BOI invites investors to explore business opportunities in country

The Board of Investment has invited investors to explore business opportunities in the country in different fields, including information technology, food processing, tourism and hospitality sectors.

The invitation was extended by Secretary Board of Investment Fareena Mazhr at an e-kachehry organized by Investment Facilitation Wing of the Board.

Various investors and members of the business community reached out to the board with their queries and suggestions.

In a statement, the Board of Investment said it received a great response from the business fraternity at its third e-kachehry.

The business community termed e-kachehry as a positive initiative and appreciated for timely resolution of complaints and facilitating investors in every possible way.

A number of overseas investors shared that they were looking forward to invest in Special Economic Zones.

The Secretary briefed the investors about incentives offered to investors in SEZs and in Export Processing Zones and encouraged them to explore the business opportunities.

She also informed them about the Global Investment Summit that is being organized by end of March and invited them to participate.

Source: Radio Pakistan

PM Imran to Watch PSL 7 Final at Gaddafi Stadium

Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan is expected to attend the final match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 7 at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore scheduled on February 27, a source revealed on Thursday.

According to the details, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Ramiz Raja who is also a close friend and colleague of the premier, has officially invited the prime minister who is also the patron in chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board.

The source further revealed that the cricket board will also invite the government officials and other personalities from other walks of life to watch the final match of the cricket festival at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

It is pertinent to mention that the representatives of Cricket Australia (CA) will also attend the closing ceremony of the final match of the mega event as they will be already in Pakistan by that day.

The Lahore leg is underway with the unbeaten Multan Sultan facing the Peshawar Zalmi at Gaddafi Stadium.

Source: Pro Pakistani

Islamabad United’s Analyst Hassan Cheema Joins Superchargers for The Hundred

Northern Superchargers Men’s team has signed up Islamabad United’s strategy manager, Hassan Cheema for The Hundred 2022. Hassan Cheema will be performing duties in the upcoming tournament as a team analyst for the Superchargers.

Northern Superchargers have roped in one of the best analysts in franchise cricket for the unique format of The Hundred. Hassan Cheema has got quite a lot of experience up his sleeve, having worked as Islamabad United’s strategy manager for more than 6 years.

The experienced strategist has been with Islamabad United from the very first season of the Pakistan Super League and is still working with the franchise in the ongoing PSL 7. The franchise has won two PSL trophies, the most by any team in PSL.

Northern Superchargers’ new analyst has also worked with Team Abu Dhabi. Hassan Cheema will be joining his new team for The Hundred 2022 scheduled from 3 August to 3 September.

Source: Pro Pakistani

Pakistan reports 47 more Covid-19 deaths, 3914 positive cases

Forty seven more deaths and 3914 new positive cases of Coronavirus have been reported in the country during the last 24 hours.

According to statistics issued by National Command and Operation Center, 54638 tests were conducted while positivity ratio remained 7.1 percent.

Total death toll due to coronavirus has reached up to 29648.

1761 patients of the Coronavirus are in critical care.

Source: Radio Pakistan

President phones families of 18 martyred soldiers for condolence

President Dr. Arif Alvi says the entire nation recognizes matchless sacrifices rendered by soldiers to purge motherland of terrorism.

Talking to heirs of eighteen security personnel martyred in different acts of terrorism on telephone, the President said nation is proud of these sacrifices of martyrs.

President Dr. Arif Alvi also telephoned to families of ten soldiers martyred in Kech area of Balochistan and expressed grief and sorrow over the tragic loss of lives.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Punjab Governor calls for fostering trade ties with Tashkent

Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has stressed the need of fostering stronger trade ties between the business communities of Punjab and Tashkent besides promoting closer people-to-people contacts.

During his visit to Uzbekistan, Governor Punjab met Governor Tashkent Jakhongir Artikkhodjayev.

Both dignitaries agreed to exchange business men delegations to promote trade while a delegation of Tashkent investors would soon visit Punjab.

The delegation from Punjab met representatives of the Tashkent business community and discussed ways to promote bilateral relations, trade ties and cooperation.

Source: Radio Pakistan