Day: February 18, 2021

Nakheel Malls’ Souk Al Marfa fills wholesale trade market gap in partnership with DP World

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Nakheel Malls and DP World expand strategic partnership to boost and diversify regional trade flow A multitude of attractive features for traders include 100% foreign ownership and going direct to consumer
Launching in April 2021, the new retail trade market will support SMEs’ trade at a wholesale level at an affordable cost
DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nakheel Malls, the retail arm of masterRead More…

Foreign Minister Qureshi meets the Egyptian Foreign Minister in Cairo

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Islamabad, February 18, 2021 (PPI-OT): Yesterday, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi was received warmly by the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shourky, at Tahrir Palace in Cairo. The Foreign Ministers held delegation level talks before holding a joint press stakeout. After addressing the media, the two sides continued their consultations over the luncheon hosted at Tahrir Palace, in honour of the ForeigRead More…

Pakistan reiterates call for justice for victims of Samjhauta Express blasts

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Islamabad, February 18, 2021 (PPI-OT): The victims of Samjhauta Express terrorist attack continue to await justice. Fourteen years ago, on 18 February, the Delhi-Lahore Samjhauta Express train blasts resulted in the death of 68 passengers, including more than 40 Pakistani nationals.
Despite the availability of clear evidence, India’s continuing failure to provide justice to the victims of this horrible incident is Read More…

Workshop on “Covid-19 Management: Experience, Good Practices and Way Forward”

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Islamabad, February 18, 2021 (PPI-OT): Pakistan participated in the virtual Workshop on “Covid-19 Management: Experience, Good Practices and Way Forward” held for SAARC Member States, Mauritius, and Seychelles. In line with its policy of enhanced regional and international cooperation in dealing with the Pandemic, Pakistan was represented by the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health, Dr. Faisal SuRead More…

Foreign Minister addresses a Special Meeting of the UN Economic and Social Council

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Islamabad, February 18, 2021 (PPI-OT): The Foreign Minister addressed a special meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on “Reimagining Equality: Eliminating Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination for all in the Decade of Action for SDGs”, held in a virtual format today. In addition to the UN Secretary-General, other eminent speakers at the meeting included the President of South Africa Read More…

Foreign Minister concludes his visit to Egypt

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Islamabad, February 18, 2021 (PPI-OT): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi concluded his official visit to Egypt today (16th to 18th February 2021). During the visit, the Foreign Minister called on President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, and held delegation-level talks with the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, besides holding a meeting with Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General of the League of ARead More…

Ahmad Wali Massoud, head of Massoud Foundation Afghanistan, calls on Prime Minister Imran Khan

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Islamabad, February 18, 2021 (PPI-OT): Mr. Ahmad Wali Massoud, Head of Massoud Foundation, Afghanistan, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan, today. The Prime Minister extended warm welcome to Ahmad Wali Massoud and stated that Pakistan and Afghanistan were bound by a fraternal relationship, rooted deep in shared history and commonalities of faith, culture and traditions. The Prime Minister recalled the historic contrRead More…

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh chairs inaugural meeting of 10th National Finance Commission

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Islamabad, February 18, 2021 (PPI-OT): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, chaired the inaugural meeting of the 10th National Finance Commission (NFC) today at the Finance Division. Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, Finance Minister Punjab Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht, Finance Minister KP Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra, Finance Minister Balochistan Mr. Zahoor Ahmed Buledi and non ex-oRead More…

Foreign Minister meets the Secretary General of the Arab League in Cairo

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Islamabad, February 18, 2021 (PPI-OT): Today, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met the Secretary General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, at the Headquarters of the Organization in Cairo. The Foreign Minister highlighted the importance attached by Pakistan to the member states of the Arab League. With deep bonds of shared faith, culture and values, Pakistan enjoyed strong political, security, tradRead More…

Nishtar chairs Ehsaas Amdan’s first anniversary review meeting

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Islamabad, February 18, 2021 (PPI-OT): SAPM Dr. Sania Nishtar chaired the stocktake meeting with Ehsaas Amdan implementing partners today. The meeting virtually tracked the progress of Ehsaas Amdan being implemented in 388 rural union councils of 23 poorest districts across the four provinces. Last year in February, the Prime Minister had launched Ehsaas Amdan programme to enhance the livelihoods of downtrodden segmeRead More…