Afghan CG thanks Pakistan for humanitarian assistance to quake hit people

PESHAWAR: Afghan Consul General Hafiz Mohibullah on Thursday appreciated generosity of Pakistani people and charity organizations for helping the people of Afghanistan hit by the recent deadly earthquake. He was speaking at the function held to handover donations and funds collected by businessmen for the quake victims of Afghanistan. Representatives of Sarafa and Jewellers Association, […]

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UK-Pakistan trade can be doubled in two years: Mian Kashif Ashfaq

ISLAMABAD: Chairman UK-Pakistan Business Council Mian Kashif Ashfaq on Thursday said the existing volume of Pak-UK can be doubled in next couple of years by fully exploiting the potentials of trade and investment in both countries. Talking to a delegation of women entrepreneurs led by Ms Maheen-recipient of the best CEO award, he said the […]

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Pakistan objects to ‘selectivity’ in condemning rights abuses, citing ‘deafening silence’ over Kashmir

Pakistan told an event at the U.N. Wednesday that “selectivity” in the condemnation of human rights violations was a factor in the rising geopolitical tensions, and called for a review of the current approach to advancing international peace and security. “Today, people are talking about violations and human rights in one situation, ” Ambassador Aamir […]

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FIA arrests proclaimed offender

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) anti-human trafficking circle (AHTC) has arrested a proclaimed offender wanted for eight years. According to the FIA Spokesperson, accused Awais Khan s/o Muhammad Shakeeb had attempted to go to Turkey on a student visa acquired on bogus degree in 2014. Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Islamabad has registered case against the accused […]

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PM welcomes China-based NORINCO’s interest to invest in Pakistan’s renewable energy sector

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday welcomed the Chinese company NORINCO for showing interest to invest in Pakistan’s huge potential for renewable energy. He expressed these views while talking to a high-powered delegation of Chinese state-owned Company NORINCO (China North Industries Corporation) led by its vice-president Wang Xiaobing and CEO (Pakistan) Li Chen. The […]

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Govt urged to tailor a policy to modernise agriculture sector

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Hi Tech Hybrid Seed Association Shahzad Ali Malik Thursday urged the government to tailor a viable strategy for rapid modernisation of agriculture sector on scientific lines for higher yield to meet food staple needs of population in the wake of Russia-Ukraine conflict and climate change. Chairing an executive committee meeting of association […]

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