Thursday, July 23rd, 2020
PM vows to remove obstacles in building affordable houses for the masses
ISLAMABAD, JULY 23 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again expressed his determination to remove obstacles in the way of building affordable housing for the poor people of the country. According to details, a meeting of the National Coordinating Committee for Housing was held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister in which federal ministers, chief secretaries of provinces and bank officials participated. They briefed the Prime Minister on the issue of loans for affordable housing. Talking at the occasion, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that theRead More
Cultural diplomacy vital to promote positive image of Pakistan: FM
ISLAMABAD, JULY 23 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said that the government is introducing cultural, digital and sports diplomacy to promote the positive image of Pakistan. Addressing a meeting of Arts and Culture Group in Islamabad today, FM Qureshi said that cultural diplomacy has a significant importance for building a soft image of the country in the world. Highlighting the enriched culture of Pakistan, the foreign minister said that the country is blessed with versatile landscape, tourism spots and renowned artists. He maintained that theRead More
Pak committed to implement ICJ verdict: FO
The FO Spokesperson mentioned that the government had also moved Islamabad High Court to appoint a lawyer for Kulbhushan Jadhav in a bid to give him a fair chance of trial following his death sentence DNA/Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday said it was committed to implementing the July 17 verdict of International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding provision of consular access to Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav. Foreign Office Spokesperson Ayesha Farooqi at a weekly press briefing here said Pakistan, in the spirit of upholding the ICJRead More
German govt commits 6.5 million euros to mitigate the socio-economic effects of the pandemic
Ambassador Bernhard Schlagheck has underlined that COVID-19 has shaken the world unexpectedly Ansar Bhatti ISLAMABAD: The German government has made available 6.5 million euros to support two bilateral technical cooperation measures in Pakistan. Firstly and in view of the challenges the world has to face due to COVID-19, Germany as part of TeamEurope decided to upscale its support to local Pakistani governments in their fight against the pandemic. Therefore, the German government has made available 0.5 million euros to promote activities that contribute to mitigating socio-economic effects ofRead More
COVID-19: UK businesses share top tips
SAIFULLAH ISLAMABAD: With the coronavirus pandemic far from over, UK businesses GSK and Unilever have spoken about what they are doing to keep their employees safe and their businesses open here in Pakistan. A webinar, hosted by British Deputy High Commissioner Karachi and Director for Trade in Pakistan, Mike Nithavrianakis, was held to share lessons learnt by GSK and Unilever on how to adapt to the changing environment and focus on sustaining operations. He said; “We have seen what an enormous impact coronavirus has had on all ourRead More
CGSS holds condolence reference
ISLAMABAD: On 23rd July 2020, Center for Global & Strategic (CGSS), Islamabad organized a Condolence Reference in the memory of Mr. Tariq Rasheed, Secretary General, Pakistan Advertising Association. The Condolence Reference was addressed by Mr. Waqar Haidri, Chairman Pakistan Advertising Association, Mr. Sarmad Ali, General Secretary, All Pakistan Newspaper Society, Mr. Inam Akbar, CEO, Midas and other members of Pakistan Advertising Association. The participants payed tribute to Mr. Tariq for his numerous contributions and prayed for the departed soul. His family members, PAA members and friends attended the Condolence Reference.