CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new report by a task force chaired by Chuck Hagel, Malcolm Rifkind, and Kevin Rudd and convened by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, argues fraying American alliances and a rapidly changing security environment have begun to call into question America’s nuclear security guarantees and threaten the […]
REMINDER: Bombardier to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results on February 11, 2021
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MONTRÉAL, Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier (TSX: BBD.B) will publish its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020 on Thursday, February 11, 2021. On February 11, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., EST, Bombardier will hold a webcast/conference call intended for investors and financial analysts to review the company’s financial […]
NA Standing Committee Recommends PSDP Projects of IT Ministry for FY 2021-22
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The Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication met under the Chairmanship of Member National Assembly (MNA) Ali Khan Jadoon, in Parliament House, here today. After a thorough discussion, the committee recommended the Public Sector Development Program proposals (PSDP) of the Ministry of Information Technology Telecommunication (MOIT&T) and Special Communication Organization (SCO) for the year 2021-22
Pakistani Rupee Gains Against the US Dollar Third Day in a Row
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The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) continues to maintain its strength against the US Dollar (USD) in the international currency market, staying below the Rs. 160 exchange rate and posting gradual improvements every day. The PKR opened the week with mixed results against most of the major currencies but maintained the exchange rate against the USD under
PSX Breaks 16 Year Old Volume Record
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Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a 16-year high in terms of traded volume today. According to Arif Habib Ltd, today’s volume galloped to 1.010 billion shares (ready volumes), which is the highest volume after 16 years. Previously, volumes of 1.086 billion shares were on February 23, 2005. At the end of the day, the benchmark index,
CPEC is game changer for entire region: Governor Balochistan
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Governor Balochistan Amanullah Khan Yasinzai has said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a game changer for the entire region. Talking to a delegation of trainee officers of PAF Air War College in Quetta today (Wednesday), he said the law and order situation in Balochistan has improved significantly. Source: Radio Pakistan
Senate Polls: ECP establishes facilitation centers for scrutiny of nomination papers
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Election Commission of Pakistan has established Digital Facilitation Centers at its central secretariat and provincial offices for scrutiny of nomination papers of candidates for the Senate elections. According to an official of ECP, with the support of online technology their documents will be examined in coordination with all relevant departments. Meanwhile, the commission has appointed
Schools allowed teaching additional material in new SNC: Shafqat
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Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mehmood has said that schools are free to teach any additional material or even additional subjects in the new Single National Curriculum. In a tweet, he said that new single national curriculum prescribes minimum learning standards or the core curriculum. He said that private schools can use
Low-cost housing scheme will benefit underprivileged community: Arif Alvi
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President Dr Arif Alvi says Prime Minister’s low-cost housing scheme will enormously benefit the underprivileged community of the country. He stated this at a briefing, given by Chairman Akhuwat Dr Amjad Saqib in Islamabad today (Wednesday). The President said the scheme will not only generate economic activities but also provide houses to the low strata
PM tasks Punjab, KP to present plan for increasing number of farmer markets
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Prime Minister Imran Khan has tasked Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to present a plan, within 24 hours, for increasing the number of farmer markets, allowing private sector to establish their own markets and rationalization of the regulatory regime. The decision was taken during a high level meeting chaired by the Prime Minister in Islamabad today