Monday, August 31st, 2020
COMSATS expands cooperation with China for Socio-Economic Development of the South
DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 31 – Islamabad-based inter-governmental organization, the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and its founding member country, China, are cooperating in various fields of science and technology for facilitating socio-economic uplift of the developing countries including Pakistan. COMSATS and its Centre of Excellence, the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (TIB), are cooperating to establish a Joint Centre on Industrial Biotechnology for COMSATS Member States in China, which would provide opportunities of experts-exchange, joint research, and training of scientists/technicians toRead More
Karachi rains: Shehbaz Sharif likely to visit metropolis on Wednesday
KARACHI : Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Shehbaz Sharif, is likely to visit Karachi on Wednesday on a day-long visit. Sources said the PML-N leader will meet with Edhi Foundation chief Faisal Edhi and other political leaders during his day-long visit. Shehbaz Sharif will visit rain-affected areas of the port city and will meet the affected people. Furthermore, the opposition leader will also inaugurate the PML-N’s part office in Nazimabad area of Karachi. The PML-N president will talk to media afterRead More
Pak-China enjoy rich potential enhance cooperation in Agri sector: Chinese study
DNA BEIJING, Aug. 31: Pak-Sino agricultural cooperation is still in the initial stage, with plenty of potential in technology, product processing, trade and infrastructure construction, says latest study done by Zhang Wenli and Zhai Xueling from Research Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China. The Chinese study published by Gwadar Pro on Monday stated that Agriculture is the largest sector of Pakistan’s economy in terms of labor participation. Meanwhile, Pakistan has a trade surplus with China in agricultural products. The volume of bilateral trade in this area hasRead More
NAB rebuts Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s allegations of not pursuing case
KARACHI : The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi has rebutted allegations of former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi of not pursuing the case. The PML-N stalwart is facing corruption reference of illegal appointments in the Pakistan State Oil (PSO). “NAB Karachi ch apter strongly refutes allegations of Shahid Khaqan Abbasi”, the spokesperson of the anti-graft body said in a statement. Reports questioning the performance of NAB Karachi were aired, however NAB prosecutor was already present at the Sindh High Court for hearing of corruption reference against the former prime minister.Read More
FM Qureshi greets Malaysian govt, people on ‘Merdeka Day’
ISLAMABAD : Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi took to Twitter on Monday to greet the government and the people of Malaysia on the country’s Independence Day. “Selamat Hari Merdeka to the Government and the people of Malaysia,” he wrote on his official social media account. FM Qureshi said: “Pakistan looks forward to forging closer cooperation in the days to come and to strengthening the relationship between our two countries.” Prime Minister Imran Khan had paid a two-day official visit to Malaysia earlier this year, during which the two countries signedRead More
S Africa leader to face probe over campaign funding
South Africa’s ruling party officials have said President Cyril Ramaphosa will appear before an integrity commission to answer questions about a controversial campaign donation. But Jessie Duarte, a senior member of the African National Congress, did not specify when Mr Ramaphosa would present himself before the party panel. In a report, South Africa’s anti-corruption watchdog alleged that Mr Ramaphosa had misled parliament about money he received in 2017, worth more than $36,000 (£27,000). Mr Ramaphosa maintains it was a donation towards his campaign for the ANC leadership. As President, MrRead More