Friday, August 19th, 2022
CPEC enhances Sino’-Pak cooperation for sustainable development: Envoys
DNA ISLAMABAD, Aug 19: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has contributed to the high-quality green and sustainable development in Pakistan, and it will push for more such cooperation to promote sustainable and green development in the country. The views were expressed by Chinese and Pakistan envoys at a webinar exploring green development under CPEC, according to a report published by China Economic Net (CEN) on Friday. While delivering a keynote speech at the forum, Nong Rong, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan said that China and Pakistan have boosted cooperation in greenRead More
Government appoints Jameel Ahmad as Governor SBP
ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 /DNA/ – The Federal Government on Friday appointed Jameel Ahmad as Governor Sate Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for five (5) years with immediate effect. “Jameel Ahmad is appointed as Governor State Bank of Pakistan for term of five (5) years with the approval of the President of Pakistan, upon the recommendations of federal government, with immediate effect,” said a notification issued by finance ministry. The appointment has been made in exercise of powers conferred under Section 11A(1) read with Section 14(1) of the State Bank of PakistanRead More
Polio free Pakistan is a national goal: PM
The whole nation pays homage to soldiers, police constables and Polio workers martyred in the line of duty: PM Staff Report ISLAMABAD, AUG 19: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif chaired the National Task Force meeting for polio eradication on Friday and expressed his government’s full commitment to take practical measures for curbing wild poliovirus transmission in Pakistan. The Prime Minister said the current climatic conditions pose great challenges to vaccination campaigns, but it is remarkable to see how polio teams have carried on despite floods in several parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkwa (KP)Read More