Wednesday, April 14th, 2021
Speakers at RCCI VITF (Europe) urge diversification in exports products
Saifullah RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry(RCCI) organized the Virtual International Trade Forum chapter Europe. The purpose of the trade forum was to acquaint the business community in Europeancountries with trade and export opportunities. The forum was well attended by large number of participants via video link, this includes, Daniel Clauss, Head of the Political, Trade and CommunicationSection, from Delegation of European Union to Pakistan, Khawaja Khurram Naeem, Commercial Counsellor in Germany, Ahmad Affan, Trade & Investment in Spain, Khalid Hanif in Italy, Rao Rizwan-ul-Haq in Netherland andRead More
Pakistan needs relief from PTIMF, says Sherry Rehman
ISLAMABAD, APR 14 (DNA) – PPP Parliamentary Leader in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman said, “Pakistan’s economy is going through unprecedented damage under Tabahi Sarkar’s controversial and non-transparent IMF agreement, which has wreaked havoc on the Pakistani street by unleashing a slew tsunami of unbearable utility and food staple price hikes. The indirect taxes from Rs1000 to 1300 billion will add to dangerous levels of inequality. It has also indebted Pakistan to the point of crisis, and has now taken us into a situation where the federal bank is beingRead More
Reciprocal visits with Egypt might take place in the new period: Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu
ANKARA, APR 14 – Reciprocal visits with Egypt might take place in the new period Turkey and Egypt are entering, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu stated Tuesday. Speaking after the cabinet meeting, Çavuşoğlu stated that a meeting on the level of deputy ministers is planned while there are currently no plans yet to appoint mutual ambassadors. The relations between Turkey and Egypt deteriorated after Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi toppled the country’s first democratically elected president, Mohammed Morsi, in a coup after only a year in office. Ankara has maintained its position that a democratically elected president cannot be deposed by a military coup and thus,Read More
Govt to ban TLP under terror law
Interior Minister Shaikh Rashid announces decision; says nobody shall be allowed to take law in its hands ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to impose a ban on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the anti-terrorism law, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid said on Wednesday. The federal minister said that the decision has been taken at the request of the Punjab government. “We are forwarding a summary to the Federal Cabinet to impose a ban on the TLP,” Sheikh Rashid said in Islamabad amid countrywide protests. Protest by a religious party hadRead More
PM Imran holds Virtual Summit with President of Uzbekistan
Special Correspondent ISLAMABAD: The first Virtual Summit between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was held on Wednesday. During the wide-ranging talks, views were exchanged on bilateral, regional and international issues. The two sides highlighted the depth of Pakistan-Uzbekistan relations rooted in common faith, shared history and cultural affinities. They also reiterated their determination to maintain momentum of high-level exchanges and further enhance the upward trajectory of the relationship. The two leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations — with particular focus on political, trade, securityRead More
U.S. envoy extends Ramazan greetings
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: U.S. Chargé d’affaires a.i. Angela P. Aggeler extends her best wishes to all Pakistani Muslims during the holy month of Ramazan. In her video message the US diplomat extended warm greetings to the Muslims living in Pakistan adding the holy month of Ramazan teaches us patience and sacrifice. The US envoy delivered her message in Urdu language. She said this month also calls for self accountability.