ISLAMABAD, April 3 (INP): Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) in collaboration with Department of Tourist Services (DTS), Sustainable Tourism Foundation Pakistan (STFP), College of tourism and Hotel Management (COTHM), Pakistan Association of Tour Operators (PATO) and Legend Hotels has organized a First National Tour Guide Training Program in Islamabad from March 18 to March 31. The aim of this …
ISLAMABAD, April 3 (INP): China has contributed more than half of ornamental plants in today’s gardens around the world, according to a study conducted by the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). Like the rest of the world, Pakistanis have also benefited from Chinese research and experience beautifying their homes and gardens with ornamental plants, according to a report …
BEIJING, Mar. 31 (INP): US’ interest rate hikes worsen debt problems for some countries like Pakistan, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning at a regular press conference. “Since last year, the US has resorted to unprecedented massive interest rate hikes, making the debt problems of certain countries even worse. The US needs to take concrete steps to help developing …
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (EW): The newly-formed four-member bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan hearing the PTI petition regarding delay in elections in Punjab was dissolved on Friday after Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail excused himself from hearing the case. The new bench comprising Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar, and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail …
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (EW): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi said he has floated the idea of a hybrid model to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) where Pakistan and India would be able to play their matches at neutral venues, The News reported Friday. Talking to the media persons in the federal capital, Sethi called for a …
Pakistan’s decision not to participate in the second Summit on Democracy, hosted by the United States, does not change the Biden administration’s willingness to continue to work with Islamabad on a “broad range of issues,” a State Department spokesperson said. At the same time, spokesperson Vedant Patel said the US was “certainly sorry that Pakistan chose not to participate” …
LAHORE/PESHAWAR: At least five people have been killed in recent weeks and more injured in stampedes at sites distributing free flour under a government-backed scheme to help families struggling with soaring costs of basic staples. Thousands of people gathered at the centers set up across the country as part of the government’s efforts to ease the impact of inflation, …
BEIJING, Mar 31 (Reuters): Oil prices were very slightly down in Asian morning trade on Friday as bullish sentiment about Chinese demand and potential Middle Eastern supply disruptions was tempered by uncertainty over US economic data on Friday. Brent futures, which have risen nearly 6% this week, were down 19 cents, or -0.24%, at $79.08 a barrel at 0415 …
SYDNEY: Rapidly melting Antarctic ice threatens to dramatically slow deep-water currents in the world´s oceans, scientist say, impacting the spread of fresh water, oxygen and life-sustaining nutrients for centuries. New modelling points to faster Antrartic ice melts driving a “substantial slowdown” of water circulation in the ocean depths if global carbon emissions remain high, researchers said in a study …
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (EW): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday directed that uninterrupted supply of gas to people during the times of Iftar and Sehri should be ensured. The prime minister was given a detailed briefing during a meeting chaired by him on the issue of low pressure, interruption and load-shedding of gas in Karachi. On the PM’s orders, the …
