Pakistans

Gunvor Group eyes investment in Pakistan’s petroleum sector, confirms government D_Trends

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Gunvor Group eyes investment in Pakistan’s petroleum sector, confirms government D_Trends

ISLAMABAD: Gunvor Group, a prominent global commodities trading firm, has expressed strong interest in investing in Pakistan’s petroleum sector, according to an official statement from the Pakistani government. The announcement followed a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Gunvor Group Chairman Torbjorn Tornqvist, along with Mehmet Celepoglu, Regional Vice President of TotalEnergies, on Monday. … Read more

Decorations light up Pakistan’s streets on Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) Dtrends

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Decorations light up Pakistan’s streets on Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) Dtrends

Pakistan is brimming with religious zeal and fervour to celebrate Eid Milad un Nabi, which marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), tomorrow (Tuesday).  Muslims across the world mark this occasion in different ways every year on 12th Rabi ul Awal but in Pakistan, lit up streets and buildings represent the festivities of the prestigious … Read more

Pakistan’s auto industry may soon need to abide by safety standards D_Trends

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Pakistan’s auto industry may soon need to abide by safety standards D_Trends

Pakistan’s domestic auto industry might soon face a safety reckoning, as the government looks to enforce international standards without the crucial infrastructure to do so at home. Without a local testing facility, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) is pushing for vehicles to be inspected overseas, a proposal that is rattling local automakers. For … Read more

‘Pakistan’s progress linked to Balochistan peace’ Dtrends

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‘Pakistan’s progress linked to Balochistan peace’ Dtrends

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser on Saturday asked Balochistan parliamentarians and public representatives to suggest solutions to the socio-economic problems being faced by the province and its people. Chairing the maiden meeting of the special parliamentary committee on Balochistan in the Parliament House, Qaiser said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) emanated from Gilgit-Baltistan … Read more

Pakistan’s Affan Salman wins World Youth Scrabble Championship D Trends

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Pakistan’s Affan Salman wins World Youth Scrabble Championship D Trends

Pakistan’s 16-year-old Affan Salman secured the World Youth Scrabble title at the championship held in Sri Lanka. Pakistan has achieved another remarkable feat in the game of words, Scrabble, by winning the World Youth Scrabble Championship for a record fifth time. Salman dominated the competition, winning 19 out of 23 games. Pakistan is now the … Read more

Pakistan’s first café operated by differently-abled staff opens doors to customers Dtrends

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Pakistan’s first café operated by differently-abled staff opens doors to customers Dtrends

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah cuts ribbon to inaugurate café Khudee exclusively run by differently-abled staffers in Karachi. — Facebook/ SindhCMHouse KARACHI:Khudee, Pakistan’s first café exclusively operated by differently-abled staff, has opened its doors in Karachi, marking a major step towards their empowerment while setting a new standard for inclusivity in the workforce. Sindh … Read more

Bolstering US trade relations key to Pakistan’s economic growth: Ambassador Rizwan Dtrends

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Bolstering US trade relations key to Pakistan’s economic growth: Ambassador Rizwan Dtrends

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh and HKSCA President Muhammad Saeed Sheikh. — Reporter HOUSTON: Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has stated that boosting exports to the US, the country’s largest trading partner, could significantly contribute to putting Pakistan’s economy on a path to sustainable growth. Rizwan said this in … Read more

Pakistan’s Awais Munir, Asjad Iqbal begin Snooker World Cup with triumph D Trends

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Pakistan’s Awais Munir, Asjad Iqbal begin Snooker World Cup with triumph D Trends

Awais Munir beat Mongolia’s Kash Uchjir, with frame scores of 60-17, 62-12, and 81-09. — Reporter  KARACHI: Pakistani cueists Asjad Iqbal and Awais Munir emerged victorious in a display of outstanding performance on the day one of the Snooker World Cup in Mongolia. The duo separately secured victories in each of their games without dropping a … Read more

IMF board to discuss Pakistan’s $7bn loan request on September 25 D_Trends

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IMF board to discuss Pakistan’s bn loan request on September 25 D_Trends

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed on Thursday that its executive board will meet on September 25 to discuss Pakistan’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF).  This follows Pakistan’s efforts to meet the lender’s conditions, including raising tax revenue by 40% and increasing energy prices. The country initially expected to secure the deal in August … Read more