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INDONESIAN EMBASSY, ECOMMERCE GATEWAY PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD. ORGANIZE 1ST INDONESIA – PAKISTAN B2B HYBRID ROAD SHOW

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ISLAMABAD – The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad and Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. jointly organized 1st Indonesia – Pakistan B2B Hybrid Road Show 2021 & Launched Indonesia Pakistan B2B online Portal to facilitate increased trade between Indonesia and Pakistan by providing a platform for business communities of the two countries to get more information which may help to increase commercial transactions potential in various fields such as Health, Pharma, Food, Agriculture, Textile and Furniture. 


The event attended by Hon. Mian Muhammad Aslam Iqbal, Provincial Minister, Govt. of Punjab as Chief Guest, CEO of Punjab Board of Investment amd Trade, President Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Senior Vice President of FPCCI, President of Pakistan Indonesia Business Forum, Chairman and Executive Members of Business Associations, etc.

In symbolic end to war, U.S. general steps down from Afghanistan command

Top US General, Austin Miller is relinquishing command today in a symbolic end to America’s longest conflict in Afghanistan.

The US officials say, Miller will become America’s last four-star general on the ground in Afghanistan in a ceremony in Kabul that will come ahead of a formal end to the military mission there on August 31.

About 2,400 US service members have been killed in America’s longest war and many thousands wounded.

Meanwhile, three civilians have been killed and six more wounded in a roadside bomb blast in the southern province of Helmand.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the blast.

Emir of Kuwait vows to expand bilateral ties with Pakistan

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has reiterated to expand relations between Kuwait and Pakistan for mutual benefit.

Replying to President Dr. Arif Alvi’s letter, he expressed satisfaction over the strong relationship between Kuwait and Pakistan. He accepted the invitation from the President to visit Pakistan.

He thanked Pakistan for appreciating Kuwait’s role regarding issues of Muslim Ummah especially Palestine.

In the letter, he expressed hope that world will soon get rid of this Coronavirus pandemic.   

Pakistan’s efforts for environment protection being recognized at int’l level: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said environment protection is one of the top priorities of the government and tree plantation campaign plays a vital role in this regard.

Chairing a virtual meeting on monsoon plantation today (Monday), he said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has established an example in making the Billion Tree Tsunami a success that needs to be followed.  

The Prime Minister said Pakistan’s efforts for environment protection are being recognized at the international level.

He directed to finalize a tree planation plan at divisional and district level in Punjab. He also stressed the need to monitor the plantation campaign to ensure transparency and to use modern means, while compiling results.

Imran Khan emphasized on ensuring participation of Tiger Force, students, members of civil society, government departments and private organizations in the tree plantation campaign.

The Prime Minister was briefed about tree plantation targets in Punjab and the strategy to achieve them.

The meeting was informed that Punjab will play a leading role in the Monsoon Tree Plantation campaign.

Punjab Forest Minister said that six-monthly targets of been set to make the province green.

Chairman Capital Development Authority also briefed the meeting regarding the tree plantation campaign in the Islamabad Capital Territory.    

Mehbooba reiterates demand for Article 370, 35-A restoration

JAMMU, JUL 12  (DNA) – In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Peoples Democratic Party President, Mehbooba Mufti has reiterated the demand for the restoration of Article 370 and 35-A.

Mehbooba Mufti addressing a news conference in Jammu said that Article 370, 35-A, and Domicile Act were not given to Kashmiris by any foreign country. She said, before the nation gave it to us, Maharaja Hari Singh had brought it to protect the identity of the people of Kashmir. She maintained. “We have these laws to be upheld, she added.

Mehbooba Mufti said, after the repeal of these laws, it seems that the only motive behind this was to loot Jammu and Kashmir. “Outsiders are being given top position in Chenab Valley Power Projects, our water and electricity goes out. Our transporters are in trouble. They have to pay toll taxes,” She deplored.

Mehbooba Mufti has said that New Delhi has put the resources of the territory on sale and has brought its economy on the brink of collapse. Mehbooba Mufti, while interacting with PDP delegations from the Chenab Valley said, “From power projects to the sand mining sector, everything is being auctioned by the present dispensation under a planned conspiracy to smash our economy to smithereens”.

She added that this administrative onslaught has already shown its impact. “While curfews and lockdowns have caused serious dent to the economy, a series of administrative orders and laws have come as a shock,” she sad.

