Friday, May 27th, 2022
Pakistan invites Japanese companies to invest in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, MAY 27 (DNA) — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Friday while underscoring his government’s efforts for creating business-friendly opportunities, invited new Japanese companies to avail themselves of such opportunities and invest in Pakistan. The prime minister, in a meeting with Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Mitsuhiro Wada here, assured that the government would extend all possible facilitation to Japanese investors. Conveying Pakistan’s firm resolve to elevate this relationship to new heights, the prime minister emphasized the importance of deepening bilateral cooperation, especially in the areas of trade, development, education,Read More
Experts call for a strong policy framework to promote electric vehicles
ISLAMABAD, MAY 27 /DNA/ – Pakistan needs to strengthen its policy framework to promote electric vehicles, which are not only environment-friendly but also it will reduce the country’s dependency on fossil fuels, experts say at a webinar. The webinar on “Market preparedness and Policy Support for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Pakistan” was organized by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) here. During his keynote address, Prof. Dr Naveed Arshad, Lahore University of Management Sciences said Electric Vehicle Policy lack ownership in Pakistan. Besides, he said, the involvement of a singleRead More
‘PBF says every time going to IMF is not a sustainable solution for the country’s economy’
Karachi: /DNA/ – Vice President of Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF), Ahmad Jawed stated authorities have to renegotiate the necessities with the IMF officials. The modern needs of the IMF positioned a new wave of inflation with inside the country. Talking to delegation of business community, Jawed stated we understand continuing of IMF program is required, however we can’t be permitting them immediately away. “We should see what fits us” if IMF insisted on its demands, then authorities may also look into different alternatives. We already in vicious circle since endRead More
‘No deal’: Ended Azadi March to avert bloodshed, says Imran
ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan on Friday dispelled reports that he had struck a deal in exchange for ending the party’s Azadi March, saying that he did so in order to avoid bloodshed. He expressed the views while addressing a press conference in Peshawar, adding that he would take to the streets again if early elections were not announced. He regretted how police officials attacked the participants of the march, blaming the government for hand-picking officers to target the PTI. “Our workers asked why we didRead More
PRCS initiates stakeholder consultation process for Monsoon Contingency Plan
Chairman PRCS Abrar ul Haq stressed on timely sharing of early Warning/ Information, community awareness; asked all concerned departments to factor in needs of vulnerable groups i.e., children, women, disabled and aged people in planning and execution of relief operations. ÌSLAMABAD: Pakistan Red Crescent Society has initiated the process to hammer out a monsoon contingency plan-2022 in order to cope with the looming floods, and minimize the losses by focusing on preparedness. PRCS has initiated consultative process with stakeholders including NDMA, PDMAs, Pakistan Meteorological Department, National Institute of HealthRead More
Pakistan opens two more crossing points along with Afghanistan
Shamim Shahid PESHAWAR– Pakistan has announced opening of two more corridors on Pak Afghan borders, thus raising strength of operated crossing points with Afghanistan to eight. According to Pakistan’s Special Envoy Sadiq Khan tweet message, the new crossing points are Arandu in Chitral and Bin Shahi in Lower Dir. Both the crossing points are linking Khyber Pakhtunkhwa directly with Kunar province of Afghanistan. At once, despite Pak Afghan border, came into being in the light of previous British Colonial rulers demarcated Durand Line, there were over 18 crossing points betweenRead More