Sunday, April 28th, 2024
Non-conventional sectors like gemstone can increase exports
RAWALPINDI, APR 28 /DNA/ – The gems and jewellery sector can play a vital role in enhancing exports of the country, contributing immensely in earning of foreign exchange and providing employment to the youth. Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Saqib Rafiq while speaking to the participants of the International Workshop for Technical Expert Service Program on Gems and Jewelery at Chamber House, said that there are many opportunities in the nonconventional sectors like Gemstones and Jewelery. He remarked that “Our industry has huge potential for value additionRead More
PML-N policies put country on way to economic progress: Asma Naz Abbasi
By Faisal Munir / DNA ISLAMABAD, APR 28: Pakistan Muslim League (N) Member Provincial Assembly Asma Naz Abbasi has said that Punjab government believes in serving the masses. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the PML-N government in Punjab is diligently working to provide relief to masses, tackling inflation and improving the quality of life for common man. She said People once again trusted the PML-N in the by-election after seeing our track record. The public responded in befitted manner during the by-election to those who madeRead More
Naqvi directs new IG ICT Police to wipe out crimes
ISLAMABAD, APR 28 (DNA) — Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday directed the new Inspector General of Police Islamabad to improve law and order situation and crackdown against those involved in crimes. In a high level meeting, Mohsin Naqvi assigned a task to the police officials to conduct a strong crackdown against the gangs involved in the sale and purchase of drugs and apprehend the drug mafia using modern technology. He said that drug paddlers are the enemies of the future of Pakistan and thus strictest action be taken againstRead More
Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie named head coaches for white, red-ball cricket
Lahore, APR 28: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday announced that former South Africa top-order batter Gary Kirsten and ex-Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie had been appointed head coaches for the men’s national team for white and red-ball, respectively. He made the announcement while addressing a press conference in Lahore alongside PCB Chief Operating Officer (COO) Salman Naseer and Azhar Mahmood — who was announced as the assistant coach in all formats. A separate press release issued by the PCB said the three appointments had been madeRead More
USA vs. China: The World Stands to Lose
By: Qamar Bashir It appears that the USA is feeling nervous, unsettled, and jittery due to China’s mature response to US accusations, charges, and intimidation, and is puzzled by China’s refusal to be drawn into a Cold War with the US and its allies. This unease was evident in an interview with CNN at the end of his visit to China (23-26 April) where US Secretary of State Antony Blinken leveled multiple accusations against China. Blinken accused China of interfering in the 2024 US presidential elections, claiming that the USARead More
PM, IDB President agree to expedite completion work on different projects
RIAYDH, APR 28 (APP/DNA): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Dr. Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser on Sunday agreed for early completion of different IDB’s development projects in Pakistan. The prime minister thanked the IDB for its $1 billion worth investment on different uplift projects in Pakistan during his previous tenure in office. The president of IDB called on the prime minister on the sidelines of the special meeting of World Economic Forum (WEF), PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. The meetingRead More