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Commerce Minister Naveed Qamar elected president of Parliamentarians for Global Action

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (APP):Federal Minister for Commerce and Investments Syed Naveed Qamar on Sunday elected as the President of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA). Naveed Qamar defeated Dip. Margarita Stobilzer a very senior Member Parliament of the host county, Argentina by an overwhelming majority of over 90% of the votes, in the election held in… Continue reading Commerce Minister Naveed Qamar elected president of Parliamentarians for Global Action

Country’s bleak economy can’t endure political turmoil, instability: Iftikhar Malik

ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (APP):President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Iftikhar Ali Malik Sunday said Pakistan at this crucial juncture of time since it’s inception in the wake of Covid-19 and bleak economy can neither endure political turmoil nor afford political instability. Talking to a delegation of industrialists and traders led by Momin Ali Malik,… Continue reading Country’s bleak economy can’t endure political turmoil, instability: Iftikhar Malik

Argentinian think tank holds roundtable discussion on Climate Change, recent floods in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP):Federale Minister for Commerce and Trade Syed Naveed Qamar stated that Pakistan and Argentina enjoyed a shared world view and common perspective on issues of global concern. Highlighting widespread damages caused by recent rains and floods, he mentioned that 33 million people have been affected in Pakistan. He was speaking at a… Continue reading Argentinian think tank holds roundtable discussion on Climate Change, recent floods in Pakistan

China shows keen interest in development projects of Pakistan: Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (APP):Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday said that China is showing keen interest in development projects of Pakistan including the ML-One Railway track from Karachi to Peshawar, China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and Karachi Circular Railway (KCR). Talking to Ptv he said, the Chinese government and companies had given a… Continue reading China shows keen interest in development projects of Pakistan: Ishaq Dar

ADB provides $100mln to strengthen KPK’s health system

ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (APP):Pakistan and Asian Development Bank (ADB) here on Friday inked a financing agreement worth US$100 million for ‘Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Systems Strengthening Program. The financing agreement was signed by Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Dr. Kazim Niaz and Country Director, Pakistan Resident Mission, Yong Ye A while the program agreement was also… Continue reading ADB provides $100mln to strengthen KPK’s health system

PSX stays bullish, gains 146 points

ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP):The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Thursday, gaining 146.12 points, a positive change of 0.35 percent, closing at 42,090.71 against 41,944.59 points on the last working day. A total of 325,716,698 shares were traded during the day as compared to 230,561,335 shares the previous day,… Continue reading PSX stays bullish, gains 146 points

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