Monday, September 2nd, 2024
UN coordinator briefs finance minister on development efforts in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 2 (DNA) – Muhammad Yahya, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division in Islamabad. Mr. Muhammad Yahya briefed the Finance Minister on the work of UN and its agencies undertaking development and humanitarian assistance projects in Pakistan. He also shared the success of UNESCAP and its work on debt consolidation in middle income countries. Mr. Yahya noted that energy transition was an important area for possible cooperation with Pakistan. The Finance MinisterRead More
Pakistan in the SCO: Silent or Strategic?
By Qamar Bashir China has emerged as the prime driver and a leader of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) not only in the political, economic, and commercial sectors but also by providing the backbone of infrastructure, including roads, railroads, and air links. China has invested a total of $150 billion, reinforcing its broader Eurasian strategic sectoral development. This figure includes direct investments, loans, and financial support provided through various Chinese financial institutions such as the AIIB and the Silk Road Fund. Seeing is believing. During my visit to China inRead More
Secy-General of IPC commends transparency in Azerbaijan’s parliamentary elections
BAKU, SEPT 2 (DNA) – It is an honor to address you today following our observation of the Snap parliamentary elections of Azerbaijan on 1st September 2024. As the Secretary-General of the International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC), I would like to begin by commending the state authority and the people of Azerbaijan for the well-organized and efficient conduct of this election. Our delegation, which included Ambassador at Large Mr. Duarte Pacheco (Former President of IPU), Special Advisor of IPC global Think tank on climate change and SDGs Mr. Fida Hussain Malik,Read More
FL Smidth to bring global expertise to Pakistan’s mining industry
In a significant development, Denmark has expressed its commitment to contribute to the modernization and investment in Pakistan’s mining industry ISLAMABAD, SEPT 2 (DNA) – Federal Ministers Dr Musadik Malik, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Abdul Aleem Khan, Jam Kamal Khan held a meeting with the delegation of FL Smidth headed by the CEO Mr. Mikko Keto including Chris Reinbold, president mining products, Iqrar Hussain, global key account project manager.Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan H.E Jakob Linulf were also present. FLSmidth is a leading technology and service supplier to the global mining andRead More