Solar Energy can now be an affordable and practical contributor to our country’s energy needs. Reduced capital expense has made it really attractive for industrial and corporate users alike. It helps reduce long term operating costs, provides a reasonably predictable supply of electricity and is a complete hedge against market fuel price volatility. It further helps companies accomplish their carbon targets – something that is very important in the competitive global environment. Inam ur Rahman, CEO Reon Energy Limited states; “The increasing viability of solar power is soon expected to make it the most attractive energy solution for businesses. Effective policies should be in place to facilitate and fund such renewable energy investments.” Reon Energy Limited is the renewable energy division of Dawood Hercules Limited – the single largest private sector energy provider in Pakistan.
Warid International roamers to get 85% discount in Saudi Arabia
Warid customers in Saudi Arabia can select STC (Saudi Telecom Company) as their preferred network to avail this discounted offer. In order to facilitate its roamers during Hajj, a special discounted rate of Rs. 15/min+tax is being offered for receiving incoming calls from their loved ones in Pakistan and Rs. 19/min+tax for calling back to Pakistan. These discounted rates will be offered throughout the upcoming Umrah & Hajj season.Warid Postpaid roamers can also use internet at a rate of Rs 13/MB via Warid’s International GPRS roaming service. No subscription or dialing of short code is required in order to enjoy discounted rates with STC. Just carry Warid’s SIM along and enjoy seamless connectivity with your loved ones even while travelling abroad.STC holds the largest subscriber base in Saudi Arabia and is the one of the best providers of voice and data services. Warid and STC have partnered together to facilitate Warid’s valuable customers travelling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah and Hajj.
Pakistan’s IT exports set to witness tremendous growth
Pakistan’s information technology (IT) industry is set to post a robust growth in the coming years, as global economies have started recovering from the shocks of recession.”Global economic recession had a negative impact on the growth of Pakistan’s IT firms. But we were not as badly affected as IT industries of other parts of the world. We have created our space globally, and the world now looks at us as one of the viable options,” said the Managing Director of Pakistan’s oldest and largest software house, Systems Limited, Ashraf Kapadia while talking to Business Recorder.
Democracy strengthening in Pakistan, says Philip Barton
ISLAMABAD, AUG 14(DNA) – British High Commissioner to Pakistan Philip Barton has said it is up to the British police to look into Altaf Hussain’s statements whether they are inflammatory or not and the British government has nothing to do with this issue.The British government is however fully aware of sentiments of Pakistani people because of Altaf Hussain’s statements, Philip Barton said while giving an interview to a private TV channel.
He further said he had a number of meetings with Pakistan interior minister Ch. Nisar Ali Khan however he will not share details of these bilateral meetings. He admitted to had met other high ranking Pakistani officials also on Altaf Hussain issue.
The glass is half full by Philip Barton
The first week back from a holiday brings a fresh perspective and a new impetus to your work. While of course the day-to-day business of diplomacy goes on – as witnessed by the successful visit to Pakistan by the Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon – it is a chance to step back and reflect.From outside Pakistan, you get a clearer view of how the country is perceived by the wider world. There is no point in mincing words: Pakistan is too often seen as synonymous with terrorism and violence. Every diplomat has their own story to tell of being asked “Did they make you go to Pakistan?” or “Isn’t that a war zone?” and having to explain what a great place Pakistan is to live in. Nevertheless, this perception is deeply embedded and makes it hard for Pakistan to make the most of the global marketplace and the benefits of global opportunities.
Cyprus solution hopes re-kindled
Cyprus, an island inhibited by Greeks and Turks, got independence from Britain in 1960. For the first three years of independence both the communities somehow managed to co-exist however in 1963 disturbances started. According to the Turkish Cypriots, the then leadership of Greek Cyprus denied even basic rights to the Turkish community and started killing them. The tense situation continued on the island and a time came in 1974 when the Greek leadership tried to have enosis (reunion of the island with Greece). Then the Turkish forces landed at the island on July 20, 1974 to prevent this enosis. Since then the North side celebrates July 20 as the peace and operation day. I had a chance to attend these celebrations. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan was the chief guest on the occasion.
Turkey to deal with terrorism with an iron hand, says Tayyip Erdogan
Cyprus solution only on the basis of bi-zonality, bi-communality: Akinci
By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti in Nicosia
Nicosia, North Cyprus,) – President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said his country would deal with terrorism with an iron hand adding terrorists cannot stop them from their struggle to nip this menace in the bud. The Turkish president was speaking to media upon his arrival in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to attend 41sr anniversary of peace and freedom operation. The Turkish president was referring to July 20 terrorists’ attacks in Turkey in which 28 people were killed.
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister: ECHR judgment should also guide OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs
On 16 June 2015, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) announced its judgment (Merits) on the case of Chiragov and others v. Armenia. At the outset, could you please provide some general background information on this case?
– As you know, the case that you are referring to originated in an application against the Republic of Armenia lodged with the ECHR on 6 April 2005 by six Azerbaijani nationals, who were forcibly expelled from the occupied Lachin district of Azerbaijan during the Armenian aggression. In essence, the applicants submitted to the Court that they were prevented from returning to their homes in the Lachin district and were thus unable to enjoy their properties located there due to continuing occupation of the district of Lachin by the armed forces of Armenia. They submitted that this amounted to continuing violations of their property rights, guaranteed under Article 1 of Protocol No. 1 to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and Article 8 of the Convention that protects the right to respect for private and family life. They also submitted that there was a violation of Article 13 of the Convention in that no effective remedy was available in respect of the above complaints. Finally, with a view to all complaints set out above, they complained that they were subjected to discrimination by virtue of ethnic origin and religious affiliation in violation of Article 14 of the Convention.
Palestine thanks Pakistan for supporting human rights council resolution
ISLAMABAD, JUL 10 (DNA) – Dr. Riad Malki, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Palestine has thanked MR. SARTAJ AZIZ, Advisor to Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs, thanking Pakistan, through a letter, for supporting the resolution of the Human Rights Council in its 29th Session on “Ensuring accountability and justice for all violations of International law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”, Pakistan voted on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in favour of the resolution, where 41 out of 47 members voted ‘Yes’ in favour of the resolution, 5 abstained including India and 1 USA voted ‘No’.
