Raeisi made the remarks during the third group debate of presidential candidates, aired on the state television Friday evening with economic issues in the spotlight.He said, “I have a compiled program for improvement of country’s economy and resolution of economic problems in particular the unemployment.”The presidential candidate noted that by …
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Iran presidential candidates debate economic issues
In the three-hour debate, carried live on state radio and television channels, the six presidential candidates answered questions about different economic issues including unemployment, inflation, exports, monthly cash subsidies and goods smuggling. The first presidential debate was held two weeks ago with its main focus on social and economic issues …
Read More »Rouhani says has no plan to cut monthly cash subsidies
Rouhani, however, argued that the increase in monthly cash handouts promised by other candidates will rise inflation rate to above 50%. Candidates have to clarify the financial resources from which they want to provide the costs of increased cash subsidies, Rouhani said. “We tripled the pension paid to low-income people,” …
Read More »Senior cleric criticizes int’l bodies’ silence towards Saudi crimes
Referring to potential changes in Hamas charter which reportedly recognizes Palestinian state with 1967 borders, he criticized the action, noting that Jihadi groups have not accepted it. The cleric criticized inking the UNESCO 2030 document by the government, adding that the officials should be cautious on the agreements they ink …
Read More »Death toll in Pakistan’s terrorist attack rises to 25
Haideri who is also a senior member of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) suffered minor injuries whereas more than 30 others also were injured.Speaking to the media shortly after the attack, Maluana Ghafoor said, “The blast was extremely powerful.”It is unclear whether the explosion was the result of an improvised explosive device …
Read More »Iran presidential candidates begin 3rd live debate on state TV
The three-hour debate, carried live on state radio and television channels, will focus on economic issues of the country. Ebrahim Raeisi, the custodian of Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine, Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri, Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, former minister of culture and Islamic guidance Mostafa Mirsalim and former minister of …
Read More »Turkey, Pakistan to jointly manufacture attack helicopters
The agreement was signed by Pakistan Minister for Defense Production Rana Tanveer Hussain and his Turkish counterpart Fikri Isik in Istanbul on the sidelines of the 13th International Defense Industry Fair 2017.Assembly line of T-129 is to be established at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in Kamra.The TAI/AgustaWestland T-129 is a twin-engine, …
Read More »Iran female traders attend Int’l women Business Summit in Pakistan
The two day summit has been organized by Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) in north western city of Peshawar. The objective of the conference is to emphasize the role women can play in the trade and business sector. Iranian women traders Maryam Soltani and Zahra Galij in their …
Read More »Development of free economic zones government big achievement: Official
One of the main achievements made by the government concerning the country’s free economic zones, has been drawing up a strategy document for development of such regions as well as creating seven new free economic zones, said Mohammad Moezzuddin, an official affiliated with Secretariat of the Free Zones Coordination Council …
Read More »Addressing crisis in Afghanistan needs regional cooperation: Aide
Rasoul Mousavi, addressing an international conference on “Achieving Peace in Afghanistan: Challenges & Prospects” in Islamabad on Thursday said failing to pay attention to the key causes of the crisis in Afghanistan is the main reason for instability in the country.Mousavi urged that it is not possible to establish a …
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