ISLAMABAD: The International Tennis Federation (ITF) 12&U Team Competition South Asian Qualifying event concluded on Wednesday after an exciting climax to the Pakistan and India boys tie at PTF Complex on Wednesday. Pakistan’s pair of Abu Bakar Talha and Mikheel Shahbaz Ali Baig won 2-1 against India’s Aarav Chawla and Ojas Mehlawat after fighting back […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: In view of immense potential of tourism in the country, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday emphasized on ensuring facilities of international standard for tourists. Chairing a meeting of National Coordination Committee for Tourism, he directed the authorities concerned to come up with proposals based on facilities, including tax exemption by the government for […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: The Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany organized a briefing session for a visiting business delegation of leading German enterprises to share the potential of partnerships and collaborations between Germany and Pakistan. Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: Ministry of Privatization’s roadshow started from September 13 continued for the third consecutive day with national and international investors who showed interest in the revival of Pakistan mega industrial corporation. International investment companies from China, Russia and Korea showed interest, said a press release issued here Wednesday. These investment companies showed keen interest in […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Wednesday said that Joint Action Committee has been constituted to finalize to prepare the draft about the establishment of Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA). Talking to a private news channel, he said that result oriented dialogue has been held between the government and representatives […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday adjourned hearing of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan’s petition seeking enforcement of fundamental rights, including the right to free movement across the country for one month. A two-member SC bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial heard the case filed by Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan regarding freedom […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: There can be no two opinions on the fact that an independent, responsible and skilled media is a hallmark of strong and vibrant democracy. But, sometimes when the media industry is influenced by business cartels and vested interests, its independence, objectivity and growth seems to be sunk into oblivion. In the media industry, it […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and Middle East, and Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi on Wednesday said few extremist elements have lodged a propaganda against Single National Curriculum (SNC) to sabotage government’s initiative. “We have to move forward in accordance with constitution sans caring about […]
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