UN chief welcomes ‘historic’ IMF liquidity boost for governments in need

As the coronavirus crisis continues to exacerbate restrictions on government spending throughout the world, the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has welcomed the decision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to approve a $650 billion allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to “boost liquidity”. The UN chief issued a statement Tuesday on the policy change towards […]

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5 August will mark as Black Day for Kashmiris: Farooq Rehmani

ISLAMABAD: The Convener of All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir (APHC-AJK chapter), Muhammad Farooq Rehmani, has said that 5 August, 2021, will be marked as a Black Day across Jammu and Kashmir, to denounce India’s decision of dismemberment the territory and its illegal and forcible merger with India. According to Kashmir Media Service, […]

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2021 APEC science prize nominations announced

WELLINGTON, Aug. 4 (Xinhua/APP): Thirteen young scientists across 21 APEC member economies have been nominated for this year’s APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education, or ASPIRE, the APEC Policy Partnership for Science, Technology, and Innovation announced on Wednesday. This year’s ASPIRE emphasizes the theme of “Diverse Knowledge for a Sustainable Future”, selected by […]

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Posters appeal IIOJK people to mark August 5 as Black Day

ISLAMABAD: Posters continue to appear in various parts in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, urging the people to mark August 5 as Black Day. According to Kashmir Media Service, on August 05, 2019, Narendra Modi-led fascist Indian government repealed the special status of IIOJK and put the territory under military siege. The atrocities of […]

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APHC lauds Pakistan’s untiring efforts to help out Kashmiris

ISLAMABAD: All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on Wednesday appreciated the efforts of the government of Pakistan and Prime Minister Imran Khan as well for extending moral, political and diplomatic support of Kashmiris. He said that the government was raising voice of struggling people of Kashmir at various national and international forums for their right to […]

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UBG convenes meeting on August 6 to review economic scenario

ISLAMABAD: United Business Group in Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry has convened its general body meeting to review the current economic scenario in the wake of fourth Covid 19 wave in the country on August 06. In a press release, Central Chairman UBG and President SAARC Chamber Iftikhar Ali Malik Wednesday said […]

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Pakistani mango festivals held in Shanghai, Suzhou

BEIJING: Pakistani mango festivals were held in the Shanghai and Suzhou, China by Hongqiao Import Commodities Exhibition and Trading Centre (HQIICET). Consul general of Pakistan in Shanghai, Hussain Haider attended the event. In his speech for the events, he said that Pakistan grows high-quality mangoes, which are exported to more than 100 countries. With unique […]

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