Monday, October 18th, 2021
China-Pak Center project commencement ceremony launched in Qingdao
BEIJING, OCT 18 (DNA) – The commencement ceremony of the China Pakistan Center project located in Shanghai Cooperation Organization Demonstration Area (SCODA) was held at Jiaozhou, Qingdao in China. After the completion of the project, it will give full play to the advantages of SCODA, promote industrial cooperation between Pakistan and China, expand the trade quota, facilitate two-way investment, and strengthen non-governmental exchanges between the two countries in culture, education, sports, tourism, etc. The China Pakistan Center project is led by Pakistan China Center, Qingdao Tourism Group and contracted toRead More
PTCL Group cements its market standing: Increase of 7% Revenue & 136% in Profit
Islamabad, Oct 18 /DNA/ – :The country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider,Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), posted a significant 7.3%growth in its revenues, owing to a robust commercial strategy that cements its market standing. The company has announced its financial results for thenine months period ended onSeptember 30,2021 at its Board of Directors’ meeting on October 18, 2021. PTCL Group PTCL Group posted a revenue of Rs 102.4Billion in first nine months of 2021 that is 7% higher as compared to the same period of last year. U Bank continued its growthRead More
PM Imran, Gen. Bajwa visit NCOC
ISLAMABAD, OCT 18 /DNA/ – PM Imran Khan and General Qamar Javed Bajwa Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited NCOC today. DG NCOC Major General Asif Mahmood Goraya apprised the forum on latest Covid-19 situation, measures in place to contain the spread of disease, vaccine administration including future Covid-19 management strategy. PM appreciated efforts of NCOC and all federating units for synergised response during pandemic for ensuring the safety & wellbeing of the people of Pakistan. PM directed all stakeholders to maximise efforts for mandatory vaccination drive and enforcement of requisiteRead More
‘No immediate relief’ from soaring prices, says Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, OCT 18: Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar on Monday ruled out “immediate relief” in rising commodity prices, saying it could take at least five months for the “abnormal increase” in global prices to head towards normalcy. Pinning the recent price hike in Pakistan on the international market, the planning minister said this spell was not expected to subside before March 2022. “We hope people get relief soon, but — according to experts — the relief may not be visible immediately and actual improvement may be seen from March,”Read More
ICTA to cooperate with business community for celebration of Eid Milad Un Nabi “P.B.U.H”
Islamabad, OCT 18 /DNA/ – Awaid Irshad Bhatti, Assistant Commissioner, Industrial Area, Islamabad visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and discussed matters for celebration of Eid Milad Un Nabi in cooperation with the business community with fervour and zeal. He said that the government wanted better illumination of markets and industrial areas to mark the celebration of Eid Milad Un Nabi and stressed that ICCI should cooperate with ICTA to achieve this goal. He said that ICTA would cooperate with the business community in celebrating this important occasion withRead More
Qatar signs comprehensive air transport agreement with EU
DOHA, OCT 18: Qatar on Monday signed a comprehensive air transport agreement with the European Union, its Ministry of Transport and Communication said on Twitter. The new agreement provides airlines with easy access to markets, with fewer restrictions, and has replaced existing bilateral agreements, the ministry added.