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Usman says entrepreneurs must tap opportunities in AJK tourism sector

DNA ISLAMABAD, JULY 8  –  Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) on Wednesday has stressed upon the need to chalk out a comprehensive strategy to turn the Azad Jammu Kashmir into ‘economic engine’ of Pakistan through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) related projects. Under the CPEC, nine special economic zones would be established across the country, including one in Mirpur, Azad Kashmir for which 1,185 acres of land has already been identified, said the president, adding that 571 acres of land would be acquired in the first phase and 614 acres in theRead More


The strategy and process of bank transformation discussed

On July 6, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting on implementation of the 2020-2025 Banking System Reform Strategy and acceleration of the process of transforming commercial banks with an eye to uplifting the private sector share in banking assets from 15 to 60 percent. It was noted that a number of key issues have to be addressed in order to achieve the goals. The need for intensifying the process of transformation of banks was noted. Currently, 6 commercial banks, namely, Ipoteka Bank, Sanoat Qurilish Bank,Read More


Uzbek delegation hold negotiations with Korean Foreign Minister

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, JULY 8   — As part of the visit of the government delegation of Uzbekistan to Seoul, a meeting was held between the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sardor Umurzakov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Kang Kyung-wha. During the meeting, a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as prospects for enhancing cooperation in priority areas were examined. The high level of intercountry dialogue was emphasized, largely achieved thanks to the visitRead More


Complete shutdown in IoK on Burhan Wani’s 4th martyrdom anniversary

A complete shutdown is being observed today (Wednesday) in Occupied Kashmir to commemorate the fourth martyrdom anniversary of popular Kashmiri youth leader, Burhan Muzaffar Wani. According to Kashmir Media Service, the shutdown is also aimed at paying tributes to Wani’s associates and other martyrs of 2016 mass uprising. Call for the strike has been given by the veteran Hurriyat leader, Syed Ali Gilani and the All Parties Hurriyat Conference. Meanwhile, to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Burhan Muzaffar Wani, protest demonstrations will be held across Azad Kashmir to pay tributesRead More


Senegal slave island renames Europe Square

Senegal has renamed a square in its famed memorial slave island Goree, in response to the global anti-racist movement inspired by George Floyd, the African-American who died in US as police pinned him down by the neck. The island’s municipal council voted to rename Europe Square to Liberty and Human Dignity Square. The location was named Europe Square in 1998 because of the European funding for the renovations at the site. It was inaugurated in 2003 by Mayor Augustin Senghor and Romano Prodi, the then European Union Commission president. “TheRead More


Pakistan team management sends back Zafar Gohar

Worcester: Left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar has left Pakistan’s camp after the third group comprised of three cricketers will arrive in England on Wednesday. The third group of cricketers includes Haider Ali, Kashif Bhatti, and Imran Khan Sr who will leave Pakistan on Wednesday morning for England. Three of them had tested negative after the first COVID-19 positive result. Zafar, who was already playing for a county in England, joined the national squad for training camp as 10 cricketers had tested positive out of 29 before the team’s arrival late lastRead More