Monday, December 12th, 2022
OIC working on plan to find solution to Kashmir issue
MUZAFFARABAD: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has said it has been working on a plan to find a channel of discussion between Pakistan and India in its earnest endeavours to see a solution to the longstanding Kashmir issue. “I think the most important thing is to find the channel of discussion between stakeholders [India and Pakistan] and we are working on a plan of action in this regard in collaboration with Pakistani government and other member countries,” said OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha at a brief media talkRead More
POWERCHINA promotes Chines technology, standard to local eco-social development
LAHORE, Dec. 12 (DNA): POWERCHINA says it has vigorously promoted Chinese technology and Chinese standards, profoundly introduced the real situation of China and the powerful contribution of Chinese enterprises to local economic and social development. In a statement on Monday, POWERCHIAN said it has also enhanced the understanding and recognition of China and Chinese enterprises by people from all walks of life at an international moot in Lahore. The exhibition also attracted many outstanding students of related majors to observe and learn about the high-quality construction capabilities of POWERCHINA. TheRead More
Finest Hotel in Quetta
Munaza Kazmi Famous as the “Fruit Garden of Pakistan” Quetta, city district and division of Baluchistan province and the 5th largest of Pakistan. Quetta is a variation of Kwatkot, a Pashto word meaning ‘Fort’, as it is encircled by the four imposing hills namely Chiltan, Takatu, Zarghoon and Murdaar, which really gives it a status of enchanted valley, that surely engulf the visitor is its charm. The city enjoys rich history dating from 11th Century when Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi conquered it, and on top it is a love land for all PakistanisRead More
ADB approves floodassistance for Pakistan
Staff Report ISLAMABAD, A $554 million financing package, including new and reallocated funds, has been approved to support recovery and reconstruction efforts in Pakistan following this year’s devastating floods, and to strengthen the country’s disaster and climate resilience. The financing, which includes a $475 million loan and a $3 million technical assistance grant from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and a $5 million grant from the Government of Japan, will support the restoration of irrigation, drainage, flood risk management, on-farm water management, and transport infrastructure in the flood-affected provincesRead More
Japan, Pak Economic, Cultural Association formed to strengthen business, cultural ties
Lahore: The Japan, Pakistan Economic & Cultural Association (JPECA) has been established to facilitate the business and cultural activities between Japan and Pakistan, also having the objective of bringing both countries’ business leaders, social organizations, chambers of commerce, and industrial associations on a united platform. The two countries’ new joint association, in a ceremony held here today, announced its office-bearers, appointing Takeo Kawamura and Mirza Asif Baig as Co-Chairman while Ijaz A. Khokhar and Jawwad A. Chaudhary were nominated as Vice-Chairman and Senior Coordinator respectively. JPECA Co-Chairman Mirza Asif Baig,Read More
Foreign Defence Attaches collect Rs 0.6 million for flood affectees
Foreign Defence Attaches collect Rs 6 million for flood affectees Special Correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Corps of Services Attaches (COSA) has collected a handsome amount of Rs 0. 6 million for the flood affected people of Pakistan. The collected amount was handed over to the concerned Pakistani authorities during the gala even arranged by COSA at a local hotel. It may be mentioned here that the COSA has actively been engaged in promotion of defense relations between Pakistan and the respective countries. Like COSA, COSALA, which consists of spouses of theRead More