Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Tuesday that the United Arab Emirates has agreed to extend a $2 billion loan that was due in January. In his opening remarks at the Federal Cabinet meeting which he chaired, the Prime Minister informed members of his “positive and constructive” meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed … Read more
Naqvi meets Chinese envoy amid shooting of Chinese nationals in Karachi; Agreeing on a joint security strategy Special correspondent ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured China of Pakistan’s commitment to the safety of its citizens and projects following the recent shooting incident involving two Chinese workers in Karachi. Naqvi made the remarks during … Read more
Afghan Chargé d’Affaires Mawlawi Sardar Ahmad Shakib in this undated photo. – Embassy of Afghanistan in Islamabad The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has created many opportunities for the region: Diplomatic. He says that Kabul’s participation in the Belt and Road Initiative brings the countries of the region closer together. Shakib delivers a seminar at the Institute … Read more
Karachi: The Green Climate Fund (GCF) said on Wednesday that it has allocated $15 million to Pakistani venture capital firm Sarmayacar, so that it can help startups address the impact of climate change in the country that has been at the forefront of extreme weather. Floods in Pakistan, which scientists said were worsened by global … Read more
Representative picture of a gas stove. – AFP/File SNGC MD says gas demand increases three times in winter. Amer Tufail says restrictions on new gas delivery will continue. He says SNGC does not take subsidy from the government. LAHORE: Despite the three-fold increase in gas demand during the winter, SNGC will ensure gas supply during … Read more