WASHINGTON, (DNA) – The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and signalled a faster pace of increases in 2017 as central bankers adapted to the incoming Trump administration’s promises of tax cuts, spending and deregulation.
Health, relationships more important for happiness than money: study
BERLIN, (DNA) – Human misery is primarily the outcome of emotional stress, mental and physical illness rather than money problems, a study led by London School of Economics (LSE) researchers stated.The study titled ‘Origin of Happiness’ was led by Tony Blair and Gordon Brown’s former adviser, Lord Richard Layard. The study suggests that human misery is generally the outcome of failed relationships.
Pak-Afghan trade increased to US$ 1.84 bln: Dar
ISLAMABAD, November 30 (DNA): Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar has said that, “Pak-Afghan bilateral trade has increased from US$ 1.11 billion in 2005-06 to US$ 1.84 billion in 2015-16.”
“Exports from Pakistan to Afghanistan have increased from US$ 1.06 billion to US$ 1.43 billion during this period and there is a big potential to enhance this trade, added the Finance Minister while addressing as Chief guest at the launch ceremony of Pakistan Afghanistan Central Asian Republic States (CARs) Trade Summit (“PACTS”) organized by Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI).
CPEC to help Baluchistan Handicrafts industry: WCCI
KARACHI: Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (WCCI) Quetta urged the government of Pakistan to work on strategic methods for bringing women in the mainstream of the economy.Addressing a seminar, WCCI Founder President and Former VP FPCCI, Fehmida Jamali said shifting of Chinese handicrafts industry to Pakistan can play a momentous role in empowering Pakistani Women. Currently, the handicraft manufacturing industry of China is facing challenges due to expensive labour, whereas demand of the traditional handmade products is on the rise, she said.
Analysis: Why Hillary Clinton lost? By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
So, to the much disappointment of majority of people in Pakistan Hillary Clinton could not make it to the Oval office as for many, she met with an ‘unexpected’ and big defeat against business-tycoon Donald Trump. While her supporters and campaign manager are trying to figure out what actually went wrong and where, the Donald Trump camp is rightly out on a celebrations spree.
50 Years of UNIDOs Progress by Li Yong
Fifty years ago, the UN General Assembly created the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The Organization quickly grew to its current size of 170 members. As we look back on our 50 years, there is no doubt that UNIDO is still as relevant as it was when it was created.
Donald Trump 45th President of the United States
WASHINGTON, NOV 09: He has won Florida, Ohio and North Carolina, while Democratic nominee Mrs Clinton took Virginia, Pennsylvania is too close to call. Trump is all set to become 45th President of the United States of America.The race is deadlocked in Michigan, which has not voted for a Republican White House candidate since 1988.Markets lurched as Mrs Clinton’s path to victory seemed less assured.
Poland, Pakistan enjoy historical relations: Piotr Opaliński
Ambassador of Poland talks to Centreline and DNA
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
Ambassador of Poland Mr. Piotr Opalinski talked exclusive to Centreline and DNA news agency. Mr Piotr Opaliński has been fascinated by the Orient, its culture, history, and present-day for over forty years. He has spent a quarter of a century in Central and Southern Asia – from attending university to experiencing the charm and challenges of everyday life. After completing his M.A. in Oriental philology at Tashkent State University, he gained experience in diplomacy and public administration in Warsaw, at the Polish Institute of Foreign Affairs and the National School of Public Administration, and in the Hague at the Clingendael Institute of International Relations.
Regime change phenomenon in Pakistan
Gen Mirza Aslam Beg
THE regime change through undemocratic means is nothing new for Pakistan. It has happened four times in the past, through the manipulations of the nexus, called Four As – America, Army, Adliah, Allies (Political opportunists). The present day political agitation against the sitting government is aimed at regime change, through undemocratic means. There are two examples of the past, having similarity with the agitation now led by Imran Khan (IK).
French ambassador hosts reception to handover COP 21 presidency
ISLAMABAD,NOV 01 (DNA) – Martine Dorance, Ambassador of France to Pakistan hosted a reception to mark the handover of the French Presidency of COP21 to the Moroccan Presidency of COP22, from the Paris Climate Change Conference to the upcoming Marrakesh one which will take place from 7 to 18 November.
