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Pakistan announce squad for Engro Central Asian Volleyball League
AFZAL JAVED ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) on Tuesday announced its fourteen member’s squad for the Engro Central Asian Volleyball League starting from 11 May to 17 May 2024 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. According to Pakistan Volleyball Federation Chairman Chaudhry Muhammad Yaqoob, after rigorous training sessions and thorough evaluation, head coach Ruben Wolochin from Argentina has selected a talented and dedicated group of players to compete in the highly anticipated event. The team is ready to showcase their skills and sportsmanship in the Engro Central Asian VolleyballRead More
Thai University announces undergraduate scholarships
ISLAMABAD, May 7 (DNA): The Faculty of Economics of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand has established the “Undergraduate Scholarship Program for International Students” to provide financial assistance to qualified non-Thai students who wish to study in Thailand through the competitive international EBA program. According to the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the EBA program is Thailand’s most important and innovative program in the field of economics. “With a vision to be an internationally competitive program that aims to produce economists who are highly qualified to contribute to society with ethical and social responsibility”,Read More
IT, Agriculture sectors identified as key investment prospects in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, MAY 6 /DNA/ – A delegation of International Investors called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb to delve into the economic dynamics and investment prospects of Pakistan at Finance Division, today. The meeting, organized by Standard Chartered Bank, was attended by Chief IR Ops. FBR Mr. Ijaz Hussain, Special Secretary Finance and other senior officers from Finance Division. Senior officials from the bank were also present in the meeting. The Finance Minister welcomed the delegation and assured that the present government has taken all pragmaticRead More
Pakistan’s progress on tobacco taxation still falls short of WHO guidelines
DNA Islamabad – Pakistan has made significant progress in raising tobacco taxes but the country still falls short in fully implementing World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations aimed at both saving lives and curbing tobacco use. The WHO recommends that the tobacco excise taxes should be at least 70 percent of the retail price. According to details, there is a two-tiered system of Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes. Following the increases during 2022-23, current FED share in retail prices stands at 48 percent and 68 percent respectively for low andRead More
Italian Ambassador, PM Shehbaz discuss strengthening bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD, MAY 6 /DNA/ – This afternoon, the Ambassador of Italy, Marilina Armellin paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House. Welcoming the Ambassador, the Prime Minister stated that Pakistan deeply valued its multifaceted relations with Italy spanning over many decades, which had always been marked by goodwill and trust. He added that the two sides also shared similar views on a number of important regional and global issues. Thanking the Italian leadership for the congratulatory message that he received on his re-election,Read More
UNESCO Proclaims May 5th as World Day of Portuguese Language and Lusophone Cultures
In 2009, fifteen years ago, the date of 5th of May was officially established by the CPLP – the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries – as the World Day of the Portuguese Language. Ten years later, in 2019, the 40th session of UNESCO General Conference decided to proclaim this day as the World Day of the Portuguese Language and Lusophone Cultures. Speakers of Portuguese are called “Lusophones” (lusófonos). A neo-Latin language, the Portuguese is one of the most globally diffused languages in modern world. It is native to more thanRead More