Imran Ghaznavi ISLAMABAD, AUG 10 /DNA/ – The 44th meeting of the Board of the Public Private Partnership Authority (P3A) was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Muhammad Ali, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation and Chairperson, P3A Board. The meeting was attended by members of the P3A Board, the senior P3A team and senior representatives from the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA), Railway Estate Development and Marketing Company (REDAMCO) and the National Highway Authority (NHA). The Board approved Project Development Facility (PDF) support for STZA’s Islamabad Technopolis ProjectRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 10: /DNA/ – A delegation of Gunvor Group, a Switzerland-based global energy trading company, called on Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik today and expressed interest in exploring further investment opportunities in Pakistan’s energy sector. The delegation comprised Mr. Shahb Richyal, Global Director Investment Portfolio, and Mr. Seth Thomas Pietras, Corporate Affairs Director. During the meeting, the Gunvor delegation appreciated the Government of Pakistan’s efforts towards deregulation of the energy market, noting that the opening up of the downstream market would enhance efficiency, competition and create newRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 10: National Assembly Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to appoint a new chief election commissioner and two members of the Election Commission of Pakistan representing Sindh and Balochistan. In a letter to the premier on August 10, Achakzai, who is also the head of the Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) and chairman of the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party, drew the prime minister’s “urgent attention” to the critical constitutional duty regarding the composition of the electoral watchdog. He maintained that the statutory tenure of theRead More

National Songs Competition at ICCI Reflects Pakistan’s Unity, Religious Harmony and National Spirit ISLAMABAD, AUG 10 /DNA/ – Minister of State for Education Wajiha Qamar has said that the independence of Pakistan had been achieved after immense sacrifices by our forefathers, and the present generation must now fulfil its responsibility by working with dedication for the country’s progress, prosperity and stability. Her remarks came while addressing an impressive National Songs Singing Competition organized at ICCI in collaboration with D Watson Lion Club and Khokhar Studios in connection with Independence DayRead More

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Monday, discussed matters of mutual interest, including multilateral cooperation and regional developments. The DPM/FM spoke with the Saudi foreign minister, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release. They also underscored the importance of continued close coordination and cooperation, both bilaterally and at multilateral forums.