Islamabad, June 4, 2023 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan and Turkey are set to increase their bilateral trade to $5 billion annually over the next three years.
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WHO assists Pakistan in Monkeypox investigation
The World Health Organization (WHO) has been actively collaborating with the Government of Pakistan in investigating the recent outbreak of Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease caused by the pox virus (MPXV).
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China removes PCR test for inbound travelers
On April 25, 2023, Chinese Foreign Ministry announced to remove the mandatory polymerase chain reaction PCR tests before boarding flights.
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Saudi Arabia evacuates 91 people, including Pakistanis, from Sudan amidst crisis
The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan recently announced that it had successfully evacuated 91 individuals from different countries, including Pakistani citizens who were stranded in Sudan.
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Gold prices plunge on hawkish Fed comments
Gold prices took a hit on Friday, recording their worst week in eight as the US Federal Reserve officials’ hawkish comments boosted bets for at least one more interest rate hike, causing the dollar to surge.
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International Earth Day 2023: Taking Action for a Sustainable Future
On April 22, people all around the world will come together to celebrate International Earth Day 2023. This year’s theme is “Taking Action for a Sustainable Future,” emphasizing the urgent need to address the growing climate crisis and other environmental challenges.
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ACT Initiative: Developing Economies Can Leverage Trade to Meet Climate Goals
The World Trade Organization (WTO), the World Bank Group, and the World Economic Forum (WEF) on April 20, 2023 launched a new initiative called “Action on Climate and Trade” (ACT).
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Avanceon, ZOMCO form JV to expand project execution footprint in KSA
Avanceon Saudi for Energy Company, a subsidiary of Avanceon Limited, has entered into a joint venture agreement with ZOMCO (Zamil Operations & Maintenance) to expand their project execution footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
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TikTok removes over 85 million videos globally in Q4 2022, releases enforcement report
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US accepts agreement on fisheries subsidies: WTO
On April 11, the United States deposited its instrument of acceptance for the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming the fourth member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to do so.
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