Enhanced coop between Pakistan, Qatar beneficial for both countries people: Fakhar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food and Security Syed Fakhar Imam Friday said bilateral cooperation between Qatar and Pakistan would further strengthened in different fields, which would be mutually beneficial for the people of both the countries. Talking to Qatar Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, he said Pakistan had immense agricultural capacity which […]

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Pakistan manufactures 12.27 mln mobile phones during Jan-July: Gill

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Friday said 12.27 million mobile phones were manufactured in the country during January to July 2021, exceeding imports for the first time. “During the period from January to July 8.29 million mobile phones were imported, ” he said in a tweet. […]

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China’s financial sector holds growing appeal for foreign investment

ISLAMABAD: In recent years, China has advanced the opening-up of its financial markets in an orderly manner, approving the establishment of a total of more than 100 foreign-funded financial institutions in fields including banking, insurance, securities, and payment and clearing. In June this year, DBS Securities (China) Limited, China’s first securities joint venture controlled by […]

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FM, UN Secretary General discuss situation in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi received a telephone call on Friday from the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres and the two leaders exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan. Foreign Minister Qureshi underscored that Pakistan will continue to play its constructive role in support of the efforts to promote peace and stability […]

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Fawad describes Taliban’s will for inclusive govt in Afghanistan encouraging

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday said all the statements of Afghan Taliban showed that they were willing to form an inclusive government in Afghanistan, which was ‘very encouraging. In an interview with international news channel, he said Afghanistan’s situation was extremely dangerous at the moment and there was dire need […]

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Pakistani, Chinese intellectuals participates in Pakistan Literature Night in Beijing

BEIJING: Notable Pakistan and Chinese intellectuals and experts participated in Pakistan Literature Night held in the Chinese capital as part of Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF). On the special invitation of Chinese government, Pakistan is participating in BIBF as the Country of Honour to celebrate the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan […]

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PM to launch Roshan Apna Ghar scheme for expatriates: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Friday that Prime Minister Imran Khan would launch today the Roshan Apna Ghar scheme for the overseas Pakistanis. In a tweet, he said that overseas Pakistanis will be able to invest in this scheme and get easy financing through digital process. The state […]

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