Islamabad, June 9 (INP): Unani and traditional Chinese medicines can provide more medical options, treating various diseases. “We should provide alternate ways of treatment to our people so that they can get better health facilities. Cooperating with China can help us achieve that,” said Syed Shabib ul Hasan, vice chancellor of Hamdard University, the oldest and largest traditional medicine college …
ISLAMABAD, Jun.8, (INP): Continuing their support for the victims of the devastating 2022 floods in Pakistan, the people of China’s Henan province generously donated 9,000 food packages to be distributed among the affected individuals in 25 districts of Balochistan. To commemorate this gesture, a ceremony took place in Quetta, attended by Balochistan’s Home Minister, Meer Zia Ullah Langau, who is …
ISLAMABAD, Jun.8 (INP): Taking inspiration from the remarkable achievements of the ‘smart classrooms’ established in five high schools of Gilgit-Baltistan as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the regional government has decided to expand this concept to an additional 37 schools situated in the remote and distant areas of Pakistan’s northern region. Furthermore, they have plans to implement this technology-driven …
International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Geoff Allardice has said that the cricket body intends to publish a full schedule for the men’s 2023 ODI World Cup “as soon as we possibly can”. The tournament, which is being hosted by India, is expected to start in four months; however, the venues and fixtures for the tournament remain unconfirmed. “I …
LAHORE, June 08 (EW): Disgruntled PTI leader and sugar baron – Jahangir Tareen – on Wednesday announced the formation of a new political party – Istehkam-e-Pakistan – comprising more than 100 former National Assembly members and leaders of the former ruling party. The announcement was made at the residence of Aleem Khan – another estranged leader of the PTI, …
ISLAMABAD, June 08 (EW): The Census Monitoring Committee (CMC) decided on Wednesday to launch the post-enumeration survey for validating the provisional data collected during the country’s first-ever digital census. The CMC met here with Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal in the chair. The meeting reviewed the progress of the ‘Digital Population and Housing Census’, said a news release issued by …
ISLAMABAD: The federal government will unveil the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2022-23 — a pre-budget document containing the details of major socio-economic achievements during the outgoing fiscal year — on Thursday (today). Finance Minister Ishaq Dar will chair the launching ceremony of the pre-budget document, according to a statement issued by the Finance Ministry. The document will provide details about …
Pakistan can have only one remaining board review under the current bailout package of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) before its budget is unveiled on June 9, itself a step towards a successful review, a Fund official said on Thursday. “To pave the way for a final review under the current EFF, it is essential to restore the proper …
ISLAMABAD, June 8 (INP):Nineteen countries, including Argentina, Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, have expressed their interest in joining the BRICS, and these aspirations will be deliberated upon at the group’s upcoming summit in South Africa in August. According to a report carried by Gwadar Pro on Thursday, developing economies, in particular, are harboring deep frustration over the onerous conditions …
BEIJING, June 7 (INP): On behalf of the President of Pakistan, Ambassador Moin ul Haque conferred Pakistan’s civil award ‘Sitara-i-Imtiaz’ upon Prof. Tang Mengsheng and Prof. Kong Julan in a special investiture ceremony held here on Wednesday at the Embassy of Pakistan, according to China Economic Net (CEN), Speaking at the occasion, Ambassador Moin ul Haque paid a rich …