Saturday, September 5th, 2020
Pakistanis in China dream big on international trade
ISLAMABAD, SEP 05 (DNA) – Waleed Zahid Kayani recently registered his own company, an international trade platform, in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, to introduce more products from Pakistan to China and sell more Chinese goods overseas. The 27-year-old Pakistani entrepreneur hatched the idea of opening the platform in July 2017. At the time, he was a four-month exchange student at a Japanese university and wanted to help customers buy things on their own more conveniently, China Daily reported on Saturday. “China has large e-commerce platforms, like Taobao,” he said. “I would like toRead More
Expert call for inclusive and participatory urban management
DNA Islamabad, SEPT 5 – The climate experts urged the federal and provincial governments for strong local governance, mainstreaming of climate adaptation and meaningful planning and implementation of disaster management. All this needs to have vigorous policy advocacy and incorporation of climate vulnerability into the development projects, besides awareness raising among the stakeholders including grassroots communities. Speaking to a webinar on “Pakistan’s preparedness for climatic calamities”, the experts also showed their grave concerns over the rapidly increasing population and decreasing ratio of per capita social investment. All federal government policyRead More
ISPR pays tribute to martyrs, heroes on eve of Defence and Martyrs’ Day
RAWALPINDI, SEP 05 (DNA) – Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a song to pay tribute to martyrs and heroes on the eve of Defence and Martyrs’ Day. According to ISPR, the song “Har Ghari Tayyar Kamran” is a remake of an old patriotic song of the 80’s. Pakistan’s top melody voices; Ali Hamza, Ali Azmat, Ali Noor and Asim Azhar have collaborated for the Defence and Martyrs’ Day. They paid tribute to the services rendered by Pakistan armed forces and its operational readiness. The music video showcases theRead More
Karachi Transformation Plan: PM announces historic Rs1,100bn package
KARACHI, SEPT 5 – Prime Minister Imran Khan announced a historic Rs1,100 billion package for Karachi Transformation Plan on Saturday, during the premier’s one day visit to the country’s economic hub. The package would mainly address chronic issues including the water and sewage issues of the city, alongside transport and solid waste management. “One year and three-year plans for Karachi’s transformation have been devised,” said PM Khan. Sitting alongside Governor Sindh and Sindh Chief Minister, the Prime Minister said both the federal and provincial governments will contribute to this package.Read More
Sadiq Sanjrani holds online meeting with Speaker of Azerbaijan
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 5 (DNA) – Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has underscored the need for further promotion and strengthening of parliamentary cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. He expressed these views in an online meeting with the Speaker of Azerbaijan here from Parliament House Islamabad. Chairman senate said that Pakistan has good bilateral relation with Azerbaijan but there is a need to enhance inter-parliamentary engagements and exchange programs for the capacity building. Chairman senate Said that a joint effort is indispensible to over come the issues of poverty, inequality, denial ofRead More
Cynthia Ritchie challenges visa rejection in Islamabad court
US blogger Cynthia D Ritchie has challenged the interior ministry’s rejection of her visa extension request in the Islamabad High Court. On September 2, her visa extension request was rejected and she was given 15 days to exit Pakistan. Ritchie, who identifies as a media director and producer, said that she wants this decision to be declared ‘null and void’. The Minister of Interior has issued instructions that violate my rights, she added. The interior ministry has told the court that I am not involved in any illegal or anti-stateRead More