Pakistan’s export of aquatic products to China exceeds $150 million

BEIJING:China’s import of major aquatic products from Pakistan (HS Code 03) reached 153 million US dollars in 2021, up 9.8 percent year on year, according to Chinese customs. From ribbon fish, croakers, cuttle fish, to shrimp, crabs, and lobsters, China is the largest destination of Pakistan’s aquatic export, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Tuesday. […]

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Time for retrospection for India – as its social fabric stands in tatters

ISLAMABAD: As ‘shining’ India prepares itself for celebrating its 73rd Republic Day on January 26, it may want to cast a glance on the trajectory of majoritarian Hindutva rule embraced by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, Minister for Home Affairs. For all those who matter in the so called largest […]

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Pakistan’s regional exports increase 28.91% in 1st half

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to the seven regional countries witnessed an increase of 28.91 percent in first half of financial year (2021-22), as compared to the corresponding months of last year. The country’s exports to the regional countries including Afghanistan, China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal and the Maldives account for a small amount of $2155.287 […]

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Bahrain’s Crown Prince calls Imran Khan to condemn Lahore attack, condole life loss

ISLAMABAD: Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain Prince Salman Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Tuesday phoned Prime Minister Imran Khan and strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Lahore on January 20, 2022. The crown prince extended deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the early […]

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Court adjourns reference against Khaqan Abbasi till Feb 1

ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court (AC) on Tuesday adjourned hearing till February 1, in LNG reference against former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Miftah Ismail and others. AC-II Judge Muhammad Azam Khan heard the reference filed by National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The hearing of the case was adjourned without proceeding due to absence of defense lawyers […]

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Ashrafi for concerted efforts to promote int’l interfaith harmony

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Interfaith Harmony and Muttahida Ulema Council (MUC) Chairman Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi Tuesday held a meeting with Sri Lankan Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena. Both of the leaders discussed to further develop the cordial relations in all spheres of life particularly in the international interfaith dialogue and harmony. […]

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NCA pays homage to Ustad Mian Shaukat Hussain

ISLAMABAD: National College of Arts (NCA) on Tuesday paid homage to renowned Tabla player (late) Ustad Mian Shaukat Husssain Khan. In the spirit of commemoration and remembrance, National College of Arts pays homage to the national heroes including poets, writers and academicians. NCA national heroes of Pakistan including Poets, Writers, Artists, and Academicians. NCA celebrate […]

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Parliamentarians extend support to newly formed EPC

ISLAMABAD: About 20 parliamentarians from all the provinces and political parties of Pakistan, and civil society organizations on Tuesday extended support to the newly formed Education Parliamentary Caucus (EPC). The EPC has been formed to address key bottlenecks as well as formulate suggestions for decision makers for improving in the prevailing education system. The key […]

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