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Tarin seeks comprehensive proposal for divestment of Mari Petroleum Company

Posted on June 23, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin Wednesday directed the Privatization Commission and Ministry of Petroleum to come up with a comprehensive proposal for divestment of government shares in Mari Petroleum Company Limited. The minister while chairing the meeting of Cabinet Committee on […]

Seafood exports increase by 2.6% in 11 months, 9.5% in May

Posted on June 23, 2021

ISLAMABAD, The exports of fish and fish preparations increased by 2.6 percent during first eleven month s of the current fiscal year as compared to the corresponding period of last year. The seafood exports during July-May (2020-21) were recorded at $383.088 million against the exports […]

Energy flows where attention goes: European expertise in Pakistan

Posted on June 23, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan spans plains, deserts, forests, and plateaus, ranging from the Arabian Sea to the mountains of the Karakoram and Hindu Kush. The nation’s energy mix is dominated by thermal power, with almost 60% of electricity generated from oil-, gas- and coal-fired power plants. Fossil […]

Over 50 of Afghan’s 370 districts fell under Taliban control since May: UN official

Posted on June 23, 2021

UNITED NATIONS, Amid the swift withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, the top UN official in the Central Asian state told the UN Security Council Tuesday that the Taliban fighters are flexing their muscles to gain greater control of the territory “The Taliban’s advances are […]

UNGA decides to continue UNSC reform talks through consensus during 76th session after G-4’s bid to change negotiating format fails

Posted on June 23, 2021

UNITED NATIONS, The UN General Assembly Tuesday adopted a draft decision, by consensus, paving the way to continue intergovernmental negotiations (IGN) on restructuring the Security Council during its 76th session after the aspirants of permanent seats on the 15-member body — India, Brazil, Germany and […]

UNHCR warns of vaccine gap risk for world’s stateless people

Posted on June 23, 2021

UNITED NATIONS, The United Nations (UN) refugee agency, UNHCR, has warned that many of the world’s stateless people may miss out on vaccinations as a result of their lack of citizenship or proof of identity. “There are millions known to be stateless around the world, […]

41 mln people now at imminent risk of famine worldwide: UN agency

Posted on June 23, 2021

UNITED NATIONS, The World Food Programme (WFP), a Rome-based United Nations (UN) agency, Tuesday warned that famine could become a reality for millions of people around the world, without urgent funding to stave off a catastrophe, and without access to families cut-off by conflict. “I […]

Pakistan urges UN Human Rights Council to ensure Kashmiris’ rights, hold India accountable for crimes

Posted on June 23, 2021

GENEVA, Pakistan told the UN Human Rights Council Tuesday that the situation in Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IOJ&K) had further deteriorated as a result of India’s illegal actions of 5th August 2019, and urged the 47-member body to ensure the realization of Kashmiri people’s […]

No institution except Parliament can do legislation: Babar

Posted on June 23, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Dr Babar Awan Wednesday rejected the opposition’s demand of holding All Parties Conference (APC) on the electoral reforms, saying the Parliament was the only forum that could decide about any legislation. “No APC can do legislation,” […]

Pakistan desires to enhance bilateral cooperation with Kenya: President

Posted on June 23, 2021

ISLAMABAD, President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday said that Pakistan highly valued its relations with Kenya and wanted to further increase the bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade, economy and defence for the mutual benefit of two countries. He also underlined the need for enhanced […]

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Tarin seeks comprehensive proposal for divestment of Mari Petroleum Company

Seafood exports increase by 2.6% in 11 months, 9.5% in May

Energy flows where attention goes: European expertise in Pakistan

Over 50 of Afghan’s 370 districts fell under Taliban control since May: UN official

UNGA decides to continue UNSC reform talks through consensus during 76th session after G-4’s bid to change negotiating format fails

UNHCR warns of vaccine gap risk for world’s stateless people

41 mln people now at imminent risk of famine worldwide: UN agency

Pakistan urges UN Human Rights Council to ensure Kashmiris’ rights, hold India accountable for crimes

No institution except Parliament can do legislation: Babar

Pakistan desires to enhance bilateral cooperation with Kenya: President

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