Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
KOPIA Pakistan Centre distributes eight laptops to Pakistani scientists
ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 /DNA/ – The KOPIA (Korea Program on International Agriculture) Pakistan Centre distributed eight laptops to the scientists actively participating in ongoing three Technical Cooperation Projects (TCP’s) for successful implementation. The technical cooperation projects include self-sufficiency of virus free potato seed multiplication by Aeroponic Technique, Chilli production and post-harvest management technology development in Pakistan, and establishment of production technology of major fodder crops in Pakistan. A laptop distribution ceremony was held at Community Hall, National Agricultural Research Centre NARC. The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Suh SangpyoRead More
Putin, Xi to discuss tensions in Europe in video call – Kremlin
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will discuss tensions in Europe and “aggressive” U.S. and NATO rhetoric during a video call on Wednesday, the Kremlin said. East-West tensions are at a high with Ukraine, the United States and Western capitals voicing fears over a Russian troop buildup near Ukraine.
PAJCCI sought meeting with PM to deliberate issues affecting Pakistan business with Afghanistan, CARs
SARGODHA, /DNA/ – PAJCCI held its stakeholder meeting in Sargodha to further the cause of trade and economy as well as to include all stakeholders playing critical role in trade with Afghanistan. Sargodha a strategically important city has diversified industry and its 90% economy comprises exports to Afghanistan. The major exports include Citrus, Cement, Crank Shafts, Electrical accessories, Crushed stone, Sugar, Agricultural equipment, Livestock, Poultry and Dairy products to Afghanistan and onwards to CARs. PAJCCI delegation was led by Qazi Zahid; Director who updated participants about continuous efforts of PAJCCI and its Chairman, Zubair Motiwala who has taken the concerns of business communityRead More
Pakistan condemns extrajudicial killings of innocent Kashmiris in fake encounters
ISLAMABAD /DNA/ – Pakistan strongly condemned the unabated extrajudicial killings of innocent Kashmiris in fake encounters and staged cordon-and-search-operations by Indian occupation forces in IIOJK. Resulting from an unrelenting killing spree and egregious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in IIOJK, 19 innocent Kashmiris have been martyred with impunity by Indian occupation forces in the last one month alone. Two Kashmiris were martyred on 13 December in a fake encounter in Srinagar, IIOJK by Indian occupation forces. The gross and systematic human rights violations by the ‘Hindutva inspired’Read More
Chinese firm announces to invest $50m in Pakistan
LAHORE, /DNA/ – Chinese internet based B2B platform, Global Building Material (GBM) has announced its plans to invest whopping US$50 million in Pakistan. Under the investment plan, GBM will open its first branch in Lahore (Pakistan) during the current month to introduce its new one-stop shopping experience for Pakistani building material retailers, and for the purpose it will launch an app for businessmen dealing in building material. Additionally, GBM is going to make comprehensive digital port zone in Karachi which includes a warehouse, digital centre, data center plus logistics center.DavidRead More
Sheikh Hasina urged to visit Pakistan and address the Parliament
Islamabad /DNA/ – PM Sheikh Hasina must pay a much-awaited visit to Pakistan and also address to the Parliament of Pakistan said Dr. Moonis Ahmar, Meritorious Professor of the University of Karachi during a webinar on ‘Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations’ organized by the Institute of Regional Studies. Dr. Ahmar emphasized that the visit of PM Hasina would usher in an era of positive transformation of mindsets that could lead to a paradigm shift between the two countries. He was of the view that the past was important to learn the mistakes butRead More