Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday said that the economic and cultural connections between the people of China and Pakistan are strong and focused.In a video message ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China, he said that a delegation comprising of one hundred and twenty six Pakistani businessmen is also visiting China, PTV news channel reported. “China has an important role in Pakistan’s development. It has always helped Pakistan in difficult times,” he added.He said there is a big opportunity for us to export the country’s products to neighboring China, adding, Pakistani business delegation will sign…
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Chairman of Chinese firm Transsion Holdings Zhu Zhaojiang on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here and conveyed his company’s interest in enhancing investment in mobile phone manufacturing unit, and investing in electric bikes, modern agriculture, mobile phone manufacturing and Fintech sectors. The prime minister, who is in China for a five-day official visit, urged the relevant federal ministers and Pakistan’s Ambassador in China to formulate an early strategy, in coordination with the Chinese company. He said the incumbent government was extending all-out-facilitation to foreign investors and businessmen. He also invited the Transsion Holdings to manufacture goods in Pakistan…
India (IND) faces uncertainty over their playing combination for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 match against Ireland (IRE). The debate surrounds the opening partnership, with Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal vying for the second opener’s spot. Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant are contending for the sole wicket-keeper position, while Shivam Dube’s role is also under scrutiny. Both Ireland and India are playing their first match of the 2024 T20 World Cup season with Ireland having secured three wins and faced two losses in their last five matches while India has won four out of their last five matches…
A shipment of fresh aquatic products from Pakistan successfully entered China via the Kashgar airport in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.This event marks a significant milestone as the region embarks on international trade in fresh aquatic products. The shipment, carried by a China Southern Airlines flight from Islamabad to Kashgar, comprised a total of 774 kilograms of aquatic products valued at $2,760. The consignment included 81 kilograms of fresh grouper worth $744 and 693 kilograms of frozen mullet valued at $2,016, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Wednesday.Tang Lin, a representative from Xinjiang Huizhou Import and Export Trading Co., Ltd.,…
Trade and Economic Multifunctional Platform for SCO Countries (SCO TEMP) last month granted a license to “Pakistan House” to join the SCO TEMP Think Tank Alliance.At the awarding ceremony, Hu Kaiqiang, Director General of SCO TEMP and Chairman of the Think Tank Alliance of the Platform pointed out that the platform has continuously promoted the construction of think tanks by attracting heads of state from the SCO, experts, scholars, business leaders and other elites in various fields. “It is committed to building an international innovative think tank alliance that directly enables cooperation between SCO countries in the fields of industry,…
The Pakistan cricket team stirred controversy before their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign by hosting a paid ‘private dinner’ in the USA, where fans were charged $25 for a ‘meet and greet’ session. This move has sparked outrage within the Pakistan cricketing community with former cricketer Rashid Latif expressing dismay on social media over the event organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board and players. Presenter Nauman Niaz lamented the ‘sad state of affairs’ within the Pakistan team following the controversy surrounding the paid ‘private dinner’. Additionally, a fan suggested that if the team insisted on going ahead with the idea…
Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has initiated legal proceedings against those cooperative housing societies that have been using WAPDA’s name unlawfully.According to a statement issued on Wednesday, WAPDA has been approaching all legal forums including Registrar Cooperative Housing Societies and FIA to curb this practice. The statement says that WAPDA, a statutory body corporate established under WAPDA Act 1958, publicly renounces its association, nexus, and direct or indirect affiliation with any cooperative housing society, except WAPDA Town Cooperative Housing Society (Phase I and II), situated in Lahore, which is authorised to use the name of WAPDA. As such, the…
As the international community observes World Environment Day on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the countrymen to join the global movement to restore their land, build drought resilience and combat desertification. The World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 to highlight the environmental challenges of our time. World Environment Day 2024 focuses on land restoration, stopping desertification and building drought resilience. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the global host of this year’s edition.
Sanjay Manjrekar warns Pakistan ahead of their T20 World Cup clash with India, citing India’s strong batting lineup’s advantage on tricky pitches. He highlighted the slower outfield conditions, suggesting a need for improvement by the ICC. Manjrekar explained that India would have the upper hand against Pakistan on the New York pitch due to several factors. He pointed out the slow outfield emphasizing the burst of sand with each ball’s impact indicating the surface’s challenging nature. Sanjay Manjrekar highlighted the challenges posed by the slow outfield conditions, suggesting the need for ICC intervention. He expressed skepticism about Pakistan’s bowling lineup…
Pakistan faces a setback as all-rounder Imad Wasim will miss the T20 World Cup opener against the USA due to a side strain Captain Babar Azam confirmed his absence, noting Imad’s discomfort in the right rib cage during practice. Babar Azam remains hopeful about Imad Wasim’s return for subsequent T20 World Cup matches, aiming for his availability from the India fixture on June 9 in New York.
