PESHAWAR, Jun 02 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Syed Shibli Faraz here Tuesday said the government accorded highest priorities to promote science and technology and directed Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) to focus on the markets based applied research for sustainable economic growth, industrial development and socio-economic benefits of people. Addressing… Continue reading Shibli for market based applied research for sustainable economic growth
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China Gezhouba to contribute more to Pakistan’s economic, social development: Chen
BEIJING, May 14 (APP):China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC) will integrate into China and Pakistan’s overall cooperation and contribute more to Pakistan’s economic and social development, said Chen Xiaohua, President of CGGC. Chen made the remarks when meeting with Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque in Wuhan, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Friday. Ambassador… Continue reading China Gezhouba to contribute more to Pakistan’s economic, social development: Chen
Economic coop, strategic partnership, Supreme Council to figure in PM’s talks in Saudi Arabia: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday said Prime Minister Imran Khan during his visit to Saudi Arabia would discuss economic cooperation including strategic partnership, Supreme Coordination Council and media partnership between the two countries. Talking to Saudi television channel Al-Akhbariya, he said this would be Prime Minister Imran… Continue reading Economic coop, strategic partnership, Supreme Council to figure in PM’s talks in Saudi Arabia: Fawad
FM chairs meeting over Covid posed economic challenges
ISLAMABAD April 28 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to hold consultations over the economic challenges posed by Covid 19 pandemic, national security, regional situation and stability. During the meeting, the foreign minister said that coronavirus pandemic had impacted the powerful economies of the world. As a developing country,… Continue reading FM chairs meeting over Covid posed economic challenges
Pakistan to further strengthen economic linkages with UK: Tarin
ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin said Monday that Pakistan attached special importance to bilateral relations with the United Kingdom and affirmed to further strengthen economic and business linkages between the two countries. The minister was talking to British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dr. Christian Turner, who called on him… Continue reading Pakistan to further strengthen economic linkages with UK: Tarin
Religious Tourism: Re-discovering Buddhist art, architecture & archaeology
By Mohammad Khan Niazi LAHORE, Apr 21 (APP): The economic potential of religious tourism has remained untapped for decades despite the fact that Pakistan is home to various ancient civilizations of the world. Gandhara civilization is a witness to the heyday of Buddhism and preserves some of the rare and finest relics associated with the… Continue reading Religious Tourism: Re-discovering Buddhist art, architecture & archaeology
China’s 5G industry creates massive direct economic output
ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):The China’s 5G industry created massive direct economic output in 2020, according to a new report. Last year, 5G directly led to 810.9 billion yuan (125 billion U.S. dollars) in gross economic output, according to a report on 5G development and its economic and social impact. The China Academy of Information and… Continue reading China’s 5G industry creates massive direct economic output
Chairman Overseas Chinese Association Gilgit-Baltistan Abdul Qayyum Majeed burning incense sticks at Chinese Yadgar-e-Shuhda to mark National Mourning Day organized by Overseas Chinese Association Gilgit-Baltistan to pay tributes to martyrs of Pak-China Economic Corridor Karakoram Highway at Daniyor
APP16-040421 APP17-040421GILGIT: April 04 - Chinese nationals burning incense sticks at Chinese Yadgar-e-Shuhda to mark National Mourning Day organized by Overseas Chinese Association Gilgit-Baltistan to pay tributes to martyrs of Pak-China Economic Corridor Karakoram Highway at Daniyor. APP Photo by Ashraf Hussain APP18-040421GILGIT: April 04 - Chinese nationals burning incense sticks at Chinese Yadgar-e-Shuhda to… Continue reading Chairman Overseas Chinese Association Gilgit-Baltistan Abdul Qayyum Majeed burning incense sticks at Chinese Yadgar-e-Shuhda to mark National Mourning Day organized by Overseas Chinese Association Gilgit-Baltistan to pay tributes to martyrs of Pak-China Economic Corridor Karakoram Highway at Daniyor
Govt aims to lift 7mln women out of abject poverty
ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (APP):The government aims to lift 7 (seven) million underprivileged women out of abject poverty by providing them financial assistance under its Ehsaas Kafaalat programme by June, 2021, according to report released by the Finance Ministry here. “The government is committed to lift seven million underprivileged women out of abject poverty by providing… Continue reading Govt aims to lift 7mln women out of abject poverty
FM asks envoys to broaden mutually beneficial trade, economic partnerships
ISLAMABAD, Mar 3 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi stressed on envoys to cultivate and broaden mutually beneficial trade and economic partnerships with European countries, focusing on key goals of trade promotion, financial inflows, investments, remittances, tourism and technology transfer. As part of the government’s economic outreach initiative, the fifth virtual meeting on Economic Diplomacy was… Continue reading FM asks envoys to broaden mutually beneficial trade, economic partnerships
