Chinese consul general discusses trade prospects with LCCI chief

LAHORE: Consul General of China Zhao Shiren said on Thursday that collaboration in various sectors of economy between the private sector of Pakistan and his country could take bilateral trade to new heights.   The Consulate will fully cooperate for exchange of trade delegations between the two countries, he said while talking to Lahore Chamber […]

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Hot, dry weather likely in most parts of country: PMD

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly hot and dry weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours.   According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country.   During the last 24 hours, hot and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country. […]

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Senate suggests ECP to carry out delimitation exercise based on 6th national census

ISLAMABAD:Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs on Thursday asked the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to carry out delimitation of (national and provincial assembly) constituencies for the general elections 2023 similar to the constituencies created for the general elections of 2018, in case the new national census was not completed within the prescribed deadline.   Presenting […]

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FO directs CAA to revitalize functions of facilitation desk at Quetta Airport

ISLAMABAD:The Federal Ombudsman (FO), Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi Thursday directed Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to revitalize the functions of One Window Facilitation Desk (OWFD) at Quetta Airport, immediately which was suspended during the corona pandemic.   He was chairing a high level meeting to review the progress of One Window Facilitation Desks established at all international […]

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PM for use of modern technology in mining sector

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday stressed the use of modern technology for the exploration of minerals and also for effective utilization of raw materials for power generation.   The prime minister stated this in a meeting with a delegation of All Pakistan Mines and Minerals Association led by Minister for Housing and Works Maulana […]

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Chinese firm delivers world’s largest 24,000 TEU container ship

BEIJING:The world’s largest container ship, the first of its kind made by China, was delivered in the coastal city of Shanghai.   The Ever Alot has a capacity of 24,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), the measurement used to determine cargo capacity for container ships and ports and based on the volume of a 20-foot-long (6.1 […]

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Durrani sorrows over death of Bilawal’s grandmother

KARACHI: Acting Governor Sindh Agha Siraj Durrani on Thursday expressed his sorrow over the demise of former President Asif Ali Zardari’s mother and Federal Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s grandmother.   In a condolence message, the Acting Governor Sindh prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased and prayed to Allah Almighty to grant patience to […]

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