August, 2020
ICCI lauds govt to sign a basic agreement with IPPs
ISLAMABAD, AUG 24 (DNA) – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has lauded the move of the government to sign a basic agreement with the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to reduce power tariffs and provide cheap electricity to the end consumers terming it a highly positive development that would help in bringing down the cost of doing business and facilitating the growth of business activities. Muhammad Ahmed Waheed, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry said that electricity cost in Pakistan was very high in the region, whichRead More
CCP holds meeting to discuss competition distortions in wheat sector
ISLAMABAD, AUG 24 (DNA) – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) held a consultative meeting with the key stakeholders to discuss the competition distortions and consumer protection issues in the wheat sector of Pakistan. The meeting was attended by Secretary National Food Security & Research (NFS&R) Omar Hamid Khan who was accompanied by his team, CCP Chairperson Rahat, Member Cartel & Trade Abuse Shaista Bano Gilani, Member Pakistan Agriculture Research Council Secretary Policy, Federal Board of Revenue Sajid Iqbal, CCP Secretary Noman Laiq, DG Shehzad Hussain, and Joint Director CartelRead More
Shibli to participate in Fateha Khawani of Ahmad Faraz tomorrow
ISLAMABAD, AUG 24 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz will participate in Fateha Khawani in the graveyard and prayer session in the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) on the occasion of 12th anniversary of Ahmad Faraz under the auspices of PAL. On the occasion of the 12th anniversary of Ahmad Faraz, the first head of the PAL and a renowned poet of Pakistan, on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at 10:00 AM, the officers of the PAL headed by Dr. Yousuf Khushk, Chairman, PAL accompanied by staffRead More
Brigadier Ijaz Kiani, Mayor Islamabad discuss issues of mutual-interest
ISLAMABAD, AUG 24 (DNA) – The Station Commander, Rawalpindi Brigadier Ijaz Kiani along with his team called on Mayor, Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad Sheikh Anser Aziz earlier today on 24-08-2020. ADC (HQ) Mrs. Maham Asif Malik along with team was also present at the meeting, besides the representative of MCI i.e. Director General (Health Services). The issues of mutual-interest between the twin-cities came under discussion, primarily the Implementation of Dengue Action Plan and allied health related metropolitan challenges and joint-action plan etc. The Mayor, Islamabad Sheikh Anser Aziz explained the StationRead More
Pakistan has miraculously overcome virus: Yao Jing
The United States was trying to the hilt to crate problems in Hong Kong and Xinjiang province. China shall resist all such moves with full force: Yao Jing Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of People’s Republic of China Yao Jing has said Pakistan has miraculously overcome COVID-19 adding Pakistan govt led by Prime Minister Imran Khan needs full credit for this. The Chinese ambassador made these remarks while speaking as chief gust at a tree plantation ceremony organized by Pakistan-China Friendship Association, at the KPK House. Yosuaf Ayub President andRead More
Saudi Arabia never asked for loan return
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have the same stance on [normalising relations with] Israel,” he said, adding that Pakistan’s stance has not wavered Saifullah/DNA ISLAMABAD: Rejecting speculation that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia’s ties have deteriorated over the past few weeks, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Monday that the Kingdom has neither asked Islamabad to return its loan nor has it suspended oil supply to Pakistan. “Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have the same stance on [normalising relations with] Israel,” he said, adding that Pakistan’s stance has not wavered. He said thatRead More