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APNS expresses grief over demise of mother of Naseer Ahmed Awan

KARACHI, JAN 19 (DNA) – Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society has expressed profound grief on behalf of APNS Office Bearers and members of the Executive Committee over the sad demise of mother of Mr. Naseer Ahmed Awan, Chief Editor, Daily Sarwan Karachi. The APNS Office Bearers have offered condolence to the bereaved family and have prayed that Almighty Allah rest the departed soul in eternal peace and give them courage and patience to bear the loss.=DNA =============


ICCI asks govt to formulate conducive policies for promoting FDI

ISLAMABAD, JAN 19 (DNA) – Showing concerns over the 30 percent fall in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan during the first half of fiscal year (July-Dec), the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) has called upon the government to make more conducive policies for attracting local and foreign investment in the country, which was very important to steer the economy out of current challenges. Fatma Azim, Acting President and Abdul Rehman Khan, Vice President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry that as per latest data issued by theRead More


PAF skiers steal the show at 15th shah khan alpine ski cup

ISLAMABAD, JANA 19 (DNA) –  The winter sports season kicked off at the picturesque valley of Naltar today with enthusiastic skiers from all over Pakistan arriving at the PAF Ski Resort, Naltar. PAF skiers proved their dominance on the opening day, as they clinched 5 medals in the 15th Shah Khan Alpine Ski Cup, being held in freezing temperatures. In Slalom category, PAF’s talented skier Naveed won the gold, while his teammates Ishtiaq and Ashfaq earned silver and bronze medals respectively. PAF skiers also showed their class in the GiantRead More


Pakistan-China cooperation program on cotton improvement underway: Report

BEIJING, January 19 (DNA): Pakistan-China cooperation program on cotton improvement is underway, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Tuesday.  “While Pakistan is still struggling to cope with the problems of insect pests, diseases, fiber quality and yield in the cotton industry, China has already made a significant breakthrough to overcome these problems long ago, said agriculrure scientist Muhammad Shahid Iqbal. Shahid is currently working as a Ph.D. scholar on the program initiated by Cotton Research Institute (CRI), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) in collaboration with Cotton Research InstituteRead More


Chinese diplomate calls for Special services/outlets for foreign investors 

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 19 (DNA): The need of opening up special services and outlets for foreign investors including Chinese enterprises has been underscored by Peng Zhengwu, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of PRC in Lahore as an impetus to boost up more flow and scope of international investment to Punjab. According to Gwadar Pro, Peng said such incentives have great potential to revamp an “ease of doing” business ambience. “Indeed, it is a demand of hour,” he added. Peng said it is one of the major tasks of the Consulate GeneralRead More


The SCO is an effective platform for cooperation in the fight against poverty

Beijing — The epidemic of new-type coronavirus COVID-19 has dealt a serious blow to economies around the world, causing rising unemployment and poverty, including in developed nations. High levels of poverty persist in a number of SCO Member States. Member countries, home to nearly half the world’s population, are prioritizing the political and socio-economic consequences of the pandemic, tackling unemployment and poverty, which Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly called “the fiercest of battles”.   According to the SCO Secretariat, disruptions in supply and production chains caused by the spreadRead More