Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
Targeted introduction of international standards to be undertaken at enterprises
On September 28, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on the effectiveness of reforms in the system of technical regulation, standardization, certification and metrology. To improve the quality and competitiveness of products, it is crucial to bring national standards in line with international requirements and implement them at enterprises. In recent years, 43 percent of standards in Uzbekistan have been raised to world standards, securing thus 12 thousand international standards. These efforts have helped enhance export opportunities. For instance, the European OEKO-Tex and Sedex standards for textile and knitted goodsRead More
EU supports medical workers of Uzbekistan
The European Union has allocated more than 2 million euros to Uzbekistan to implement a project aimed at supporting effective and coordinated response measures to COVID-19. The project, which will be implemented by WHO Country Office, is primarily focused on providing personal protective equipment to medical workers who are in direct contact with patients in medical institutions. The project will help strengthen infection prevention by purchasing a sufficient number of high-quality personal protective equipment for medical workers in the country over the next two years.
NAB asks Ex-PM Abbasi to appear tomorrow
ISLAMABAD : The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday summoned PML-N leader and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to appear before it tomorrow. According to the corruption watchdog, he has been summoned for questioning in a case related to the appointment of the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation managing director. The PML-N stalwart is facing a number of cases instituted by the bureau, including the LNG contract case, alleged assets beyond means case, and the PSO appointments case. Lately, the NAB filed a supplementary reference against Abbasi in the LNGRead More
Infinix, Atif Aslam join hands to launch much-awaited Infinix Zero 8
DNA ISLAMABAD, SEPT 29 – Infinix, Pakistan’s top selling smartphone brand is gearing up to launch its latest flagship, the Infinix Zero 8 in collaboration with the legendary pop musical icon Atif Aslam. The brand has roped in one of the country’s most loved names to represent the highly anticipated and much-awaited Zero 8 in Pakistan. Widely considered as Pakistan’s most accomplished musician who has represented the country worldwide, Atif Aslam will join the Infinix family as the official brand ambassador for the Zero 8. This partnership is geared towards introducingRead More
Indian Charge d’Affaires summoned to register protest over Ceasefire Violations by India
DNA ISLAMABAD, SEPT 29 – Indian Charge d’Affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to register Pakistan’s strong protest over the ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control (LoC) on 28th September 2020, resulting in one Shahadat and serious injuries to four innocent civilians. Due to indiscriminate and unprovoked firing by the Indian occupation forces in Tandar Sector of the LoC, 15 year old Waleed s/o Muhammad Fareed, embraced shahadat and 25 year old Misba Begum w/o Muhammad Amjad, 45 year oldRead More
Cabinet internal rifts continue unabated
By: Naveed Miraj ISLAMABAD, SEPT 29 – In another episode of internal rifts in Prime Minister Imran Khan’s cabinet the Minister for Privatization and Advisor to PM on Finance have developed differences over holding meetings without consultation. Sources in the Privatization ministry revealed that the minister for privatization had convened a a few meetings at the privatization commission for which invitations were sent to various members of the Cabinet Committee On Privatization (CCoE). These meetings were also participated by some officials from the ministry of Finance as well. Advisor toRead More