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LAHORE:
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Standing Committee on Agriculture has expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing wheat crisis in Punjab. Farmers are being forced to sell their crops at throwaway prices, contrary to the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
FPCCI Panel Chief on Agriculture, Ahmad Jawad, stated…
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ISLAMABAD:
Senator Faisal Vawda has vehemently condemned the vilification of IHC’s Justice Babar Sattar, saying that any slanderous campaign against an individual is intolerable.
However, he stressed that it was incumbent on the judge and the high court to clear the air. Speaking on the Express News show 'Kal Tak', the former PTI leader said…
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FAISALABAD:
The Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Jemal Beker Abdulla, has urged Pakistani banks to open branches in Addis Ababa for business transactions.
Addressing the business community at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), he emphasised that the Ethiopian government would facilitate businesses, enhancing bilateral trade. Establishing a banking…
" Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Jemal Beker Abdullah has urged Pakistani banks to open their branches in Addis Ababa to handle business-related transactions.
Addressing the business community at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), he said that the Ethiopian government would facilitate businesses and give a quantum jump to…
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ISLAMABAD:
Senator Sherry Rehman, the Parliamentary leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has emphasised the importance of mutual respect and collaboration among political parties to foster a conducive environment for the country’s progress. She echoed President Asif Ali Zardari’s invitation to all political parties for a fresh start, urging collective action to move past…
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Saudi ministry warns against fraudulent Hajj schemes, urges vigilance and official channels for booking
ISLAMABAD (APP) - The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has advised pilgrims not to fall prey fraudulent schemes and to exclusively book their sacred journey through authorized companies.
It emphasized that performing Hajj without proper permit constitutes a legal…
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ISLAMABAD:
World Bank’s (WB) Global Director for Governance, Arturo Herrera Gutierrez, on Thursday stressed the need for ‘bold’ fiscal reforms to address Pakistan’s debt distress and achieve macroeconomic stability.
Speaking at a lecture organised by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Gutierrez highlighted the urgency of sustainable fiscal reforms, drawing from international…
" World Bank’s (WB) Global Director for Governance Arturo Herrera Gutierrez on Thursday stressed the need for ‘bold’ fiscal reforms to address Pakistan’s debt distress and achieve macroeconomic stability.
Speaking at a lecture organized by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Gutierrez highlighted the urgency of sustainable fiscal reforms, drawing from international experiences.
“Pakistan…
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LAHORE:
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has urged the authorities concerned for the timely completion of the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline project while cautioning the United States against “meddling” in Pakistan's internal affairs.
Addressing attendees at the "Meet the Press" event at Mansoorah on Thursday, the JI emir underscored the significance of Iranian President Ebrahim…
" BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday backed a United Nations demand for an independent probe into the reported discovery of mass graves at two Gaza hospitals destroyed in Israeli sieges.
“This is something that forces us to call for an independent investigation of all the suspicions and all the circumstances, because indeed it creates…
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ISLAMABAD:
President Asif Ali Zardari called for an early finalisation of the Transit Trade Agreement with Turkmenistan to further boost bilateral cooperation between the two brotherly countries. During a meeting with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan, Atadjan Movlamov, President Zardari highlighted that the agreement, once signed, would help expand trade, promote regional connectivity, and…
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ISLAMABAD:
Syed Kausar Abbas, executive director of the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO), emphasised the necessity of safeguarding the human rights of the people of Punjab through the establishment of an independent human rights commission and the enhancement of its authoritative powers.
Abbas advocated for the creation of an independent Punjab Human Rights Commission…
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ISLAMABAD:
Acknowledging the Pakistan’s efforts for safeguarding Chinese workers in Pakistan, a Chinese diplomat in Islamabad urged the government on Sunday to take swift action against the perpetrators of the terrorist attack on a Chinese convoy in the Bisham, Khyber-Pakhtunkwa (K-P) last week.
Shi Yuanqiang, the minister and deputy chief of mission (DCM) at the…
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PM urges ministers to achieve targets set in five-year economic roadmap - Daily Times
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LAHORE:
Former prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi, has called for an end to the interference of state institutions in judicial and political matters, emphasising that such meddling not only harms the nation but also weakens Pakistan's position on the Kashmir issue globally.
Speaking at a press conference alongside…
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GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations Human Rights Committee urged Britain on Thursday to abandon a contentious bill to deport refugees to Rwanda, which could become law next month.
In its review of the United Kingdom, the committee said it regretted the arrangements made with some with third countries, particularly Rwanda, to transfer asylum…
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LAHORE:
The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) is pressing for the revision of the Textile Policy, calling on the government to introduce a separate five-year ‘Apparel Policy’, detaching the garment sector from textiles. This call comes in light of the expiration of the GSP Plus status and the forthcoming submission of the…
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Brazilian envoy urges Pakistan to join BRICS to become part of global economy - Daily Times
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ISLAMABAD:
Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal directed the authorities concerned on Tuesday to expedite the construction work on the Gwadar Power Plant. The minister issued these directives while chairing a meeting to review the progress of the Gwadar Power Plant. The meeting was attended by ministry officials, the Managing Director…
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PM Shehbaz Sharif welcomes UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire, urges immediate implementation
ISLAMABAD (APP) - Welcoming the United Nations Security Council’s resolution for ceasefire in Gaza, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the international community to ensure its immediate implementation.
The prime minister, in a statement, said that the barbarism by the Israeli…
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GAZA, Palestine (AFP) - Hamas on Tuesday urged foreign nations to stop parachuting aid into war-torn Gaza after officials and humanitarians said 18 people died trying to reach food packages in the starving north.
Instead, the Palestinian militant group that rules the Gaza Strip demanded that its enemy Israel allow more aid trucks to…
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BEIJING: The head of the International Monetary Fund on Sunday called on China to implement “a comprehensive package of pro-market reforms” to boost a sluggish economy beset by a housing…
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ISLAMABAD (APP) - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Saturday emphasized collective efforts to transform Pakistan into an ideal, strong and prosperous nation.
In a message on the Pakistan Day, he urged everyone to channel their efforts towards this common goal.
Highlighting the significance of Pakistan Day, Tarar recalled how…
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LAHORE:
The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has voiced its concerns about the procedural violation by Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) in conducting TEXPO 2024, as the authority has relocated this year’s event to Karachi, as per a press statement. According to the schedule, this year’s event was supposed to take…
" In the wake of a recent deadly attack in Kandahar, Pakistan has called upon Afghanistan to collectively tackle the issue of terrorism as a ‘shared concern’, emphasising the need for collaborative efforts to combat this persistent threat.
The statement was issued by the foreign office on Friday, highlighting the imperative of joint action following…