Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022
PM seeks Qatar’s investment in energy, aviation sectors
DOHA, /DNA/ – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday invited investors from Qatar to invest in Pakistan’s energy, aviation, agriculture, livestock, maritime, tourism and hospitality sectors. The prime minister, in a meeting with the highest officials of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) – one of the largest sovereign wealth funds of the world, highlighted Pakistan’s liberal and business-friendly investment policies in this regard. He also urged the Qatari investors to explore the opportunities presented by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) aimed at promoting regional connectivity and mutual prosperity. QIA Chief ExecutiveRead More
CDA Opens New Hiking Trail 7 in Islamabad
Islamabad: The Environment Wing of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) opened a new hiking trail in Islamabad’s Margalla Hills for hikers and tourists earlier today. The civic authority inaugurated the five-kilometer-long Trail 7, which runs from C-12 to Kainthia, Alexander Well, today at 6 AM, with CDA Chairman, Captain Usman, and DC Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, present at the occasion.CDA also reopened ‘Trail 1’ and ‘Trail 2’ in the Margalla Hills to hikers and visitors earlier this month after completing necessary restoration work such as the installation of maps, milestones,Read More
Smog control measures: deptts told to act against polluters
LAHORE, Aug 23 (APP):In line with measures to control smog, Punjab Chief Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal on Tuesday directed the department concerned to take action against those causing environmental pollution. The Chief Secretary issued the direction during a meeting held at the Civil Secretariat. The additional chief secretary (home), administrative secretaries of various departments including environment, industries, agriculture, local government, and officials concerned participated in the meeting. The Chief Secretary asked the secretaries of the departments concerned to take strict action against those causing air and environmental pollution – industrial,Read More
AIOU commences exams of SSC, HSSC from Sept 1
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is conducting examinations of SSC, HSSC and I. Com programs offered in spring 2022 semester from September 1, 2022, to October 3, 2022, throughout the country. According to Controller Examinations, Mian Muhammad Riaz, date sheet is available on the university website (www.aiou.edu.pk). Roll number slips are uploaded to students’ CMS portal and dispatched to the students at their addresses as well. Moreover, entry tests for admission in the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) MBA/MPA, MS/ MPhil, and Ph.D. will be conducted inRead More
UK spies accused over arrest of Sikh blogger in India
London, Aug 23 (AFP/APP):Human rights groups on Tuesday said UK intelligence agencies may have shared information with India that led to the arrest and torture of a Sikh blogger from Scotland. Jagtar Singh Johal, 35, has been held in detention in India for more than four years. He is accused of being part of a terror plot against right-wing Hindu leaders and has been charged with conspiracy to murder. “Our investigators have uncovered critical information that in 2017, the UK government may have authorised MI5 andRead More
Turkiye wants to increase bilateral with Pakistan up to USD 5 billion
Islamabad, /DNA/ – Turkiye would be happy to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan up to USD 5 billion as both countries have good potential to increase two-way trade volume in many items. This was said by Nurettin Demir, Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Turkiye while addressing the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He said that MUSIAD Expo would be held in Istanbul from November 2-5, 2022 and the Pakistani business community should take active participation in it to promote business linkages with counterparts ofRead More