Thursday, April 8th, 2021
Multi-national exercise ‘ACES 2021-1’ concludes
Nawaf Saeed Al-Malky, Ambassador of KSA to Pakistan thanked Pakistan Air Force for arranging such exercise ISLAMABAD: Two-week long Multi-National air exercise “ACES Meet 2021-1” concluded at an Operational Base of Pakistan Air Force. A closing ceremony was held in this regard. Air Commodore Ali Naeem Zahoor, Base Commander PAF Base, Mushaf was the chief guest at the occasion. Nawaf Saeed Al-Malky, Ambassador KSA to Pakistan graced the ceremony as Guest of Honour. Air Vice Marshal (Pilot) / Staff Awad Abdullah Al Zahrani, Defence Attache KSA and Colonel Wallin David,Read More
G20 nations agree on extension of Debt Service Suspension Initiative by six months
NEW YORK: G20 group of nations has agreed on a final extension of the Debt Service Suspension Initiative by six months till the end of December this year in order to help the poorest countries to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. This was announced in a communiqué after the virtual meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank governors with the IMF and the World Bank. This extension will allow beneficiary countries to mobilize more resources to face the challenges of the crisis due to Coronavirus pandemic.
PM proposes five-point roadmap to materialize D-8 vision
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has proposed a five-point roadmap to materialize the vision of D-8, which include mobilizing financial resources to recover robustly for the economic and health crises incurred by COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing the 10th D-8 virtual summit today (Thursday), he invited the D-8 leaders to consider his five-point plan and join advocacy for COVID-19 related relief measures to deal with the unique economic and financial challenges faced by developing countries as a result of the pandemic. Imran Khan proposed taking concrete actions to achieve target of expandingRead More
COAS chair 240th Corps Commanders conference
RAWALPINDI: 240th Corps Commanders’ Conference chaired by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, held at GHQ today. The participants undertook a comprehensive review of global, regional and domestic security environment. Forum expressed confidence in operational preparedness of the Army displayed during recently held formation exercises. Forum held a detailed discussion on situation along the Eastern Border / LOC especially the environment post cease fire understanding 2021 between the DGs MO. Forum reaffirmed complete solidarity with Kashmiri brethren in their struggle for right to self-determination. Forum undertook aRead More
PM Khan ensuring rapid economic development
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Thursday said Prime Minister Imran Khan is ensuring rapid economic development amid the third wave of the pandemic. He is also trying to reduce inflation for which the new economic team has been given the task, it said. The benefit of a strengthened exchange rate will not be limited to the business community as it would be transferred soon to the masses, said Chairman Pakistan Economy Watch Brig. (retd) Aslam Khan. He said that changes in the Economic Advisory Council and inclusion of noted businessmenRead More
PNCA set up its regional office at Gilgit Baltistan
GILGIT: Pakistan National Council of the Arts, opens up its regional office at GB. The office was formally inaugurated by the GB’s Minister for Tourism, Sports, Culture & Archeology, and Youth Affairs, Raja Nasir Ali Khan on Thursday 8th April 2021, Dr Fouzia Saeed DG PNCA, Mr Sumair Ahmed Syed, Secretary Tourism, Sports & Culture GB, Zafar Taj a cultural personality and Secretary, Agriculture and PNCA’s Board member Mr Taqi Akhunzada were also present at the occasion. Shafqat Mehmood , Federal Minister NH &CD was also going to be present, however, due to flight cancellation heRead More