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It is unfortunate that the toxic phenomenon of intolerant culture and hostilities among the leaders, voters, supporters and workers has cut across traditional political party divides in the country By Ghulam Haider November 7, 2022 Islamabad ( EA Report) It is very common that even siblings or a father and a son or a husband and his wife within the confines of a house can have a difference of opinion over any issue or they might have divergent political views or associations or affiliation. This divergence in views assumes more value in democracy where having and expressing contrasting points of view without any restrains and compulsions is considered to the sign of a healthy and constructive society. But, it is unfortunate ...

November 11, 2022 at 11:50 am | Economic Affairs

November 11, 2022Islamabad ( PR) Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar held meeting with Mr. Mohammed Al-Suwaidi, CEO and Managing Director of Abudhabi Holding Company and Mr. Syed Basar, CEO and Managing Director of International Holding Company today in Abu Dhabi. Both sides discussed investment opportunities available in Pakistan . ADQ and IHC expressed specific interest in investing in energy, agriculture, healthcare and other sectors.

November 11, 2022 at 10:53 am | Economic Affairs

November 10,2022Abu Dhabi ( PR)A delegation of Etisalat called on Federal Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar today at t in the Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi. The delegation apprised the Finance Minister about the ongoing Etisalat operations in Pakistan and their future business plans.

November 10, 2022 at 6:21 pm | Economic Affairs

November 10,2022Islamabad(PR) China & Pakistan should jointly explore more avenues in social cultural & economic sectors for mutual benefits. This was stated by Amb. Lin Songtain President Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) China, while talking with Deputy Chairman Senate of Pakistan Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi at later"s residence alongwith 6 members high profile delegation. Chinese charge d Affairs Madam Pang Chunxue, Pakistan China Friendship Association (PCFA) Executive Committee Member Syed Zafar Ali Shah, Secretary-General Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani were also present on the occasion. The visiting Chinese dignitaries Amb. Lin Songta in appreciate the efforts of PCFA Khyber Pakht...

November 10, 2022 at 6:19 pm | Economic Affairs

November 10,2022Isamabad (PR) World Bank terms performance of FBRunder Pakistan Raises Revenue Program as SatisfactoryA meeting was held between Chairman FBR, Mr. Asim Ahmad and Country Director World Bank, Mr. Najy Benhassine, Pakistan, to review the progress of Pakistan Raises Revenue Program on 10th November 2022 at FBR HQ. FBR is implementing Pakistan Raises Revenue Program (PRRP) with financial assistance from the World Bank. The program is expected to contribute to a sustainable increase in domestic revenue by broadening the tax base and facilitating compliance. The World Bank has recently concluded the Mid-Term Review of the program in October to November 2022. Based on initial findings the World Bank has expressed overall sa...

November 10, 2022 at 6:16 pm | Economic Affairs

November 8, 2022Islamabad (PR)The Pakistan Parliamentary delegation led by Federal Minister for poverty Alleviation and Social safety Ms.Shazia Marri is currently visiting Iceland for participation in the the" Fifth Annual Reykjavík Global Forum Women Leadership” scheduled from November 8-10, 2022. The delegation of Pakistan held bilateral meeting with Ms.Silvana Koch who is the President and Founder of Women Political Leaders (WPL). Ms.Silvana stated that the Forum’s mission is to provide a platform where women leaders discuss and share ideas and solutions on how to further advance society, increase gender equality and promote and positively develop the number of women in leadership positions. Ms. Shazia , Head of Pakis...

November 8, 2022 at 6:31 pm | Economic Affairs

NA Speaker and Deputy Speaker extend felicitation to Syed Ali Musa Gillani for his unopposed election as President YPF Islamabad: 8th November 2022: Islamabad (PR) Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) of National Assembly of Pakistan elected MNA Syed Ali Musa Gillani as its unopposed President. The election for President YPF was held after approval of Patron- in -Chief of YPF National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf and fulfilling codal formalities. The election process was chaired by Additional Secretary Legislation Mr.Mushtaq Ahmed and Additional Secretary ( Special Initiative/PMU ) Syed Shamoon Hashmi also briefed the members about composition of YPF and Election procedure. While addressing the meeting of YPF after his election ...

November 8, 2022 at 5:14 pm | Economic Affairs

Islamabad (PR) The Indonesian Ambassador launched the establishment of a network for the alumni of Indonesian higher educational institutions in Rawalpindi on November 07, 2022. Ambassador Tugio shared his pleasure that more than 60 Pakistani students have been selected for the Indonesian Scholarship this year. He noted a positive trajectory in the last few years where many students from Pakistan are pursuing their higher education in Indonesia. Citing the QS World University Rankings 2022 in which five Indonesian universities are listed among the top 500 in the world, he is convinced that this figure will increase as more Pakistani students become aware of the high-quality educational opportunities offered by universities in Indones...