The Chenab Valley, she said, is facing the worst impact of the sell-out by Indian government as even the power projects which Jammu and Kashmir was capable of undertaking itself has now been handed over to Indian company, NHPC.

The Ratle power project is an example where the state-owned Power Development Corporation was self-sufficient to undertake the project but it was handed over to the joint consortium that too by minimising the share of JKPDC, she added.

She said power project construction companies were working like the East India company ignoring the rights of the local population. Locals are being denied employment in these projects, she deplored. Mehbooba said that local contractors were getting peanuts for the works they were executing while labourers were being denied benefits prescribed under the laws. = DNA

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High Commission’s Cricket Team participates in Pakistan Overseas Cricket Cup Tournament

LONDON – /DNA/ – Pakistan High Commission London’s Cricket Team participated in Pakistan Overseas Cricket Cup Tournament on 11 July 2021 and reached the final. The tournament was played at the Osterley Cricket Ground London.

High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan together with his spouse Ambassador (R) Leena Salim Moazzam and local MP Ms Ruth Cadbury attended the event besides the local fans of cricket.

The High Commissioner, who himself has played First Class Cricket in the past, was part of the High Commission’s Cricket Team. 

Other teams included Bestway Group, UKPCCI and United Lawyers Society.

Speaking on the occasion, the High Commissioner thanked the organizers for making excellent arrangements for the match. He said sporting events are a useful tool of public diplomacy and act as bridges between communities. The High Commission always encouraged sporting activities to bring different communities together, he added.

Ms Ruth Cadbury MP welcomed the teams to the local ground and said she was looking forward to more such healthy activities. She said, among many other common interests, cricket bound our two peoples together.

Matches were followed by a prize distribution ceremony by the High Commissioner and Ms Ruth Cadbury MP.

Maintaining necessary social distancing, the teams and the local cricket fans enjoyed the day out.

First Lady’s cheque and wheel chair distribution

KARACHI, JUL 12: First lady Samina Alvi in a group photo with recipients of customized wheel chairs in a ceremony at Governor House.=DNA PHOTO

KARACHI, JUL 12 (DNA) – First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi distributed cheques and wheel chairs among persons with disabilities today at Governor House.  Mrs. Reema Imran, wife of Governor Sindh Imran Ismail, was also present at the occasion.

Begum Samina Arif Alvi urged the family members of persons with disabilities to get them registered with Nadra so that they could also benefit from Federal Government’s Ehsaas Program

Mrs. Alvi ensured the persons with disabilities that the cheques and wheel chairs will be regularly distributed in Karachi in collaboration with Pakistan Baitul Mal and Akhuwat Foundation.

First Lady appreciated efforts of Pakistan Baitul Mal and Akhuwat Foundation in gathering data on persons with disabilities and emphasized that follow through meetings should be carried out to bring maximum number of persons with disabilities under social safety net.

Begum Samina Arif Alvi encouraged the persons with disabilities to invest money in some venture for their sustainable growth rather than frequently relying on cash.

Mrs. Alvi also stressed on employment of persons with disabilities in private sector, especially those who are literate and are only a source of income for their family.  Mrs. Alvi said that loan for women and persons with disability has also been provided by the Federal Government under Kamyab jawan program. = DNA

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Nigerian delegation visits COMSTECH

Islamabad, July 12: A delegation of 30 Nigerian officials who are participants of a senior executive course at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Nigeria, visited COMSTECH on Monday. The delegation is on study tour to Pakistan with the purpose to benefit from Pakistan’s best practices in the context of policy implementation. Coordinator General, COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary extended warm welcome to the delegation at COMSTECH Headquarters.

Prof. Choudhary gave a detailed briefing on COMSTECH establishment, objectives, past activities, progress and future plans to the delegation. He briefed the delegation on the benefits of COMSTECH programmes to OIC member states including Nigeria in detail.

Prof. Choudhary highlighted the facilities available at COMSTECH for capacity building activities and subsequently arranged a tour of the delegation to the entire COMSTECH facility.

The tour was part of training programme of the senior executive course of National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Nigeria.

Pak, Tajik FM’s discuss matters of mutual interest

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Dushanbe, JUL 12 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

The parties stressed the importance of expanding trade, economic, investment, scientific and technical ties between the two countries, cooperation in industry and energy, including the implementation of the CASA-1000 project.

