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Express Tribune
26-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Shutter-down strike halts business activities
A shutter-down strike observed in solidarity with Palestinians in Rawalpindi brings business activities in various markets across Rawalpindi to a standstill. Photos: Express In a powerful display of solidarity with the oppressed people of Gaza, a complete shutter-down strike was observed across business centres in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The shutter-down strike was jointly called by Jamaat-e-Islami and the trader community. Protesting against Israeli aggression in Gaza, all small and large markets, including major commercial areas such as Saddar, Raja Bazaar, Commercial Market, and Murree Road, remained completely closed. Other affected areas included Liaquat Road, Iqbal Road, Jamia Masjid Road, Circular Road, Bagh Sardaran, Pirwadhai, Peshawar Road, and Tench Bhatta, where business activities came to a halt. Due to the shutdown, traffic on the roads was minimal. According to Anjuman Tajiran Punjab President Malik Shahid Ghafoor Paracha, the entire trader community, as well as every citizen of the country, condemns Israel's actions and stands with their oppressed Palestinian brothers, sisters, mothers, elders, and innocent children. He added that a nationwide shutdown would be observed throughout the day. Trader representatives also visited various commercial areas during the shutdown and expressed satisfaction over the complete closure. Only medical stores and small neighbourhood grocery shops did not participate in the strike. Jewelry, electronics, autos, and wholesale markets in both cities remained closed, paralysing daily life. Trader leaders thanked shopkeepers for fully participating in the strike and stated that traders were ready to make any sacrifice for their Palestinian brothers and sisters. They also announced the boycott of all Israeli-made products starting Sunday, pledging not to sell them in their stores. Traders, citizens, and labour organisations also organised major rallies in support of Palestine. The call for the complete shutter-down strike had been given by all major trader groups from Rawalpindi and Islamabad. As a result, all small and large commercial hubs, including Raja Bazaar, Fawara Chowk, Moti Bazaar, Bara Bazaar, Trunk Bazaar, Murree Road, Commercial Market, and all markets in Saddar, along with Asia's largest commercial centre, Tench Bhatta Bazaar, remained completely closed. Wholesale markets, jewellery, and electronics markets across the city Trader leaders, including Sharjeel Mir, Shahid Ghafoor Pracha, Ghulam Qadir Mir, Naveed Kanwal, Tariq Butt, Hammad Qureshi, Kashif Chaudhry, Qaiser Kayani, and Faheem, visited various markets and expressed satisfaction over the strike's success. Union leaders of different markets remained present throughout the day to ensure peace.
Associated Press
09-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Ronn Inc. Executes And Launches Phase One Agreement in Saudi Arabia, Accelerating Hydrogen Technology and Strategic Investment
SCOTTSDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2025 / Ronn Inc. (OTC PINK:RONN), A global innovator in hydrogen mobility and clean energy infrastructure, announced today that it has entered into a Strategic Commercial Market Access Agreement with a respected international intermediary group specializing in Saudia Arabia with early-stage relationship development between high-growth technology firms and sovereign infrastructure partners. This agreement represents Phase One of a broader framework intended to position Ronn Inc. for a long-term financial and technology partnership across both the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 'It will establish our manufacturing and production in Saudi Arabia as well as the US where the collaboration with Saudi Arabia is a powerful collaboration at this time,' said Ronn Ford, CEO of Ronn Inc. The discussions currently underway are aimed at forming a 50/50 regional joint venture, which would establish a significant operating presence for Ronn Inc. within the Kingdom. 'Our team is proud to be building what we believe will become a transformational long-term alliance,' said Ronn Ford, CEO of Ronn Inc. 'Saudi Arabia continues to demonstrate visionary leadership in innovation, infrastructure, and energy transformation. We are honored to be invited into this dialogue and to contribute to the country's dynamic Vision 2030 roadmap.' The proposed joint venture in The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia is expected to focus on localized manufacturing and regional deployment of Ronn Inc.'s hydrogen technologies, including hydrogen-powered supercars, commercial mobility platforms, hydrogen trucks, and modular fueling infrastructure. These initiatives are fully aligned with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 strategy and its multi-sector commitment to hydrogen as a central pillar of its future energy landscape. The announcement follows recent news of Saudi Arabia's intent to commit over one trillion dollars in U.S. strategic investments, reinforcing the deepening collaboration between both nations in advanced technologies and industrial innovation. Phase 1: Current planning includes the establishment of a regional headquarters in the Kingdom, in collaboration with a group of strategic partners with proven success in rail technology, real estate, transportation, and public-private mega infrastructure. Further details on phase 2 and phase 3 in Saudi Arabia will be disclosed as the joint venture structure and operating scope are finalized. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially due to numerous factors beyond the company's control. RONN Inc. undertakes no obligation to revise or update these statements unless legally required publicly.
