Islamabad, Aug 3: Hundreds of Pakistani-Americans flocked to Iselin, New Jersey, in the US for the Pakistan Independence Day Parade, commemorating the 78th anniversary of their country’s founding. A loud chorus of “Pakistan Zinda Bad” and “Quaid-e-Azam Zinda Bad” was chanted by men, women, and children, the majority of whom were dressed in national costumes, as the procession made its way from Iselin to the neighboring city of Edison. The procession floats and cars were adorned with American and Pakistani flags. To honor Pakistan’s rich cultural legacy, the event brought together public officials, local leaders, and members of the community.…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Aug 3: The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has released data showing that from January to July 2024, Pakistan’s meat exports to China exceeded US$2.6 million. This noteworthy accomplishment highlights the rising demand in the Chinese market for Pakistani meat products, thereby reinforcing Pakistan’s standing as a major exporter of high-quality meat. Leading meat exporter and DEA Group Chairman Owais Mir noted that the main export good fueling this expansion has been boiling beef. “Pakistani boiled beef is becoming more and more popular among Chinese consumers because of its competitive pricing and outstanding quality, which makes it…
Islamabad, Aug 3: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has revealed the specifics of the “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” program, a significant housing initiative designed to assist people in becoming home owners without having to pay hidden interest. According to specifics, the program will be carried out in three stages, catering to various housing requirements around the province: Loan Specifics: In rural areas: a monthly payment of PKR 14,000 is required for houses up to 10 marlas, up to PKR 1.5 million. Urban Areas: Up to PKR 1.5 million with a monthly payment of PKR 14,000 for homes up to 5…
Islamabad, Aug 3: Dr. Musadik Masood Malik, Minister of Water Resources, told the National Assembly on Tuesday that a strategy has been developed under the Green Pakistan Initiative to cultivate barren land in the nation and increase per-acre crop yield by using a variety of contemporary techniques. In response to a note of concern expressed by Syed Naveed Qamar and others In response to media reports that 4.8 million acres of land were handed to corporate farming, diverting water supplies, he stated that 812,000 acres of land had already been purchased to cultivate previously uncultivated territory. According to what he…
Islamabad, Aug 3: The chief minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, gave the order on Tuesday to create an efficient system that would guarantee that teachers are appointed on the basis of merit in order to stop the disgusting practice of job selling. As the meeting about the education department’s reforms and teacher appointments was being presided over, he delivered this directive. Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan of Balochistan, Provincial Education Minister Raheela Hameed Khan Durrani, and other relevant officials attended the meeting. The decisions made during the meeting included hiring instructors to fill open positions in shuttered schools, granting…
Islamabad, Aug 3: A major step toward enhancing economic collaboration between the business community in the emirate and its counterpart in Pakistan has been taken with the official opening of the Pakistan Business Council in Sharjah by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). The objectives of this project are to increase trade and investment flows, take advantage of opportunities for mutual gain, and support the expansion of the private sector while strengthening its role in overall economic development. Attending the inaugural ceremony, which took place at SCCI’s headquarters, were Waleed Abdul Rahman Bukhatir, Second Vice Chairman of the…
Islamabad, Aug 3: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has emphasized that the government is dedicated to supporting growth driven by the private sector, with an emphasis on establishing an atmosphere that is conducive to business. He was speaking with Mikko Keto, the Global CEO of FLSmidth, who paid him a visit in Islamabad today. In order to ensure sustainable economic development across multiple sectors, Pakistan has strategically shifted towards an export-led growth model, as stressed by the Finance Minister during the meeting. He also outlined the government’s continued initiatives, which include the reorganization of the tax code, public spending, and state-owned…
Islamabad, Aug 3: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja chaired 50th Universal Service Fund (USF) Policy Committee meeting at the committee room of the Ministry of IT on Tuesday. Secretary IT Azfar Manzoor was also present in the meeting. The meeting approved USF Company budget Rs. 23 billion for the FY 2024-25 The meeting also gave approval for the releas of Ist quarter budget of current financial year amounting Rs. 5.5 billion to the USF Company. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) USF Chaudhary Mudassar Naveed briefed the meeting about the ongoing and future projects of USF. Meanwhile,…
Islamabad, Sep 2: The Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Multan has announced that their development-charges waiver policy would be extended until August 30, 2025. According to the specifics, members who start building their homes on September 1, 2024, are eligible for this extended program. After the construction of the grey structure is finished, there will be a 75% waiver of development charges and a 25% waiver after the residence is occupied. This is a great chance for members to create their dream houses at a reduced cost of construction, as it is applicable to all possession sectors in DHA Multan. You…
Islamabad, Sep 2: A group of media representatives and think tank members from Pakistan traveled to Xinjiang, China, to experience the natural beauty, rich cultural legacy, and contemporary development accomplishments of the area. The most beautiful season in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is when late summer turns into early fall. On the first day, the Pakistani delegation was given a special performance in the Xinjiang Muqam Art Theatre, a place devoted to presenting the Uygur Muqam. The traditional music of Urumqi is distinctly Eastern, as noted by former Minister of Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi, who also noted the…
