Listen to the article Pakistan and Bangladesh have signed a historic agreement to establish a joint business council, marking an important step towards strengthening trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry said on Tuesday. Industry of Pakistan (FPCCI). The agreement comes after years of complex relations, … Read more
(From left) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, and Governor Faisal Karim Kundi during a meeting in Peshawar on January 13, 2025. — ISPR Army Chief General Asim Munir said the root cause of differences between Pakistan and Afghanistan was cross-border terrorism, including the presence … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview during the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Washington, the United States, April 18, 2024. — Reuters We would like to opt for the first sovereign Panda Bond: Aurangzeb. Moved aimed at integrating its capital markets with that of China. The minister will begin … Read more
A power generation unit in Sukkur. — Sepco Website/File The CEO of Sepco will be director of DSU, co-director of the sector commander. The DSU will report directly to the Power Division Secretary. DSU was also mandated to reduce non-technical losses. ISLAMABAD: Personnel of Pakistan Army, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) have … Read more
Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they perform Tawaf at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. — Reuters/File Pakistan introduces a short Hajj program of 20 to 25 days. Pilgrims should choose accommodation in Medina for 4 to 8 days. Saudi minister assures better facilities to Pakistani pilgrims. Pakistan … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview on the sidelines of the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong on January 13, 2025. — Screenshot via YouTube@markets Consider raising $200-250 million from Chinese investors: minister. China International Capital Corporation advises on Panda bonds. Growing countries taxis/GDP ratio at 13.5%, he said. HONG KONG: Amid the … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the International Conference on Girls’ Education in Islamabad on January 11, 2025. — PID We faced different challenges in promoting girls’ education: PM Said rready to share his experience with the relevant educational authorities. The government has undertaken a number of reforms in the education sector, Dar said. Prime Minister … Read more
Listen to the article Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai said she was “overwhelmed” to return to Pakistan to attend the global summit on girls’ education in the Islamic world. Yousafzai, who was shot dead by the Taliban in 2012 for defending girls’ education, arrived in Islamabad for the two-day summit, which aims to resolve … Read more
The flags of Pakistan and China are seen at the entrance of the China Pavilion, during the “IDEAS 2022” international defense exhibition and seminar in Karachi, Pakistan, November 16, 2022. — Reuters Pakistan and China exchange views on a range of regional and international issues. The two sides also agree to further strengthen their mutual … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during a cabinet meeting in Islamabad, January 7, 2025. — Screenshot/GeoNews Prime Minister Shehbaz said he had a productive meeting with the UAE President. He affirms that the leader of this Gulf country assured him of his support for progress. The Prime Minister says progress will not be possible until … Read more