Saturday, December 18th, 2021
Pakistan Belarus Industrial Cooperation discussed
Minsk /DNA/ – Ambassador of Pakistan to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Industry of Belarus Mr. Alexandr Ogorodnikov. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Head of the Economic Relations Department Mr. Anatoly Grynevich. The two sides discussed development of mutual industrial collaboration and noted the positive increase in trade figures during the current year. They also reviewed the ongoing talks regarding establishing a joint venture for tractor manufacturing in Pakistan as well as the opportunity for holding agricultural machinery exhibitions in PakistanRead More
Citizens stand up against Margalla Avenue
The participants of Devcom-Pakistan webinar urged CDA to immediately stop construction of Margalla Avenue, not to violate rule of law, and suggested immediate stakeholder consultation to avoid any direct confrontation. Islamabad, /DNA/ – Speaking at a webinar on Saturday, the civil society leadership and environmentalists strongly condemned the Capital Development Authority (CDA) for continuing construction work on the Margalla Avenue without any approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). They urged prime minister to take immediate notice of the CDA’s rude action of illegally entering 3 km deep into theRead More
At least 11 killed, 13 injured in blast in Karachi’s Shershah area
KARACHI: At least 11 people were killed and 13 others injured in a blast near Paracha Chowk in Karachi’s Shershah area on Saturday, according to a statement issued by the Karachi police spokesperson. SHO Zafar Ali Shah said the explosion took place in a nullah (drain) located underneath a private bank, which had been served a notice to vacate the premises so the nullah could be cleaned up. The bank’s building, as well as a nearby petrol pump, was damaged in the explosion, Shah said. Soon after the blast, the Karachi policeRead More
Indonesian FM meets COAS Gen. Bajwa
RAWALPINDI /DNA/ – Retno Lestari Priansari Marsudi, Foreign Minister of Indonesia called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, enhanced defence and security cooperation, regional security, current situation in Afghanistan & collaboration / partnership in Humanitarian measures were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan values Indonesia’s role in global and regional affairs and we look forward to enhance our bilateral relationship. COAS stressed upon the urgency for swiftly devising an institutional mechanism for channeling humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in orderRead More
Businessmen reject additional taxes on industry raw material in minibudget
KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has warned of imposing additional taxes, as the government is finalizing the mini-budget of Rs360 billion, planning to impose more taxes on about 140 industrial raw material and essential items, beside raising tax ratio on phone calls, leading to further hike in inflation which is already in double-digit. The Businessmen Panel (BMP) chairman and FPCCI ex-president Mian Anjum Nisar said that the regular attempt of economic managers to impose new taxes and increasing oil prices along withRead More
BTBU-ECOSF hold joint training to build STI capacity in Pakistan
BEIJING, Dec 18 /DNA/ – The 4th Joint Training Program on science, technology and innovation policy and tools for sustainable development in Pakistan and other Belt and Road countries was held by Beijing Technological and Business University (BTBU) in collaboration with Economic Cooperation Organization – Science Foundation (ECOSF). According to Gwadar Pro, it was aimed at engaging participants in interactive discussions and practical reflection on existing approaches, case studies and national experiences in establishing and managing STI in the context of the global and unprecedented crisis. While delivering the openingRead More