Thursday, February 13th, 2025
RCCI Hosts Awareness Session on Punjab Single-Use Plastic Product Regulations 2023
Rawalpindi, FEB 13 (DNA):The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) organized an awareness session on the Punjab Single-Use Plastic Product Regulations 2023. The event featured Ms. Maria Safeer, Deputy Director Environment, as the keynote speaker. The session was attended by RCCI President Usman Shaukat, Senior Vice President Khalid Farooq Qazi, Vice President Fahad Barlas, former presidents, and executive committee members. Discussions centered on the impact of the regulations, compliance measures, and the vital role of businesses in promoting sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. Ms. Maria Safeer, Deputy Director Environment,Read More
Mohsin Naqvi Inaugurates 24/7 Passport Office In Nazimabad Karachi
KARACHI, FEB 13 (DNA):Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has inaugurated a new passport office at the NADRA Mega Center in Nazimabad, Karachi for convenience of the citizens. This office will operate 24/7, with three shifts, allowing citizens to apply for passports at any time. During the inauguration ceremony, Interior Minister inspected the passport counters and met with the staff. He also interacted with citizens visiting the NADRA Mega Center for passport and ID card services and inquired about their experiences. The citizens expressed satisfaction with the facilities provided and thankedRead More
Pakistan & Türkiye Strengthen Economic Ties With 21 New Agreements, Trade Expansion Plans
ISLAMABAD: FEB 13 (DNA):Pakistan and Türkiye reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties during a high-profile meeting between Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Turkish Minister of Trade H.E. Prof. Dr. Omer Bolat in Islamabad. The meeting was marked by a spirit of brotherhood and mutual cooperation, with both sides pledging to enhance economic collaboration across multiple sectors. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan extended a warm welcome to the Turkish delegation, emphasizing that Pakistan is Türkiye’s “second home.” He stressed the importance of exploringRead More
Muto leads Kobe’s charge for third consecutive J. League title
TOKYO, FEB 13 (AFP/APP/DNA):Former Newcastle United striker Yoshinori Muto spearheads all-conquering Vissel Kobe’s bid for a third straight J. League title when the new Japanese season kicks off on Friday. The 32-year-old has refound his mojo since joining Kobe in 2021 and he played a crucial role in last season’s league and cup double on his way to being named J. League player of the year. Muto, who spent two frustrating years on Tyneside after a spell in Germany with Mainz, almost left Kobe over the winter before signing aRead More
Shaza Fatima engaging Huawei to advance Pakistan’s cloud infrastructure
ISLAMABAD, Feb.13 (INP/DNA): Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, held a meeting with Barry Xu, Vice President of ME&CA Cloud at Huawei, to discuss the advancement of Pakistan’s digital infrastructure under the government’s Cloud First Policy. The discussions focused on the establishment of a dedicated Pakistan Cloud Region, aimed at enhancing public sector operations and accelerating digital transformation. Additionally, the Minister proposed the development of Pakistan’s first GPU-based AI Cloud, designed to support large-scale AI models and deep learning applications, Gwadar Pro reported on Thursday.Read More
Pakistan keen to increase trade, investment with Japan: Governor Sindh
KARACHI, FEB 13 (APP/DNA):Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori on Thursday said that Pakistan was keen to increase trade with Japan and the investors of Japan would be provided all support and cooperation under Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) project. He said this during a meeting with Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shichi here at the Governor House on Thursday. The Japanese Ambassador called on Kamran Tessori at the Governor House and extended invitation to participate in Expo-25 to be held in the Japanese city of Osaka. Speaking on the occasion, the Japanese AmbassadorRead More