Tuesday, April 6th, 2021
Sania talks about “Invisible Scaffold” at World Bank-IMF spring meetings 2021
DNA ISLAMABAD, APR 6 – At the World Bank-International Monetary Fund annual spring meetings 2021, a webinar was held titled, ‘the IMF’s Engagement on Social Protection’, wherein SAPM Dr. Sania Nishtar was invited to present Pakistan’s perspective on bolstering social safety nets.The event aimed to showcase the IMF, development partners, the WBG and member countries’ efforts to implement more effective social protection programs, strengthen social safety nets, and protect the most vulnerable from economic shocks and the potential adverse effects of reforms. Addressing the meeting, Dr. Nishtar highlighted Pakistan’s socialRead More
Traders ask CDA to avoid sealing of shops in I&T Centres
DNA ISLAMABAD, APR 6 – A delegation of Traders Welfare Association, I&T Centre, G-8/1, Islamabad led by Senior Vice President Nasir Chaudhry met with Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and apprised him of the problems being faced by the traders due to sealing of some shops in I&T Centres. Ajmal Baloch, President, All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran and Traders Action Committee Islamabad, Khalid Chaudhry Secretary and others were also present on the occasion. Addressing the delegation, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of CommerceRead More
Ambassador Tugio highlights media role in promotion of bilateral ties
Indonesia ambassador shares future plans and initiatives of the embassy with the media and think-tank ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Indonesia Adam M Tugio has highlighted the role of media in promotion and strengthening of relations between Indonesia and Pakistan. He expressed these views during a meeting which was held between the Ambassador and Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director, Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad, and Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Chief Editor, Daily Islamabad POST / Diplomatic News Agency /CENTRELINE magazine, and Member Board of Experts, CGSS at the EmbassyRead More
Ambassador Tugio highlights media role in promotion of bilateral ties
Indonesia ambassador shares future plans and initiatives of the embassy with the media and think-tank ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Indonesia Adam M Tugio has highlighted the role of media in promotion and strengthening of relations between Indonesia and Pakistan. He expressed these views during a meeting which was held between the Ambassador and Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director, Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad, and Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Chief Editor, Daily Islamabad POST / Diplomatic News Agency /CENTRELINE magazine, and Member Board of Experts, CGSS at the EmbassyRead More
Classes 9 to 12 will resume from April 19 across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, The government on Tuesday announced thateducational institutes will resume classes 9-12 across Pakistan fromApril 19 whereas classes of grade 1 to 8 will remain suspended untilApril 28 in districts where the Covid-19 positivity ratio is high. Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmoodbriefed the media about the decisions of the National Command andOperation Centre (NCOC) taken at a meeting in Islamabad chaired ShafqatMahmood. The education and health ministers also took stock of the pandemicsituation in the country. Key decisions- Classes 1-8 will remainsuspended in affected districts tillRead More
PIA to operate 3 additional flights to UK ahead of April 9 ban
KARACHI, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said on Tuesday it will operate three more flights to the United Kingdom (UK) ahead of the April 9 travel ban. The airline will operate two flights to Manchester on April 7 and 8 while one to London on April 8. The national flag carrier has sought the UK government’s nod to operate more flights before the travel ban comes into effect on April 9. In a Twitter statement, PIA said: “Those who couldn’t yet get the seats can get those with ease by approaching PIARead More