Monday, September 16th, 2019
ISGS, NIGC sign revised agreement for Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (DNA): The Inter State Gas Systems (Private) Limited (ISGS) and the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) on Monday signed a revised agreement for the much-delayed Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project. Sources familiar with the matter told the media that as per the revised agreement, Pakistan will no longer have to pay fine to Iran and Iran will not go to an arbitration court for delay in IP pipeline construction. The two countries will work together to find a viable solution to the project. Furthermore, Pakistan can buildRead More
Turkish journalists briefed about Pakistan-India stand off at ISPR
RAWALPINDI, SEPT 16: A group of Turkish journalists visited ISPR on Monday. The delegation was briefed about Pakistan-India February stand off, situation along LOC/ Working Boundary and human rights violations in under siege IOJ&K including implications for regional peace. The group is visiting Muzafarabbad tomorrow and Chokthi on 18 September, to interact with locals and civilian victims of Indian ceasefire violations.
Second phase of CPEC all set to take off: Ambassador Yao Jing
Rawalpindi: The projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) mainly in energy sector and infrastructure development at Gwadar port have been completed and are near completion and it has set a strong foundation for second phase of CPEC, i.e. Development of Special Economic Zones (SEZ), strengthening trade and cultural ties through joint ventures and exchange of delegations. These remarks were made by Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing while addressing the ceremony to mark 70th anniversary of People’s Republic of China at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI)Read More
Trade deficit reduced by 38 percent, tax net widening: PM
Pakistan, Iran sign extension in IP gas line agreement ISLAMABAD, SEPT 16 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday chaired a meeting of his economic team where he was told that the government’s economic policies were coming to fruition due to considerable reduction in trade deficit, increase in exports and increased tax collection. The meeting was attended by Minister for Economic Affairs Hamad Azhar, Minister for Planning Khusro Bakhtiar, Advisor on Finance Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Advisor on Institutional Reforms Dr Ishrat Hussain, special assistants Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan and Yousuf BaigRead More
UNODC organizes conference to combat trafficking in persons
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 16 (DNA) – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), under the framework of the Global Action to Prevent and Address Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants in Asia and the Middle East (GLO.ACT – Asia and the Middle East), organized a two day (16-17 September 2019) Regional Conference to combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and the Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) at Marriott Hotel Islamabad, Pakistan. GLO.ACT-Asia and the Middle East is a four year (2018-2022) joint initiative by the European Union (EU)Read More
Brazilian soul food, music festival to begin on Sept 18 at Marriott Hotel
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 16 (DNA) – In a celebration of the vibrant Brazilian culture, Islamabad Marriott Hotel is going to host a three-day Brazilian Soul Food and Music Festival, in collaboration with the Embassy of Brazil. The festival will kick off at the hotel on 18th September 2019 and will attract food and music enthusiasts from the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The Brazilian Guest Chef Kiki Ferrari, accompanied by the Cluster Executive Chef of Islamabad Marriott Hotel Chef Thomas Figovc, will be preparing a variety of dishes from theRead More