Wednesday, March 10th, 2021
Speakers term gender-equality crucial to respond health, other developmental challenges
DNA Islamabad, MAR 10 – Several systemic issues persist in Pakistan pertaining gender-inequality, however, the positive steps including pro-women legislation in recent years gives a strong hope of a more inclusive society. The Canadian government, as part of its approach for supporting international development, continuously pushing forward the agenda of promoting socio-economic empowerment amongst women and girls. The pandemic Covid-19 has worsened the access of women in Pakistan to health and reproductive health facilities. Therefore, we are supporting the efforts to analyze these effects on women and girls and theRead More
Restriction under section 8b of the sales tax act, 1990 causes financial hardship
Islamabad (DNA): Advisory Council of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Budget finds various laws and regulations that do not generate much revenue on the other hand badly affecting ease of doing business ranking of Pakistan. Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo President FPCCI in this regards has already communicated to the Prime Minister and other concerned ministries for such impediments that are negatively impacting economic growth. During the meeting Advisory Council of the FPCCI has decided to extend its full support and cooperation to the government whichRead More
Cuban Biotech Companies want to make investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, MAR 10 (DNA) – Cuba was very strong in biotechnology and many Cuban Biotech companies wanted to explore JVs and investment in Pakistan with technology transfer to meet the needs of Pakistani market and export their pharmaceutical products to Iran, China, Central Asian States, Europe, Malaysia, Indonesia, and other countries. This was observed by Zener J. Caro Gonzalez, Ambassador of Cuba while addressing the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Mrs. Darfene Herrera Naranjo, Third Secretary of Cuban Embassy also accompanied him atRead More
Uzbek foreign minister meets PM Imran
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 10: The Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Dr. Abdulaziz Kamilov, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Kamilov conveyed cordial greetings of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and reiterated Uzbekistan’s commitment to expand bilateral cooperation with Pakistan in diverse fields. Prime Minister Imran Khan fondly recalled his interactions with President Mirziyoyev in Beijing and Bishkek and reiterated his invitation to the Uzbek President to visit Pakistan at the earliest convenience. Underlining the historic and civilizational links between the two countries, the Prime Minister underlinedRead More
CPEC is not a debt trap: Ishrat Hussain
ISLAMABAD, MAR 10 (DNA) – “CPEC is not a debt trap. All CPEC projects in the energy sector are investments and loans constitute only a small proportion of the overall CPEC portfolio,” said Dr Ishrat Hussain, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity with a status of a Federal Minister. He was speaking at a seminar titled “Upscaling the Economic Activities of CPEC: Opportunities and Challenges” organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) here on Wednesday. He further added that the Chinese loans were on concessionalRead More
Dalits Under Attack in India
Sajjad Shaukat Although Indian Constitution declares India to be a secular and democratic state, which safeguards the rights of religious minorities, yet in practice, its subsequent regimes continued undemocratic practices by targeting, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians and even lower-caste Dalits with impunity. India’s Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability. But, the Dalits still face discrimination, segregation and violence. Under the fanatic government of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi-the leader of the biased ruling party BJP, persecution of the Dalit community has been accelerated by the extremist Hindus in connivance withRead More