Friday, September 17th, 2021
Women picked up to pitch business ideas to Silicon Valley
Khayam Abbasi ISLAMABAD, SEPT 17 (DNA) – In a competition featuring some of the most innovative women-led businesses in Pakistan, a panel of business experts selected 12 startups out of a pool of 476 for the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to Silicon Valley investors via the U.S. Embassy’s Accelerator Program for Women Entrepreneurs (APWE). Sponsored by the U.S. government, the APWE promotes women’s economic empowerment through fostering female entrepreneurship. Following a rigorous selection process, 75 startups were shortlisted and received professional feedback and coaching on their entrepreneurship plans andRead More
Azerbaijan ambassador calls for bilateral private sector cooperation
United Business Group Secretary General Zafar Bakhtawari, former Vice President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ahsan Bakhtawari and Secretary General of PTI Traders Wing Islamabad Waqar Bakhtawari at his embassy DNA ISLAMABAD: Azerbaijan Ambassador Khazer Farhadov has said that the private sector of Pakistan, Azerbaijan and Turkey should work together to promote trade, economy and investment within these countries. He expressed these views during a meeting with United Business Group Secretary General Zafar Bakhtawari, former Vice President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ahsan Bakhtawari and SecretaryRead More
BUS ART EXHIBIT ON AUSTRALIA-PAKISTAN CULTURE HIT THE ROAD
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 17 (DNA) – The Australian High Commission supported an exhibition of two public buses showcasing artworks with Australian and Pakistani images, by Pakistani-Australian artists, Imran Ahmad and Fatima Saeed in collaboration with local emerging artists and students. The exhibition aims to cultivate the cultural connections between Australia and Pakistan as well as encourage dialogue and new ways of thinking about public spaces during the coronavirus pandemic. Admiring Pakistan’s beautiful tradition of decorating vehicles, the Australian High Commissioner Dr Geoffrey Shaw highlighted that while Australia and Pakistan are bothRead More
Statement by Prime Minister of Pakistan at SCO
Your Excellency Mr. Emomali Rahmon, President of Tajikistan, Excellencies, Leaders of SCO Member States and Observer States, Excellency Mr. Vladimir Norov, SCO Secretary General, Excellency Mr. Jumakhon Giyasov, Director Executive Committee of SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure, Distinguished delegates, It is a pleasure to be in the beautiful city of Dushanbe for this landmark SCO Summit. This moment is doubly auspicious as it coincides with the 30thanniversary of Tajikistan’s Independence. We extend heartiest congratulations to the brotherly people of Tajikistan. I also take this opportunity to felicitate President Emomali Rahmon forRead More
Australia-Pakistan bus art show hits the road
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The Australian High Commission supported an exhibition of two public buses showcasing artworks with Australian and Pakistani images, by Pakistani-Australian artists, Imran Ahmad and Fatima Saeed in collaboration with local emerging artists and students. The exhibition aims to cultivate the cultural connections between Australia and Pakistan as well as encourage dialogue and new ways of thinking about public spaces during the coronavirus pandemic. Admiring Pakistan’s beautiful tradition of decorating vehicles, the Australian High Commissioner Dr Geoffrey Shaw highlighted that while Australia and Pakistan are both diverse countries,Read More
PM underscores significance of enhancing trade b/w Pakistan, Uzbekistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan has underscored the significance of enhancing structured political ties and fast-tracking trade between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. Talking to Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the sidelines of SCO summit in Dushanbe, he also stressed the need for operationalizing Uzbekistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement and increasing collaboration in the fields of education, culture and tourism. The wide-ranging talks covered bilateral cooperation with a special focus on trade and economic relations and regional connectivity. Stressing the importance of multi-modal connectivity, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for the visionaryRead More