Justice Yahya Afridi took oath as the 30th Chief Justice of Pakistan on Saturday. President Asif Ali Zardari administered oath to him at a ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad. The President and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif who was also present on the occasion, felicitated Justice Yahya Afridi on his elevation
On the directives of the Prime Minister, the National Disaster Management Authority dispatched 13th consignment of humanitarian aid to the war-affected people of Gaza today. The consignment included one hundred tons of winterized tents and blankets, which was dispatched from Islamabad to Amman (Jordan) for people of Gaza. The send-off
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with China’s Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min in Washington DC on Saturday. During the meeting, the Finance Minister reaffirmed the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China. He thanked the Government of China for its unwavering support to Pakistan’s socio-economic development and assistance
Pakistan’s textile exports have witnessed historic increase with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the textile exports have reached a 26-month high due to the facilitation of SIFC and government economic policies. The textile exports posted an increase by 13 percent
Pakistan Army’s gentleman Cadet Arif Ullah Shaheed, who bravely foiled the attack of Fitnah-ul-Khawarij on the mosque in Lakki Marwat district 25th October, was laid to rest with full military honour in his native area. According to ISPR, a large number of senior officers of Pakistan Army, soldiers, relatives of
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held meeting with Secretary General of the Digital Cooperation Organization Ms. Deemah Al Yahya in Washington. During the meeting, the Minister highlighted the enormous potential that exists in the Information and computer technology sector in Pakistan. He said the government is investing in an inclusive digital
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has emphasized on using modern technology to boost agriculture production. Chairing a meeting in Lahore on Saturday, she said that farmers will get seeds and fertilizer on cheaper rate for wheat crop. The meeting decided to declare wheat cultivation mandatory on government lands throughout the
Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with President of the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of the United States, Ms. Reta Jo Lewis in Washington. The Finance Minister urged for closer collaboration between the EXIM Banks of Pakistan and the United Sates. He welcomed the EXIM Bank’s interest in Pakistan’s