PM seeks Qatar’s investment in energy, aviation sectors

DOHA:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday invited investors from Qatar to invest in Pakistan’s energy, aviation, agriculture, livestock, maritime, tourism and hospitality sectors. The prime minister, in a meeting with the highest officials of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) – one of the largest sovereign wealth funds of the world, highlighted Pakistan’s liberal and business-friendly investment […]

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Pakistan Navy rescue, relief operation continues in flood affected areas of Sindh

KARACHI:The Pakistan Navy wide scale Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) operations continue in far-flung rural areas of Sindh including Sujawal, Jati, Said Pur, Sahto Goth, Lothio Goth, Jamali Goth, Mallah Goth, Panhwar Goth, Urki, Uthal, Lakhra, Mureed Khoso, Pir Jhalu, Keti Bandar, Shah Bandar, Chuhar Jamali, Ghotki, Pir Dino Shah, Saindad Alyani and Mir […]

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Additional Chief Secretary chairs FATA Water Resources Development Project meeting

PESHAWAR:The 7th meeting of Project Steering Committee of FATA Water Resources Development Project (FWRDP) was held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah. The Asian Development Bank funded project aims at command area development through construction of small dams and other water structures.The forum expressed satisfaction over the substantial progress […]

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Collective efforts to control dengue: commissioner

SARGODHA:Commissioner Maryam Khan said on Tuesday that dengue virus would be controlled through collective efforts and a coordinated strategy. She expressed these views in a review meeting of anti-dengue activities in the division. The commissioner said an effective surveillance of dengue larva should be ensured and directed deputy commissioners to hold weekly district emergency response […]

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SCCI conducts awareness session

SIALKOT: Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) on Tuesday conducted an awareness session on “Leather Working Group and Sustainable Leather Foundation” to develop an understanding of achieving and maintaining the necessary quality standards and relevant certifications. The session was chaired by SCCI senior vice president Sheikh Zohaib Rafique Sethi. Asian Verification Managing Director Junaid […]

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314 rehabilitated drug addicts to get employment: Commissioner

PESHAWAR:Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Khan Mehsud on Tuesday said that 1200 rehabilitated drug addicts would be reunited with families in a colorful ceremony to be held on August 25. During a meeting with a delegation of traders and business community, who announced 314 employment opportunities for rehabilitated drug addicts, it was agreed that besides employment […]

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DoST launches technology skills courses in Khyber district

PESHAWAR:The Directorate of Science and Technology Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (DoST) has launched a program to promote technology oriented skills by providing short, medium and long term courses at state of the art school of technology established at Shalman area of district Khyber. Under the program, 200 youths of the Khyber district would be trained in different […]

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Turkiye wants to increase bilateral with Pakistan up to USD 5 billion

ISLAMABAD:Turkiye wants to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan up to USD 5 billion as both countries have good potential to increase two-way trade volume in many items. This was said by Nurettin Demir, Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Turkiye while addressing the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He said […]

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