VANCOUVER -UNS: The Pakistan Western Canada Trade Association (PWCTA), in collaboration with the Consulate General of Pakistan in Vancouver, orchestrated the Pakistan Expo Vancouver 2023, a momentous event aimed at enhancing bilateral trade ties between Canada and Pakistan. This pioneering initiative witnessed a resounding success, affirming its significance. The Expo […]
Month: August 2023
ISLAMABAD -UNS: The Supreme Court (SC) reiterated its decision on Thursday to halt proceedings on a plea challenging the remand of the Toshakhana case to Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Humayun Dilawar — who convicted PTI chief Imran Khan in the case — until the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) decision on […]
ISLAMABAD -UNS: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sultan Sikandar Raja on Wednesday said a recent amendment to the Clause 57 of Election Act meant that giving election date was the sole prerogative of the ECP as he responded to the letter sent by President Arif Alvi. According to the ECP [Election […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to China’s President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg and highlighted concerns India has about border issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India’s foreign secretary said. Modi and Xi agreed “to direct their relevant officials to intensify […]
KARACHI -UNS: The foreign exchange reserves held by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) dropped to $7,930.5 million after declined by $125 million during the week ended on August 18, 2023. Data shared by the central bank on Thursday said the net foreign exchange reserves held by commercial banks stood at […]
KABUL-UNS: At the invitation of the Centre for Strategic Studies (CSS), Kabul, a delegation of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) visited Afghanistan from 21-23 August 2023. The delegation was led by Director General ISSI, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood and included the Director of the Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East […]
ISLAMABAD -UNS: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday distributed certificates of appreciation among the SSG commandos and the locals who successfully rescued eight people trapped in a chairlift in Allai area of Battagram. Speaking on the occasion, the PM said credit went to all who did splendid job […]
By Qamar Bashir Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is widely regarded as the father of India’s space program. His visionary leadership set India on a path of space exploration and technological advancement. He recognized the potential of space technology for India’s development and was instrumental in creating the Indian Space Research Organisation […]
ISLAMABAD -UNS: The rising electricity costs appeared to have put the power companies in a vicious cycle of declining consumption and shifting resultant additional capacity charges to consumers, compelling the government to seek staggered imposition of Rs146 billion quarterly charges in six months, instead of three months to minimise the […]
