Monday, June 6th, 2022
Two PML-N former lawmakers jump ship to PTI
ISLAMABAD: In a major setback to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday welcomed two senior leaders from South Punjab.Former PML-N MNA Pir Iqbal Shah from Lodhran and former MPA Pir Amir Iqbal Shah formally joined PTI during their meeting with Chairman PTI Imran Khan.During the meeting, they discussed the current political and the worst economic situation in the country. Pir Iqbal Shah and Pir Amir Iqbal Shah expressed full confidence in Imran Khan’s leadership.Both the leaders vowed that they would play active role in Imran Khan’s struggleRead More
Pakistan to follow China for positive role of women: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Jun 6 (DNA): Federal Minister for Industries and Production Syed Murtaza Mahmood said that Pakistan, like China, will encourage women to play a positive role in society, Gwadar Pro reported on Monday.He announced that the government would provide relief to the industrial sector, especially women entrepreneurs in the federal budget.Talking to a delegation led by Riffat Malik – Vice President of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), he urged women entrepreneurs to play their due role in boosting economic activities for achieving sustainable economic growth andRead More
Experts call for development of renewable energy through green financing
ISLAMABAD, June 6 (DNA): Energy experts stressed the need for exploring potential of renewable energy through green financing guidelines of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).According to Gwadar Pro, China’s potential in renewable energy generation can potentially drive a massive shift in Pakistan’s energy sector.It could also serve as a viable solution for Pakistan’s energy crisis which has been deepening over the years.Experts from energy and development sector said this during a Capacity Building Workshop on the ‘Green Financing Guidelines for CPEC Energy Projects’ organized by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI).Dr HasanRead More
Ambassador of Greece visits FPCCI Capital House
Islamabad, JUN 6 /DNA/ – Pakistan and Greece need to improve their commercial and economic relations to promote bilateral trade and investment by taking advantage of new business opportunities. This was stated by the Ambassador of Greece to Pakistan KONSTANTINOS MOATSOS visited the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), Capital House, Islamabad to meet the Vice President of FPCCI Umar Masood-ur-Rehman and Mirza Abdul Rehman, Chief Coordinator, Brig Iftikhar Opel, SI (MI) Retd, Secretary General FPCCI and other prominent members of FPCCI. The Greek ambassador further saidRead More
Enhancing SCO across Eurasia through Sino-Russo-Pak Regional Cooperation
Musaib Manzoor To achieve integrated development, the SCO should stick to win-win collaboration to advance regional cooperation. Since its inception in 2001, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has emerged as a multilateral association to ensure security and stability in the Eurasian region. Targeting the region’s transnational security concerns and promoting economic cooperation among its members to contribute to regional stability are the two main areas of agreement. The SCO’s agenda has proven to be significant enough to its member nations’ leaders for it to become an integral aspect of Central Asia’sRead More
Pakistan makes strong demarche to the Indian Charge d’ Affaires in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – The Indian Charge d’ Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and conveyed the Government of Pakistan’s categorical rejection and strong condemnation of the highly derogatory remarks made by two senior officials of India’s ruling party BJP about the Holy Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). He was told that these remarks are totally unacceptable and have not only deeply hurt the sentiments of the people of Pakistan but of Muslims across the world. The Indian diplomat was further told that Pakistan deplores the belated and perfunctory disciplinaryRead More