Tuesday, July 18th, 2023
PPP, PML-N ‘agree to dissolve National Assembly’ on Aug 8
As per the law, if the president doesn’t approve the summary, the assembly stands dissolved after 48 hours — giving the government enough time to achieve its target of premature dissolution Abbas Hashmi/DNA LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) — the two major stakeholders in the federal government — have agreed to dissolve the National Assembly on August 8. The five-year constitutional term of the incumbent National Assembly expires on August 12 at midnight — four days after the date on which both partiesRead More
Amin holds productive meeting with Azerbaijani minister
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (DNA): In a bid to enhance collaboration in the digital realm, Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Syed Amin ul Haque, held a productive meeting with the Azerbaijani Minister for Digital Development and Transport, Rashad Nabiyev. During the meeting, in-depth discussions were held on digital transformation, software development, and IT revenue-related matters, with a focus on fostering stronger ties between the IT and telecom sectors of both countries. Amin ul Haque emphasized Pakistan’s deep appreciation for its relations with Azerbaijan, describing them as robust and fraternal.Read More
President for boosting trade cooperation with Maldives
He expressed these views while talking to the outgoing High Commissioner of Maldives to Pakistan Farzana Zahir Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD, JUL 18 /DNA/ – President Arif Alvi on Tuesday underlined the need for increasing trade and economic cooperation with Maldives for the mutual benefits of two countries. He said that there was a great potential to expand bilateral trade and export Pakistani products to Maldives, particularly textiles, fabrics, rice, cement and pharmaceutical. He expressed these views while talking to the outgoing High Commissioner of Maldives to Pakistan Farzana Zahir whoRead More
Twists and Turns of Politics
Qamar Bashir The political chessboard in Pakistan is currently in a state of flux, with many high-impact twists and turns taking place in the country’s political game, which has never had a boring moment in its history. The PTI, which appeared to be invincible a few months ago on the back of unprecedented public support, particularly among the young and educated lot of both men and women, particularly in the urban class all over the country, is now completely shattered, battered, and appears to have lost everything it had gainedRead More
ICCI organizes awareness session on Men’s Health
ISLAMABAD, JUL 18 /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) in collaboration with Maroof International Hospital organized an awareness session on Men’s Health to mark the World Men’s Health Week. The session was followed by a medical camp to provide free vitals including BP, Sugar, Weight Check, Diet Plans and medical consultations besides performing free of cost lung tests. Asim Rauf, Chief Executive Officer, Drugs Regulatory Authority of Pakistan was the chief guest on the occasion. Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry saidRead More
UK renews a strong commitment to its development partnership with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JUL 18 /DNA/ – The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published its new Pakistan Country Development Partnership Summary (CDPS) which sets out a refreshed approach to the UK-Pakistan development partnership. The strategy underlines UK’s transition from a traditional aid relationship to a UK-Pakistan partnership for mutual benefit. It aims to unlock progress against Pakistan’s constraints to growth including population dynamics, climate vulnerability, gender equality and the structure of the economy. The CDPS is aligned with Pakistan’s long-term development strategies and the Sustainable Development Goals. The strategy’s objectivesRead More