Saturday, October 28th, 2023
Pakistan Research Centre ranked top for its contribution to BRI
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (DNA): The Pakistan Research Centre for a Communitywith Shared Future (PRCCSF) was ranked at number 1 out of 17 ResearchCenters operating in 155 partner countries of the Belt and RoadInitiative (BRI) during the International Think Tank Forum 2023 held inWuhu, China recently. The center was awarded the top position due to its role in enhancingresearch and academic cooperation, promoting the concept of a sharedfuture not only in Pakistan but also globally, and contributingsignificantly to the BRI and connectivity, as well as strengtheningpeople-to-people ties, a press release onRead More
ECP set to review delimitation objections on Nov 1
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (DNA): The Special benches of the Election Commissionof Pakistan (ECP) will begin reviewing 1,324 objections on delimitationof constituencies on November 1. In a statement, the ECP spokesperson said that objectors have also beennotified about their hearings on November 1 and 2. After a thorough review of all objections, the official publication ofconstituency details is set for November 30. In response to objections filed with the Election Commission for variousprovinces, including Islamabad, 672 were registered in Punjab, 228 inSindh, 293 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 124 in Balochistan, and 7Read More
Pakistan’s World Cup semi-final qualification scenario after Australia’s win over New Zealand
As the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup progresses, Pakistan find themselves in a precarious situation with just two victories from their six appearances so far. Their path to the semi-finals is not straightforward, and multiple scenarios are in play. They are scheduled to play three games and winning in all of three can bring many scenarios into play. Let’s break down the different possibilities Scenario surrounding New Zealand If New Zealand suffer defeats in all of their remaining matches, and Pakistan manages to secure victories in all of their upcomingRead More
ICC World Cup 2023: Australia beat New Zealand after a close encounter
Dharamshala: Australia defeated New Zealand in a close and thrilling encounter by five runs in the 27th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala, India, on Saturday. The crucial win saw the Aussies strengthening their position in the World Cup points table with eight points in six games and a decent 0.970 net run rate (NRR). In their chase of 389 runs, the Black Caps started just fine with their openers Devon Conway and Will Young contributing to 61 runs combined. However, it was theRead More
SBP chief says use of RMB to fortify Pakistan-China economic ties
ISLAMABAD, OCT 28 (DNA): Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad said that employing the Chinese Renminbi (RMB) for cross-border trade and investment transactions could further fortify Pakistan-China economic ties. Addressing an event themed “Promoting the use of RMB in Cross-Border Settlement,” organized by China’s ICBC Bank here, Governor SBP Jameel Ahmad underscored the robust and enduring economic and financial connections between Pakistan and China. According to a Gwadar Pro’s report, he stressed that employing the Chinese Renminbi (RMB) for cross-border trade and investment transactions could further fortify theseRead More
Explore Africa through Ethiopia, Pakistani businessmen advised by Ambassador Jemal Beker
ISLAMABAD, OCT 28 /DNA/ – Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, has visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), and highlighted untapped business, trade and investment opportunities in Ethiopia and Africa as well. Upon arrival, a warm welcome was accorded to H.E. Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula by the leadership of ICCI including its President H.E. Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari. Addressing the gathering of businessmen, H.E. Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula underscored the importance for Pakistan to establish a stronger presence in Africa,Read More