Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reiterate desire to strengthen fraternal ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed the desire to further strengthen long-standing fraternal ties, which are based on common religion, shared values and culture.   This was discussed at a meeting between President Dr Arif Alvi and Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.   President […]

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Imran culprit behind economic catastrophe, inflation: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that former prime minister Imran Khan was the ‘culprit, behind economic catastrophe, inflation and unemployment of the people’.   In a tweet, she said that Imran Khan could not escape accountability for four years woes inflicted upon the people by telling lies.

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ADB’s project powering thousands of schools in Punjab through solar panels

ISLAMABAD: With support from the Asian Development Bank’s “Access to Clean Energy Investment Program”, solar power systems have been installed in thousands of schools in Punjab to provide reliable electricity.   These schools are off-grid or used to experience frequent power outages. Now that they have reliable electricity, classrooms have proper lighting, ventilation, and access […]

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PM welcomes Chinese company Sinovac’s interest for joint venture in disease diagnosis

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday welcomed the China-based biopharmaceutical company Sinovac over its keen interest for a joint venture to diagnose, prevent and treat diseases by investing in Pakistan.   In a meeting with a delegation of Sinovac, the prime minister said the government would extend all possible cooperation in this regard.   […]

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