Author: PakPositive Staff

Pakistan and Romania have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation. The MoU was signed by Eduard-Robert Preda, Charge D’Affaires of the Embassy of Romania to Pakistan, and Sohail Shamim Firpo, Chairman of the Pakistan Romania Business Council (PRBC). The agreement recognizes PRBC’s outstanding contributions since 2011 in promoting trade between the two countries. The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation between the Romanian Embassy and PRBC, with the Embassy pledging full support for PRBC’s initiatives to promote and strengthen bilateral trade. The protocol also acknowledges PRBC’s recent expansion with the formation of its…

Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandukhail stressed the necessity of a comprehensive strategy for the social and economic security of all women and the importance of teaching them modern skills to keep pace with the latest developments worldwide. He shared these views during a meeting with women delegations from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) at Governor House Quetta. The PPP Kalat Division delegation was led by Rabia Khawajakhail, while the PML-N delegation was led by Syeda Sajida. The Governor noted that with the increasing political and economic role of women, it is evident that the 21st…

Pakistan’s Muhammad Usman triumphed at the 11th World Strength Lifting and Incline Bench Press Championship held in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan. Usman, the captain of Pakistan’s Strength Lifting Team, earned a gold medal in the 85kg Senior Class, demonstrating his exceptional strength and commitment, according to a press release. In addition, Usman secured a silver medal in the Incline Bench Press category, narrowly defeating his Indian competitor. The championship featured participants from ten countries, including India, China, Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan. Usman’s achievement was further highlighted by his gesture of solidarity, as he dedicated his medals to…

The final training camp for the Pakistan Street Child Football team, in preparation for the Norway Cup 2024, will be held at the Pakistan Sports Complex from July 21 to 25. During this period, the selection of the squad for the Norway Cup 2024 will be finalized. The national team is set to depart for Norway on July 25 to participate in the event, according to a press release. Last month, thousands of young athletes participated in trials organized by the administration of the Pakistan Street Child Football Team. This year marks the fifth time the team will compete in…

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, announced on Friday that the current government aims to implement short, medium, and long-term initiatives to ensure Pakistan’s economic revival. The minister made these remarks while chairing the first steering committee meeting of the FCDO-funded Revenue Mobilisation, Investment, and Trade (REMIT) programme, according to a press release from the finance ministry. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott co-chaired the meeting, which was also attended by Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Dr. Jehanzeb Khan and senior government officials. The finance minister stressed that the government’s focus on inclusive economic growth could be…

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has released the admission schedule for merit-based programs for the Fall 2024 semester. Details are available on their official website at www.aiou.edu.pk. Applications for BS, BSc, MBA, MS, MPhil, and PhD programs can be submitted online until August 20. Admissions to BS, BSc, and MBA programs will be strictly merit-based, while for MS, MPhil, and PhD programs, passing the entry test is mandatory. These entry tests will take place at the university from August 22 to 24. Director of Admissions, Syed Zia-ul-Hassnain, emphasized that under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood, special efforts…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday that Pakistan’s Information Technology exports are set to increase due to Huawei’s annual professional training for 300,000 Pakistani students. During a meeting with a four-member delegation led by Ethan Sun, CEO of Huawei Pakistan, the prime minister highlighted the importance of collaboration with Huawei in providing advanced IT training, particularly for young people. The prime minister emphasized the government’s commitment to a sustainable partnership with Huawei to strengthen Pakistan’s digital economy. Special focus will be given to including women and the youth of Balochistan in the training program. He stated that fostering the…

The closing ceremony for the overseas training of Pakistani trainees from the Shandong Zhongyang Group was held at Longping Hall, Qiushi Building, Binhai Campus of Liaoning Petrochemical College (LNPC). Attendees included Wang Xianhong, General Manager of the International Petrochemical Industry Park of Shandong Zhongyang Group; Zhang Zhenguo, Vice President of TANG International Education Group; Muhammad Bilal Tahir, Deputy Dean of the Natural and Applied Science School of Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology; Fu Haihua, Chief Engineer of Jinzhou Fenghan Industrial Co., Ltd.; Yu Zhongdang, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of LNPC; Yu Li, Secretary…

A 10-member delegation from the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) is visiting Tokyo, Japan, from July 17 to 22, with the goal of strengthening trade ties and fostering mutual cooperation between Pakistan and Japan. The visit is organized by the Embassy of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, SMRJ, and JETRO. Ambassador Raza Bashir Tarar welcomed the participants, encouraging them to consider Sialkot and Pakistan as potential trade partners. The Vice President of SCCI also addressed the attendees, emphasizing Sialkot’s status as the industrial hub of Pakistan. At the networking event, Japanese businesses…

Imran Khwaja, Mubashshir Usmani, and Mahinda Vallipuram have been elected as ICC Associate Member Directors following a thorough election process at the ICC Annual Conference held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The voting adhered to the Associate Members’ Meeting Terms of Reference and was conducted through a weighted secret ballot at the Formal Associate Members meeting. Each Voting Associate Member and Regional Representative had three votes, as stated in a press release. Imran Khwaja has been re-elected as an Associate Member representative on the Board, while Mubashshir Usmani and Mahinda Vallipuram have succeeded Pankaj Khimji and Neil Speight. ICC Chair Greg…