Tuesday, August 15th, 2023
Implementation of GSP Plus Conventions to help Pakistan
Charles DELOGNE, Ambassador of Belgium says implementation of GSP Plus conventions, especially labor rights, human rights and environmental protection would help Pakistan to further improve its trade with EU countries DNA Islamabad: Charles DELOGNE, Ambassador of Belgium to Pakistan said that the implementation of GSP Plus conventions, especially labor rights, human rights and environmental protection would help Pakistan to further improve its trade with EU countries. He said this while addressing the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). Abid Hussain, Trade Commissioner of Belgium Embassy also accompanied himRead More
University of Tehran offers adjunct professorship to Prof. Choudhary
DNA Islamabad, Aug 15: The President of the University of Tehran, offered Adjunct Professorship to Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary at the Institute of Biotechnology and Biophysics, University of Tehran. Through a letter addressed to Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, he offered Adjunct Professorship in recognition of outstanding contribution of Prof. Choudhary. He further mentioned that the expertise, experience, and perspectives of the university’s adjunct professors are highly valued assets to the academic programs of the university. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary is world renowned medicinal chemist. He has publishedRead More
Interim PM speeds up consultations for cabinet formation
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has sped up the consultation for the formation of the interim cabinet, sources told on Tuesday. The sources added that the interim PM has decided to form a small cabinet and personally review the profiles of all possible candidates. “I don’t want to put more burden on the country suffering from economic problems,” the caretaker prime minister told his friends, according to the sources. PM Kakar further expressly wished that his protocol be kept to a minimum, adding that he did not want toRead More
35 dead after blast at Russian fuel station
Moscow, Aug 15 (AFP/APP): At least 35 people were killed in an explosion that created a huge fire ball at a fuel station in Russia’s remote Caucasus republic of Dagestan, spurring condolences from President Vladimir Putin. Images distributed by the emergencies ministry showed burnt-out cars silhouetted by the massive blaze and rescue workers in helmets attempting to put out the fire and clear rubble. Government ministries said 35 people had died and 80 had been injured. The Kremlin issued a statement saying: “President Putin expresses his most sincere condolences toRead More
Wang Yi to attend China-South Asia Expo ceremony in Kunming
With the theme of “Solidarity and Coordination for Common Development”, the expo will continue till August 20, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. The exhibitors from Pakistan and other countries will display clothing, money clips and leather hats, etc in the expo. Over 60 countries and regions have signed up for the expo, including all South Asian and Southeast Asian countries and RCEP member states. Around 1,000 enterprises signed up to participate in the exhibition, among which 50 are of the global 500 companies. The expo of thisRead More
ECP should conduct delimitations transparently: CJP
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial on Tuesday said that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) should conduct delimitations of constituencies in a transparent manner. The remarks of CJP Bandial came whilst heading a two-member bench, which was hearing petitions against delimitations of provincial constituencies PS 7, 8, and 9 Shikarpur, which were challenged in the apex court in 2018.During the hearing, CJP Bandial remarked that the delimitations of constituencies were a matter of public interest and that it had been brought up in the top court several times. “ElectionRead More