The G20 meeting in New Delhi in September 2023 opened with the announcement of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India-Middle East-Europe mega economic corridor on Saturday during the G20 summit. World leaders from Saudi Arabia, the European Union, India, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Italy, and the … Read more
Beijing, 21 December 2023 (WAI): A political discussion occurred in China between Secretary-General Jean Olinger of Luxembourg’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and Vice-Foreign Minister Deng Li of China. On December 21, Zhengzhou will have its first direct passenger route to Luxembourg. Travelers from Europe will be ecstatic to learn about the Zhengzhou-based Schengen … Read more
Dhahran, 13 December 2023 (WAI): Aramco, the Saudi Arabian state-owned petroleum and gas business, has announced that it has finalized arrangements to purchase a 40% ownership share in Gas and Oil Pakistan Ltd (GO). Khalid Riaz, the CEO of GO, and Yasser Mufti, the executive vice president of products and customers at Aramco, inked the … Read more
Islamabad, 13 December 2023 (WAI): The Federal Minister of Pakistan for Energy, Power, and Petroleum, Ali Muhammad, and the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, held an amicable discussion on Monday, during which the latter pledged to enhance collaboration in the energy domain further. Both parties reached an agreement to extend the mutual ties … Read more
Manama, 13 December 2023 (WAI): Yelchin Rafiyev, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of International Affairs, visited Bahrain. Reports state that he met to discuss diplomatic matters with Bahrain’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. The officials commented on bilateral ties between the two governments, recent regional and global events, and international efforts … Read more
Islamabad, 11 December 2023 (WAI): Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, the acting Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, informed the US delegation on Monday of the caretaker government’s major reforms, such as the privatization of SOEs and changes to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). A call was made to the caretaker Federal Minister for … Read more
Islamabad, 11 December 2023 (WAI): Ladislav Steinhübel, the Czech Republic’s Ambassador to Pakistan, visited Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, the Acting Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, at the Finance Division. Alfred Ladislav Steinhübel was greeted and congratulated by Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar on accepting his job in Pakistan. The Finance Minister emphasized the … Read more
In the contemporary globalized world, banks play a crucial role in facilitating economic growth, promoting international trade, and providing financial services to individuals and businesses worldwide. The 4th of December marks the International Day of Banks every year. As we acknowledge this day, it is crucial to recognize these institutions’ profound impact in shaping the global … Read more
San Francisco, 18 November 2023 (WAI): Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech titled “Meeting Challenges with Unity of Purpose to Write a New Chapter for Asia-Pacific” at the APEC CEO Summit. Reflecting on the first APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting held 30 years ago, Xi credited it with propelling the region’s development and economic globalization, … Read more
Youth, the most invaluable asset of any nation, holds the key to the future. In 2013, the Prime Minister’s Youth Program embarked on a transformative journey with a clear mission: to Engage, Empower, and Educate the youth of Pakistan in a meaningful and productive manner. Recently, this mission received a powerful boost with the introduction … Read more
