Pakistan and Iran Discusses ways to Strengthen Economic Ties
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 […]
Antares Rocket Makes its Final launch, Sending Cargo to the International Space Station
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 […]
A Rare Event: Witnesses Two Supermoons and a Blue Moon in August
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 […]
FBR Setting a Promising Tone for Financial Year 2023-24
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 […]
CPEC Symbol of Prosperity, Shared Development: PM
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 […]
President calls for enhanced Chinese investment in SEZs
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 […]
Pakistan Rejects EU agency’s Warning to Flights
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: […]
PGF 2023 Adopts Resolution for Implementation of STAR
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 […]
British Council to further empower women and girls by bringing the English and Digital for Girls’ Education (EDGE) programme in Pakistan.
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 […]
Pakistan Trade Facilitation Portal Launched
The Pakistan Trade Facilitation Portal (PTFP) was launched on Tuesday at local hotel in Karachi. The PTFP is a one-stop solution for information related to exporting and importing products in Pakistan. It was developed by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in collaboration with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and funded by the Foreign, […]