LAHORE, Jan 13 (APP): Azerbaijan-Pakistan economic collaboration set to expand as significant initiatives are well on the way to enhance trade, investment, B2B (Business to Business) and people-to-people ties. “We are going to establish Azerbaijan Trade Center in Lahore and Pakistan-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce to bring the business communities of both countries closer and open new avenues for mutual cooperation”, said Ambassador of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov while speaking here at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Monday. LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad and Senior Vice PresidentRead More

RAWALPINDI, JAN 13 /DNA/ – General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited Peshawar today, where he was provided with a comprehensive briefing on the prevailing security situation and the ongoing counter-terrorism operations targeting Fitna Al Khwarij. Briefing was also attended by Federal Minister of Interior and Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During his visit, the COAS praised the unwavering resolve and unmatched sacrifices of Pakistan Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies, who have been instrumental in dismantling terrorist networks and thwarting their nefarious agenda. He stated,Read More

KARACHI, JAN 13 /DNA/ – Governor, State Bank of Pakistan Mr. Jameel Ahmad reaffirmed the central bank’s dedication to increasing financial inclusion through strengthened collaborations with both global and domestic stakeholders.  Mr. Ahmad shared these remarks in a bilateral meeting held with Chief Executive Officer of Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), Dr. Alfred Hannig, during his visit to Pakistan on January 13, 2025, in Karachi. In the meeting, Mr. Ahmad highlighted SBP’s recently launched 3rd edition of National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2024-28. He emphasized that SBP will persist inRead More

Rawalpindi, JAN 13 /DNA/ – On 12 January 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Kacchi District of Balochistan, on reported presence of terrorists in the area. During the conduct of operation, own troops stealthily surrounded & effectively engaged the terrosits’ location, and after an intense fire exchange, twenty seven terrorists were sent to hell. Multiple hideouts, including caches of arms, ammunition and explosives, were also destroyed during the operation. The killed terrorists were involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as innocent civiliansRead More

KARACHI, JAN 13: /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the Pakistani trade delegation, led by FPCCI, participated in Bangladesh – Pakistan Business Forum in Dhaka; which was organized by the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industries (FBCCI), on Monday. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between FPCCI and FBCCI in the meeting to form Pakistan – Bangladesh Joint Business Council (JBC) to strengthen, facilitate and enable trade between the two countries. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh added that diverse industries, sectors and verticalsRead More

ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 /DNA/ – A Somalian delegation, led by Mr. Farah Abdulkadir, Minister of Education and Mr. Sheikhnur Mohamed Hassan, Ambassador of Somalia in Pakistan, visited Higher Education Commission (HEC) Secretariat in Islamabad on Monday and met Chairman HEC Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed. Both sides discussed opportunities for the mutual development of higher education sector of the two countries. The delegation also included Mr. Abdullahi Omar, Director General of the Ministry of Education, Ms. Deka, Adviser to the Ministry of Education, and Ms. Asma from the Embassy of Somalia. From HEC, Mr. Awais Ahmad, Adviser Global Engagement and Mr. TariqRead More