Sunday, May 29th, 2022
Four Ways to Boost e-Commerce in Central Asia
Tashkent: When COVID-19 lockdowns forced people to stay indoors, many turned to online shopping to have their necessities conveniently delivered to their homes. But not everybody had the means to do so — certainly not in Central Asia, where around half the population lack internet access and many countries don’t have the systems needed for a robust e-commerce ecosystem. A joint study by the Asian Development Bank and the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Institute showed that in 2019, less than 10% of the population in Azerbaijan, the KyrgyzRead More
Pak rejects notion of any delegation from Pakistan visiting Israel
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29 /DNA/ – Responding to media queries, the Spokesperson categorically rejected the notion of any delegation from Pakistan visiting Israel. The reported visit in question was organized by a foreign NGO which is not based in Pakistan. Pakistan’s position on the Palestinian issue is clear and unambiguous. There is no change whatsoever in our policy on which there is complete national consensus. Pakistan steadfastly supports the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self-determination. The establishment of an independent, viable and contiguous Palestinian State with pre-1967 borders and Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital,Read More
Pak-China plus movement urged for the region
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29 /DNA/ – Devcom-Pakistan bilateral webinar pinpoints multiple severe threats to the energy sector, economic security, geopolitical defense and food shortage. The experts urged collective vision, absolute wisdom and integrated efforts to protect the greater South and West Asia. Geopolitical analyst Munir Ahmed announced the launch of Pak-China Friendship and CPEC Awards to identify, recognize and appreciate individuals and organizations dedicated to the exemplary bond of the two nations. The initiative will encourage and inspire others to follow the suite. Islamabad – Speakers at the Devcom-Pakistan webinarRead More
Flight cancellations pile up on busy Memorial Day weekend
Hundreds of flights worldwide were canceled by midday Sunday, adding to the mounting number of scrubbed flights during the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend in the U.S. Just over 1,000 flights had been canceled as of 11 a.m. EDT Saturday, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware. That followed more than 2,300 cancellations Friday and another 1,500 on Saturday. More than 250 of Sunday’s cancellations involved aircraft scheduled to fly to or from U.S. cities. Delta Air Lines canceled the most flights among major U.S. airlines, with more than 250 flights, or 9% of its operations, eliminated Saturday.Read More
Bani Gala police apprehends 07 outlaws; seizes narcotics, valuables
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29 (DNA) — Bani Gala police have arrested 07 criminals including drug peddler, house robbers and illegal weapon handlers from different areas within its jurisdiction and recovered 360 gram hashish, valuables worth Rs. 4 lakh, one Kalashnikov and one pistol with ammunition from their possession, a police spokesman said. He said that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan had ordered a crackdown against criminals including those involved in drug peddling and looting people. In this regard Bani Gala police teams under the supervision ofRead More
Delegation held a meeting with Israeli President not representative of Pak: Ashrafi
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29: /DNA/ – Pakistan has a very clear and explicit stance on the Palestinian issue. The delegation, which held a meeting with the Israeli President was not representative of Pakistani people and the state, said Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council. In a joint statement, leadership of Pakistan Ulema Council demanded of Prime Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif to hold investigations against those who visited Israel on Pakistani passports and who allowed them to visit Israel. Whoever is involved in this act, legal action should beRead More