A parliamentary delegation from Germany on Wednesday called on National Assembly Deputy Speaker and Convener of the Pak-German Parliamentary Friendship Group, Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah to further strengthen bilateral relations and parliamentary cooperation. Both sides resolved to enhancing cooperation in trade, education, science and technology, and other areas of mutual interest.The deputy speaker emphasized the importance of enhancing parliamentary diplomacy and the historical ties between Pakistan and Germany. The German delegation commended Pakistan for its proactive measures in advancing regional peace and stability. They highlighted specific areas of potential collaboration, particularly in renewable energy and climate change initiatives, underscoring mutual…
Author: Iqra Khan
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has indicated chances of rain-wind/thundershowers with isolated heavy-falls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Pothohar region, upper Punjab, northeast Balochistan, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan during the next 24 hours. Climate Change action, Hot and humid weather is expected elsewhere in the country.According to the synoptic situation, monsoon currents from Arabian Sea were penetrating upper/central parts of the country.A shallow trough of westerly wave was also present over upper parts of the country. During the last 24 hours, rain-wind/thundershower with isolated heavy-falls occurred in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Pothohar region, upper Punjab, Kashmir and lower Sindh, Hot and humid weather prevailed…
Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik said on Wednesday that Azerbaijan was considering an investment of $2 to $3 billion in Pakistan.Speaking exclusively to a private news channel, he said that Azerbaijan was particularly interested in the mineral sector, including oil and gas. The minister said that Azerbaijan was focusing on the oil and gas exploration sector, noting their keen interest in expanding investments in the LNG sector as well.The prime minister is eager to increase economic cooperation with friendly countries, Malik said and added, the government prioritizes investment over aid from friendly nations. He further mentioned that Azerbaijani President Ilham…
Pakistani blind archer Tanveer Ahmed is set to return home tonight, after winning two gold medals in two back-to-back international competitions. Ahmed informed that he bagged gold medals at the Para Archery World Ranking Event in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic, and the 1440 Double FITA Round at Jabbeke, Belgium, respectively. Ahmed’s haul marks a historic achievement, as he became the first blind archer to win individual gold for Pakistan in the Para Archery World Ranking Event & European Cup 2024.He secured a remarkable 910 points to clinch the gold medal in the VI-2/3 category at the Double FITA Round in…
Six additional stops have been added to the DR-14 line by Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along Nasir Bagh Road. In response to demands from the public, these stops were added. Sadaf Kamil, a spokesman for TransPeshawar, the managing firm of BRT, disclosed the new stops, which are Professor Model Town, Masjid Abu Hurairah, Bangash Park, PDA Office, Masjid Umar Farooq, and Masjid Abu Bakr. With this addition, the DR-14 route now has 22 stops in total. Naseer Teaching Hospital, DHA, Professor Model Town, Badizai, Regi Model Town, Masjid Abu Hurairah, Zone 3 Ground, Government Girls Primary School, Bangash Park,…
In honor of the five years that Kia has been selling locally built vehicles in Pakistan, the company has unveiled a special promotion that offers monthly installments on all Sportage models. Customers can upgrade to any Kia Sportage model with this deal by paying a 50% down payment and the remaining amount over the course of 18 monthly installments. Customers will have the option to pay the entire sum due on July 9th, 2024, or to use the installment plan. For example: 1. A 50% down payment of Rs. 3,775,000 is required for Sportage Alpha. The remaining amount is due…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said that the federal government plans to connect the erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to Rawalpindi as part of a train network that will reach Uzbekistan. Governor Kundi stated on Sunday that Pakistan and Uzbekistan will be connected by this railway track, which is to be built as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.”This project will greatly benefit the whole area and improve economic relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan,” Governor Kundi said on Saturday while addressing a group of representatives from tribal districts. As he met with former federal minister…
Ambassador of Republic of Belarus to Pakistan,Andrei Metelitsa on Wednesday said the volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Belarus has varied in the range of $ 25-95 million annually that in the past ten years,On average, the annual bilateral trade turnover is $50-60 million between two countries, Andrei Metelitsa told media here.The Ambassador said that the bilateral trade between Belarus and Pakistan was mutually beneficial. He said that Pakistan had been a traditional market for Belarusian tractors for over 60 years and over the past 10 years, the volume of tractor deliveries has averaged 2500 to 3000 units per…
Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam on Wednesday has emphasized the need to address gender equity and population management to reduce emissions and build climate resilience.In a message on World Population Day to be observed on Thursday, tomorrow, Romina Khurshid Alam stressed the importance of understanding the intersections between population dynamics and climate change. She noted that this intersection was vital for developing effective strategies to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of a warming planet. She said this day is a timely reminder of the need for urgent action to address…
The two-day 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opened in Nishan, Qufu city, China’s Shandong province on Wednesday.Taking “Traditional Culture and Modern Civilization” as its main theme, the forum aims to “implement the global civilization initiative, promote the common values of all mankind, and build a community with a shared future for mankind.” The opening session was addressed by local and foreign dignitaries including Lin Wu, Secretary of CPC Shandong Provincial Committee and Minister of Culture and Tourism, Fukuda Yasuo, former prime minister of Japan and chairman of International Confucian Association and others. Founded in 2010, the forum has continued…
