Friday, January 3rd, 2025
ICCI acting president commits to resolving security concerns in Tarnol
ISLAMABAD, JAN 3 /DNA/ – The business community is committed to contributing to the country’s economic development and prosperity through the growth of businesses. However, obstacles to creating a business-friendly environment must be addressed by those in positions of authority. The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) remains dedicated to overcoming these challenges. This statement was made by Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, Acting President of ICCI while addressing a large delegation from Tarnol, led by Malik Shabbir Awan, the founder President of the Talagang Chamber of Commerce and Industry, whichRead More
China’s approach to addressing ecological issues alongside industrial advancement serves as a role model
ISLAMABAD, JAN 3 /DNA/ – Sabheen Ghoury, Parliamentary Secretary for Information Technology, called for consistent policies among governments to achieve sustainable progress, stating that environmental challenges were transnational and necessitate a collaborative approach. She spoke at a roundtable on “Pak-China’s Vision for a Sustainable Future: Ecological Civilization, Environmental Security, and Global Harmony,” organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) in collaboration with China Global Television Network (CGTN) Urdu. President IRS Ambassador Jauhar Saleem opened the session by stressing the roundtable’s significance amid major environmental changes. He commended China forRead More
South Africa win toss, bat first in second Test against Pakistan
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first in Friday’s second and final Test against Pakistan at a blustery Newlands as the home side seek to claim the series 2-0. “It’s hot and we expect the wicket to break up, we want to finish (the series) on a good note,” Bavuma said. Pakistan skipper Shan Masood said his side were happy to bowl first. “A bit less grass than usual (on the wicket) but we would have had a bowl anyway,” he said. “Both teamsRead More
Pakistan flag Installed at UNSC, as the country assumes non-permanent membership for 8th time
By Iftikhar Ali UNITED NATIONS, Jan 03 (APP): The Pakistani national flag was installed in front of the United Nations Security Council chamber on Thursday, as Pakistan began its eighth term as a non-permanent member (2025-26) of the 15-member body. As part of the joining ceremony, flags of the five new incoming non-permanent members — Pakistan, along with Denmark, Greece, Panama and Somalia — were installed at UNSC’s stakeout at the UN Headquarters in New York. The new members replaced Japan, Ecuador, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland whose terms ended onRead More
Manshera Woman becomes trailblazer by introducing snail farming in Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Jan 03 (APP/DNA): Inspired by international practices where snail mucus is highly valued for its cosmetic benefits, Sidra Sajjad, an ambitious female entrepreneur from Mansehra district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has become a pioneer in introducing snail farming to Pakistan. With prior experience in herbal business, Sidra was intrigued by the economic potential of snail farming after reading an article highlighting its benefits. This spurred her to conduct extensive research online and convinced her father, Sajjad Akhtar Swati, a retired primary school teacher, to support her vision. In 2021, sheRead More
Remarkable Growth of Asian Economies: China and Pakistan
By: Qamar Bashir Macomb, Detroit, Michigan Among news of an economic slowdown in China and economic challenges in Pakistan, I was surprised to notice the outstanding ratings of both countries on the economic front based on the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) method. According to the World Bank, China, with an economy of $34.66 trillion, assumed the first position, outperforming the US, which stood in second place with a PPP GDP of $27.72 trillion. According to the World Bank, Pakistan ranked 25th globally with a PPP GDP of $1.50 trillion, outperformingRead More