The process of repatriation of Internally Displace Persons of tribal districts is in progress. An official of the Afghan Commissionerate said ration allowance of 8000 rupees per family is being given to returning families. He said one time assistance of 35,000 rupees per family is also being provided to the returnees with non-food items and…
The International Cooperation Centre of China National Development and Reform Commission will organise an extensive course on Belt and Road Initiative for Pakistan from August 3. As many as 25 government officials, scholars and businessmen will take part in the online classes. The participants will learn from China development experience in advancing the Belt and…
Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet has directed Petroleum Division to work out options in consultation with OGRA for setting up petroleum product prices within a week. Its meeting was held in Islamabad today with Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail in the chair. The ECC directed the Petroleum Division to submit a proposal…
Spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry Zhao Lijian has said China is ready to provide help to Pakistan to improve people’s livelihood and pursue social development. During his regular briefing in Beijing today (Wednesday), he said we believe that the Pakistani government and people will win the fight against flood and rebuild their homes. The Spokesperson…
Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah says Japan is one of the major development partners of Pakistan and further cooperation will be helpful for mutual benefit. Talking to Ambassador of Japan Wada Mitsuhiro won called on him in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said Pakistan and Japan enjoy sound friendly relations which have been getting stronger…
The United States will donate 16 million pediatric COVID-19 vaccine doses to Pakistan. According to the spokesperson of the US mission in Islamabad today, the new donation was announced after the first US-Pakistan Health Dialogue in Washington, DC. Moreover, an additional 20 million dollars in USAID funding is also planned to support vaccination efforts in…
Army and FC flood relief activities continue in various flood hit areas of the country. According to ISPR, troops are busy in rescue, relief efforts apart from providing medical care and opening up communication infrastructure. Army’s local commanders visited Rajanpur and Dera Ghazi Khan districts and relief items were distributed among flood affected people. Medical…
President Dr Arif Alvi and the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of lives, including Pakistani nationals, in flash floods that hit parts of the United Arab Emirates. Expressing solidarity with the UAE in this difficult time, the President said Pakistan is also facing similar situation due to…
Finance Minister Miftah Ismail says Pakistan’s imports have recorded significantly decrease of 2.7 billion dollars during the current month. The imports last month were 7.7 billion dollars which have reduced to 5 billion dollars. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Sunday, he said decrease in imports will help in reducing pressure on Pakistan rupee.…
