistan-Russia’s bilateral relations in his Welcome Address at the one-day seminar on “Evolving Regional Dynamics and Future of Pakistan-Russia Relations”, President of IPRI, Ambassador Vice Admiral (R) Khan Hasham Bin Saddique, outlined that the relationship has carried the baggage of realpolitik when both states pursued their divergent national interests, but “as the Cold war era ended, following aRead More
Japan envoy hosts reception to mark enthronement of Emperor Naruhito
ISLAMABAD, MAY 03 (DNA) – Kuninori Matsuda, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan and his wife on Thursday hosted a reception at his residence to celebrate the Enthronement of Emperor Naruhito. On April 30, 2019 Emperor Akihito abdicated and Crown Prince was enthroned on 1st May 2019. The reception was attended by the Ministers, Parliamentarians, senior government officials, and other dignitaries from the public and private sector. Kuninori Matsuda, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, along with the distinguished guests cut a cake to celebrate the Enthronement of His Majesty Naruhito. KuninoriRead More
Pakistan Embassy in France woo French tourists to visit Pakistan
PARIS, MAY 03 (DNA) – Embassy of Pakistan to France in collaboration with leading French tour operator company Clio organized an outreach event yesterday as a part of its initiative to promote Pakistan as a preferred destination amongst French and European tourists. This was the second such event organized at the Embassy. Over 100 French clients of “Clio”, who were invited through special invitations attended the event. The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque in his welcome remarks invited the participants to visit Pakistan and explore itsRead More