Friday, May 7th, 2021
United States, Pakistan launch pilot project to increase regional trade
The shipment between Pakistan and Uzbekistan is the first in Pakistan using the United Nations’ multilateral transit system, “Transports Internationaux Routiers.” Nazir Siyal KARACHI – The United States Government, along with the Government of Pakistan, launched the first international shipment from Pakistan that is compliant with the United Nations’ “Transports Internationaux Routiers” (TIR) Convention, an international customs transit system that facilitates trade by expediting border checks between countries. The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Pakistan Regional Economic Integration Activity (PREIA) provided technical and financial support for the pilot project. Utilizing theRead More
Malaysia Open postponed due to virus surge
Kuala Lumpur, May 7 : The Malaysia Open badminton tournament due to take place this month has been postponed because of a worsening coronavirus outbreak, organisers said Friday, leaving only one qualifying event for the Olympics. The competition was scheduled for May 25-30 but will now happen on future dates which are not yet decided, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said. “The recent surge in cases left no choice but to postpone the tournament,” they said in a statement. Infections have climbed sharply in Malaysia in recent weeks, prompting authoritiesRead More
Amazon to start registering Pakistani companies soon: PM’s aide
ISLAMABAD , May 7 : Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razaq Dawood said e-commerce major Amazon will start registering Pakistani companies soon. Addressing a press conference alongside Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry today, he said: “It is a big opportunity. But there are challenges as logistics companies will have to work efficiently and properly to ensure products are delivered in a timely manner.” “Secondly, we are working on quality assurance and standardization,” Dawood maintained. Logistics companies have an opportunity to scale up their businesses and develop international partnershipsRead More
PM to embark on three-day visit to Saudi Arabia today
ISLAMABAD , May 7 : Prime Minister Imran Khan is embarking on a three days official visit to Saudi Arabia from today (Friday). He is visiting the Kingdom on the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including the Foreign Minister and other members of the Cabinet. During the visit, the Prime Minister’s consultations with the Saudi leadership will cover all areas of bilateral cooperation including economic, trade, investment, energy, job opportunities for Pakistani workforce, and welfareRead More
Heydar Aliyev – Liberator of the Azerbaijani statehood
May 10 is the 98th birthday anniversary of the founder of modern Azerbaijan, national leader Heydar Aliyev. The national leader has done unparalleled work for his nation during his time in power in the Soviet period and as president of an independent Azerbaijan. The day after the bloody tragedy committed by the Soviet troops in Baku on the night of 19-20 January 1990, Heydar Aliyev made a statement at Azerbaijan`s Representative Office in Moscow demanding to punish the organizers and executors of the crime against the people of Azerbaijan. AsRead More
‘Amir, Wahab, Imad are need of the team’ Shoaib Malik
KARACHI ,MAY 07 : Experienced all-round cricketer Shoaib Malik thinks that the Pakistan team currently needs Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, and Imad Wasim. Malik said a strong team builds only with a blend of young and experienced cricketers. “I think a strong team is only built when it includes senior players. For me, this team needs Amir, Wahab, and Imad,” he said, Remember, Amir has taken retirement from cricket citing like and dislike culture in the team whereas Wahab has shown himself available for only shorter formats. However, Imad isRead More