Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi says practical steps are being taken to ensure the establishment of Paniala Interchange on CPEC. He said this while talking to a delegation led by renowned lawyer Noman Akbar who called on him in Peshawar. The delegation apprised the Governor about several problems related
Special Investment Facilitation Council is providing full support to the government to discover new petroleum reserves. In this regard, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and China Central Depository and Clearing Company (CCDC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop Pakistan’s shale and tight gas potential. OGDCL has
National Resilience Day is being observed across the country on Tuesday to express solidarity with the victims of 2005 earthquake. In their separate messages on the occasion, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have called for focusing on mitigating the impacts of climate change through effective coordination
The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has issued an early alert regarding a developing low-pressure system in the Arabian Sea, which has the potential to transform into a tropical storm. The system is currently positioned near the Lakshadweep Valley and is expected to move northwestward. Early forecasts suggest the possibility
President Asif Ali Zardari has called for providing business-friendly environment by further rationalizing the interest rate, providing cost-effective energy, and supporting export-oriented industries. He was addressing the 12th Federation of Pakistan Chambers and Commerce and Industry Excellence Awards ceremony in Islamabad today (Tuesday). The President urged the business community to
Ambassador of the Russian Federation, Albert P. Khorev called on Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad. They discussed matters relating to bilateral defence and economic cooperation. The Defence Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and security. He said Pakistan intends to forge a long-term multidimensional partnership with
A delegation of China’s Asia Economic Development Association has visited Special Investment Facilitation Council. The SIFC officials briefed the delegation about prospects of industrial development and investment opportunities in Pakistan. The delegation expressed interest for investment in key sectors including industry, banking, defence, energy, agriculture, livestock, aquaculture and healthcare. The
The Ministry of Climate Change has accelerated efforts to designate snow leopard as an international symbol of climate adaptation at the United Nations General Assembly. During a meeting in Islamabad, Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam outlined the steps of this initiative. The plan includes sending formal