Sunday, November 15th, 2020
Pak secures over $200m business in single year since PRGMEA-IAF global summit
DNA ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association on Sunday said that the country has achieved to secure more than $200 million business in one year’s span since 35th IAF Fashion Convention held last year in Nov in Lahore by the PRGMEA, which is expected to grow further manifold. This was stated by PRGMEA Central Chairman Sohail A. Sheikh while addressing a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of global summit held last year where he cut the cake along with Chief Coordinator Ijaz Khokhar and PRGMEARead More
Pakistan’s Rosewood handicrafts hailed by Chinese buyers at Yiwu Expo
DNA BEIJING, Nov 15 – Pakistan’s Rosewood handicrafts were well received by Chinese buyers during the recent four-day China Yiwu Import Commodities Fair held in Zhejiang Province, says a report carried by Gwadar Pro on Sunday. Since its establishment, Yiwu Imported Commodities Fair has become one of the best trade platforms for foreign goods to enter the Chinese market. “This is not only my first time to Yiwu city and my first time to the Yiwu expo, but also my first participation of an expo this year,” said Usman Anjum,Read More
Karachi wedding hall owners reject new coronavirus SOPs
Karachi’s wedding, banquet and lawn owners have rejected the new coronavirus standard operating procedures (SOPs) rolled out by the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC). The Karachi Marriage Hall, Lawn, Banquet Owners Association held a press conference at the press club on Saturday to say that the new COVID-19 SOPs were economically marginalising them. The association said thousands of employees and other businesses associated with weddings and marriages will also be effected due to more restrictions and bans. The president of the association said that the new SOPs were againstRead More
‘I should have finished it off well’ Wahab takes responsibility for conceding runs
Karachi : Peshawar Zalmi’s skipper Wahab Riaz took the responsibility for conceding runs in the second last over which cost them second Eliminator spot. Speaking to reporters after losing the first Eliminator to Lahore Qalandars by 5 wickets, Wahab said they made mistakes in the crucial match which led them down. “I take responsibility, I should have finished it off well,” said Wahab who conceded 20 runs in second last over to hand a convincing win to Qalandars. “I tried my best but unfortunately it wasn’t our day and inRead More
Shan -e-Rehmat e Alam (PBUH) to be celebrated
Ashfaq Mughal Faisalabad: 15 November 2020: Under the arrangements of the district administration, Shan -e-Rehmat e Alam (PBUH) will be celebrated in a grand manner from November 16 to 22 in the district. Celebrations will start from the Shan e Mustafa (PBUH) rally from 16 November from District Council Chowk while during the week there will be Naat Competitions, scholars conference, Milad ceremonies, Quiz and speeches, calligraphy competitions, special children’s Milad ceremonies. Educational Institutions also arranged Khatam-ul-Quran, Durood-e-Salam, Women’s Mehfil Milad events would be the part of week. AllRead More
Voting underway for general elections in Gilgit-Baltistan
SKARDU : Voting underway for the general elections of Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly amid tight security. The polling started at 8am and will continue until 5 pm without any break. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Muslim League (Q), Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) are among the parties contesting for the 23 constituencies of the GB assembly. A three-pronged contest between the PTI, People’s Party and PML-N is expected as the opinion polls suggesting PTI ahead in the contest. The registered voters in theRead More