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March, 2021

 

FM Qureshi concludes highly productive visit to Tajikistan

DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 31 – In the bilateral segment of his visit to Dushanbe, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a range of meetings with the Tajik leadership, on 31 March 2021. The Foreign Minister called on President Emomali Rahmon, Chairman of the Lower House of Tajik Parliament Zokirzoda Mahmadtoir Zoir, and Defence Minister Sherali Mirzo. The Foreign Minister also held extensive delegation-level talks with Foreign Minister Sirojddin Muhrridin. The exchanges during these meetings were marked by exceptional cordiality and reaffirmation on both sides of the commitment to theRead More


Green recovery key to respond future challenges in energy sector of Pakistan: Experts

DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 31 – Chairman NEPRA, Tauseef H. Farooqui, has said that the government is eying to increase Hydropower projects, under the umbrella of Renewable Energy in the to 30% from current 3-5% under the umbrella of Renewable Energy (RE). Therefore, the target is increasing the share of renewable energy in the country to 60% in the next 10 years.  He said this while sharing his view with the participants of webinar ‘Impact of COVID on Energy Sector of Pakistan: Opportunities and Challenges,’ held by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) hereRead More


PRCS holds EGM to elect new Managing Body

DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 31- The new Managing Body of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) was unanimously elected at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held here at the National Headquarters on Wednesday.  Punjab Governor Ch Muhammad Sarwar, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail and Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon virtually attended the EGM as president of respective provincial branches of the PRCS.  PRCS Balochistan Branch Chairman Akram Shah Advocate, erstwhile FATA Branch Chairman Asif Khan, AJK State Branch Administrator Lt Col (r) Tahir Younas, representatives of Ministry of National Health Services,Read More


Engro wins UNGC Sustainability Award for third consecutive year!

KARACHI, MAR 31 (DNA) – In recognition of promoting UNGC Principles and Sustainable Development Goals, Engro Corporation has won the first prize for “Living the UN Global Compact Business Sustainability Award 2020? in the Large National Category, for the third year in a row. The award was presented at the Living the Global Compact Best Practices Sustainability Award ceremony, organized by Global Compact Network Pakistan. The Award signifies Engro’s continued commitment towards UNGC principles in the areas of no so , environment, and anti-corruption. Through its CSR arm of EngroRead More


Pak-UK Business Council of FPCCI organizes awareness webinar

Karachi (DNA): Pak-UK Business Council of FPCCI (Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry) organized an awareness session on Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) for overseas Pakistanis in United Kingdom. The session was held in collaboration with Pakistan High Commission in United Kingdom, Central Depository Company of Pakistan Ltd (CDC), State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and Habib Bank Limited (HBL). This RDA awareness session was held through FPCCI’s platform (the Apex Trade Body of Pakistan), to enhance awareness amongRead More


Crown Prince of Bahrain phones PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD, MAR 31 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan received a telephone call today from Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain. The Crown Prince enquired about the Prime Minister’s health and wished him a speedy recovery. Prime Minister thanked the Crown Prince for his call and conveyed warm greetings for His Majesty Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain. The two leaders discussed the latest Covid-19 situation. Reaffirming the strong bonds of amity that always existed between the leadership and peopleRead More