Friday, January 29th, 2021
PIAF Chairman wants consistent policies for revival of industry, sizable improvement in exports
Lahore: Jan 29, 2021 : The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front Chairman Mian Nauman Kabir said the government has to formulate long-term and consistent policies for the revival of industry and considerable improvement in exports, as contrary to regional countries, Pakistan’s exports have remained stagnant for a long time, and unless attention was paid to all factors that hamper industrial and exports growth, the country might not be able to achieve desired results. He expressed the hope that present trend of positive growth in large-scale manufacturing (LSM) will helpRead More
3rd Round of Pak-Kenya Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC)
Islamabad, 28 January 2021 : Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and Principal Secretary of Kenyan Foreign Ministry Ambassador Kamau Macharia held the 3rd Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) through video-conference. The consultations covered entire spectrum of bilateral relations, mutual cooperation in the multilateral fora, and issues of peace & security in the respective regions. The Foreign Secretary highlighted Prime Minister’s vision to forge multifaceted cooperation with the African Continent, as part of the “Engage Africa” initiative. He noted that, in this context, Pakistan was working simultaneously to enhance its diplomatic footprintRead More
Watch: Test debutant Nauman Ali makes history with 5-wicket haul against South Africa
KARACHI : Victory has almost been secured for the green shirts courtesy Pakistan’s lethal spin attack comprising Yasir Shah and Test debutant Nauman Ali. Nauman, who was picked for the first Test match against South Africa after performing in First-Class cricket and other Pakistani domestic tournaments, has managed to skittle the South African batting side. On his Test debut, Nauman has taken an impressive seven wickets. However, his spin magic in the second innings has almost sealed the match for Pakistan. The impressive feat makes Nauman the first Pakistani left-armRead More
PM Imran Khan arrives in Sahiwal to launch public welfare, development projects
SAHIWAL : Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in Sahiwal for a day-long visit to the city, where he is expected to launch welfare and development projects for the city. PM Imran Khan “will distribute cheques among the deserving under the Kamyab Jawan Programme and hand over tractors to the farmers,”. The prime minister will meet beneficiaries of the Ehsaas Programme in the city before addressing a public event. Dr Arslan Khalid, the focalperson to the prime minister on digital media, shared some more details about the premier’s visit toRead More
Pakistan, Qatar vow to boost defence ties
Army Chief meets Qatar top leadership; reviews passing out parade at Ahmed Bin Muhammad Military College DOHA (DNA) : General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Qatar on two days official visit. During the visit, COAS witnessed passing out parade at Ahmed Bin Muhammad Military College. He appreciated high standards of institution and its efforts towards grooming of young cadets to take on challenges of future battlefield. Later, COAS called on His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani – Emir of the State of Qatar, His ExcellencyRead More
Pakistanis pin their hopes on CanSino Biologics’ vaccine
ISLAMABAD, Jan. 29 : As the world competes fiercely for the early acquisition of the Covid-19 vaccines, Pakistani officials, healthcare workers and common people have pinned their hope on Chinese CanSino Biologics anti-coronavirus vaccines, says a report published by Gwadar Pro on Friday. Pakistani health experts say that the CanSino vaccine, with promising results during its clinical trials, would be the best option for Pakistanis, having been tested over the indigenous population of the country. The CanSino vaccine is not the only Chinese vaccine Pakistanis would benefit from, as ChinaRead More