Nepra reduces power tariff by 32 paisas per unit
ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) informed on Tuesday that it has approved a reduction of 32 paisas per unit in power tariff. The power regulatory entity approved the 32 paisa decrease in the power rate in terms of fuel adjustment for the month of October 2022. According to Nepra authorities, due to merit […]
Pakistan receives $500mln from AIIB
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received five hundred million dollars ($500-million) from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). In a tweet on Tuesday, the Ministry of Finance said the funds are deposited with State Bank of Pakistan and will augment our …
Ambassador-designate, President Japan-Pakistan Association discuss bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ambassador-designate to Japan Raza Bashir Tarar received Mr Shun Imaizumi, President Japan-Pakistan Association at the Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo on Tuesday. The Ambassador-designate thanked Mr Imaizumi and highlighted close friendly relations between Pakistan and Japan. Moreover, bilateral ties, cooperation in the fields of business and industry and the situation arising out of recent […]
Pakistan, Malaysia agree to continue dialogue on mutual areas of collaboration
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Major General (retd) Amir Azeem Bajwa held a meeting with the Interim Chairman of Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Tan Sri Muhammad Salim bin Fateh Din here in Islamabad on Tuesday. The two sides discussed the digital landscape of Pakistan and Malaysia including major initiatives and future projects. […]
Pakistan, Luxembourg agree to boost cooperation in diverse sectors
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Luxembourg have agreed to enhance cooperation in the fields of education, health, science and technology, and create start-ups linkages. An understanding to this effect was reached during the inaugural session of Pakistan-Luxembourg Bilateral Political Consultations in Luxembourg. According to a Radio Pakistan’s report, the Pakistan side was led by Acting Foreign Secretary […]
PM reaffirms support to oppressed people of Palestine
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support to the oppressed Palestinian people. In his tweets on Tuesday on the occasion of International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people, he said this day highlights the extreme sufferings Palestinians have endured under illegal Israeli occupation. The Prime Minister said Israeli persecution and oppressive […]
General Asim Munir assumes charge as Army Chief
ISLAMABAD: General Asim Munir assumed charge as the Chief of Army Staff at an impressive change of command ceremony at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. Outgoing Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa handed over the command stick to General Asim Munir symbolizing the change of command. General Asim Munir is the 17th Chief of […]
EU Ambassador hands mobile food testing lab keys to Sindh
KARACHI: European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka on Tuesday handed over keys of a mobile food-testing laboratory to the Sindh Food Authority at a special ceremony held in Karachi. This was achieved as part of the Growth for Rural Advancement and Sustainable Progress (GRASP) project, funded by the European Union, and implemented by […]