Islamabad: US Ambassador Donald Blome called on finance minister Muhammad Aurangzaib, here in Islamabad.According to acting U.S. Mission Spokesperson Thomas Montgomery, U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome met today with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss key aspects of the U.S.-Pakistan trade, investment, and economic relationship. The Ambassador highlighted ongoing U.S. support for Pakistan’s economic reform agenda. Ambassador Blome noted the United States is committed to working with Pakistan in technical and development initiatives, emphasizing that the United States remains Pakistan’s largest export market, a major source of high-quality investment and a strong partner for Pakistan’s economic future.
Author: Iqra Khan
The government lifted the ban on the import of used cars in Pakistan in early 2023 which has now triggered a new debate in the country just ahead of the upcoming budget for 2024-25 as how the looming balance of payment crisis will be erupted in the wake of increased import bill. In the aftermath of the decision to lift the ban on the import of used cars, the major auto manufacturers were forced to reduce their production due to low demand. The low demand owing to a variety of factors including low demand witnessed shutting down of plants for…
Islamabad: Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has announced that the software technology park in Islamabad College for Boys (ICB) G-6/3 will be ready on Monday. According to the Ministry, this productive co-working space will offer free internet and electricity, with no charges for individuals and companies to set up operations. “The facility will also feature ample space for training and conferences, fostering collaboration and innovation under one roof, where academia and industry can come together.”We will make this operational with in three weeks, it added.
ISLAMABAD: Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani have accepted Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s invitation to visit Pakistan, marking a major breakthrough in the country’s diplomatic efforts. In separate meetings of ambassadors of Kuwait and Qatar with the prime minister on Sunday, they presented the letters of their respective leaders, confirming their acceptance of invitation to visit Pakistan. In a meeting, Ambassador of Kuwait Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Al-Mutairi handed over the letter of the Emir of Kuwait to the prime minister which conveyed a message to accept the invitation of…
Pakistan welcomes the additional provisional measures by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordering Israel to immediately halt its military offensive in Rafah in conformity with its obligations under the Genocide Convention and the worsening deteriorating humanitarian conditions faced by civilians. Pakistan supports the application filed by South Africa before the ICJ against Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention, in follow up to which the Court has announced additional provisional measures.As required by the latest ruling of ICJ, Israeli occupation authorities should keep the Rafah crossing open for unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance, and ensure unimpeded access to the Gaza…
The Special Investment Facilitation Council convened the 10th meeting of its Apex Committee on 25 May 2024, to review various initiatives and projects under its ambit. The meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister and attended by Chief of the Army Staff, Federal Cabinet, Provincial Chief Ministers and high level government officials. The Ministries gave comprehensive progress on various projects and policy initiatives being steered through the platform of SIFC, and proffered plans for accomplishment of set milestones in the future. The Committee exhibited profound satisfaction on the overall progress achieved so far and appreciated the role of Federal Ministries.…
Chairman Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Hafiz Muhammad Qasim, said that they were able to conduct Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) examinations transparently by team work and cooperation of staff.Chairing a meeting at committee room here on Saturday, he thanks to all the officers and officials for the better and transparent conduct of examinations. He stated that the Controller of Examinations, Hamid Saeed Bhatti and Secretary Board, Khurrum Shehzad Qureshi extended full cooperation with him in eradicating cheating mafias. He stressed for maintaining office discipline, making teamwork their motto, and always striving for the honor…
Pakistan’s Ambassador to US Masood Khan has urged IT entrepreneurs to scale up their investments and programs in Pakistan.He was talking to a delegation of IT entrepreneurs, who called on him, in Washington.Appreciating the initiatives being taken by IT entrepreneurs, he said that Pakistan’s tech sector had witnessed an impressive growth, especially in fintech, healthtech and other tech associated areas including transportation and real estate. The Ambassador highlighted the fact that Pakistan’s IT exports had surged to $4 billion.Discussing Pak-US collaboration especially in IT and Tech sector, he said that the existing partnership had a great potential for growth. He…
The UN Committee on Information (COI) has adopted a resolution outlining a strategy to enhance global communications, focusing on combating disinformation, promoting multilingualism for inclusivity, and supporting communication infrastructures in developing countries to reduce information access disparities. The resolution also addresses the dangers of Artificial Intelligence in spreading disinformation and highlights the Global Principles for Information Integrity in digital spaces. In his remarks on the occasion, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Usman Jadoon said the resolution acknowledges the challenges that arise from the rapidly changing media landscape, including the proliferation of disinformation and misinformation. He said it calls…
Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan has said the government stands ready to promptly resolve any problems to ensure smooth and efficient operations for foreign businesses.He was talking to Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Park Kijun who called on him in Islamabad. The Minister emphasized that the Prime Minister’s top priorities had focused on enhancing business connectivity and simplifying the process of doing business in Pakistan.He urged Korean companies to invest in Pakistan’s strategic projects and key sectors including energy, port and shipping, fisheries and agriculture. Speaking on the occasion, the Ambassador expressed desire to collaborate closely with Pakistan…