LAHORE: The nineteenth death anniversary of Hanif Ramay, a distinguished intellectual, painter, journalist, and former Chief Minister of Punjab, was observed on Wednesday, marking a moment of reflection on his multifaceted contributions to the region. Hanif Ramay, who passed away on January 1, 2006, in Lahore, left behind a rich
ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Secretary for Commerce Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti visited the headquarters of the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan, where he commended the organization’s critical role in fostering economic growth through the protection and promotion of intellectual property rights. According to Radio Pakistan, Dr. Bhatti was warmly received by Chairperson
ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) and the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) have entered into a strategic partnership to improve transparency, competition, and integrity in public procurement processes. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to solidify this collaboration, marking a significant step towards modernizing procurement practices in
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has pledged to collaborate with United Nations member states in upholding the principles of the UN Charter, with a focus on promoting peace and resolving ongoing global disputes, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced. The statement was made during a reception in Islamabad, celebrating Pakistan’s term as a
ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, announced ongoing efforts to upgrade port facilities in Pakistan, aiming to attract international trade and bolster economic growth. According to Radio Pakistan, during a media briefing in Islamabad, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh highlighted the significant interest shown by leading global port companies
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India have exchanged lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities, as well as lists of prisoners held in each other’s custody, in adherence to longstanding bilateral agreements. The exchange of nuclear information is part of an agreement aimed at preventing attacks on such facilities, while the
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal announced that the results of the seventh agricultural census will be available by August, underscoring the importance of precise data in advancing agricultural policy and innovation. Addressing a gathering in Islamabad, Iqbal stressed that accurate data is essential for crafting effective policies
ISLAMABAD: Foreign investment in Pakistan is experiencing a significant boost through the implementation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council’s (SIFC) one window platform, which is designed to streamline and enhance the investment process. The platform focuses on attracting investments in key sectors including information technology, agriculture, mining, minerals, and energy.