Islamabad: A five member delegation of Media Prima Berhad (MPB), the largest integrated media investment group in Malaysia is paying a four day official visit to Pakistan, from 16th to 20th Feb, 2009, to explore the possibility of joint ventures in the field of media, says a press release received here today from the High [...]
Spanish Ambassador pays Farewell Call on the President
Islamabad: The outgoing Ambassador of Spain Mr. Jose Maria Robles Fraga, has paid a farewell call on President Asif Ali Zardari in the Presidency.
The President appreciated the services of the outgoing Ambassador in further cementing the ties between two countries and wished Mr. Jose Maria good luck in his new assignment.
The Ambassador said that the [...]
UBL Funds announces interim payout for UMF and UGIF
Islamabad: The Board of Directors of UBL Fund Managers announced the interim payout for the period ended February 09, 2009 for its Income Funds; United Money Market Fund (UMF) and United Growth & Income Fund (UGIF) following the Board Meeting on February 11, 2009.
UBL Fund Managers is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Bank Limited [...]
British High Commision in Pakistan confirms exclusion of Geert Wilders, Dutch director of "Fitna"
Islamabad: The British High Commission in Pakistan confirmed that the Home Secretary has refused Geert Wilders entry to the UK.
The High Commission spokeswoman said that “we act consistently in making decisions to refuse anyone entry, having taken all the factors in each case into account. Our policy on unacceptable behaviours is directed at all [...]
Nokia unveils Nokia 3600 slide- a contemporary combination of modern functionality and sophisticated looks
Karachi: The Nokia 3600 slide aims to win hearts with a blend of tasteful colors, materials and tactile finishes, and impress minds with a full range of the latest features. Soft ceramic paint and metal combined with high gloss surfaces and shaded colors to make the Nokia 3600 slide beautiful to both touch and see. [...]
Sattar seeks assistance in Housing, Health, Education sectors
Islamabad: Pakistan needs assistance from the friendly countries for capacity building in the fields of education, health and housing sectors for the Overseas Pakistanis.
This was stated by the Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Dr. M.Farooq Sattar in a meeting with a 4-member delegation from Spain and Switzerland headed by Angel de Alburquerque, CEO of Edutrade, [...]
DFID of UK announces new support for vulnerable groups in Gaza
Islamabad: The UK is providing a further £1.8m for life-saving support to vulnerable groups including children and old people living in Gaza, International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander announced today.
The money is part of the Government’s £27m humanitarian support package and will help four aid agencies assist in meeting the urgent needs of the men, women [...]
Strategy to tame inflation needs review: Pakistan Economy Watch
Islamabad: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) has said systematic plan of action to bring inflation down needs to be revisited as it is threatening some most critical sectors of the economy.
State Bank of Pakistan seems very concerned about inflation, as everything has become more valuable except rupee. However, it seems that successful efforts to bring [...]
IBA Partners with SAP in Innovative MIS Degree Program
Karachi: The Institute of Business Administration, Karachi will be the first university in Pakistan to offer SAP education as a part of its curriculum at undergraduate and graduate levels when it signed an alliance agreement with SAP on 9 February. The collaboration will line up SAP’s University Alliances Program (UAP) with IBA’s ERP Academic Alliances [...]
