LAHORE, Mar 20 (EW): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan announced on Sunday a “mega power show” at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore on Wednesday, the eve of the Pakistan Day celebrations. Addressing his supporters via video link from his Zaman Park residence, Imran vowed a “mammoth rally” at Minar-e-Pakistan, which he said would be like a referendum to prove which …
ISLAMABAD, March 20 (INP): “Cooperation between China and Pakistan can help Pakistan benefit from China’s expertise in renewable energy, including solar and wind energy. Sino-Pak cooperation opportunities lie in renewable energy assessment, project investment and development, technology training, etc,” said Qin Haiyan, secretary-general of the China Wind Energy Association. In a webinar titled “Pakistan’s Green Energy Pathways – Inspirations …
ISLAMABAD March 20 (INP): In response to the devastating floods that hit Pakistan last year, Daraz has announced that it will facilitate a donation of around US $320,000 from its China-based parent company Alibaba Group to support efforts to rehabilitate communities affected by the disaster. The donation will be made to The Citizens Foundation, a globally recognized and respected …
At least 10 people died on Friday after a fire broke out in a house in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (K-P) Lower Kohistan district, according to Rescue 1122 officials. A house located in the district’s Seri Pattan area caught fire, causing the roof of the house to collapse and trapping the residents under the debris. Upon receiving information about the incident, Rescue …
BEIJING, Mar 17 (AFP): Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to Moscow next week, where he will hold talks with his strategic ally Vladimir Putin just over a year into Russia’s war in Ukraine. Xi will be in Russia from Monday to Wednesday, Beijing’s foreign ministry and the Kremlin said on Friday. Recently reanointed for a …
ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (EW): Batter Tayyab Tahir has expressed his gratitude to Karachi Kings for giving him a chance to prove his mettle in the Pakistan Super League, which paved the way for his selection in the national T20 team. Right-handed Tayyab received his maiden call-up to Pakistan’s T20 side for the three-match series against Afghanistan being held in …
ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (EW): The government on Thursday made it categorically clear that Pakistan’s nuclear and missile programme was “totally secure, foolproof and under no stress or pressure, whatsoever.” “Pakistan’s nuclear and missile programme is a national asset, which is jealously guarded by the state. The complete programme is totally secure, foolproof and under no stress or pressure, whatsoever,” …
ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (EW): Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan arrived in China on Thursday and is expected to hold discussions with his Chinese counterpart on strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership between the two countries, The News reported on Friday. The foreign secretary will also hold meetings with Chinese officials to discuss the financial woes of Pakistan among other matters …
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has decided to appear before the Lahore High Court (LHC) regarding a petition to halt a police operation to arrest him for failing to attend the Toshakhana hearing. “Khan would soon go to a court in the city of Lahore to support his plea against his arrest warrant and police action,” PTI leader Fawad …
ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (EW): Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that an assurance from “friendly countries” to fund a balance of payment gap was the last hurdle in securing an IMF deal, which will offer a critical lifeline to avert an economic meltdown. Several countries had made commitments to support Pakistan during previous International Monetary Fund (IMF) reviews, …
