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Tanveer seeks US market access to new agriculture products

7Aug

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Tanveer seeks US market access to new agriculture products

Federal Minister for Industries, Production and National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain stressed that new Pakistani agricultural products should be given access to the American market. In a meeting with United States (US) Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome, he said that Pakistan values its partnership with the US and appreciated the US cooperation in the Research and Endowment Fund for the Agricultural University. He said the government wants to strengthen agricultural cooperation with the US, and technology transfer is needed to increase production.The US will continue to cooperate in the social and agricultural sectors in Pakistan, he said adding that already working with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Pakistan on a food deficiency program. He said that the US w...

Launch of Digital Nation Pakistan & Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy at the Digital Nation Summit Islamabad

7Aug

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Launch of Digital Nation Pakistan & Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy at the Digital Nation Summit Islamabad

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Ministry of IT &Telecom and GSM Association (GSMA) successfully launched Digital Nation Pakistan Initiative in the Digital Nation Summit 2024 in Islamabad today. The event brought together key stakeholders to formally accelerate the process of digital transformation in Pakistan. Digital Nation Summit is GSMA’s initiative that facilitates the most important industry discussions, cultivates regional engagement and advances the impact of mobile technology for the development of sustainable and inclusive digital nations.PTA and the MoIT&T also launched the implementation of Pakistan’s first-ever of Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy. The strategy aims to empower women in the digital space, bridging the gender gap and fostering equal opport...

Ahsan Iqbal Commends Huawei’s Collaboration to Build a Digital Future for Pakistan

6Aug

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Ahsan Iqbal Commends Huawei’s Collaboration to Build a Digital Future for Pakistan

A delegation of Huawei Pakistan led by Mr. Ethan Sun, CEO Huawei Pakistan; Mr. Ahmed Bilal Masood, Director Subsidiary Board & Deputy CEO; Mr. Yushaoning, Vice CEO; and called on Planning Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal in his office on Monday.In the meeting, Huawei’s latest digitization initiatives in Pakistan were discussed. The Planning Minister had proposed, in his previous meeting with Huawei delegation, to initiate Islamabad as a model smart city, emphasizing the importance of digital infrastructure provision for the new age economy. The delegates updated the Minister about their team’s progress on our projects and various other initiatives.The meeting deliberated on digitizing education infrastructure and providing access to smart devices to students in underprivileged ar...

Quantum Cloud & AI Technologies a Strategic alliance with Huawei to Accelerate Cloud and AI Adoption in Pakistan

5Aug

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Quantum Cloud & AI Technologies a Strategic alliance with Huawei to Accelerate Cloud and AI Adoption in Pakistan

Quantum Cloud & AI Technologies a Strategic alliance with Huawei to Accelerate Cloud and AI Adoption in Pakistan. Quantum Cloud & AI is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with Huawei Cloud Pakistan, aimed at fast-tracking the adoption and implementation of cloud and AI technologies across Pakistan. This collaboration is set to bring innovative solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of Pakistani businesses and government, driving the nation’s digital transformation forward. Management of both organizations underscore the commitment to leverage their respective strengths. Quantum Cloud & AI brings extensive international expertise of cloud & AI based on their experience in UK and USA, while Huawei offers world-class and local expertise in cloud services...

Pakistan Mission & Consulate General to Jointly Host Event Observing Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir

5Aug

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Pakistan Mission & Consulate General to Jointly Host Event Observing Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir

Pakistan Mission & Consulate General to Jointly Host Event Observing ‘Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir’The Pakistan Permanent Mission to the UN and the Pakistan Consulate General in New York will jointly host the Youm-e-Istehsal event on August 5 (tomorrow), marking the fifth anniversary of India’s unilateral and illegal actions aimed at consolidating its occupation of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).These actions, described by Indian leadership as the “Final Solution” for Kashmir, have included efforts to impose demographic changes on Jammu and Kashmir in violation of international law and Security Council resolutions.Since 2019, human rights violations in IIOJK have escalated, including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, sexu...

Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Minister for Maritime Affairs, chaired a performance review meeting to assess the progress and achievements of key maritime organizations.

