ECNEC gives approval to several flood emergency assistance projects

ISLAMABAD, Dec 06 (APP): The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) here on Tuesday approved several projects related to emergency food assistance, road infrastructure, human resource development, social protection and irrigation. The meeting of the council was chaired by Federal Minister for Finance […]

Tigray capital reconnected to Ethiopia power grid: operator

Nairobi, Dec 6 (AFP/APP): The capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region has been reconnected to the national power grid after more than a year of cuts caused by war, the country’s electricity operator said on Tuesday. The announcement came a month after a peace deal between […]

Pakistan to import oil products from Russian state: Musadiq

ISLAMABAD, Dec 5 (APP):Minister of State for Petroleum Musadiq Malik on Monday said that Pakistan will hold talks with Russia for further improvement in energy projects besides the import of oil. Talking to a private television channel, he said a Russian delegation would visit Pakistan […]

CDWP approves six youth programs worth Rs 47 bn

ISLAMABAD, Dec 5 (APP):The Central Development Working Party (CWDP) on Monday approved six projects worth Rs 47 billion for the youth of the country. The meeting of the CDWP was held here, under the Chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, Professor […]

UNHCR arranges December Bazaar to support refugees business

ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP):United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in collaboration with Inspire Pakistan, arranged a colorful event ‘End of Year December Bazaar’ here on Sunday, showcasing refugee-made products and Pakistani businesses supporting refugees. The event aimed at entertaining participants through a cultural experience […]

Price cap level on Russian oil ‘not serious’: Zelensky

Kyiv, Ukraine, Dec 3 (AFP/APP):A $60 price cap set on Russian oil agreed by the EU, G7 and Australia is not “serious” because it is “quite comfortable” for Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday. “Russia has already caused huge losses to all countries of […]

US hiring tops expectations in November as wages pick up

Washington, Dec 2 (AFP/APP):US job gains were unexpectedly robust in November despite efforts to cool the economy, while unemployment held steady and wages ticked up, the government reported Friday. The figures provide little relief to officials who have been fighting to tamp down decades-high inflation […]

Saudi Arab extends $3 bln deposit’s term: SBP

KARACHI, Dec 02 (APP): The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) on the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has extended the term of $3 billion deposit with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). “The extension of the term of the deposit is a […]

Training for Afghan women students in fashion design industry highly appreciated

PESHAWAR, Dec 02 (APP):Prominent businessman and Director Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi has highly appreciated a fifteen-day training course in fashion design industry for Afghan women students. Speaking as guest at IMSciences University where training is held, Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi said […]