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ICT exports rise over 12 pct in 2025 amid global AI boom
SEOUL, Jan 14 (YONHAP/APP):South Korea’s exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products jumped 12.4 percent from a year earlier to a record high in 2025, data showed Wednesday, driven by strong demand from the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Outbound shipments of ICT products reached US$264.2 billion last year, compared with $235 billion in 2024, […]
FGP, ICSTSI hold consultative meeting on ease of doing business reforms
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP), in collaboration with the Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries (ICSTSI) and the Atlas Network, held a consultative meeting on Tuesday to deliberate on easing business compliance and improving the ease of doing business for small traders and entrepreneurs. The meeting marked the initiation of the […]
PBC elects new Vice Chairman, condemns smear campaign against judges
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) on Monday held its 248th meeting, chaired by Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan in his capacity as Chairman of the Council. According to an official statement, the Council conducted a secret ballot to elect its Vice Chairman for 2026. Peer Muhammad Masood Chishti secured 15 votes, while […]
DPM Dar told federal govt. holds 2 mln MT wheat stocks, available for provinces to meet demand
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday during a review meeting of current wheat stocks in the country was apprised by the committee that the federal government currently holds about 2 million metric tons of wheat, which can be released to provinces as needed to meet […]
Devolution vital for democratic trust, effective governance: Gilani
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Acting President and Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday underscored that devolution was not a threat to national cohesion but one of its strongest safeguards, stressing that a confident federation empowered its constituent units while remaining united by shared constitutional values. Addressing the concluding session of Islamabad Devolution […]
ICT-PEIRA notifies 10% free education quota for orphans, martyr’s children in Islamabad private schools
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (ICT-PEIRA) notified the implementation of the 10 percent need-based scholarship/free education policy across all private educational institutions in the federal capital, with priority allocation for orphan children and children of martyrs (Shuhadas). According to the notification issued by ICT-PEIRA, the directive has been enforced […]
PM seeks effective recommendations to evaluate performance of federal secretaries, officers
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, directed to formulate comprehensive and effective recommendations to evaluate the performance of federal secretaries, empasizing that recognition and appreciation of officers demonstrating good performance were essential for the overall improvement of the civil services. Chairing a meeting to review proposed civil services reforms and recommendations for […]
DPM/FM says Pakistan blessed with precious resources; urges stakeholders to strive for economic strength
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Wednesday, while stressing upon consistency in policies, urged all the stakeholders to strive further to achieve economic strength and carve a niche for Pakistan among the comity of nations. In his address as the chief guest at “Pakistan Policy Dialogue” closing session, he […]
President Zardari receives Sheikh Isa Award, discusses expanding economic cooperation with King Hamad
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari, Wednesday, met King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at Al-Qudaibiya Palace, Manama and held comprehensive discussions aimed at further strengthening the close and fraternal relationship between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Bahrain. The talks reflected a shared resolve to deepen cooperation and give practical momentum to bilateral […]
16-member Uzbek delegation visits Lahore Chamber
LAHORE, Jan 14 (APP):Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Wednesday hosted a high-level 16-member delegation from Uzbekistan, aimed at boosting trade, investment and industrial cooperation between the two countries. The delegation was led by Minhajiddin Raufov. The meeting was chaired by LCCI President Faheem ur Rehman Saigol, who was joined by Vice President Khurram […]