3Aug

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Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Minister for Maritime Affairs, chaired a performance review meeting to assess the progress and achievements of key maritime organizations.

The meeting was attended by representatives Mr. Jarrar Haider Shah Kazmi, Executive Director (Finance) Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), Syed Syedain Raza Zaidi, Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Syed Hasan Nasir Shah, Chairman Port Qasim Authority (PQA) along with their teams. During the meeting, Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh reviewed the performance of each organization, discussing their successes, challenges, and areas for improvement. The discussion focused on enhancing efficiency, productivity, and service delivery in the maritime sector.The meeting concluded with a commitment to implement recommendations and action plans to drive growth and development in the maritime sector. Editor: Kamran Raja

PIDE Hosts Chinese Expert Delegation and Leading Pakistani Think Tanks to Discuss Economic Growth and Connectivity

2Aug

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PIDE Hosts Chinese Expert Delegation and Leading Pakistani Think Tanks to Discuss Economic Growth and Connectivity

A high-level Chinese expert delegation participated in an event organized by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, marking a significant step towards enhancing economic collaboration between China and Pakistan. The event, titled "Pakistan Economy & Growth: Learning from Chinese Experience," aimed to facilitate an exchange of knowledge and best practices between the two nations. In her introductory remarks, PIDE’s Pro VC Dr. Durre Nayab emphasized the importance of such interactions in fostering growth and development. She highlighted the need for adopting strategies that have propelled China to economic success, tailored to Pakistan's unique context. The event featured a detailed presentation by Dr. Nadeem ul Haque, Vice Chancellor...

U.S.-Pakistan “Green Alliance” Framework Improves Climate-Smart Agriculture, Promotes Sustainable Economic Growth

1Aug

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U.S.-Pakistan “Green Alliance” Framework Improves Climate-Smart Agriculture, Promotes Sustainable Economic Growth

U.S.-Pakistan “Green Alliance” Framework Improves Climate-Smart Agriculture, Promotes Sustainable Economic Growth U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Andrew Schofer highlighted U.S. efforts to promote economic growth in Pakistan, and the role of U.S. business in Pakistan’s agriculture sector, during his first visit to South Punjab July 29-31. “Pakistani mangoes are renowned worldwide, and this sector is crucial to the country’s economy and culture. The United States has supported the mango industry through provision of advanced graders for processing facilities across Punjab and Sindh,” said DCM Schofer, who visited Luftabad mango farm on July 31. “This support has helped improve technology, reduce labor costs, speed up shipment processes, meet international quality and hygiene standards,...

Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb meets with the Delegation of Port Qasim Electric Power Company (PQEPC)

1Aug

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Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb meets with the Delegation of Port Qasim Electric Power Company (PQEPC)

Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb meets with the Delegation of Port Qasim Electric Power Company (PQEPC)Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari held a meeting with the delegation of Port Qasim Electric Power Company (PQEPC) led by CEO PQEPC Mr. Liang.The PQEPC delegation briefed the Minister that the operations of the power company as well as certain issues faced by them due to overdue receivables. The delegation emphasized that PowerChina, is a major state-owned Chinese enterprise and key investor in Pakistan's energy market. The company would continue to work with the Government of Pakistan and play it's role in the improvement of Power sector.The Finance Minister ...

Health Activists urged Government to Prevent Export of Kiddie Packs to Safeguard Youth Health

1Aug

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Health Activists urged Government to Prevent Export of Kiddie Packs to Safeguard Youth Health

The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), together with health activists, has expressed a deep concern over a proposal by Tobacco Industry that seeks to alter Pakistan's tobacco control regulations. This proposal by tobacco industry aims to allow the manufacture and export of 10-stick cigarette packs, commonly referred to as ‘kiddie packs.’ This move could have far-reaching implications for public health both within Pakistan and in other countries. The negative impact of this proposal on both Pakistani and Sudanese children was described in this way “The introduction of 10-stick cigarette packs, often referred to as ‘kiddie packs,’ poses a serious risk to young people. These smaller, more affordable packs increase the likelihood that children and adolescents will s...