Sunday, February 7th, 2021
Community empowerment is vital for sustainable development, say experts
Devcom-Pakistan Executive Director Munir Ahmed urged the government to develop a mechanism to engage all to work together even after the projects ended. The Chinese model of community development can be a role model for us where women empowerment is the focus ISLAMABAD, FEB 7 (DNA) – Speaking at a webinar the participants urged the respective governments to develop a mechanism to ensure the use of collective wisdom and a joint platform to work together for social development. They said the mountain community leaders and political workers shall come togetherRead More
FEBR calls for long-term policies for high industrial growth
ISLAMABAD, FEB 7 (DNA) – The Friends of Business & Economic Reforms (FEBR) President Kashif Anwar on Sunday said the government has to formulate long-term and consistent policies for high industrial growth and sizeable improvement in exports, as Pakistan’s export has been stagnant for a long time. Kashif Anwar observed that the output of Pakistan’s large industries has improved by around 7.5% in the first five months of current fiscal owing to sustained growth momentum, which is a ray of hope for economic revival. He said that cut in interestRead More
Daniel Pearl case: Omar Sheikh moved to Karachi jail
Ahmed Omar Sheikh, who was convicted of kidnapping and facilitating the murder of US journalist Daniel Pearl, has been moved to the Central Jail in Karachi. Sheikh and four other suspects, Fahad Nasim Ahmed, Salman Saqib and Sheikh Muhammad Adil, named in the case were moved on Saturday night to a new building constructed in the prison. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court instructed authorities to move him to a barrack from a death cell. They were told to find a suitable rest house for him, and shift him thereRead More
Gold price staggers as tola drops to Rs111,800
The price of gold has dropped by Rs1,500 in Pakistan in February so far. A tola now costs Rs111,800, according to rates shared by the All-Sindh Sarafa Jewelers Association on Saturday. Gold prices in Pakistan respond to its international rate. Its price has been dropping internationally since the news of the successful development of the coronavirus vaccines and the start of the vaccinations globally. According to a gold expert, people are now directing their investment to the equity markets, which are stock markets such as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).Read More
ICCI organizes mega auto show to highlight potential of automobile sector
ISLAMABAD, FEB 7 (DNA) – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) in collaboration with the Centaurus Mall, Islamabad organized a mega show of automobile brands in the open parking of Centaurus to highlight the potential of the automobile sector for economic revival of the country. All major local and international auto brands like cars, SUVs, jeeps, heavy bikes, motorcycles including Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, Benelli, Aprilia, Changan Alsvin, Sigma, antique, vintage and exotic vehicles etc. were displayed for the interest of the visitors. Exclusive auto brands including Lamborghini, Ferrari,Read More
Kashmir-The Pearl in Peril
Uffaq Khalid Research Associate, Islamabad Institute of Conflict Resolution (IICR) Kashmir is usually referred to as “earthly heaven” for its scenic beauty. The mountainous valley has been a center of conflict between the two nuclear giants of South-Asia since the 1947 unjust partition of British India. Both the countries have fought two wars over their rival claims.The volatile region has long endured instability and political strife. Kashmir, the majestic area in the shadow of Himalayas long stuck between India and Pakistan, has sunk into the state of suspended animation. CurfewsRead More