ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (DNA): The Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Andreas Ferrarese said here on Sunday that he perceived more trade potential between Pakistan and Italy in different sectors of the economy that would help evolve trade equilibrium between both the sides. “Both the sides want equilibrium and to achieve trade balance as currently, Pakistan had a trade surplus in bilateral trade with Italy as was observed in FY 2019-20,” the ambassador said. Replying to a question he said Pakistan exports to Italy were US $ 731million during 2019-20 while Pakistan’sRead More

DNA LAHORE, DEC 13 – Daraz – the largest online shopping platform in Pakistan – is about to host the year end 12.12 sale. After a successful run with 11.11, they are shifting gears to make sure that all customers make the most out of the sale with a seamless experience.   The platform has partnered with TCS to provide convenience to customers through FREE SHIPPING on bulky orders on products including air conditioners, refrigerators, televisions and a lot more high value items which are available for up to 49%Read More

At least 25 people were injured in an explosion near the Ganj Mandi police station in Rawalpindi on Sunday, rescue officials said. Initial reports suggested that it was a hand grenade attack but City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi Mohammad Ahsan Younas said that the nature of the blast cannot be ascertained as yet. The CPO noted that it was the second attack near a police station in 10 days. On December 4, one man was killed and seven other people were injured in a blast carried out using an improvisedRead More

DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 13 – Pakistan has vowed to remove hitches in quick completion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, Gwadar Pro reported on Sunday. According to Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar, Pakistan and China would work together to take the mega CPEC project to new heights. Asad Umar said he would personally hold four meetings in the next two weeks to address all outstanding issues of CPEC projects. “The great nations of Pakistan and China will work together to strengthen CPEC to take itRead More

Gaurav Ahluwalia will be leaving soon for his next assignment as Ambassador of India to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria NEW DELHI (DNA) – Diplomat Suresh Kumar has been appointed as the new Charge d’Affaires at the Pakistan High Commission of India. He is expected to take up the assignment in Islamabad shortly. Suresh is a 2006 batch Indian Foreign Service officer and has worked as deputy secretary at the Pakistan desk in the Ministry of External Affairs. Current Charge d’Affaires at the High Commission of India, Islamabad, Gaurav Ahluwalia will be leaving soon for hisRead More