Thursday, September 17th, 2020
Zong 4G plays an important role under CPEC
FIAZ CH Islamabad, Sep 17 : Among the major catalysts and enablers of CPEC’s sustained progress has been Pakistan’s preferred connectivity partner Zong 4G, Gwadar Pro reported on Thursday. In a majority of CPEC projects, Zong 4G is playing the role of primary connectivity provider, mainly because of its unrivalled network footprint and best-in-class high-speed data products and services that have stimulated digital penetration in the country. With over 36 Million subscribers the 100% owned subsidiary of China Mobile Communications Corporation, Zong 4G, has seen exponential growth in the last fewRead More
ANF seizes 462.500 Kg drugs worth US$ 2.54 Million
ANF Rawalpindi, Police Station Regional Directorate Rawalpindi established a naka near Motorway link road, Tehsil & District Islamabad and recovered 1.200 Kgs Hashish from arrested accused Sadique Akbar resident of Charsadda DNA/STAFF REPORT ISLAMABAD: Determined to uproot drug menace from the country and the world, Anti Narcotics Force Pakistan seized 462.500 Kgs Narcotics worth US$ 2.54 Million internationally, arrested 8 culprits and impounded 4 vehicles while conducting 10 counter-narcotic strikes. The seized drugs comprised of 59.600 Kg Hashish, 0.190 Kg Heroin, 2.710 Kg Methamphetamine and 400 Kg HCL. ANF KP, Police StationRead More
Rice traders organizes training workshop for rice value chain
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 : The rice traders organized safety and capacity building training workshop for rice millers and other agriculture sector stakeholders in rice value chain, especially to protect the work place rights of woman rice transplanter. The Rice Partners Pvt Ltd (RPL) one of the top rice exporter of Pakistan in collaboration of Helvetas Pakistan and Swiss Solidarity piloted another Phase-III training workshop to train the agri-workers associated with rice value chain to create awareness of field work for women agri-workers,said a press release issued here on Thursday.Read More
Pakistan elected to UN social council
Khayyam Abbasi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been elected to the Committee for Programme and Coordination (CPC) by securing 52 votes from the 54-member United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). This overwhelming support constitutes 96 percent of the total tally. Pakistan’s reelection to the CPC is a resounding validation of Pakistan’s meaningful engagement within the United Nations as well as its contributions in the areas of international economic cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Committee functions as the main subsidiary organ of ECOSOC and the UN General Assembly for Planning,Read More
FM Qureshi lauds EU support
Ambassador of the European Union Androullah Kaminara acknowledged the positive role played by Pakistan in the peace process Naveed Miraj ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi received Ambassador of the European Union Ms. AndroullaKaminara at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, yesterday. The Foreign Minister lauded the European Union’s support for Pakistan to counter the coronavirus crisis. The Foreign Minister stressed that a peaceful Afghanistan is in the interest of Pakistan and the region. Welcoming the commencement of Intra-Afghan Negotiations, the Foreign Minister underlined Pakistan’s pivotal role in facilitation ofRead More
PCB signs satellite broadcast deal with PTV Sports, expects $200m from agreement
LAHORE : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday inked a satellite broadcast deal with the national sports television and signed a further agreement to secure cable distribution with I-Media Communication Services. The broadcast deal will be effective for the 2020-2023 cycle. The agreements were signed in the presence of Prime Minister Imran Khan who is also the patron of the Board. Speaking on the occasion, PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani thanked the premier for his support. PCB will be soon finalising the grant of its broadcast rights for international territoriesRead More