Saudi authorities unveil operational plan for Hajj season

ISLAMABAD:Saudi Arabia’s General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques launched its operational plan for this year’s Hajj season. Acting Minister of Media Majid Al-Qasabi said the country’s leaders and people are honored to serve the Two Holy Mosques and all who come to them as pilgrims or visitors. “The Kingdom’s government has […]

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Balochistan govt allocates Rs 112.545 bln for execution of 1525 development schemes

ISLAMABAD:Balochistan government has allocated Rs112.545 billion for the execution of 1525 development schemes in the province aimed at elimination of backwardness and uplifting the living standard in the remote areas. The provincial government has earmarked an amount of Rs 76.651 billion to initiate 2286 new development projects in the province during the fiscal year 2021-22, […]

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One step away for Pakistani cherries to enter China: Report

BEIJING: Pakistani cherry farmers are eyeing vast market of China as prime quality juicy fruit makes it a competitive food, to be savored by Chinese consumers. Cherry is a fruit endowed with natural advantages. First, it is the first crop of the planting season and covers the input costs of other fruits. Second, it requires […]

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Business community hails PM’s bold stand on foreign, defence policy

ISLAMABAD:SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday hailed the policy statement by Prime Minister Imran Khan on foreign relations and defence of the country by terming it a milestone for protecting the national interests, integrity and sovereignty. In a press statement President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iftikhar Ali Malik said entire business […]

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New Joint Working Group for IT under CPEC on cards: Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Thursday said that a new joint working group for Information Technology (IT) was being formed under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework to enhance Pak-China economic ties. “It has been agreed to start a new joint working group for information technology under the CPEC framework,” […]

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