BEIJING, , Oct. 28 (DNA): Universities and medical institutions from 11 countries, including China, Pakistan attended an international online forum and discussed post-COVID healthcare opportunities and challenges. The Forum was organised by South and Southeast Asia Medical Education and Service Alliance (SSAMESA), China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Wednesday. The participants exchanged in-depth views on the opportunities and challenges facing the higher medical education and healthcare industry in the post-COVID-19 era. Titled “New Challenges, New Opportunities, New Cooperation – The Reform and Development of Higher Medical Education and Health CareRead More

DNA ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi had a telephone conversation with Afghan Foreign Minister Hanif Atmar. Views were exchanged on matters relating to Afghan peace process, bilateral relations,repatriation of Afghan refugees, and regional connectivity.   The Foreign Minister reiterated that Pakistan supports a peaceful, united and stable Afghanistan. He underlined Pakistan’s positive contribution to Afghan peace process and expressed the hope that the Afghan leadership would seize this historic opportunity through Intra-Afghan Negotiations to establish lasting peace in Afghanistan by achieving an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive politicalRead More

Tashkent, OCT 2020 — According to preliminary estimates, in January-September 2020, the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Republic of Uzbekistan at current prices made up 408.29 trillion soums and, compared to the same period of 2019, increased by 0.4% in real terms. The GDP deflator index, in relation to the prices of January-September 2019, amounted to 111.8%, the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan said. According to the results of January-September 2020, in the structure of GDP produced, the gross added value of the production of goods reached 240.32 trillion soums,Read More

LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan was briefed by Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on the political and economic situation in the province The premier, who is on a one-day visit to Lahore, discussed political and administrative matters including prices and availability of essential commodities. CM Buzdar appraised the prime minister on the relief steps taken by the provincial government to stabilise the price of four. PM Imran is scheduled to chair meetings on the progress of Ravi Riverfront Urban Development project, the local government system and issuance of health cards inRead More