Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
Experts urge for steps for better business regulation for SME sector
ISLAMABAD, JUL 29 (DNA) – Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) need enabling policy measures to recover from the worst impacts of Covid19 pandemic. The provincial governments also need to evaluate the situation to respond with urgent facilitation to save such business. The experts and analysts on the economy from public and private sectors said this while sharing their views with the participants at online consultative dialogue ‘Better business regulation for SME sector in Punjab Province’ organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) here on Wednesday. Director (Projects and Policy),Read More
Pak olive oil producers prepare to enter global market: report
DNA ISLAMABAD, July 29 : Pakistani olive oil producers are preparing to enter the global market as 27.5 million olive trees on more than 30,000 acres of land have been planted. The plantation extends through Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Baluchistan, Islamabad and Azad Kashmir, says a report published by Gwadar Pro on Wednesday. Pakistan has 10 million-acre suitable land for olive plantation, almost double than Spain which is currently the largest olive oil producer in the world. With an increase in the area under cultivation, Pakistan is passing through aRead More
RCCI inks MOU with EO to improve networking
DNA Rawalpindi: JUL 29 – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI and Entrepreneur’s Organization Islamabad inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote and carry out collaborative activities in furtherance of common interest of the organizations. Saboor Malik, President, RCCI and Usman Shaukat, President EO Islamabad signed and exchanged the documents at a ceremony held at Chamber House Rawalpindi here on Wednesday which was also attended by senior vice president Nosherwan Khalil Khan, Vice President Hamza Sarosh, Khalid Farooq Qazi EO Board Member, amongst others. Speaking on the occasion, Saboor Malik, President, RCCI, said, “RCCI has always envisionedRead More
Dr Zafar Mirza resigns as SAPM on Health
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza has resigned from his post on Wednesday. Zafar Mirza took to the social-networking website Twitter and made the announcement of his resignation. “I have resigned as SAPM. I came to Pakistan on a personal invitation of PM Imran Khan after leaving the World Health Organization (WHO). It was a privilege to serve Pakistan,” he said. Zafar Mirza further said that he was satisfied that he is leaving at a time when COVID-19 has declined inRead More
Secretary-General message on world day against trafficking in persons
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUL 29 – This year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons honours the first responders helping to end the crime of human trafficking: law enforcement officers, social workers, healthcare professionals, NGO staff and many others working around the world to protect the vulnerable. Like the frontline heroes saving lives and sustaining our societies in the COVID-19 pandemic, these providers are keeping vital services going throughout the crisis — identifying victims, ensuring their access to justice, health, social assistance and protection, and preventing further abuse and exploitation. I thank theseRead More
Bears still at Islamabad zoo as sanctuary raises health concerns
Two bears at the Islamabad zoo still haven’t been shifted to Balkasar Bear Sanctuary due to health concerns, the Islamabad High Court was informed on Wednesday. The sanctuary authorities said that the temperature at the sanctuary is not suitable for the two bears. A German vet is currently treating them. Justice Athar, while hearing a case on implementation of the court’s verdict on shifting all animals at the Marghazar zoo to suitable sanctuaries, asked why it shouldn’t be investigated why the bears were brought to Islamabad and on whose orders. “WhyRead More