Arts Council holds “Mehfil-e-Musalama”

KARACHI:The Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) Karachi on Thursday organized an international “Mehfil-e-Musalama” , to pay homage to the Shohda-e- Karbala, at Jaun Elia Lawn, which was attended by renowned poets from all over the world, including Pakistan. Prominent poets who paid the tribute on the occasion include Tasneem Abidi from the USA, Syed Arfi […]

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IWMI suggests rainwater tanks mandatory for new housing schemes

ISLAMABAD:Country Representative, International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Dr. Mohsin Hafeez Thursday suggested Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) for making mandatory rain-water storage tanks for new housing schemes. “The store water can be used for gardening, toilets (flush), and for the carwash, etc.” he said while speaking at the […]

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FPCCI, SPDC to collaborate in research, advocacy

KARACHI:Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and Social Policy and Development Centre to conduct joint research studies on the issues pertaining to fiscal policies and macroeconomic framework. Chairman, FPCCI Policy Advisory Board and Managing Director SPDC, Dr. Muhammad Asif Iqbal were the signatories, said FPCCI release here on Thursday. FPCCI President Mian Nasser […]

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Chinese PV firm to boost Pakistan renewable energy development

BEIJING::China photovoltaic firm is assisting to boost Pakistan renewable energy development. Recently, Pakistan industry and commerce rooftop market has entered into a new era of 500W+ by adopting a type of advanced photovoltaic modules made by China JinkoSolar. JinkoSolar, along with its local partner Hadron Solar, will provide 775 pieces of Tiger Pro modules with […]

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Secretary Maritime Affairs addresses virtual meeting of TAB

ISLAMABAD:Federal Secretary Maritime Affairs Rizwan Ahmed with Chairman Info fish Addressed 34th Virtual Meeting of Technical Advisory Board (TAB). The officials highlighted the importance of abundant fish resources. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), about 90 percent of the world’s fish stocks are either fully equipped with fish or […]

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Wanted terrorist Arif Ullah killed in Mirali IBO: ISPR

ISLAMABAD:The Security Forces on Thursday killed the wanted terrorist Arif Ullah alias Dadullah during an intelligence based operation (IBO) conducted in Mir Ali, North Waziristan. The IBO was carried out on reported presence of terrorists in MirAli area of North Waziristan, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) media release. The wanted terrorist Dadullah got […]

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Pakistan, Turkey to diversify bilateral economic cooperation

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan and Turkey on Thursday agreed to further strengthen and diversify bilateral economic and commercial cooperation between the two brotherly countries. The agreement was reached during a meeting of Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin and Pakistan delegation visiting United States with Minister of Treasury and Finance of Turkey, Lutfi Elvan and his team. Turkish side offered […]

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STZA signs MoUs to boost FDI, technology transfer

ISLAMABAD:Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) has signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with international companies to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), technology transfer, and job creation into newly established technology zones across Pakistan. STZA Chairman Amer Hashmi, and senior executives of respective companies i.e., MasterCard, Galaxy Racer, and Shorooq Partners inked the MoUs, said a […]

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