November 8, 2022 at 2:07 pm | Economic Affairs

Nevertheless, the current economic scenario has sparked a wave of uncertainty across different sectors throughout Pakistan By Ghulam Haider November 7, 2022 Islamabad (EA Report) The months of the political bickering coupled with fragile economic conditions in Pakistan have forced a majority of the entrepreneurs to getting increasingly pessimistic about the state of affairs of their businesses concerns as inflation reaches its highest level for 40 years. Gallup Business Confidence Report conducted by Gallup Pakistan Survey on the current quarter of 2022 found 65 per cent of the business owners believe their businesses are in bad conditions in country while the Net Future Business Confidence score has been worsened by 50 ...

November 7, 2022 at 8:11 pm | Economic Affairs

November 7, 2022Islamabad ( EA Report)H.E Mr. Ameer Khurram Rathore, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia paid a courtesy call on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at the Finance Division, today. The Finance Minister and the Ambassador discussed long-standing deep-rooted bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, which are strengthening with each passing day. The recent visit of Prime Minister of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia and the support in various areas extended by the leadership of Saudi Arabia were appreciated in the meeting. Ambassador Mr. Ameer Khurram Rathore said that the recent visit of Prime Minister of Pakistan has further enhanced the brotherly relations between Pa...

November 7, 2022 at 9:55 am | Economic Affairs

November 7, 2023Islamabad (PR)Lord Wajid Khan, Member House of Lords UK along with a delegation of prominent businessmen from UK called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division, today. The business delegation comprised Mr. Zuber Issa, CBE, head of EG Group & ASDA, Mr. Mohammad Asim, Mr. Mohammad Tayyab and Mr. Shakoor Ahmed, Directors of EG Group. SAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa, SAPM on Revenue Mr. Tariq Mehmood Pasha, Secretary Finance and other senior officers of Finance Division also attended the meeting. Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomed the delegation and apprised of them the current overall macroeconomic outlook of the country.The Finance Minister...

November 7, 2022 at 9:55 am | Economic Affairs

Rawalpindi, 01 November 2022:His Excellency Mr Nicolas Galey, French Ambassador to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today.During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including defence & security cooperation and overall regional security situation were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan values its relations with France and we earnestly look forward to enhance mutually beneficial multi-domain relations based on common interests. Both reiterated the desire to further enhance bilateral relations in fall fields.The visiting dignitary expressed his grief over the devastation caused by floods in Pakistan and offered sincere condolence to the families of the victims.The visiting dignitary appr...

November 1, 2022 at 5:21 pm | Economic Affairs

October 31, 2022Islamabad: A renowned businessman Saif Ullah Paracha has been returned to Pakistan after his acquittal from years long investigation at infamous US prison Guantanamo Bay.Due to the hectic efforts of the Pakistan's embassy Washington and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Mr Paracha reached Pakistan safely on Saturday, 29 October, 2022 after facing a prolonged investigation conducted by the US authorities during his detention at the infamous prison of America. Although he was found not guilty during the investigation, however, the Foreign Ministry completed an extensive inter-agency process to facilitate the repatriation of Mr. Paracha. MOFA announced that "We are glad that a Pakistani citizen detained abroad...

October 31, 2022 at 6:29 pm | Economic Affairs

Beijing says its anti-terrorism and "de-radicalization efforts" in the region are carried out in accordance with the "rule of law" and by no means "repressing ethnic minorities" In the recent period, Western society's attention to China's human rights issues has become increasingly "hot", especially for the groundless accusations of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which have become a "hyped" public opinion in the Western media. In response to the so-called "conclusion" reached in the Human Rights Report on China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region released by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on September 1, 2022, citing "serious human rights violations" against Uighurs and "other mainly Mus...

October 17, 2022 at 5:22 pm | Economic Affairs

EA Report LAHORE, Sept. 04–22 Pakistan's rupee maintained its strength against the US dollar by staying up near 0.9 percent in inter-bank market during opening trading hours on Tuesday.Pak rupee was being quoted at 225.30 with an appreciation of Rs1.99 or 0.88 percent against the greenback, during intra-day trading right at around 10:35amPakistan's rupee, last day, had maintained its upward trajectory against US dollar for the seventh straight session, closing at 227.29 appreciating to Rs1.16 or 0.51% in the inter-bank market.Analysts attribute rupee's recent gain to the return of Ishaq Dar, widely seen as an advocate of a strong rupee.The newly-appointed finance minister on Monday clearly said that the country’s currency could s...

October 4, 2022 at 3:48 pm | Economic Affairs

On 1st April 2022, the 2022 Presidents’ Forum of Hubei-South Asian Universities & The 2nd Meeting of South Asian-Hubei Universities Alliance was held online and offline at Yichang, Hubei province China hosted by the Hubei provincial department of education and hosted by the three gorges university. The Theme of the conference was Cooperation and Exchange between Universities in Hubei and South Asia in the Post-epidemic Era: Opportunities, Challenges and Countermeasures. Yu xuemin, Deputy director of Hubei provincial education department, Zhang Jin'an, Vice mayor of Yichang Municipal People's Government, Wang Junchang, General manager of Yunnan Nadebei hydropower development Co., Ltd., and 70 representatives of 11 Chinese Universities...

April 4, 2022 at 9:55 am | Economic Affairs