Islamabad, Aug 10: The Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has said that the participation of hundreds of delegations and companies from 75 countries in the second edition of International Food and Agriculture Exhibition 2024 was manifestation of their trust in Pakistan. He said that the participation of women especially, from Balochistan was commendable. Addressing a press conference during the FoodAg at Expo Centre on Saturday, he said that the exhibition of such level had been held for the first time in the history of the country.The minister said that the representatives from European Union, African countries, China, Malaysia,…
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Islamabad, Aug 10: The recently commissioned Pakistan Navy ship HUNAIN departed from Constanta, Romania for maiden voyage to Pakistan. Earlier, Fleet Commander of Romanian Navy, Rear Admiral Cornel COJOCARU also visited the ship and called on the Commanding Officer. Upon departure, PNS HUNAIN conducted Passage Exercise with Romanian Navy ship LASTUNUL, a Pakistan Navy news release on Saturday said.PNS HUNAIN is the 3rd of the 4 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) being constructed at DAMEN Naval Shipyard Romania. PNS HUNAIN is equipped with state of the art weapons and sensors. The addition of PNS HUNAIN will bolster Pakistan Navy’s combat potential…
Islamabad, Aug 10: At the special request of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a commemorative postage stamp titled “Determination and Stability” has been issued on the occasion of the country’s 77th Independence Day. The stamp features an image of Pakistan’s javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, honoring his achievement. Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record by throwing the javelin 92.97 meters at the Paris Olympics, winning a gold medal and becoming an inspiration for the youth. The stamp, titled “Determination and Stability,” stands as a testament to the nation’s commitment to progress and stability.The design includes an image of Minar-e-Pakistan, highlighting the…
Islamabad, Aug 10: In a remarkable achievement, the scientists in medicine have successfully prepared an indigenous drug for treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniosis (CL), a painful skin disfiguring disease registering constant surge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during last several years. A duo of scientists from Khyber Medical University (KMU) and Gomal University D.I.Khan worked over for more than five years and finally became successful in preparation of a herbal ointment that gave very encouraging results in all stages of testing including `In vitro’ (laboratory) and `In vivo’ (in living organism including animal and humans). Dr. Momin Khan, Associate Professor Micro Biology…
Islamabad, Aug 10: Earlier this year at the WWDC, Apple introduced its suite of generative AI tools. The service, known as Apple Intelligence, operates by utilizing a variety of massive language models, both large and small. Apple Intelligence will be initially restricted to iPhone models that are newer than the iPhone 15 Pro and the future iPhone 16 series, as well as consumers in the United States. There is a workaround to enable the AI features in your area, though, if you would like to test them out for yourself. All you need to do is adjust the region settings…
Islamabad, Aug 10: Vendors have been obliged to halt manufacturing due to the local vehicle assemblers’ start of plant shutdowns. For instance, Bolan Castings Ltd (BCL) reported a decline in sales in a public filing on Friday, citing a sharp decline in client orders. Consequently, the administration has made the decision to temporarily suspend production from August 12–16. In addition to suspending production from August 1–13, Pak Suzuki Motor Company Ltd. (PSMCL) has extended non-production days (NPDs) till August 15-20. On Friday, the automaker notified its suppliers that unless they received other essential components, it would not accept supplies linked…
Islamabad, Aug 10: Bill Gates participated in a video conference with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other high-ranking officials on Friday to discuss the poliovirus situation. Pakistan reported one more incidence of the debilitating illness, bringing the total this year to 14. The most recent victim is a 20-month-old girl from Balochistan’s Qila Saifullah region, which has seen 11 incidents this year. The prime minister presided over a conference in Karachi where the status and obstacles of the current campaign to eradicate polio were reviewed.Chris Elias, the head of the charity’s Polio Oversight Board, and Mr. Gates, the chairman of…
Islamabad, Aug 10: MCB Islamic Bank is providing its clients with a unique chance on this Independence Day. On August 13 and 14, 2024, customers who use their MCB Islamic Debit Cards can receive up to 70% off at a number of eateries. With these amazing savings on a limited-time offer, diners may enhance their Independence Day celebrations. Just go to the restaurants of your choice, use your MCB Islamic Debit Card to make your payment, and enjoy these special savings. From MCB Islamic Bank, happy Independence Day! Restaurants Location MCB Islamic Debit Card Discount The Monal Nationwide UnionPay Platinum…
Islamabad, Aug 10: Pakistan-China trade Conference at FoodAg 2024 highlighted agricultural collaboration and investment opportunities between the two countries. The Pakistan-China Agro Trade Conference, held as part of the three-day FoodAg 2024 expo at the Karachi Expo Centre, was marked by strong commitments to deepen agricultural trade and investment between the two nations, said a press release issued here on Saturday. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the importance of leveraging Pakistan’s agricultural potential through strengthened ties with China. During his address, the minister highlighted the long-standing and robust relationship between Pakistan and China,…
Islamabad, Aug 10: China’s Sichuan Neijiang bonded warehouse has successively received two shipments totaling 332 tons of dried chilies under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Agricultural Cooperation Project this year. The chilies were promptly processed, with one portion used for producing Sichuan composite condiments and the other for processing Pixian douban, a fermented chili bean paste widely used in Sichuan cuisine. Chinese enterprises are assisting Pakistani farmers in cultivating chilies and exporting the locally produced chilies to China. This partnership exemplifies the flourishing agricultural cooperation between China and Pakistan. Pepper is a traditional crop in Pakistan, but for a long time, its…
