Archive - May 2018

Root returns to number three to shoulder more responsibility

Root returns to number three to shoulder more responsibility

May 27, 2018

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India court jails ex-diplomat for allegedly spying for Pakistan

India court jails ex-diplomat for allegedly spying for Pakistan

May 27, 2018

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US pullout from Iran nuclear deal raises threats for Israel, warns Putin

US pullout from Iran nuclear deal raises threats for Israel, warns Putin

May 27, 2018

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Palestinians prepare for ‘Greatest March’ amid Israeli military alert

Palestinians prepare for ‘Greatest March’ amid Israeli military alert

May 27, 2018

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CPEC is project of inclusive development in Pakistan: Planning ministry

CPEC is project of inclusive development in Pakistan: Planning ministry

May 25, 2018

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KARACHI: To mark the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Swiss Business Council (SBC) in Pakistan, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Karachi in collaboration with the SBC hosted an exclusive event at the Swiss Consul General’s residence on Tuesday. The Consul General and Patron of the SBC - Philippe Crevoisier in his welcome address to participants, present among which were diplomats, senior management of Swiss and other multinational companies, and leading businessmen said that only if Pakistan is able to present to the international community the country’s on-ground realities and business potential, many more foreign investors will consider to invest in Pakistani market. He also mentioned that Swiss-Pak bilateral trade (CHF 518.5 Million in 2017) is promisingly increasing for the past three years. The Consul General also commended SBC’s efforts to further improve commercial ties between the two friendly countries. SBC’s President - Mr. Farhat Ali who is also the Council’s founding President and Chairman of the Board and Executive Managing Director of Polygal N.V. in Pakistan gave an overview of the Council’s achievements over the past decade most prominent of which is the Council’s partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE); equivalent of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and Board of Investment. He further added that SBC with support from S-GE is committed to link Swiss and Pakistani companies. Swiss companies in the past ten years have invested CHF 1.5 Billion in Pakistan making Switzerland stand among top ten foreign director investors. Major exports from Switzerland to Pakistan are pharmaceuticals, textile machines, and watches. Main Pakistani exports to Switzerland are textiles, and agro-foods.

Swiss Business Council completes 10 years in Pakistan

May 25, 2018

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Saudi, UAE oil ministers voice ´concerns´ over price swings

Saudi, UAE oil ministers voice ´concerns´ over price swings

May 25, 2018

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Bhikki Power Plant inaugurated

Bhikki Power Plant inaugurated

May 25, 2018

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Specific actions taken to save country from inclusion in FATF grey list: Miftah

Specific actions taken to save country from inclusion in FATF grey list: Miftah

May 25, 2018

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SBP governor confirms Chinese loans amid currency crunch

SBP governor confirms Chinese loans amid currency crunch

May 25, 2018

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China gives Pakistan $1.6 bln credit line to boost currency reserves: SBP sources

China gives Pakistan $1.6 bln credit line to boost currency reserves: SBP sources

May 25, 2018

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Japanese passport claims first spot on world's most powerful passports list, surpasses Singapore's

Japanese passport claims first spot on world’s most powerful passports list, surpasses Singapore’s

May 25, 2018

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Priyanka Chopra, a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, gives an interview to The Associated Press at the UNICEF Country Office in Amman, Jordan, Sunday, Sep. 10, 2017. Chopra said the world needs to do more to help those displaced by war -- through individual donations if governments won't step up. The Bollywood veteran who is increasingly making her mark in the U.S. also said Sunday that she didn't realize until working in America that it's "difficult for a woman of color" to be cast in a wide range of roles. (AP Photo/Lindsey Leger)

Priyanka urges world to step up support for Rohingya women, children

May 25, 2018

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Who shined the brightest at the Cannes red carpet?

Who shined the brightest at the Cannes red carpet?

May 21, 2018

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