The two sides also discussed cooperation between Tajikistan and Pakistan within the framework of international and regional organizations.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will take part in the next meeting of the SCO Council of.=DNA

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CAR PRICES IN PAKISTAN AFTER GOVT’S NEW AUTO POLICY

KARACHI, JUL 12: The automobile manufacturers have announced to reduce car prices in Pakistan after getting the relaxations in taxes by the federal government under a new auto policy.

After the federal government made a tax cut for the automotive industry, the carmakers made reduction in the prices of the different models of Toyota, Suzuki and KIA vehicles.

Toyota Yaris

Sources told ARY News that the new prices of cars were effective from July 1 across the country as Indus Motors reduced the prices of Toyota Yaris, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Fortuner and Hilux Revo.

After the deduction of Rs100,000 million, the new price of Toyota Yaris GLI MT 1.3 is fixed at Rs2,409,000 from Rs2,509,000. The company reduced the price of Toyota Yaris GLI CVT 1.3 from Rs2,689,000 to Rs2,589,000.

The price of Toyota Yaris ATIV MT 1.3 was also reduced to Rs2,519,000 from Rs2,619,000, whereas, Toyota Yaris ATIV CVT 1.3 to Rs2,669,000 after the deduction of Rs100,000.

The company has made a reduction of Rs110,000 in the sale prices of Toyota Yaris ATIV X MT 1.5 as the model will now be sold at Rs2,717,000 from Rs2,929,000, Toyota Yaris ATIV X CVT 1.5 at Rs2,899,000 instead of Rs2,999,000.

Toyota Corolla

The sale price of the Toyota Corolla was also reduced as the model will now be available at Rs3,249,000 after the reduction of Rs120,000 in its previous price, Rs3,369,000. The new price of Toyota Corolla Altis CVT-i 1.8 is fixed at Rs3,579,000 while its previous sale price was Rs3,699,000.

A reduction worth Rs110,000 was made in the prices of Toyota Corolla Altis Grande CVT-i (Beige Interior) and Toyota Corolla Altis Grande CVT-i (Black Interior) as their new prices will be Rs3,869,000 and Rs3,889,000 respectively.

Toyota Fortuner

The auto manufacturer has reduced Rs300,000 in the price of Toyota Fortuner 2.7 G and the new price will be Rs7,649,000 instead of Rs7,999,000, whereas, Toyota Fortuner 2.7 VVTi’s price was decreased up to Rs8,899,000 from Rs9,299,000 after the reduction of Rs400,000.

Toyota Fortuner Sigma 4 will be available at the price of Rs9,269,000 after a reduction of Rs380,000 in its previous worth of Rs9,649,000.

Toyota Hilux

A reduction of Rs120,000 was made on three models of Toyota Hilux and the new prices were fixed at Rs6,429,000 for Toyota Hilux Revo GMT, Rs6,899,000 for Toyota Hilux Revo G AT and Rs7,379,000 for Toyota Hilux Revo V AT.

Suzuki vehicles

Pak Suzuki Motors announced to reduce prices of Alto, WagonR, Swift and Bolan.

The prices of different models of Suzuki Alto were announced as Rs1,113,000 was set up for Suzuki Alto VX after the reduction of Rs85,000, Rs1,335,000 for Suzuki Alto VXR after the reduction of Rs98,000, Rs1,521,000 for Suzuki Alto VXL AGS after the reduction of Rs112,000.

The price of Suzuki Cultus VXR was fixed at Rs1,655,000 after the reduction of Rs125,000, Cultus VXL Rs1,833,000 after the reduction of Rs140,000 and Cultus VXL AGS Rs1,975,000 after the reduction of Rs155,000.

The Suzuki Wagon R VXR price will be Rs1,530,000 after the reduction of Rs110,000, Wagon R VXL Rs1,610,000 after the price cut worth Rs120,000 and Wagon R AGS Rs1,760,000 after the reduction of Rs130,000.

The prices of other vehicles will be Rs1,972,000 for Suzuki Swift DLX 1.3 and Swift AT (Rs2,148,000).

Suzuki Bolan VX (Rs1,049,000) after the reduction of Rs85,000.

Kia vehicles

The automobile manufacturer, Kia, announced a reduction in the prices of Picanto, Sportage and Sorento.

The new prices of its models will be Rs1,781,000 for Kia Picanto 1.0 MT, Picanto 1.0 A (Rs1,922,000), Sportage Alpha (Rs4,294,000), Sportage AWD (Rs5,270,000), whereas, the price of Sorento 2.4 FWD was also reduced up to Rs163,000.

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