Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021
US, Pak cooperate to increase private sector investment in clean energy
ISLAMABAD, FEB 3 (DNA) – The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and local partners, launched the Pakistan Private Sector Energy project today to increase private sector investment in clean energy. The project will support small and medium-scale energy activities throughout Pakistan to boost local and national economic growth. The Pakistan Private Sector Energy project will encourage more private investment in the energy sector, with a focus on low-cost, renewableRead More
Mayor Islamabad endorses ICCI stand for reduction in property tax
ISLAMABAD, FEB 3 (DNA) – Pir Adil Shah Gillani, Mayor Islamabad said that he was a public representative and protecting the interests of the public was his key responsibility while the making 300 percent hike in property tax by MCI in one go was not in favour of the citizens of Islamabad. Therefore, he fully endorsed the demand of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICC) for withdrawal of this exorbitant hike in property tax to save citizens from unnecessary problems. He said this while addressing the business communityRead More
PRCS holds donation camp to address serious shortage of blood amid Covid
NA Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri urges all segments of society to wholeheartedly help PRCS in this humanitarian cause PRCS chairman Abrar ul Haq urges youth to rise to challenge and play their role in saving precious lives DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) on Wednesday organized a donation camp in the federal capital to help address serious shortage of blood amid depleted donations due to coronavirus pandemic. National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri was chief guest on the occasion. PRCS Chairman Abrar ul Haq and other seniorRead More
Regional Integration Center: An important milestone by University of the Punjab, Lahore
By Dr. Fouzia Hadi Ali, Incharge Director, Regional Integration Center, University of the Punjab, Lahore Introduction Regional connectivity is the key catchword in today’s political discourse and economic activities. Therefore, to overcome the impediments in the free flow of people, ideas, and services among the countries, there is a dire need for regional integration. Besides, such divisions also hamper economic growth among the developing countries. So keeping in view the significance of the regional integration, there was a need to establish a platform that provides long-term opportunities for the regionalRead More
CGSS, Uzbek embassy to work together to further enhance cooperation
ISLAMABAD, FEB 3 (DNA) – Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Dircetor, Center for Global & Strategic Stuides, Islamabad met with Oybek Usmanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pakistan. During the detailed meeting, it was discussed that CGSS and the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan will work in collaboration in areas of mutual interest. Both, CGSS and the embassy agreed to enhance cooperation in the academic field to support academic linakges between various renowned universities of Pakistan and Uzbekistan. Also, it was decided that both the institutions will workRead More
Huawei’s Foldable Mate X2 Will Launch On February 22nd
Despite earlier rumors of Huawei possibly spinning off its consumer business, the company is still pushing ahead with a new flagship phone — a foldable one, even — later this month. According to Huawei’s official Weibo account, the Chinese brand’s next foldable phone is simply called the Mate X2, and it’ll be unveiled on February 22nd. Interestingly, the teaser image suggests that the flexible display will fold inwards this time, as opposed to how the Mate Xs and Mate X had outward-facing foldable screens. Considering that Huawei once shot down prototype designs similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Fold (and its successor), it’s interesting toRead More