Monday, July 15th, 2019
COAS discusses regional security with Hungarian envoy
RAWALPINDI, JUL 15 (DNA) – Istvan Szabo, Ambassador of Hungary called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. During the meeting matters of mutual interest & regional security situation came under discussion. The two appreciated efforts to enhance bilateral relations between both countries. The visiting dignitary appreciated role of Pakistan Army in ensuring peace & stability in the region.=DNA ===========
UAE Envoy Hammad Al Zaabi meets Murad Saeed
ISLAMABAD, JUL 15 (DNA) – Ambassador of UAE, Hammad Obaid Ibrahimi Al Zaabi called on Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed. Ambassador of UAE lauded policies of the incumbent government. It has been decided that a joint team of Ministry of Communications and Motorway Police will visit UAE in the ongoing month. The minister briefed the envoy about motorway police’s driving authority and the measures to bring innovation in the program. Ministry of Communications and officials of UAE will work together to ensure that the driving licenceRead More
Approval of E-Commerce Law to spur Saudi economic growth
JEDDAH, (DNA) — The Electronic Commerce Law, approved by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, aims to enhance the reliability of e-commerce in the Kingdom so as to increase its contribution to the national economy to achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and stimulate and boosts e-commerce activities in the Kingdom. This is a first of its kind code in the Kingdom to regulate the relationship between consumers and those e-commerce practitioners who do not have a commercial registration. The Cabinet approved the law after examining the two decisionsRead More
Pakistan committed to achieve globally agreed SDGs despite economic challenges: Maleeha
LAHORE (DNA) – At the United Nations, Pakistan says it will continue to work towards achieving the globally agreed sustainable development goals despite economic challenges. Addressing the third global workshop on Voluntary National Reviews at the 2019 High Level Political Forum, Pakistan‘s permanent representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi said these goals aimed at ending poverty, fighting inequalities and tackling climate change through innovative, targeted and focused implementation strategies in all fields. She said a key aspect of the implementation strategy is strengthening existing alliances and forging new ones,Read More
Work on Dasu hydropower project to start shortly: Vawda
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda on Monday said that Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved 4320 megawatt Dasu hydropower project and work would be started on it shortly. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said the project was delayed for the last three and half years and national kitty was suffering Rs.300-360 million daily loss. He said inquiry was being conducted to fix the responsibility that who were involved in delay of this important project. The country suffered loss of billion of rupeesRead More
Ground broken for Zameen Developments’ latest project ‘Zameen Ace Mall’ in DHA Islamabad
Project is a joint venture between Zameen Developments, Ace Group and UAE-based MIH Group Zameen Ace Mall comprises shops, hypermarket, residential apartments and hotel apartments ISLAMABAD (DNA) –: Zameen Developments organised the official groundbreaking ceremony for its first mixed-use project in Islamabad, titled ‘Zameen Ace Mall’, on Thursday, July 11. The project is a joint venture between Zameen Developments, renowned Islamabad-based developer Ace Group, and UAE-based MIH Group. Zameen.com CEO Zeeshan Ali Khan and Ace Group CEO Usman Zafar Cheema were the guests of honour at the ceremony, whichRead More