August, 2020
Instructions given regarding countering the pandemic, social support of population
Tashkent, Uzbekistan — Under the chairmanship of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a video conference is being held on preparation for the academic year in schools. Before moving on to the main issue on the agenda, the head of state touched upon the situation with the coronavirus. It was noted that this week, an average of 370 new cases of infection per day were detected, and in the current relaxation of quarantine requirements, this figure will be considered a benchmark. The President warned all leaders about the inadmissibility of hiding the real numbers.Read More
Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan receives Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan — Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sardor Umurzakov today met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Muhammad Hanif Atmar, who is visiting Uzbekistan. The Afghan delegation was also attended by the heads of the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Central Bank and the Administration of the President of Afghanistan, the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade reported, Dunyo news agency reported. During the meeting, topical issues of trade, economic,Read More
FPCCI President recommends govt to raise exports to double digit of the GDP
DNA KARACHI, AUG 29 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry President Mian Anjum Nisar has stressed the need for serious structural reforms, with a keen focus on value-addition for a sustainable economic growth, recommending the government to raise exports to double digit of the GDP till the end of its term, as Pakistan’s exports have bounced back after witnessing decline in last four months. Country’s exports have fetched $1.99 billion in July 2020, witnessing 5.8 percent growth in dollar terms. Mian Anjum Nisar said thatRead More
Prices of petroleum products likely to go up by Rs5
ISLAMABAD, AUG 29 (DNA) – The government is likely to increase the prices of petroleum products by Rs5 per litre from September. Informed sources said the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has estimated an increase of about Rs5 per litre in the prices of petrol and HSD for the the month of September. The final decision regarding, increase in the PoL prices will be taken by the federal government on August 31. On July 28, Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) meeting headed by Abdul Hafeez Shaikh had approved a recommendationRead More
“Karachi needs $ 1 billion of capital investment to close the infrastructure gaps if you want to save this city”
DNA KARACHI, AUG 29 – FPCCI’s Businessmen Panel Secretary General (Federal) Ahmad Jawad said Karachi needs concrete development package to uplift basic infrastructure from sevrage to drainage and good transport system and should be completed in coming three years with out any procedural hurdles. Talking to media on Saturday, he said it is pity that in the last 20 years illegal encroachments, constructions have chocked the breathing space of this city, despite billions of revenue per year had been given to federal and provincial governments. It’s time karachi needs properRead More
Tourism in Pakistan: Scenic Ghanool Valley near Balakot is a best tourism destination for a one-week break
A picturesque landscape of snow-capped peaks, stunningly beautiful hill stations with scenic and eye-catching surroundings tempt the tourists to visit Ghanool which is very close to Balakot —- The Gateway to Kaghan Valley. Ghanool is a heaven-like valley on earth, which is a village and union council of Mansehra district in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is located in Balakot tehsil and lies in an area that was affected by the 2005 Kashmir earthquake. The beautiful high mountains and serene spots mesmerized the visitors. Ghanool has four village councilsRead More