Monday, February 28th, 2022
Archbishop of Canterbury meets PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD /DNA/ – The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of interfaith harmony, religious tolerance and affinity amongst the peoples of different faiths. He reiterated his government’s resolve to protect the rights of minorities as enshrined in the Constitution of Pakistan. The Prime Minister conveyed that Pakistan was a culturally diverse country and is home to various religious minorities including Hindus and Christians and all of them are living peacefully and contributing to the development of Pakistan. He lamented that minorities in India, including Muslims were being subjected to worst kind ofRead More
Pakistan aims to encourage investment and steps to facilitate foreign investors
By Nazir Siyal KARACHI: A 3-member Foreign Investor Delegation from Bishkek, the Kyrgyz Republic headed by Kanat Kopbayev called on Governor Sindh Imran Ismail at Governor’s House on Monday. The purpose of the visit is to establish bilateral business relations, as well as to study the trade and investment opportunities.The Kyrgyz side provided detailed information on the economic activities of the Kyrgyz Republic, opportunities for establishing bilateral trade, investment in garment, textile, energy, agricultural, agro-food processing and tourism industries/sectors.Governor Sindh urged the Kyrgyz businessmen and investors to take advantage of theRead More
Kazakh envoy for exchanging trade delegations to improve trade ties
Nazir Siyal KARACHI: Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin has said that trade and business ties between the business communities of Kazakhstan and Pakistan have been improving as the trade volume, which stood at US$45 million in 2020, rose to US$95 million in 2021 and there was a lot of room for further improvement through exchange of trade delegations and enhancing cooperation.Exchanging views during the visit of Kazakhstani trade delegation to Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) here on Monday, Kazakhstani Ambassador informed that this delegation, after successfully completing visitsRead More
Playing in Pakistan an important moment for me, Usman Khawaja
AFZAL JAVED ISLAMABAD, Feb 28: Pakistan-born Australian cricketer, Usman Khawaja said that he has always wanted to play in Pakistan, being born in Pakistan and now playing a historic Test here is an important moment. Khawaja, who was speaking in virtual press conference which was supervised by Australian Cricket Team media manager Brian Murgatroyd, said that Rawalpindi is his home ground, there are many pictures and memories of childhood standing in Rawalpindi stadium, but now the difference is that I will play for Australia in his home ground, but Pakistani cricketRead More
Chinese Minister thanks Pakistan for supporting in 89th UNGA body polls
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) — Chinese Minister of Public Security Zhao Kezhi on Monday thanked Pakistan for supporting China in the election of the 89th United Nations General Assembly Interpol Executive Committee. In a letter written to Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Chinese Minister said, “We are grateful for Pakistan’s support in the Interpol Executive Committee elections for China’s representation in Asia”, said a press release issued here. “Pakistan and China are strategic partners in bilateral affairs”, Chinese Minister added. He said that there was a need to increase cooperationRead More
LSE Financial Services Limited elects Zahid Latif Khan as Chairman
RAWALPINDI /DNA/ – Zahid Latif Khan, former President RCCI and Chairman ISE RMC, has been unanimously elected as the Chairman of LSE Financial Services Limited (the successor of Lahore Stock Exchange). RCCI President Nadeem Rauf in a statement while felicitating Zahid Latif Khan on his appointment said that it’s a great honor for the Rawalpindi Chamber that the brokerage and the business community of LSE has also reposed their confidence in the leadership of Mr. Zahid. The members in Lahore voted for him due to their belief that the ChairmanRead More