Friday, April 29th, 2022
ICCI calls for taking urgent measures to end the power crisis
Islamabad, APR 29: Muhammad Shakeel Munir, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) has expressed great concerns over the rising power crisis in the country as the power shortage has reportedly shot up to 6000 to 7000 MW and called upon the government to take urgent measures to overcome the worsening energy shortage as it would badly affect the economic activities besides making life of the common man more miserable in this sweltering heat. He said this while addressing a meeting of ICCI Executive Committee meeting. Muhammad Shakeel MunirRead More
Pakistan, China to work together for agricultural mechanization
BEIJING, Apr. 29 (DNA) Pakistan, China have reiterated their resolve working together for agricultural mechanization, China Economic Net reported on Friday. “Slow adoption of mechanization technology has been a key reason for low yields and inefficiencies in agriculture in Pakistan, resulting in lower profit for farmers”. said Dr. Muhammad Waqar Akram, a lecturer in the Department of Farm Machinery and Power, University of Agriculture Faisalabad. He is attending Modern Agriculture Workshop of China-Pakistan Regional Innovation Institute for Modern Agriculture organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of ChinaRead More
Contesting Russia requires renewed US engagement in Central Asia
When US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III declared that Washington wanted to see Russia so “weakened” that it would no longer be able to invade a neighbouring state, he lifted the veil on US goals in Ukraine. He also held out the prospect of a long-term US-Russian contest for power and influence. Mr. Austin’s remarks were problematic on several fronts. For one, they legitimised Russian President Vladimir Putin’s justification of the invasion of Ukraine as a defence against US-led efforts to box Russia in and potentially undermine his regime.Read More
Alibaba taking initiatives to tap Pakistan’s e-commerce potential
BEIJING, April 29 (DNA): Alibaba in the recent past has taken multiple initiatives to tap Pakistan’s unexplored e-commerce potential. The Chinese e-commerce firm has now partnered with Enablers Global Service to facilitate its sellers within Pakistan, Gwadar Pro reported on Friday. Enablers, the largest ecommerce network in Pakistan has signed the contract as global service partnership with Alibaba, a Chinese tech giant specialising in e-commerce, retail, internet, and technology. This has been considered a huge development for Pakistan where another door will open for Pakistan’s e-commerce industry. After this collaboration,Read More
Acting High Commissioner of Australia sends warmest wishes to Muslims ahead of on Eid
ISLAMABAD, APR 29 /DNA/ – Australia’s Acting High Commissioner to Pakistan Joanne Frederiksen sends his warmest wishes to Muslims in Pakistan, Australia and around the world on Eid ul Fitr. In her message she said: “I send my warmest good wishes to Muslims here in Pakistan, back home in Australia, and right around the world, who are celebrating the festival of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is a joyous occasion, to be celebrated with family and friends – a truly special time. In Australia, we take pride in being an open andRead More