Pakistan
Privatization process will be done with consultation of business community
Karachi, July 8, 2019: This statement was given by Muhammad Mian Soomro, Federal Minister for Privatization during a meeting with the prominent businessmen of Karachi city arranged by Abdul Rahim Janoo, Ex-Chairman Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) at his residence. Janoo said that after the federal budget 2019, the business community is quite desperate,…
PML-N trying to undermine national institutions: Firdous
Sialkot, July 7, 2019: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Sunday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was trying to create chaos in the country for political gains. Read More: Deposit growth lifts on funds from Asset Declaration Scheme Addressing a news conference here, she said…
ADB approves $235 mln to develop Karachi BRT system
Islamabad, July 6, 2019: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $235 million loan to help develop a bus rapid transit (BRT) system with innovative energy and climate resilience features that will enhance access to quality public transport for people in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest and most populated city. According.to a statement by the Bank…
Crackdown on Smuggling – Deputy collector of Customs Attacked
During a crackdown on smuggling activity all over the country. Abdul Qudoos Shaikh, Deputy collector of customs has been attacked. Quetta, July 5, 2019: During regular anti-smuggling operations Abdul Qadoos Shaikh, deputy collector along with his team intercepted a truckload of tiles near Kolpur, Balochistan. The truck smuggled items were seized and was being escorted…
Outstanding Young Heroes in Pakistan receive award in memory of Princess Diana
Karachi, July 5, 2019: Being the first from Pakistan this year, ConnectHear, a young social entrepreneurial start-up, has been honoured with The Diana Awards for going above and beyond in their daily lives to create and sustain positive change. “Growing up, I saw my deaf parents struggle with communicating with the outside world. I saw…