Sunday, September 20th, 2020
PPP believes in democracy, says Asif Ali Zardari
ISLAMABAD : Former president, Asif Ali Zardari, in his welcome address in the All Parties Conference (APC) said that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) believes in democracy. Welcoming the participants, Asif Ali Zardari said that APC should been called earlier and added that there is no need to be frightened. The former president said that Maryam Nawaz has faced several hardships and he lauded her resolve and commitment. “My solidarity is with Maryam Nawaz Sharif; she is like my daughters.” Asif Ali Zardari said that the present rulers are notRead More
Turkey, Pakistan to explore new avenues of collaboration: VP FPCCI
DNA KARACHI, SEPT 20 – Pakistan and Turkey to explore new avenues for promotion of bilateral trade, economic relations and other socio-economic sectors particularly education, health and tourism this was stated by Sheikh Sultan Rehman, Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) in a meeting with Consul General of Turkey Tolga Uçak accompanied by Trade Attache Eyyup Yildrim. During the course of meeting, wide range of discussion and views were exchanged on various issues and matter of mutual interest. Sheikh Sultan Rehman, Vice President FPCCIRead More
‘Pak entrepreneurs must develop brands’
DNA LAHORE , Sept 20 – Pakistani entrepreneurs urged to develop international standard brands products to capture open global markets by fully exploiting indigenous potentials ,expertise and resources Talking to a delegation of exporters and traders led by Mian Faiz Bukhsh Arain here Sunday President SAARC Chamber, and Chairman United Business Group Iftikhar Ali Malik highlighted the significance of brands and said it was high time for Pakistani entrepreneurs, corporate sector, especially younger business magnates, to focus on developing brands. He said vertical integration and institutional network were to beRead More
CPEC’s SK Hydropower Station’s drainage corridor gets completed
DNA Islamabad, Sept 20 – The No.2 drainage corridor of SK Hydropower Station was successfully completed in the recent days with high-standards, Gwadar Pro reported on Sunday. According to China Gezhouba Group (CGGC), which has contracted to construct this project, a series of advanced technologies and devices were put in to the construction of the No.2 drainage corridor of SK project. The length of the corridor is 733.25 meters, and the transversal and vertical errors of the corridor are 9 mm and 7 mm respectively, which are far betterRead More
UNSC statement underscores int’l commitment to Afghan sovereignty: Zalmay Khalilzad
DNA Kabul, SEPT 20 – US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad said that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) issued a statement on Afghanistan peace negotiations that underscores the international commitment to Afghanistan’s “sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity.” In a tweet, Khalilzad said that the statement “supports the path the parties are currently on, which is to find a political settlement that accommodates all Afghans, one the region and international community can endorse in spirit and in action.” He further added: “This isRead More
Country sinking in unsustainable debt: FPCCI
DNA KARACHI, SEPT 20 – Pakistan is mired in an unsustainable debt as billions are being borrowed without any justification, an FPCCI official said Sunday. Horrible crimes have become the order of the day due to political interference in important departments which has unnerved masses and emerged as a challenge for the criminal justice system, said Dr. Murtaza Mughal, Convener FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Insurance. In a statement issued here on Sunday, he said that new records are being set for loans while inefficiencies have resulted in political instability.Read More