Saturday, May 11th, 2024
Asad Qaiser advocates continued tax exemption for EX FATA, PATA to support industrial growth
ISLAMABAD, MAY 11 /DNA/ – Former Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaiser has said that Ex FATA &PATA – for front and most affected areas due to war against terrorism in Pakistan- was promised tax exemption package for 10 years (2018-2028) to support the growth of industrialization at the time of merger.The aim of this exemption was to bring their area up to speed with the rest of the country to create employment opportunities for future generations. Further Private investments to the tune of Rs 100 Billion were done keeping inRead More
Japan beat Pakistan in penalty shootout to lift Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
IPOH, MAY 11: Japan have defeated Pakistan in the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final after claiming a 4-1 win on penalty shootout in Ipoh, Malaysia. The final had to be decided on shootout after both teams scored two goals apiece at the end of full time. Japan took the lead in the shootout courtesy of Ryoma Ooka while his teammates continued the momentum, scoring the other three. Meanwhile, Pakistan missed the first two whereas Ammad Butt netted the ball in the third stroke. Earlier, Japan staged comebackRead More
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Final between Pakistan, Japan begins in Malaysia
Ipoh, MAY 11: After a gap of 13 years, the Pakistan hockey team are facing Japan in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2024 final on Saturday. The finalists had already been decided before the last round of matches was played and Japan’s 3-1 win over Canada saw them finish two points above Pakistan in the table. The final of the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament is being played in Ipoh, Malaysia. Pakistan continued their unbeaten run at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup with a creditable 1-1 draw against New ZealandRead More
DPM Dar to visit Beijing for Pak-China FMs’ Strategic Dialogue from May 13
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit Beijing, China from May 13-16 where he will co-chair the fifth Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with Chinese Foreign Minister and Director of the General Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China, Wang Yi. The two sides will comprehensively review Pakistan-China bilateral relations including economic and trade cooperation; high-level exchanges and visits; up-gradation of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and future connectivity initiatives. The two leaders will also exchange views on theRead More
France-China Relations: Regional Connectivity and Beyond
by Muhammad Asif NOOR Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a three country visit to Europe where his first stop is in France and met with French President Emmanuel Macron and held a trilateral dialogue along with the EU Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen to discuss issues of bilateral and multilateral nature. This visit holds special significance as both nations commemorate the 60th Anniversary of their diplomatic relations, marking a milestone in their shared history. This visit marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing evolution of Franco-Chinese relations poisedRead More