Friday, February 19th, 2021
Employers warmly welcome EFP awards
KARACHI: The Employers’ Federation of Pakistan’s well sought and prestigious award has received overwhelming response and subscription this year. A record number of multinational organizations and medium to large scale organizations have registered up to now. The number has surpassed by 60% considering EFP’s eight years’ history of holding the award contest, showing tremendous enthusiasm of employers. Welcoming the registered contestants, Zaki Ahmed Khan, Vice President and Focal Person of EFP reiterated the commitment towards recognition of the best performing employers in the country and reinforced the efforts by mentioning theRead More
ICCI calls for new policy reforms to get rid of IMF lending
ISLAMABAD, FEB 19 (DNA) – Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) has called upon the government to focus on new policy reforms in order to generate indigenous resources instead of depending on IMF loans to run the economy as borrowing from IMF is not a long-term solution to address the issues of the economy. He said that injection of fresh cash into a bleeding economy without making structural reforms would not help Pakistan to overcome its economic problems. He said that by making frequentRead More
Zamir Kabulov, COAS Gen. Bajwa discuss regional security
RAWALPINDI, FEB 19 (DNA) – Zamir Kabulov, Russian Presidential Envoy to Afghanistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security situation particularly developments in Afghan Peace Process were discussed. COAS said that peace in both countries is in greater interest of the region. The visiting dignitary appreciated the positive role being played by Pakistan for Afghan Peace Process and expressed that , Pak-Russia relations will continue to prosper manifolds. Both sides reiterated the commitment to enhanceRead More
Ambassador Muhammad Hassan visits Al-Azhar University in Jakarta
JAKARTA, FEB 19 (DNA) – Ambassador Muhammad Hassan, accompanied by the Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Muhammad Faisal Fayyaz, visited Al-Azhar University, and the Al-Azhar Foundation in Jakarta today. At the university, the Ambassador was received by Professor Dr. Ir. Asep Saefuddin, the Rector of the University and a renowned academic. During their detailed meeting, both sides discussed the possible areas of cooperation between the university and the Embassy. Ambassador Hassan highlighted the need for enhanced educational collaboration between the universities of Pakistan and Indonesia especially the exchange of studentsRead More
Pakistan wants enhanced trade and economic relations with Vietnam
ISLAMABAD, FEB 19 (DNA) – President Arif Alvi has asked for enhanced economic and trade relations with Vietnam. He said that Pakistan highly valued its ties with Vietnam in all spheres of bilateral and multilateral interactions. He stated this while talking to Pakistan Ambassador-designate to Vietnam, Ms. Samina Mehtab, who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. The President emphasized the need for further expanding bilateral ties with Vietnam in all areas of mutual benefits. He asked the Ambassador-designate to work for promoting trade and commercial relations with Vietnam as PakistanRead More
Ambassador Arain presents his credentials to President of Gambia
Banjul, FEB 19 – Dr. Ali Ahmed Arain, High Commissioner of Pakistan to the Republic of The Gambia, with residence at Dakar, presented his Credentials to Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia in an impressive ceremony held at the State House of The Gambia on 10 February 2021. The High Commissioner was escorted to the State House by a large motorcade. He was received by the Head of State Protocol and the Chief of Staff of the President. During the 30-minute audience, the High Commissioner presented his LettersRead More