Tuesday, August 24th, 2021
Pakistan ambassador assures Afghan traders removal of bottlenecks at Torkham, Chaman borders
KABUL, Aug 24 :A delegation of Pak-Afghan Joint Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday called on Pakistan’s ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmed Khan here and discussed with him problems facing the Afghan traders at Torkham, Chaman borders and Karachi Port. The ambassador assured the delegation that Pakistan government would provide full support to the Afghan traders to increase bilateral trade between the two countries. The ambassador also assured them to remove bottlenecks in bilateral trade, Pak-Afghan Transit Trade, banking and customs sectors. The ambassador said Pakistan was ready toRead More
Social Media Listening
Dr. Abdus Sattar Abbassi Social media isn’t just a good way to share memes and keep up with what’s trending. It can also be a very powerful way for government agencies to interact with the public. There are several benefits for governments if social media is used effectively and purposely.Managing crisis and sensitive issues pertaining to national security by engaging citizens to enhance public trust on government policies while setting the record straightwith factual and well researched information are key aspects of social media for any organization to test publicRead More
PBCC announces 17-players for central contracts
ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 :The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) has announced 17-players for the central contracts who had displayed top performances in the recent domestic and international competitions. The players would receive monthly honorarium for the term of next six months from July 2021 to December 2021 and PBCC has also raised the amount of the central contracts. “A total of Rupees 2,500 is raised on all three categories to the amount of the central contracts paid to the players,” PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah told APP. Sultan also saidRead More
Biden declares ‘major disaster’ in Tennessee after deadly floods
Washington, Aug 24 :President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in the southern US state of Tennessee and approved federal funding after devastating floods over the weekend left at least 21 dead, the White House said in a statement said Tuesday. Tennessee was hit Saturday by what meteorologists called historic storms and flooding, dumping as much as 17 inches (38 centimeters) of rain. Rural roads, state highways, bridges and hundreds of homes were washed out and widespread power outages affected thousands of people. The move makes federal funding availableRead More
Pakistan to move in lockstep with world community about recognizing Taliban govt: Munir Akram
NEW YORK, Aug 24 :Pakistan will extend recognition to the Taliban government in Afghanistan after consultation with regional countries and the international community, Ambassador Munir Akram has said. “Pakistan will walk in lockstep with the international community,” the Pakistani envoy told BBC in response to question whether Islamabad would recognize the new Afghan government in Kabul on its own or move with the world community. Ambassador Akram said he hoped the Taliban would form an inclusive government and that they will observe human rights and respect all the commitments thatRead More