ISLAMABAD:Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Wednesday agreed to finalize bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) within three months, which will become a legal impetus for further increase in trade turnover between both sides. Meanwhile, both sides have agreed to form Joint Working Groups on Agriculture, Information Technology, Education and Mineral sectors to boost bilateral cooperation, said a […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday urged the provinces to contribute to the uplift of merged tribal areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and ensure prosperity of their locals. He was chairing a meeting on the reconstruction and development of erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas under the funds provided by the Federal Government. The prime minister acknowledged […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that Ravi City and Central Business District being the government’s major development projects will alleviate population pressure on Lahore city and provide housing to the citizens with world class facilities. He was chairing a review meeting about Ravi City and Lahore Central Business District projects. The meeting was […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: The Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) production grew up by 36.84 percent on year-on-year basis during the month of May 2021 as compared to the corresponding month of last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. LSMI Quantum Index Number (QIM) was recorded at 139.55 points during May 2021 against 101.98 points during May […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Productivity Organization (NPO) Muhammad Alamgir Chaudhry on Wednesday said use of modern innovative techniques and technology in different sectors of the country’s economy was essential for promotion of sustainable productivity. The CEO said there was a need for awareness on productivity in Pakistan at all levels, including industry, agriculture, academia […]
Read MoreKARACHI:A brief spell of heavy rain with strong winds was experienced in different areas of the city on Wednesday. The heavy rain with strong winds was received in the areas including Orangi Town, Saddar, I.I.Chandragar Road, M.A.Jinnah Road, Burns Road and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday forecast hot and humid […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce amd Industry (ICCI) Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, on Wednesday lauded the efforts of Islamabad Traffic Police for creating awareness among youth about the road safety measures. “It was appreciable that under the dynamic leadership of the Inspector General of Police Islamabad, Islamabad Traffic Police has adopted a proactive approach to […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Senate Standing Committee on Finance, revenue and economic affairs on Wednesday sought details of the “Tax Laws Amendment Bill, 2021” from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, revenue and economic affairs was held at Parliament House. The Committee meeting was chaired by Senator Talha Mahmood while […]
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