Monday, August 16th, 2021
Pak-Indonesia Business Council commits to boost bilateral trade with Indonesia
KARACHI, AUG 16 /DNA/ – Chairman, Pakistan-Indonesia Business Council of FPCCI, Abid Nisar, has said that the Pakistani business community would continue to work together to strengthen bilateral ties with Indonesian businessmen and promote bilateral trade. Pakistan has been enjoying excellent relations with Indonesia for a long time and it is hoped that this journey of friendship will continue forever. On the Republic of Indonesia’s 76th Independence Day, while expressing best wishes, he appreciated the efforts of Dr. June Kuncoro Hadiningrat, Consul General of Republic of Indonesia in Karachi forRead More
PTCL celebrates 75th Independence Day of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited and Ufone celebrated the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan across the country with national zeal and fervor. To mark Independence Day in a memorable way, the Group organized a week-long employee engagement program, featuring fun-filled activities for staff and their families under Covid-19 SOPs at its HQ, along with regional offices across Pakistan. Group Chief Human Resource Officer, PTCL & Ufone, Mazhar Hussain, along with senior executives of the Group attended the graceful ceremony at PTCL Headquarters in Islamabad. The Group CHRO hoistedRead More
Dry weather forecast for city
BAHAWALPUR, Aug 16 :The local Met Office on Monday forecast hot and dry weather for city for next 24 hours. The highest maximum temperature 37 centigrade and the lowest minimum 29 centigrade were recorded during last 24 hours. The hot and dry weather has also been forecast for rest of the region.
Govt notifies transfer, posting of officers
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 :The federal government on Monday notified the transfer and posting of high ranking officers. According to a notification issued by the Establishment Division, Mansoor Ali (OMG/BS-18), awaiting posting in Establishment Division, is transferred and posted as Section Officer, National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination Division, with immediate effect and until further orders. In addition to his own duties, Mansoor Ali (OMG/BS-18), will also assist Capt. (Rtd). Sikandar Qayyum (BS-22/PAS), Coordinator for liaison with National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Islamabad. This Division’s Notification of even number datedRead More
Pakistan, Denmark FM’s discuss matters of bilateral interest
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 /DNA/ – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi received a telephone call from Jeppe Kofod, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark. The Foreign Minister reviewed the rapidly evolving internal situation of Afghanistan. He apprised the Danish Foreign Minister of Pakistan’s efforts and commitment to fully facilitate the evacuation of staff of diplomatic missions, international organizations, media and others from Afghanistan. On Danish government’s request, Pakistan facilitated the evacuation of 431 Afghan nationals from Kabul last night and is also assisting in their onward travel to Denmark. The ForeignRead More
1,000 students complete internship under the PepsiCo Roshan Kal Program
Islamabad/Lahore/Karachi, AUG 16: /DNA/ – PepsiCo’s Roshan Kal and Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan Program successfully conducted Pakistan’s largest internship program. The program onboarded 1,000 students from 207 cities and 150+ institutions across Pakistan, furthering the country’s 2030 youth-development agenda. The virtual graduation ceremony was attended by Mr. Furqan Ahmed Syed, Chief Executive Officer PepsiCo Pakistan and Afghanistan, senior leadership from PepsiCo Pakistan’s bottling partners and graduate interns. PepsiCo’s Roshan Kal is a platform designed to advance holistic youth-development and meaningful engagement with young men and women through skills development, internship, and mentorshipRead More