ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP/DNA): A Japanese government delegation, comprising Takuma Otaki, Muryama Katsuhiko and Sakamoto Sayaka, the representatives from the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Hiraki, Commercial Attaché, Embassy of Japan convened with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) at the PM Secretariat here on Wednesday. The primary agenda of this significant meeting was to provide the Japanese delegation with a comprehensive insight into the inception, mission, mandate, and targeted investment sectors of SIFC. Furthermore, it aimed to tap into the invaluable perspectives of the Japanese delegationRead More

Islamabad, Sept 6 /DNA/ – U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer joined the U.S.-Pakistan Women’s Council and Paklaunch in announcing the winners of a pitch competition for women-led startups at a ceremony today at National Science and Technology Park. First Prize:  Arooba Tayab of TheEPO.com for “Revolutionizing B2B eProcurement as per Global Compliances/Standard Operating Procedures.” First Runner-Up:  Aiman Khan of SLOSH AI Solutions for “Systems with Life-Changing and Optimal Solutions for Humanity.” Second Runner-Up:  Romana Rafi of Technoknowledge Pvt. Ltd. for “Coding is Today’s Language of Creativity:  All OurRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEP 06 (DNA) — The federal government approved the relocation plan of 6,000 Afghans to Canada at the request of the Canadian government on Wednesday. The Pakistani government said that it supports the initiative and will cooperate with Canada to facilitate the transfer of the 6,000 Afghans. The Canadian government has announced a plan to relocate 6,000 Afghans who are currently living in Pakistan to Canada by the end of the year. The plan is part of the Afghan policy that Canada and other countries have agreed to inRead More

ISLAMABAD, Sept 6 /DNA/ – The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organized an event to mark Pakistan Defence Day under the theme, “Achieving Self-Reliance through Defence Indigenization.” Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI, highlighted the invaluable services of the armed forces in the defence of Pakistan and of the nation, that stood like a solid rock with them, in thwarting Indian aggression on September 6, 1965. He also expressed profound gratitude for the sacrifices of martyrs and their families and stressedRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEP 06 (DNA) — Defence and Martyrs Day was observed Wednesday across Pakistan to pay tribute to the martyrs and Ghazis of 1965 war with a renewed commitment to defend the motherland against all threats. It was on this day in 1965 that the Indian forces crossed international border to attack Pakistan, but our valiant armed forces, backed by the entire nation, foiled nefarious designs of the enemy. The day dawned with 31-gun salute at the Federal Capital and 21-gun salute at provincial capitals. Special prayers were offered afterRead More