Wednesday, March 9th, 2022
Pakistan to overcome fertilizers shortage with China’s help: Production Minister
ISLAMABAD, Mar 9 /DNA/ – Pakistan will overcome fertilizers shortage and improve its production with China’s help, according to Industries Minister for Industries and Production, Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtyar, Gwadar Pro reported on Wednesday.The minister chaired the fertilizer review meeting that discussed the domestic production and demand of fertilizers for the coming 2022 Kharif (summer) season. The government had geared up to ensure a smooth, adequate and timely supply of key soil nutrients to farmers in the upcoming Kharif season and decisions had been made accordingly. The Minister hoped that like last year, the domestic productionRead More
New Weather Surveillance Radar systems installed in Karachi
KARACHI, MAR 9 /DNA/ – An inauguration ceremony for “Project for Installation of Weather Surveillance Radar at Karachi”, funded by Japan, was held with ISOMURA Toshikazu, Consul General, Japan Consulate office Karachi, Mr. FURUTA Shigeki, Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Pakistan Office, Ghulam Sarwar Khan, Federal Minister for Aviation and Mr. Sahibzad Khan, Director General, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).In this project, a new Weather Surveillance Radar was installed in Karachi at an approximate total cost of JPY 1.95 billion (approx. USD 17.71 Million) with the Japanese grant assistance.Read More
Ambassador Hassan meets NU chairman Yahya Staquf
DNA JAKARTA: Ambassador Muhammad Hassan met with Mr. K.H. Yahya Cholil Staquf, Chairman of the Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the largest and most influential religious organization of Indonesia on 8 March 2022. Mr. Yahya is a renowned intellectual figure in Indonesia and a confidante of President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo. He has previously served as Deputy Speaker of the Parliament and Spokesperson to former President Abdurrahman Wahid. During the meeting, the Ambassador underscored the need to establish close connections and collaboration of the religious communities and organizations of theRead More
Pakistan participates in arts exhibition at Orsha Gallery
Orsha, MAR 9 /DNA/ – The opening ceremony of the International Exhibition “Kollegium NEW”, was held at Orsha Gallery on 4 March 2022. The Exhibition was held online/offline format, in which over 150 Artists from several countries including Russia and Pakistan participated showcasing their art works of modern paintings, graphics, art objects of professional artists. While two artists from Pakistan namely Erum Ashfaque and Ayesha Kamal participated online, the Embassy provided 18 art works of Jimmy Engineer for the exhibition. Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan participated in the Opening Ceremony. ChairmanRead More