Friday, May 20th, 2022
China’s growing footprint bodes well for the Middle East
Ishtiaq Ahmad As the US reduces its security engagement in the Middle East, China is stepping up its diplomatic and economic footprint in the region. While most Middle Eastern countries have aligned their interests with rising China for economic reasons, the pundits in Washington tend to present this development as a reflection of China’s hegemonic ambitions in the region. The evidence on the ground, however, suggests otherwise. This is clear from the nature of China’s emerging role in the Middle East and the key drivers that are shaping the contoursRead More
Wives of Diplomats assure to play role for Women Entrepreneurs
Islamabad, MAY 20 /DNA/ – Madam Albana Planeja, wife of Ambassador of Italy and Ms. Mariana Neves Pochino, wife of Ambassador of Portugal visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry to discuss matters for promoting women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. They interacted with women entrepreneurs of various sectors including IT, automobile, real estate, fashion designing, handmade products, health, education and discussed with them various options for better promotion of women entrepreneurs. Speaking at the occasion, Muhammad Shakeel Munir, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry said that women are half of ourRead More
Zaheer Aslam Janjua assumes responsibilities as Pak’s High Commissioner to Canada
ISLAMABAD, MAY 20 /DNA/ – Zaheer Aslam Janjua has assumed his new responsibilities as Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada. Before assuming his assignment in Canada, Ambassador Janjua had been serving as Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union since 7th September, 2019. Previous to that, he served at the headquarters as Additional Secretary for Europe as well as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation from 2014 to 2016. In a statement, High Commissioner Janjua vowed to work for strengthing the bilateral partnership between Pakistan and Canada and alsoRead More
PM Shehbaz in Karachi for the day to get input from businessmen on economic situation
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is addressing a ceremony at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works in the financial capital of Sindh during his one-day trip to the city. It had been reported that the premier plans to meet the business community to take suggestions regarding the economic challenges facing the country. After attending the ceremony, PM Shehbaz will visit CM House, where he will preside over a meeting on the law and order situation in Karachi. He will also meet prominent businessmen at CM House. Sources say the premier willRead More
Asia Cup in Indonesia: Stage set for high tempo Pakistan, India match
The Men’s Asia Cup will burst into action on Monday in Jakarta, Indonesia, with eight teams in action ISLAMABAD, MAY 20 /DNA/ -The Men’s Asia Cup will burst into action on Monday in Jakarta, Indonesia, with eight teams in action. The participating teams are: India (FIH World Ranking: 3), Malaysia (WR: 11), Korea (WR: 16) Japan (WR: 17), Pakistan (WR: 18), Oman (WR: 23), Bangladesh (WR: 30), and Indonesia (WR:45).The event takes on extra significance in the hockey calendar as not only do the winners rightfully call themselves champions ofRead More
FPCCI, Sindh Women Commission, First Women Bank to hold awareness session for women: Nazli Abid Nisar
KARACHI: Nazli Abid Nisar has said that FPCCI, Sindh Commission for Women and First Women Bank will work together to give women maximum opportunity to move forward, and make them aware of their rights. In this regard, awareness sessions will be organized and full support will be given to the issues facing women, especially to facilitate them in doing business and also to give them legitimate rights in inheritance. Speaking at a meeting of the 2nd Central Standing Committee of Women Entrepreneurs was held at FPCCI, Karachi office. She said thatRead More