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65 years of friendship: Pakistan-China ties can improve regional security, economic growth

Pakistan and China mark 65 years of diplomatic ties and friendship "Pakistan and China, enjoy special friendship and have achieved much .. But we must continue to work for lasting peace and stability in the region to attain regional security...

CPEC will transform the region into global trade hub: Experts at Beijing Forum Islamabad

President Mamnoon Hussain says CPEC would prove to be a milestone in economic development of Pakistan ISLAMABAD - China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a historic step forward under which the development of road, rail, sea and air infrastructure projects would...

Gender responsive policies can increase women workforce, economic empowerment

“Denying equal opportunities and participation to almost half of our population simply means we're wasting a lot of untapped potential” ISLAMABAD - A comprehensive report, highlighting different facets of Pakistani women’s economic empowerment, recommends gender responsive infrastructure in places such...

Pakistan Day reception in Istanbul highlights strong Pakistan-Turkey relations

Pakistan’s Consul General, Dr. Yusuf Junaid, highlighted greater collaboration between Pakistan and Turkey, which is expected to lead to a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement ISTANBUL (Turkey) - Pakistan Day reception was hosted by Pakistan’s Consul General, Dr. Yusuf Junaid, in Istanbul in which guests highlighted growing relations...

Exploring Wool Value Chain Development in Balochistan

Wool value chain development will facilitate economic development and is an important step towards development of Pakistan: Siddique Mandokhel, Secretary Livestock ISLAMABAD - A consultation session was organized in Islamabad today to seek suggestions and recommendations for the best way...

Saudi Arabia bans imports of shrimps from Pakistan

Saudi Arabia has banned shrimp imports from Pakistan as a precautionary measure after detecting white spot disease in crustaceans exported from the country, according to Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). The measure is based on a report of the...

European tourism industry hit hard by Brussels terror attacks

Brussels terror attack has altered perceptions of the continent’s safety. The impact of the Brussels terror onslaught was immediate. Within days, occupancy rates at some hotels in the city plunged to just 25%, according to preliminary estimates from STR, a...

Pakistan and Iran vow to boost trade, defence ties

Pakistan and Iran sign 6 MoUs during the visit of first Iranian head of state to neighbouring Pakistan in the last 14 years. Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani have vowed to boost cooperation on regional security...

Singapore remains world’s most expensive city: Report

Singapore is world’s most expensive city for third year in a row, says EIU report Singapore has retained the title of the world's most expensive city for the third year in a row, despite experiencing its longest spell of declining...

Pakistan, Germany to launch renewable energy forum

Pakistan and Germany are working on Pak-German Renewable Energy Forum (REF) to connect Pakistani-German stakeholders from public and private sectors of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan Ina Lepel said on Saturday. Speaking at the 5th International Exhibition...

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