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174 Pakistani fish processing plants enlisted
ISLAMABAD, 15 JUN (DNA) — A total of 174 Pakistani fish processing plants have been enlisted with China, expanding market access for the country’s fisheries sector and strengthening trade links with one of Pakistan’s largest export destinations. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, China has emerged as an increasingly important market for Pakistani seafood products as bilateral agricultural and food trade continues to grow. The enlistment of 174 fish processing plants with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China enables a larger number of PakistaniRead More
Vance says he hopes to release text of agreement to halt war in Iran this week
WASHINGTON, JUN 15: US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that he hopes text of an agreement to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz will be released this week, as further negotiations over the deal’s details were set to continue. In an interview on CNBC, Vance also said the United States expects the economically vital waterway would be open without tolls on a long-term basis. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app. “Our expectation is thatRead More
Ayaz meets Iranian Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, JUN 15: Speaker of National Assembly of Pakistan, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Monday met with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghaddam, at Parliament House. During the meeting, the two dignitaries held detailed discussions on Pakistan-Iran relations, matters of mutual interest, the promotion of parliamentary cooperation, the regional situation and issues relating to peace and stability. During the meeting, Ayaz Sadiq extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Iranian leadership and people on the peace agreement reached between Iran and the United States, warmly welcomingRead More
Crucial months to shape Pakistan’s political future
Opinion Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The recent elections in Gilgit-Baltistan have placed the PPP in a commanding position an outcome largely anticipated given the evolving political landscape and the ruling PML-N’s performance over the past three years. The budget has now been presented and is expected to pass smoothly through parliament. Yet, the pressing question remains: can the ruling party sustain its tenure for another two years? The establishment had sought to secure the 28th Amendment before the budget session, but disagreements among political parties delayed the move. As a result,Read More
Dar, Tajani reaffirm joint push for lasting regional peace
ISLAMABAD, JUN 15 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call today from his Italian counterpart, Antonio Tajani. DPM/FM thanked the Italian side, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s appreciation of Pakistan’s mediation efforts that facilitated the understanding reached between the United States and Iran. Both sides stressed the importance of implementing the understandings reached and sustaining international efforts for lasting peace and stability in the region, including in Lebanon. They underlined that the opening of the Strait of Hormuz is a positive step forRead More
National conference on Party building held in Beijing
BEIJING, JUN 15 /DNA/ – A national conference on Party building was held in Beijing on Monday. Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, attended and addressed the conference. Li Xi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, also attended the conference. According to the conference, sinceRead More