Author: The Team PK

In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral relations Syed Naveed Qamar, Federal Minister for Commerce, and Mr. Ahmad Amirabadi Farahani, the leader of the Iran-Pak Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group, co-chaired the Pak-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group meeting. Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, representative of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Commerce were present in the meeting, held here in MOFA. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen economic and trade ties between Iran and Pakistan, aiming to bolster cooperation and bilateral relations. The meeting highlighted the mutual commitment to enhancing regional prosperity and fostering a stronger partnership between the two…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presenting cash prize of Rs. 10 million to Hamza Khan who recently won the World Junior Squash Championship. Earlier, the Prime Minister Muhammad  received Hamza Khan, winner of the World Junior Squash Championship, along with his parents in the Prime Minister’s House.

An Antares rocket launched to the International Space Station tonight, marking the final flight for this vehicle as we know it. The 19th commercial resupply service mission from Northrop Grumman (NG-19) lifted off at 8:31 p.m. EDT (0031 GMT on Aug. 2) from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility carrying a batch of cargo, provisions and science experiments to the International Space Station (ISS). This is the final flight for this particular model of Antares rocket, which is set to be replaced with a newer version sometime next year. Around 8 minutes into the flight, a Cygnus spacecraft separated from Antares’ second stage containing over 8,200 pounds (3,700 kilograms)…

A treat awaits stargazers and moon admirers this August as not one but two supermoons are set to grace the night sky. Tonight (August 1), the enchanting sight of the Sturgeon Moon will illuminate various parts of the world, including the United States and Saudi Arabia. According to USAToday, the full supermoon will be positioned just under 226,000 miles (363,300 kilometers) away from Earth, promising an extra bright and big appearance. Renowned Pakistani space scientist, Dr. Jawed Iqbal, anticipates that the moon will be 14% larger and an astonishing 30% brighter than usual tonight. The peak illumination of the moon…

Amid all the economic challenges faced by the country, FBR has successfully surpassed the revenue target for the month of July-2023 and has even shown a robust 16.6% growth as compared to the corresponding month of last year. As against the set target of Rs. 534 Billion, net revenue of Rs. 538 Billion has been collected, despite issuance of refunds amounting to Rs. 49 Billion. Direct taxes continue to show a remarkable growth of 30% during the current month. Inland Revenue Taxes has shown a healthy growth of 18% as compared to last July and FBR team is optimistic with…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday said over the last ten years, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had emerged as a bedrock of Pakistan’s socio-economic trajectory, helping to end crippling energy shortages, building high quality infrastructure, and promoting connectivity and integration not only within the country’s various regions but also with the neighbouring countries. The prime minister, in a post on his Twitter account, said, “I was greatly delighted to receive Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and the members of his delegation who came to Pakistan to join us in celebrating the Decade of CPEC. As a special envoy of President…

 President Dr Arif Alvi has called for enhanced Chinese investment in various sectors of Pakistan’s economy, particularly in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to further strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. He said that Pakistan was desirous of Chinese cooperation and support to strengthen its agriculture, Information Technology (IT), Transport, and Textile sectors. The President made these remarks while talking to the Special Representative of the Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the Vice-Premier of the State Council of China, Mr He Lifeng, who along with members of his delegation called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. Welcoming the delegation, the President highlighted that…

A day after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued an advisory warning airlines to not fly below FL 260 altitude while flying over Lahore and Karachi, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) Sunday rejected its claims and said that the country’s airspace is “completely safe” for all commercial flights. The CAA spokesperson said: “EASA has not informed Pakistan of any threat to European airlines.” His remarks came in response to yesterday’s EASA advisory that warned airlines of “violent non-state actor groups” in Pakistan that possessed anti-aviation weaponry. “There is a continued possible threat to civil aviation resulting in…

The two-day Pakistan Governance Forum 2023 (PGF), organized by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, has adopted a resolution calling for the immediate implementation of the Stable, Transparent, Agile, and Responsible (STAR) Governance system in the country. The resolution was adopted during the conclusion of the two-day PGF 2023 held in Islamabad, aiming to develop a roadmap for a stable, transparent, agile, and responsible governance system in the country. The forum saw participation from hundreds of prominent figures from across diverse sectors, political leaders, experts, and representatives from civil society, who highlighted crucial aspects of governance. PGF 2023…

The EDGE programme harnesses innovative education technology and community engagement, embraces peer-led learning and promotes gender equality and inclusion. EDGE has a proven track record of empowerment through English with existing programmes in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Enabled thanks to UNICEF, the British Council’s EDGE programme is now positioned to engage women and girls across four districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Quetta district in the Baluchistan province. This exciting new phase for EDGE will enable adolescent girls and young women, within both the host populations and Afghan refugees, to develop English proficiency, digital skills, and a greater awareness…