Italy appreciates Pakistan’s support for political settlement in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: Former Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the second largest political party in both houses of the Italian Parliament Senator Matteo Salvini on Tuesday appreciated Pakistan’s support to a political settlement and inclusive dispensation in Afghanistan. Senator Matteo Salvini called on Pakistan’s Ambassador in Italy, Jauhar Saleem at the embassy of Pakistan, Rome, said […]

Read More

Weather to remain hot, humid in plain areas of country: PMD

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Tuesday forecast hot and humid weather conditions for most plain areas of the country during the next 24 hours. According to the synoptic situation, weak monsoon currents were penetrating eastern parts of the country. Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most plain areas of the country on Wednesday. […]

Read More

Pak envoy invites Lenovo Group to benefit from Pakistan’s favourable investment policy

BEIJING: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moinul Haque paid a visit to the headquarters of Lenovo Group Limited in Beijing and invited the group to benefit from Pakistan’s favourable business environment for investment in ICT and related sectors. Lenovo Group Limited is a Chinese multinational technology company dealing in the design and development of laptops, personal […]

Read More

NHMP special road safety campaigns declines accident ratio

ISLAMABAD: Number of road accidents were decreased on national highways due to special road safety campaigns launched by the National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP). According to a spokesperson of National Highways and Motorway, it was a matter of immense pride to uphold highest standards of professionalism whilst ensuring safety of travellers on National road […]

Read More

COVID-19 threatens Asia and Pacific’s progress on SDGs, ADB data show

ISLAMABAD: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is threatening Asia and the Pacific’s progress toward critical targets under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The pandemic pushed an estimated 75 million to 80 million more people in developing Asia1 into extreme poverty as of last year, […]

Read More