Tuesday, March 9th, 2021
35 Pakistani, French Universities showcase research programmes
ISLAMABAD, MAR 9 (DNA) – “It is high time to usher a new era of collaboration with the partner countries to promote tertiary education, joint research endeavours, and student exchange programmes.” This was stated by Executive Director Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr. Shaista Sohail while addressing opening ceremony of the 4th Edition of Higher Education and Research Online Meeting of the Franco-Pakistani Institutions, a four-day event organised by the Embassy of France. The event features thematic webinars on the topics of Engineering Sciences, Agriculture, Environment, Information Technology, Economics, Business andRead More
PTC wins 6 global diversity and inclusion awards
DNA KARACHI, MAR 9 – Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited (PTC) was awarded 6 Global Diversity and Inclusion Awards in the Global Diversity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDIB) conference held in Karachi. The award was received by Waqas Ahmed Khan, Head of Human Resources, PTC and Beenish Kajani, Senior Human Resources Manager. These awards are conducted by Diversity Hub Pakistan annually and their core objective is to encourage progressive organizations who align Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) with organizational policies and process for sustainable financial and social performance and recognize organisations which fulfilRead More
CPEC helps Pakistan to alleviate poverty: Economists
ISLAMABAD, Mar 9 (DNA): CPEC has provided Pakistan with an excellent opportunity to transform from an Agriculture-based economy to an industrial-based that can help decreasing poverty to a significant level. According to Gwadar Pro, Economists in Pakistan believe that CPEC to provide solid support to the industrial sector to modernize itself and become more efficient and competitive for achieving the desired goals. The various energy projects, coupled with improvements in infrastructure and road networks have already addressed some of the key constraints to growth and for poverty allivation. Various projectsRead More
UK, PAK discuss matters of mutual interests
RAWALPINDI, MAR 9 (DNA) – General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) UK Army called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS). During the meeting matters of mutual interests including Afghan Peace Process, security & defence cooperation as well as evolving global geo-strategic environment were discussed. The visiting dignitary acknowledged Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region and pledged to further enhance bilateral relations between both countries.=DNA ============
Ambassador M Hassan presents credentials to ASEAN Secretary General
JAKARTA, MAR 9: Ambassador Muhammad Hassan presented his Letter of Accreditation as “Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Pakistan to ASEAN” to Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary General of ASEAN. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the credential ceremony was held virtually. Appreciating the ASEAN’s role in addressing economic, security, political and social issues in the region, Ambassador Muhammad Hassan reiterated that Pakistan placed high importance to its association with ASEAN. Being a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of the organization since 1993, Pakistan was determined to extend its cooperation with ASEAN in all areasRead More
Abdul Hafeez Shaikh to chair ECC meeting on Wednesday
ISLAMABAD : Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh will chair the session of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) to discuss a twenty-point agenda on Wednesday (tomorrow), citing sources. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) which is meeting nearly after two weeks, will take important decisions. According to the agenda of the meeting, Ramazan Relief Package, urea and cotton import will come under discussion. OMC and dealers’ margin on the petroleum products will also come under consideration. The decision on the fuel adjustment of the power-producing companies is also on the cards, whileRead More