ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 (DNA): President Dr. Arif Alvi has said that strengthening private sector through promotion of local goods and industry is of paramount importance for economic development of country.The President said this while talking to the delegations of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCC&I) and Sargodha Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCC&I) who called on him separately at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad on Wednesday.
Revival of economy top most priority of govt: President
Planning Ministry refutes news report about CPEC liabilities
ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 (DNA): Ministry of Planning and Development has rejected a news report repayment of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project debt and liabilities.A statement issued by Ministry said on Wednesday that the news report is based on incorrect information and biased analysis.
Govt committed to provide efficient health services: President
ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 (DNA): President Dr. Arif Alvi has said that the government is committed to provide efficient, equitable, accessible and affordable health services to the people.The President said this during his visit to National Institute of Health in Islamabad Wednesday.He was briefed on the major initiatives undertaken to transform NIH by Executive Director of the Institute Prof. Dr. Aamer Ikram.
Air Chief joins Christians in Christmas celebrations
ISLAMABAD, DEC 26 (DNA) – Christmas was celebrated with traditional fervor by the Christian personnel of Pakistan Air Force.To mark this historic day, special masses were held at churches situated at all PAF Bases/installations, where Christian personnel of PAF gathered and prayed for the prosperity and solidarity of Pakistan.
The Man Who Lived the Hundredth Cut by Tahir Mehmood
The girl was twittering, the old man was brooding, the night was spreading, life was now giving way to the engulfing slumber, and the dark was thickening. So far, there were no signs of the train that were to take them to the remote town of their destination.
FM Qureshi, Chinese FM Wang Yi discuss bilateral relations
BEIJING, (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday reached China on third leg of his visit after Afghanistan and Iran, where he met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing.During the meeting, Pakistan and China have reiterated the determination to take a joint course of action for regional peace and stability and to promote connectivity.
SC issues notice to Zardari, orders forfeiture of Omni Group properties
LAHORE: (DNA) – The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari after a joint investigation team pointed to the Zardari Group and Omni Group’s involvement in the mega money laundering scam.
Verdict in Flagship, Al Azizia references to be announced shortly
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif on Monday is present in the Accountability Court (AC) to hear the verdict of the Flagship Investment and Al-Azizia references against him.
Railway Minister inaugurates ‘Rahman Baba Express’ train
PESHAWAR, DEC 23 (DNA) – Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed on Sunday said that anti-corruption measures are necessary otherwise it can damage national foundations.While talking to the launching ceremony of ‘Rahman Baba Express’ train, Minister said that people have not vote for corrupt leaders but for Prime Minister Imran Khan. People voted for Imran Khan so that corrupt elements can be put behind bars.
Positive results of govt’s economic reforms begin to surface: Asad
ISLAMABAD, DEC 23 (DNA) – Finance Minister Asad Umar has said economic indicators are improving after the decisions made by incumbent government started bearing fruit.In a tweet on Sunday, he said that credit offtake in the private sector from July to October this year is 360 billion rupees as against 110 billion rupees in the same period last year.
