Islamabad, Aug 20: In an effort to increase sesame exports and draw in Chinese investment, the Pakistani Embassy in China organized a business conference on the crop, highlighting its growth from a small to a significant cash crop. In a post on X, the Pakistan Embassy stated that Chinese and Pakistani businesses had a fruitful conversation about how to fully utilize sesame in the context of bilateral agricultural cooperation. In order to strengthen commercial relations between the two nations, sector-specific outreach has taken center stage.
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Aug 20: The National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technologies (NICAT), in partnership with Meta, the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication, and Ignite National Technology Fund, hosted the first-ever Meta Llama Pitchathon in the Asia-Pacific region. This groundbreaking event highlighted the tremendous potential of artificial intelligence (AI) through the application of Meta’s cutting-edge Llama 2 and Llama 3 models. The Pitchathon was graced by the presence of Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister of State for IT & Telecommunication, as the Chief Guest. Her participation underscored the government’s strong commitment to fostering technological advancement and innovation in Pakistan. In her address,…
Islamabad, Aug 20: Henny de Vries, the Dutch ambassador, was received by Federal Minister of Interior Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday at the Ministry of Interior to talk about matters of common concern. The meeting’s main objectives were to improve bilateral collaboration in a number of areas, with a focus on bolstering cricket relations and fighting human trafficking in particular.Naqvi underlined Pakistan’s dedication to strengthening ties with the Netherlands, especially in areas like the fight of human trafficking, where he emphasized the significance of coordinated global action.Naqvi stated, “Human smugglers are a formidable mafia, and no country can tackle them alone.”…
Islamabad, Aug 20: On the occasion of his 53rd martyrdom anniversary, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif honored Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed (Nishan-i-Haider), who gave his life to foil the enemy’s evil plans. In his greeting on the anniversary, the prime minister stated that Rashid Minhas Shaheed had given his life as a brave example. The younger generation looks up to him because of his decency, bravery, and dedication to swearing allegiance to the nation’s defense, he continued.”This gallant Pakistan Air Force soldier is saluted by the entire nation, including myself. He said, “The nation will always remember the troops and…
Islamabad, Aug 20: On August 23, at 11 a.m., the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) will release the results of the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Part I and II, which correspond to the annual tests for classes 11 and 12. Students who took the exams in April and May of 2024 are looking forward to this announcement with great anticipation. There are several ways for students to obtain their results if they are eager to know. By texting their roll number to 5050 in the format “FB [space] Roll Number,” they can use SMS to view…
Islamabad, Aug 20: The Ministry of Energy’s Power Division, a draft of standards for the establishment of charging stations around the nation in support of the prime minister’s proposal to promote electric vehicles, including motorbikes, rickshaws, and cars, was completed on Monday. The Power Division released a statement stating that providing charging stations with inexpensive electricity was also being considered. According to Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, charging stations will be installed in accordance with global standards. He said that the power division would shortly adopt the plan following stakeholder feedback. According to him, power connections…
Islamabad, Aug 20: According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), auto finance has been down for 25 months running. By the end of July, it was down 20.1 percent YoY to Rs. 228 billion from Rs. 285 billion in the same period last year.Automobile costs continue to be a major sales obstacle, as demonstrated in FY24. Although a few assemblers have offered reductions on registration and other fees in recent months, the industry’s general expansion has remained stifled.By the end of July 2024, personal credit card loans had increased by 27.5 percent YoY to 125 billion…
Islamabad, Aug 20: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met the outgoing Ambassador of Palestine, Amb. Ahmed Jawad A.A. Rabei at the Prime Minister House today. The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination. He strongly condemned Israel’s barbaric actions against innocent Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023 that had led to the heart wrenching killing of over 40000 innocent Palestinians, including women and children, and more than 90000 injured. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment and support for efforts to find a just and lasting resolution of the Palestine issue…
Islamabad, Aug 19: On Monday, the Center for Scientific and Analytical Information (CSAI) at the Institute of Oriental Studies (IOS), Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), and the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to a press release, the signing ceremony, which took place remotely, signaled the start of a new phase of academic and scientific collaboration between the two universities. On behalf of their respective organizations, Prof. Dr. Nikolay Plotnikov, Head of CSAI, IOS, and RAS, and Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General of ISSI, signed the Memorandum of Understanding. Along with her research…
Islamabad, Aug 19: Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, the federal minister of finance and revenue, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to establishing a stable and favorable economic environment here on Monday, stating that all essential steps were being done to encourage investment. According to a news release from the finance ministry, the minister was virtually called upon to discuss the economic outlook and look into investment potential in Pakistan by President and Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Mashreq Bank, Ahmed Abdelaal. The press statement also stated that senior officials from the Finance Division and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) as well as…
