Monday, March 10th, 2025
Chairman PPP constitutes Election Board for holding Intra-Party elections
ISLAMABAD, MAR 10 /DNA/ – Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has constituted Party’s Election Board for holding the Intra-Party elections. Fauzia Habib has been appointed as the convener of the Election Board. Amir Fida Paracha and Syed Sibtul Haider Bukhari have been appointed as members of the Board. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has instructed the Election Board to hold the Intra-Party elections in five weeks.
President Zardari addresses joint session of parliament amid noisy opposition protests
ISLAMABAD, MAR 10: President Asif Ali Zardari is addressing a joint session of parliament attended by MNAs and senators. “It is my singular privilege as your president to address for the eighth time the beginning of the parliamentary year,” Zardari said amid noisy sloganeering from opposition members. “This moment marks not only the continuation of our democratic journey but also provides us with an opportunity to review our progress and reaffirm our commitment to building a better future for Pakistan.” “As we embark on this new parliamentary year, I urgeRead More
Pakistani students in Shanghai’s Lin-gang see broad business prospects in China
SHANGHAI, Mar. 10 (DNA): Pakistani students in Shanghai’s Lin-gang Free Trade zone see broad business prospects in China, China Economic Net reported on Monday. Along other Pakistanis here 27-year-old Zhou Zihan, an entrepreneur from Pakistan, is also preparing to launch his business. “Starting a business in Lin-gang provides easier access to both domestic and international markets, as well as greater efficiency in cross-border operations,” Zhou stated. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in International Relations at East China Normal University, Zhou hails from a family with a rich history in Pakistan’s textile industry. Read More
Finance Minister reaffirms government’s commitment to supporting insurance sector
ISLAMABAD, MAR 10 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the insurance sector, recognizing its potential for significant private sector investment. He further noted that the government seeks to diversify beyond the banking sector for lending purposes, urging the insurance industry to step up and meet the growing demand. This includes expanding the sector by focusing on innovation, enhancing productivity, and driving further growth. The Minister expressed these views during a meeting held today with a delegation of chiefRead More
Iran says ‘no justification’ for attacks on Alawites and other minorities in Syria
TEHRAN, MAR 10 (AFP/APP/DNA):Iran’s foreign ministry said Monday there was “no justification” for attacks on minorities in Syria, including Alawites, the community to which toppled president Bashar al-Assad, a long-time Tehran ally, belongs. “There is no justification for the attacks on parts of the Alawite, Christian, Druze and other minorities, which have truly wounded the emotions and conscience of both the countries of the region and internationally,” said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei during a weekly press briefing. Fighting between the new security forces and loyalists of the former Assad’sRead More
Rwanda’s high Commissioner keen to boost trade with Pakistan
Agencies ISLAMABAD, High Commissioner of Rwanda to Pakistan, Fatou Harerimana Monday said the focus of his visit to the business centres of Punjab was to promote bilateral economic and trade relations between the two countries in various sectors. His visit to various business chambers of Central Punjab including Sialkot, Gujranwala, Faisalabad and Lahore Chambers of Commerce and Industries, other trade organizations and various industrial sectors was of utmost significant for promoting bilateral trade between the two countries and enhancing collaboration with the business community, High Commissioner of Rwanda to Pakistan,Read More