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ICCI, NICAT ink accord to promote innovators, entrepreneurs

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and National Incubation Centre for Aerospace Technologies (NICAT) signed Memorandum of Understanding to establish collaboration to promote youth innovation and entrepreneurship programmes....

Country earns $2,60m from IT services’ export during FY 2023

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan earned $ 2,605.34 million by providing different Information Technology (IT) services in various countries during twelve months of fiscal year 2022-23. This shows nominal decline of 0.53 percent as compared to $ 2,619.100 million...

President for further cementing eco, cultural ties with KSA

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi called for further strengthening bilateral ties with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in diverse fields, particularly economy, investment and culture. President talking to Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq bin...

Gold prices increase in Pakistan as week begins

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan started the week on a positive note as they surged in line with the rupee's depreciation against the dollar and gain in international rates.  According to data released by the All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelle...

PM Kakar vows to implement changes in energy sector

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Saturday said that the government would ensure the implementation of reforms in the power and energy sectors of the country. The premier was talking to Caretaker Minister for Energy, Power and...

Effective policies key to achieve $100bn export target: Gohar Ijaz

 Caretaker Minister for Commerce and Industry Gohar Ijaz said that government will work hard to increase Pakistan’s exports to more than $ 100 billion for sustainable economic growth and development. Talking to PTV news, he stressed that c...

Caretaker govt to ensure full use of SIFC forum: PM Kakar

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said that caretaker government would ensure full use of Forum of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Terming SIFC as ray of hope for Pakistan's economic development, he said governme...

Caretaker FM Jilani desires cordial ties with all sans enmity

ISLAMABAD: Newly appointed caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Thursday outlined his priorities, saying he would pursue close relationships with all major powers including the US, China and European Union (EU), better ties with India and...

Dr Shamshad appointed caretaker Finance Minister

Karachi: Former Governor of State Bank of Pakistan Dr Shamshad Akhtar has been appointed caretaker Finance Minister, it was learnt. Development comes as process of appointing key members of Cabinet under caretake Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq continue...

Saudi envoy, caretaker PM discuss economic, friendly ties

ISLAMABAD: Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here. Saudi Ambassador congratulated Prime Minister on assuming office and conveyed best wishes and greetings on b...

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PM orders to identify, bring to justice those involved in cop’s martyrdom

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif yesterday condemned the killing of a police constable by protesters and expressed solidarity with the slain officer’s family. Prime Minister Sharif extended his condolences to the family of Cons...

Pakistan, Belarus vow to strengthen bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met his Belarusian counterpart Maxim Ryzhenkov here, wherein two sides underlined the importance of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to promote mutually beneficial cooperation. In the meet...

YouTuber Raja bashes Fahad’s comment on his success

Pakistani actor and television host Fahad Mustafa, widely known for his role in the hit drama Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, has recently stirred a social media debate with comments made during an interview. Referring to himself as “Allah’s favori...

Tarar claims PTI leaders seeking arrest to avoid participation in planned protest

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has claimed that many leaders and workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are deliberately seeking arrest to avoid participating in the upcoming protest planned by the p...
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