Friday, June 2nd, 2023
China says it strongly deplores U.S.-Taiwan trade deal
BEIJING, JUN 2: China strongly deplores the trade deal between the United States and Taiwan, and has made a representation to the U.S. side, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday. The trade deal violates the one-China principle, and is the latest example of the U.S. trying to hollow out the principle, Mao told a news briefing.
SC to take up JI’s 2016 petition on Panama Papers next week
ISLAMABAD: A two-member bench of the Supreme Court will take up a petition filed by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Sirajul Haq on June 9 seeking an investigation against all the Pakistanis named in Panama Papers. A bench comprising Justice Sardar Tariq Masood and Justice Amin-Ud-Din Khan will hear the case — filed in August 2016 — next week. The JI chief had asked the court to investigate all the 436 Pakistanis whose names are mentioned in the Panama Papers. In April 2016, some 200, and later on 400 more people, wereRead More
Ethiopia appreciates efforts of President ICCI for improving relations between two countries
Islamabad, JUN 2 /DNA/ – The Government of Ethiopia has appreciated the efforts of President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce for improving relations between the two countries and for starting direct flight operations. Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan Jamal Baker Abdullah presented the shield of honor on behalf of his government during his visit to Islamabad Chamber yesterday. On this occasion, the Ambassador of Ethiopia said that his government appreciates the efforts of President Islamabad Chamber has rendered valuable services for the strengthening of relations between Pakistan and Ethiopia and especially forRead More
PM directs for preparing export-oriented development budget 2023-24
ISLAMABAD, JUN 2 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday issued clear directions to include on priority, such projects in the upcoming development budget that help in ensuring import substitutions, expanding export volume, and bringing innovation in various sectors. The prime minister also directed to allocate special funds in the development programme for the welfare and development of the country’s youth. Chairing a meeting to review the budget proposals with respect to the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2023-24, Shehbaz Sharif said that in the upcoming budget, projectsRead More
Marriyum, German Ambassador agree on bilateral cooperation in film, art, culture
ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (DNA): Pakistan and Germany have agreed on bilateral cooperation in the fields of film, art and culture. The agreement was reached in a meeting of German Ambassador to Pakistan Alfred Grannas with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb, said a press release issued here on Friday. During the meeting, a discussion was also held on a proposal for cooperation with the University of Babelsberg and the University of Television and Film Munich. Marriyum Aurangzeb apprised the German Ambassador about the Film and Culture Policy of theRead More
Hashoo Foundation committed to strengthen Academia-Industry Linkages
ISLAMABAD, JUN 2 /DNA/ – To foster academia-industry linkages and strengthen the concept of using knowledge as resource, Hashoo Foundation has signed an MoU with Iqra National University. Through this partnership both organizations will be working closely to benefit students, enhancing their professional skills and knowledge. Ms. Ayesha Khan, Country Director, Hashoo Foundation and Prof. Dr. Shah Jahan, Vice Chancellor Iqra National University signed the agreement in the presence of senior officials from both organizations. Ms. Ayesha Khan, Country Director Hashoo Foundation, said that we believe in the power ofRead More