ISLAMABAD, July 18 (INP): Embracing a vision to transform the world into a global village with abundant opportunities of socio-economic prosperity equally available to all brackets of society, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project set its foot in Pakistan in 2013. With 2023 marking its 10th anniversary, this multibillion-dollar initiative – a flagship project of the Belt and Road …
Islamabad, July 18 (INP): China’s remarkable economic resilience continues to shine through as its foreign trade demonstrates steady growth and maintains high standards. Recent data released by the General Administration of Customs reveals that China’s foreign trade expanded by an impressive 2.1 percent, reaching a staggering 20.1 trillion yuan ($2.8 trillion) in the first half of 2023, according to …
Islamabad, July 18 (INP): China “Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Unani Medicine are very effective in maintaining people’s health and playing an increasingly important role in the world,” said Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Provincial Minister, Department of Health & Population Welfare. To further promote the modernization and internationalization of TCM and Unani, jointly safeguard the health of Chinese …
Islamabad, July 17 (INP): Pakistan and Region countries needed to follow China’s experience unleashing potential of digital innovation, said Prof Seyed Komail Tayebi, President of the ECO Science Foundation, a Pakistan-based regional scientific alliance. “China’s experience in digital transformation provides us with invaluable lessons and policy strategies that we can learn from and adapt to the unique context of each ECO …
BEIJING, July 17 (INP): “In the future, we will strengthen cooperation with International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences in carrying out joint research on key technologies, application of international cooperation projects, training of international TCM talents, academic exchanges and other aspects to promote scientific and technological innovation in the field of nutrition and health.” This was stated …
BEIJING, July 17 (INP): Pakistani Commercial Counsellor at the Pakistan embassy in Beijing, Ghulam Qadir, visited Xi’an, a Chinese city known for its advanced agriculture. The visit aimed to understand the region’s cutting-edge agricultural enterprises and pilot projects, and to foster agricultural ties between the two countries. Impressed by the progress and potential for collaboration, Ghulam Qadir invited Xi’an-based …
Islamabad, July 16 (INP): Gwadar Free Zone North, also known as Phase II, covering 2221 acres, will launch its first formal operation within the next 30 days. This zone will enjoy exemption from all sorts of taxes and customs duties for a period of 20 years, Gwadar Pro reported on Sunday. This watershed development coincides with Agven Private Limited, …
PESHAWAR, July 14 (INP): The University of Peshawar (UoP) distributed Rs. 6 million in cash assistance to deserving students under the Chinese Ambassador Scholarship Program 2023. The China Study Center (CSC) at UoP organised the scholarship distribution ceremony, alongside the “Prizes Distribution of Art Competition & Exhibition” titled “Decade of China Pakistan Economic Corridor” at the Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum …
ISLAMABAD, July 14 (INP): Two well-known Pakistani and Chinese institutions have decided to enhance cooperation to boost cooperation in the education sector. In this connection, an agreement is set to be signed between Pakistan’s National Defence University (NDU) in Islamabad and China’s Grandview Institution (GVI), a distinguished independent think tank. Pakistan’s federal cabinet has granted approval for the agreement, …
A new monsoon spell is expected to hit the country today (Thursday) bringing thunderstorms and heavy rain to different regions including Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Paktunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. According to Federal Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman, this weather spell will prevail till July 17. In a tweet, Rehman warned that low-lying areas in Islamabad, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and …
