China was a sincere friend of Pakistan and the two countries enjoyed an exemplary relationship spanning over decades

President Dr Alvi said China was a sincere friend of Pakistan and the two countries enjoyed an exemplary relationship spanning over decades. Both the countries were making progress on the Pakistan China Economic Corridor, he added. “Friendship of Pakistan and China is higher than Himalayas and deeper than ocean. The bilateral relationship is based on […]

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Gilgit Baltistan is Asia’s most attractive tourism destination: Minister Raja Nasir

ISLAMABAD:Gilgit Baltistan is among the Asia’s most attractive tourism destinations in the world as it has received a record-breaking foreign tourists during the current year as compared to previous years. This was said by Gilgit Baltistan’s Minister for Tourism Raja Nasir Ali on Thursday, adding that the government was taking practical steps to improve tourism […]

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SGC company shows interest in developing AMI metering for DISCOs in Pak

ISLAMABAD:State Grid China Company (SGC), in line with the vision of Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan, has shown interest in developing advance metering Infrastructure (AMI) for DISCOs in Pakistan. The representatives of SGC shown their interest during a meeting with the minister for power, said a statement issued here. SGC has already installed 500 […]

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Dar for getting ‘agriculture package’ ready within week

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Thursday advised relevant ministers and officials to ensure that a wholesome package is devised for the agriculture sector within a week. The minister was chairing a meeting of Committee constituted by the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Kissan Package. The meeting was attended by Federal […]

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Finance ministry contests rating action by Moody’s

ISLAMABAD:The Finance Ministry on Thursday strongly contested the Moody’s rating action, which it said was carried out unilaterally without prior consultations and meetings with its teams and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). According to press statement issued by the ministry, Moody’s has released the revised rating for Pakistan in which it has downgraded the sovereign […]

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Preparations of Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH) in full swing across city

SUKKUR:Preparations are in full swing to celebrate the birth anniversary of Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) with religious zeal and fervor on Rabi-ul-Awal 12 (Sunday). People of Sukkur and its adjoining areas are purchasing banners, badges, stickers and flags inscribed with the slogans paying respect and reverence to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) from stalls […]

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Govt to incentivise IT & telecom sector to achieve $5 billion annual export target: PM

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday, assuring full support to the IT and telecom sector through a comprehensive package in consultation with the industry leaders, said it should achieve the annual export target of $5 billion. The government was committed to facilitating the expansion and growth of the IT and telecom sector, which had great […]

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