Tuesday, July 21st, 2020
FTAs, PTAs: FPCCI suggests strategy to benefit local industry
DNA Karachi: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has urged the government to redesign the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) with a view to promote the domestic industry of Pakistan, as the government has suffered revenue loss of over Rs. 45 billion during FY 2019-20 due to these agreements signed with different countries. Moreover, the general exemption on imports from China under this agreement has caused revenue loss of Rs 26.86 billion during this period. FPCCI President Mian Anjum Nisar suggested that PakistanRead More
Telenor Pakistan welcomes open mind Pakistan Programme’s 7th Batch
ISLAMABAD – July 21: As an equal opportunity employer promoting an accessible environment and inclusive approach, Telenor Pakistan virtually welcomes the seventh batch of its Open Mind Pakistan programme, reiterating its commitment towards reducing inequalities. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Telenor Pakistan, while swiftly adapting to the new normal, remains dedicated towards continuing its flagship programme virtually. Forging strategic partnerships, raising awareness through advocacy, trainings and volunteerism, and all the while providing safe and remote accessibility, Open Mind Pakistan remains the most sought after management trainee program for the country’sRead More
Chinese doctor’s skill, care win heart of Pakistani patient
CHENGDU, July 21 (DNA): “Chinese doctors and nurses are great! Thank you very much! Long live China-Pakistan friendship! I love China!” said a Pakistani Farzana Rizwan and her families in Chinese when presenting a silk banner to the medical staff of Sichuan Integrative Medicine Hospital (SIMH). According to Gwadar Pro on Tuesday, 38-year-old Farzana and her families live in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. In June, Farzana was admitted to hospital for gallbladder stone. Zhu Zaiyang, a senior doctor of SIMH, carefully inquired Farzana’s medical history and symptoms and then decidedRead More
President reviews the current responses to COVID-19 in the country
Tashkent – JUL 21 – President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has begun the working week with a deep critical analysis of the work being carried out in the country to counter coronavirus infection. Thus, the Head of the state has chaired a videoconference and considered the current situation with the pandemic in Tashkent and Tashkent region and measures to stabilize it. Addressing participants, the Head of the state noted that the situation remains difficult. In particular, 1,218 out of 2,136 (57 percent) cases detected in the countryRead More
Ukraine ambassador also completes term in Pakistan
Ambassador Volodymyr during his tenure contributed greatly towards promotion of bilateral relations. Ansar Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Ukraine Volodymyr Lakomov is set to leave Pakistan after completing his tenure here. Ambassador Volodymyr stayed in Pakistan for nine years. Ambassador Volodymyr is the fourth ambassador leaving in the month of July. Ambassadors of Hungary, Sweden and Nigeria have already packed up their wherewithal to say goodbye to Pakistan. Ambassador of Ukraine happens to be the longest serving ambassador among all those who are leaving this month. In the seniority list heRead More
Pakistanis living in far flung areas to benefit from 3G, 4G services: Chinese scholar
DNA BEIJING, July 21 – People living in the far flung areas of Pakistan, mainly the females will largely benefit from 3G and 4G services, said Chinese scholar Prof. Zhou Rong, senior Fellow of Chongyang Institute for Financial Study of Renmin University. In an article published by China Economic Net on Tuesday, he quoted Pakistani Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Aminul Haque as having said that 3G and 4G services will be provided soon to far-flung areas of Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. The article says, right now theRead More