A 10-days ‘Artisans-at-work in truck art’ exhibition start tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: A 10-days “Artisans-at-work in truck art” exhibition would be starting from September 17 till 26 aiming to promote folk crafts arts to create awareness among the masses about traditional skills and provide a platform to artisans to earn livelihood for them and their families. Talking to reporter, Executive Director National Institute of Folk and […]

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Blundell ruled out of Pakistan ODIs, Mitchell to join squad

ISLAMABAD: Wicket-keeper batsman Tom Blundell has been ruled out of the Black Caps series against Pakistan with a left-quad strain. New Zealand all-rounder, Daryl Mitchell, who was initially joining the side for the T20I series, will now assemble with the ODI squad – becoming available for selection for the second match, once he’s completed mandatory […]

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Pakistan’s economy shifting from consolidation to growth phase: Tarin

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin on Thursday underlined that due to prudent fiscal policies and strict financial discipline, Pakistan’s economy was shifting from consolidation to growth phase. He said the government’s objective was to steer economy towards an inclusive and sustainable economic growth with key focus on bottom-up approach as envisaged […]

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PM arrives in Tajikistan to attend SCO summit

DUSHANBE(Tajikistan): Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe on Thursday, where he will represent the the country at 20th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State (SCO-CHS) Summit. A high-level ministerial delegation including Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi, Commerce […]

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PM holds fruitful meetings with regional countries presidents: Fawad

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Thursday said Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday held fruitful meetings with the Belarus, Uzbekistan, Iran and Kazakhstan presidents. Talking to PTV, he said during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)’s meeting, the leadership of the countries would focus on Afghanistan. He said during meetings on the sidelines […]

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Pak, KSA agree to further strengthen bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Thursday agreed to further strengthen bilateral ties in wake of prevailing situation of Muslim world. It was decided in a meeting between Special Representative to Prime Minister for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi and Saudi Ambassador Nawaf Saeed Al-Malki held here […]

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Portal launched for online registration of freelancers

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque Thursday inaugurated portal for online registration of freelancers at Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) head office. Secretary IT Dr. Sohail Rajput was also present on the occasion. The launching of the portal (https: //pseb.org.pk/app/index.php) for registration of freelancers is among the many steps undertaken […]

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FMs of Russia, China. Pakistan, Iran discuss Afghanistan, regional peace

DUSHANBE: The Foreign Ministers of Russia, China, Pakistan and Iran on Thursday exchanged views on the latest developments in Afghanistan and peace and security situation in the region. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, China’s Wang Yi, Pakistan’s Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Iran’s Hussain Amir Abdullahian were meeting at the sidelines of the heads of state […]

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