ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto telephoned Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) chief Akhtar Mengal on Saturday and discussed the current political situation in the country. According to details, both the leaders agreed on a joint strategy for the next year’s fiscal budget. They also exchanged views on the 18th Constitutional Amendment and government’s … Read more
KAREN STATE, MYANMAR: China’s military said on Monday it had organised army units and joint air-ground police patrols near the Myanmar border to maintain security and stability as fighting between Myanmar’s ruling junta and rebel forces escalated. The patrols will focus on Ruili, Zhenkang and other frontline areas, the military said in a statement. The … Read more
Hub Power Holdings Limited (HPHL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hub Power Company Limited, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Ark Metals (Private) Limited for the exploration and development of mineral mines in Pakistan. The announcement was made on Monday through a notice in accordance with Sections 96 and 131 of the Securities … Read more
President Asif Ali Zardari is meeting JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at the latter’s residence in Islamabad on August 24. — APP Govt decides to summon joint parliament’s session on Aug 28. Key legislation likely to be tabled next week, say sources. PPP also taken into confidence ahead of potential legislation. ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali … Read more
LAHORE: Investors of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have shown keen interest in forging joint ventures (JVs) with the Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) to tap the global market by meeting international standards. According to PFC Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq, who is currently visiting Gulf countries and holding meetings with his counterparts, the collaboration … Read more
CHIANG MAI: China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand discussed cross-border crime on Friday at the Informal Discussion Between the Foreign Ministers of China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that security is the prerequisite and foundation for the development of all countries. At present, he said, the security … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A joint plantation drive was carried out by the DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi administration and the Punjab Forest Department to revive Takht Pari Forest, located in DHA Rawalpindi-Islamabad, says a Press release.Over 200,000 saplings were planted and 100,000 seed balls were sprinkled via helicopter.The purpose of reviving Takht Pari Forest was to mitigate the impact of … Read more