Friday, June 18th, 2021
Federal Minister announces inauguration of Pak-China condiments Industry Alliance
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUN 18 – Under the guidance of China Embassy in Pakistan, the first China-Pakistan Agricultural and Industrial Cooperation Information Platform was officially launched on January 2020. The platform has actively played the role as a communication channel to boost bilateral cooperation and exchanges in agriculture. In the joint efforts of China Embassy in Pakistan, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, China – Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority, China- Pakistan Agricultural Cooperation and Exchange Centre and the agriculture related companies from both countries, the Chilli contract farming project hasRead More
FM Qureshi, Uzbek FM discuss bilateral issues
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUN 18: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi had a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum on 18 June 2021. The two Foreign Ministers held fruitful discussions and exchanged views on various bilateral issues of mutual interest including the increased high-level engagements between both sides. The virtual Summit between Prime Minister Imran Khan and the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held on 14 April 2021 was also appreciated as it provided an excellent opportunity to review bilateral ties.Read More
Speakers stress national dialogue to transform food system
DNA QUETTA, JUN 18 – Ministry of National Food Security and Research(MNFS&R), Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) in collaboration with various line departments of Government of Balochistan and with the support of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), World Food Program (WFP), International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has organized the Provincial Policy Dialogues on United Nations’ Food Systems Summit 2021 at Balochistan Agriculture Research and Development Centre (BARDC) Quetta. The United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS-2021) will be convenedRead More
British HC, Army chief discuss matters of mutual interest
DNA RAWALPINDI, JUN 18 – Dr. Christian Turner, British High Commissioner called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including the recent developments in Afghan Peace Process and collaboration in fight against COVID-19 were discussed. Chief of Army Staff said that Pakistan values UK’s balanced role in global and regional affairs and we look forward to optimize strategic potential of our relationship based on convergences. The visiting dignitary acknowledged Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stabilityRead More
Power Division, GIZ Pakistan sign agreement
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUN 18 – Germany shares a cordial relationship in development cooperation with the Government of Pakistan for over 60 years. It has been a key partner in supporting the GoP to achieve its national priority policies since the 1960s in different development sectors. Based on the long-lasting cooperation in the energy sector a new implementation agreement between GIZ Pakistan and the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has been signed today at the Ministry of Energy (Power Division). Under the agreement, GIZ Pakistan will conduct the so called RenewableRead More
HOPE Consortium eyes to supply Covid-19 vaccines to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JUN 18 (DNA) – HOPE Consortium, Abu-Dhabi group, will supply vaccines of different producers to Pakistan ensuring sustainable management of end-to-end supply-chain and efficient storage system across the country. Speaking to a group of journalists at a virtual press roundtable, Dr Omar Najim Executive Director Department of Health, Abu Dhabi said that HOPE Consortium is working with Pakistan authorities responsible for vaccination program at the national level to provide logistic support and the last mile solutions to ensure that vaccines supplies to the centers. Pakistan is contracted with Covex,Read More