Pakistan would like an “inclusive, broad-based government” in Afghanistan, but the question of recognition would arise only after the leaders of Taliban and other groups, now in talks, form a government, Ambassador Munir Akram said. “We are consulting with all the regional countries in order to have a coordinated approach on the issue of not … Read more
US Senator Lindsey Graham on Saturday called on the inclusion of Pakistan for any “sustainable solution in Afghanistan”. Taking to Twitter, Graham said he was briefed by Pakistani envoy Asad Khan about the situation in Afghanistan. “Very much appreciate the efforts of the Pakistani government to assist with the evacuation of US citizens, our allies, … Read more
In the wake of the evolving situation in Afghanistan, Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said on Saturday stressed that the world must not repeat the mistake it made after the soviet withdrawal. “This is the time for the global community to engage and not isolate Afghanistan,” he said in a tweet. The world … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has underscored that Pakistan will continue to play its constructive role in support of the efforts to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan. In a telephonic conversation with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the foreign minister appreciated the contribution of the United Nations in addressing the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. Antonio … Read more
Pakistan reported over 4,100 new coronavirus cases on Saturday as the fourth wave of coronavirus picked up pace, data issued from the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) showed. The data showed that Pakistan conducted 61,306 tests in the last 24 hours out of which 4,191 returned positive. The new cases take the coronavirus positivity … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The government wants to continue the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Programme but it will not compromise on economic development. Launching the comprehensive roadmap, focusing in the vertical form on 14 special sectors of the economy, to ensure planned, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the country, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood has tasked the mobile phone manufacturers and assemblers with the export target of $1 billion in the ongoing financial year. During a meeting with the members of the Pakistan Mobile Phone Manufacturers Association (PMPMA) and other leading manufacturers and assemblers of the … Read more
KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (Kati) has congratulated Prime Minister Imran Khan on completing three years of his government, a statement said on Friday. Kati patron-in-chief S M Muneer said that the prime minister had informed in his speech that the foreign exchange reserves had crossed $27 billion-mark for the first time, … Read more
Amid the grim news of rising cases, Pakistan on Friday crossed the milestone of 50 million doses administered across the country, said the National Command and Operation Centre. “Well done Pakistan!!! Landmark of 5 Crore COVID vaccine doses (50 Million doses) crossed!!!” said the NCOC in a tweet. Well done Pakistan!!! Landmark of 5 Crore … Read more
KARACHI: The value-added textile sector on Friday urged the government to allow import of cotton and cotton yarn from India and other countries through road, a statement said. The textile sector contributes more than 60 per cent share in the total national exports, earns highest foreign exchange and provides huge employment and, as such, cotton … Read more
KARACHI. The Sindh High Court (SHC) has noted that tracing the whereabouts of a missing person “even if one has hidden oneself” is the responsibility of the police and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) which should also continually inform the families of such persons about developments in their investigation. The police should visit such families and … Read more
LAHORE. The Cyber Crime Circle of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has claimed to have arrested more than a dozen people accused of various crimes including child pornography and financial frauds. “Thirteen people have been arrested in four different raids,” said FIA Cyber Crime Circle Faisalabad Deputy Director Rizwan Arshad on Friday while talking to … Read more
KARACHI: The Bank of Punjab on Friday declared 53 per cent growth in net profit for the half-year ended June 30, 2021, a bourse filing said. The profit-after-tax of the bank increased to Rs5.59 billion for the first-half (January–June) 2021, compared with Rs3.65 billion in the same half of the last year. The bank announced … Read more
LAHORE. President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shahbaz Sharif will be reaching Karachi today [Friday] to attend a meeting of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leadership which is scheduled for Saturday. He will also represent the PML-N at PDM’s rally, scheduled for Sunday. During his stay, Shahbaz will also meet key political figures and businessmen in … Read more
KARACHI: The rupee appreciated 19 paisas against the dollar on Friday, despite higher demand for the foreign currency on the last trading day of the week. The exchange rate ended at Rs165.62 against the dollar, compared with last day’s closing of Rs165.81 in the interbank foreign exchange market. The currency dealers said the commercial banks … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched the Roshan Apna Ghar scheme to facilitate overseas Pakistanis to buy a house for themselves and their families in Pakistan, while urging the Pakistanis living abroad to invest in the product. “After introduction of the Roshan Apna Ghar, the overseas Pakistanis will find it much easier to buy a … Read more
President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said Pakistan attaches utmost significance to its relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which are based on common faith and mutual respect. He stated that both brotherly countries had longstanding and deep-rooted fraternal relations, which needed to be further strengthened for the mutual benefit of the two countries. … Read more
A total of 7,629 people from different nationalities have been evacuated from Afghanistan so far through air and land routes. “Pakistan continues to evacuate diplomatic staff and foreign nationals including the personnel of international institutions stranded in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover of Kabul on August 15,”a statement said. Pakistan International Airline, the national flag carrier, … Read more
