‘Story reading won’t die down in digital age’
Islamabad
April 25, 2021
Islamabad : Celebrating the World Book and Copyright Day, the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) organised Live Authors’ Meet , an online gathering of authors and writers to discuss challenges and future prospects of the publishing world in the continuously evolving digital age.
Chaired by IPS Vice Chairman Ambassador (r) Syed Abrar Hussain who is also the author of a recent IPS Press publication ‘Afghanistan: Mullah Umar Say Ashraf Ghani Tak’ the session was participated by book authors and editors such as Syed Irtiqa Ahmed Zaidi, author of Negotiating the Power Corridors: Forty Challenging Years of Civil Service, former Federal Secretary Syed Abu Ahmad Akif and Rehan Ali, authors of Rallying for Rules: Parents Versus Private Schools, Shazia Gilani, Aneela Shehzad, Syed Nadeem Farhat, and Naufil Shahrukh, all of whom shared their thoughts regarding World Book and Copyright Day.
Daily Times Being largest trading partner of Pakistan, China making huge investment in energy and infrastructure sectors
April 25, 2021
The great initiative, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is swiftly exploiting immense potential in industrial cooperation between the two neighbouring countries, and the largest trading partner of Pakistan, China is making huge investment in the energy and infrastructure sectors here.
In terms of geo-economic growth, development and regional connectivity, CPEC has emerged as the largest bilateral investment project, and a boon for Pakistan as well as the landlocked regional countries in south Asia.
Pakistan and China are tied in multidimensional cordial relations on the basis of being good neighbors, and having mutual trust and understanding.
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Clockwise from top left: Mr Chan Chun Sing, Mr Lawrence Wong, Mr Desmond Lee and Mr Ong Ye Kung. Political observers said the capabilities of these four ministers would be tested after the latest Cabinet reshuffle. TODAY pic
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SINGAPORE, Apr 24 The latest shake-up to the Cabinet on yesterday (April 23) has offered few clues as to who could be the next prime minister-designate, several political pundits said.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong held a virtual press conference earlier in the day to announce the many changes to several ministries.
Clothing brands still see Bangladesh as a major supplier
Says CPD-IPS study
China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam are major players in the global supply chain of the apparel business. Photo: Star/file
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Despite the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, international clothing brands are confident that Bangladesh will remain a major source of apparels in the coming months, according to a new study.
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a think-tank based in Dhaka, and the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) of Sri Lanka, carried out the study.
China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam are major players in the global supply chain of the apparel business.
Bangladesh to remain as major apparel supplier to brands, says CPD-IPS study
People are seen working in a garment factory. Photo: Star/File Star Business Report Star Business Report
Despite uncertainty, international clothing brands are confident that Bangladesh will remain a major source of apparels in the coming months, according to a new study.
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a think-tank based in Dhaka, and the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) of Sri Lanka, carried out the study.
China s return to relative normalcy has released pressure on supply chains and China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam are major players in the global supply chain of apparel business.