RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that the economic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had entered a new era as both countries were set to take concrete measures to boost the volume of bilateral trade in the coming days. The prime minister, in a meeting with Saudi Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid […]
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NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD: Public Services International (PSI) and unions representing public service workers in India and Pakistan, have raised serious concerns regarding the ongoing negotiations for the Pandemic Treaty being discussed in Geneva, Switzerland. They have issued an open letter to the Health Ministers and Foreign Ministers of the two countries, asking them to support provisions […]
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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday (29th April, 2024) conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon Commander of the Turkish Land Forces General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, in a special investiture ceremony held at the Aiwan-i-Sadr. The ceremony was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, senior military leadership and other senior officials. The Nishan-i-Imtiaz (M) […]
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ISLAMABAD: Bears have colored the Pakistan Stock Exchange red on Monday (29th April, 2024) as the 100-Index of the bourse witnessed bearish trend shedding 1,047.71 points, negative change of 1.44 percent, closing at 71,695.03 points against 72,742.75 points the previous trading day. A total of 613,314,754 shares valuing Rs 26.314 billion were traded during the […]
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RIYADH: PM Shehbaz Sharif on Monday (29th April, 2024) met Bill Gates [the founder and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)], wherein he called for a sustained effort by all the partners to reach the ultimate goal of a polio-free Pakistan. In the rendezvous on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum […]
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RIYADH: PM Shehbaz Sharif attended the Special Dialogue and Gala Dinner Sunday (28th April, 2024) evening hosted by Saudi Crown Prince His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the ongoing Special Meeting of the World Economic Forum here. During the event, the Prime Minister exchanged views with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. He […]
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RIYADH: Saudi government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have joined forces to help eradicate polio from thirty three Islamic Development Bank member countries. The two parties have taken a decision to protect three hundred and seventy million children annually and lift millions more from poverty. A fund exceeding six hundred and twenty million […]
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KARACHI: SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad has claimed on Saturday (27th April, 2024) night that the firm commitment of the government and the Central Bank to respond to the macroeconomic challenges had resulted in significant improvement and Pakistan’s economy was on the path to recovery amid global challenges. Jameel Ahmad, who was delivering a keynote address […]
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WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Masood Khan has underlined the urgent need for a ceasefire in Palestine, calling for immediate humanitarian assistance and the recognition of Palestinians’ right to self-determination. He expressed these remarks while addressing the Spring meeting of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) in the U.S. […]
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KALASH: The four-day Chilam Josh festival would be held in three Kalash valleys, including Bumburet, Birir and Rumbur from 13-17 May to entertain the tourists from various parts of the country. The annual festival comprises traditional events including dances of Kalash girls and boys to the beats of traditional drums and will be attended by […]
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