Monday, February 22nd, 2021
Turkish economy well placed to compete on world stage, Erdoğan says
ANKARA – Turkey boasts strong foreign currency reserves and its economy is well-positioned to compete on the world stage, said the nation’s president on Monday. “The Central Bank had $27.5 billion in foreign exchange reserves when we took office,” in fall 2002, said Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, adding that now, it has $95 billion. Speaking to the Izmir Provincial Congress of his ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party, Erdoğan said Turkey’s reserves are poised to grow larger still. He also explained: “All foreign exchange transactions in Turkey comply with the law and market rules and involve no exploitation, unfair gain, or illegal orRead More
Pakistan to host World Environment Day 2021
NAIROBI, FEB 22 (DNA) – Pakistan announced today that it will host World Environment Day 2021 in partnership with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). This year’s observance of World Environment Day will be on the theme of ‘ecosystem restoration’ and focus on resetting our relation with nature. It will also mark the formal launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021 – 2030. World Environment Day takes place every year on 5 June. It is the United Nations’ flagship day for promoting worldwide awareness and action for the environment.Read More
Ambassador Sajjad holds meeting with DG Unitary Enterprises of Belkoopvneshtorg Belkoopsoyuza
ISLAMABAD, FEB 22 (DNA) – Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan held a meeting with Andrey Dobrovolsky, Director General of Unitary Enterprises of Belkoopvneshtorg Belkoopsoyuza. The Head of Wholesale Trade Mr. Zhdanov Andrey, Deputy Director General Mr. Raguev Illarion and Deputy Head of Mission Abdullah Amin, also attended the meeting. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the possibilities of importing Pakistan Rice, Oranges and Fish products. Briefing on the operations of company, the Director General offered to start importing Pakistani Rice to the tune of 2100 tons during the next one-yearRead More
Foreign minister of Qatar lauds Pakistan’s efforts for peace and stability
RAWALPINDI, FEB 22 (DNA) – Mutlaq Bin Majed Al Qahtani, Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. Director-General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was also present in the meeting. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, cooperation in various fields and facilitation of reconciliation process in Afghanistan were discussed in detail. COAS reiterated that both countries share great history cordial relations and deep rooted sprit of brotherhood, which has transformed into an enduringRead More
CCP, IPO sign MoU for information sharing, capacity building
ISLAMABAD, FEB 22 (DNA) – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Intellectual Property Organisation of Pakistan (IPO) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sharing of information and capacity building of enforcement staffs to effectively deal with the competition law and intellectual property violations. The MoU was signed by the CCP Chairperson Ms. Rahat Kaunain Hassan and IPO Chairman Mr. Mujeeb Ahmed Khan in a ceremony held at the CCP office in Islamabad, which was also attended by Ms. Bushra Naz Malik, Member CCP, and other senior officersRead More
Japanese envoy meets President Alvi, shares festivity on birthday anniversary of Japanese emperor
ISLAMABAD, FEB 22 (DNA) – Matsuda Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, called on the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Arif Alvi, on 22nd February to share the festivity on the occasion of the birthday of the Emperor Naruhito. the Emperor Naruhito of Japan will turn 61 years old on 23rd February 2021. President Alvi and Ambassador MATSUDA agreed to continue to work together for strengthening cordial relationship between Japan and Pakistan, including realization of high-level political dialogues in the near future. They also exchanged views on strengtheningRead More