Pakistan to continue support to Afghan owned peace process: Speaker NA
ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Thursday said that peace in Afghanistan was imperative for regional economic development and connectivity. He said that Afghan peace process would be beginning of an era of peace and prosperity in Afghanistan and the region. Pakistan would stand firm with Afghan led and Afghan owned peace process,… Continue reading Pakistan to continue support to Afghan owned peace process: Speaker NA
President stresses enhanced Pak-Uzbek bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday stressed further strengthening of bilateral relations with Uzbekistan in areas of of mutual interests including political, trade, economic and cultural fields. The President said close interaction with Uzbekistan was important amid regional and international developments through exchange of high-level visits, parliamentary exchanges and ministerial interactions.… Continue reading President stresses enhanced Pak-Uzbek bilateral ties
MoHR portal to help users to learn about their rights rights
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP): The Ministry of Human Rights portal would enable users to learn about their rights guaranteed to them in the Constitution as well as federal and provincial legislation, said an official of MoHR . The portal will serve as a platform for creating awareness about human rights laws, practices and gaps. He… Continue reading MoHR portal to help users to learn about their rights rights
First cooperation with Yangtze River Delta region gain practical results: Consul General
BEIJING, Jan 26 (APP): The cooperation between Pakistan and the Yangtze River Delta region has took only two months from discussion to implementation and in the future, bilateral cooperation in various fields will continue to deepen. This was stated by Hussain Haider, Consul General of Pakistan in Shanghai, thanking endeavour of the Yangtze River Delta… Continue reading First cooperation with Yangtze River Delta region gain practical results: Consul General
Chairman FPCCI stresses for enhancing Pak-Italy economic trade linkages
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): The Chairman Federation Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and industry (FPCCI) Capital Office Haji Qurban Ali stressed the need to enhance the economic and trade linkages between the business community of Italy and Pakistan for increasing the trade between both sides. Local business community want equilibrium and to achieve trade balance as… Continue reading Chairman FPCCI stresses for enhancing Pak-Italy economic trade linkages
Pakistan wants to further strengthen trade, economic cooperation with Vietnam: President
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said that Pakistan highly valued its relations with Vietnam and wanted to further strengthen trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. He said that Vietnamese investors needed to take advantage of Pakistan’s improved business environment as the country offered on-arrival visa facility to Vietnamese nationals.… Continue reading Pakistan wants to further strengthen trade, economic cooperation with Vietnam: President
ECOSOC chief calls for ensuring equitable access to coronavirus vaccines
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 27 (APP): The coronavirus pandemic has underscored the importance of upgrading health systems, especially in developing countries, to respond to infectious disease outbreaks, the head of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, has said. “Our response towards all epidemics especially the one that engulfs us today should… Continue reading ECOSOC chief calls for ensuring equitable access to coronavirus vaccines
Economic indicators show strong performance despite COVID-19: Khusro Bakhtyar
ISLAMABAD, Dec 06 (APP):Despite challenges faced on domestic and external fronts, particularly in the wake of the second wave of COVID 19, the key macroeconomic indicators have shown strong performance, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar said here Sunday. “The Key economic indicators are showing strong performance despite challenges posed by second wave… Continue reading Economic indicators show strong performance despite COVID-19: Khusro Bakhtyar
Pakistan-Japan discussed investment opportunities in different sectors
ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP): Pakistan and Japan on Friday discussed different avenues of cooperation to explore the key areas of economic cooperation and investment opportunities available in different sectors in Pakistan. The Ambassador of Japan, Kuninori Matsuda visited Board of Investment and met with Minister of State/Chairman, Board of Investment (BOI), Atif R .Bokhari to… Continue reading Pakistan-Japan discussed investment opportunities in different sectors
ISLAMABAD: August 06 Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Mr. Matsuda Kuninori and Secretary of Ministry of Economic Affairs, Mr. Noor Ahmed sign the Exchange of Notes (E/N) on project for Human Resource Development Scholarships with grant aid of worth 3 million US dollars provided by the Government of Japan. The two officials signed the project agreement documents in their respective offices due to corona virus. APP
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