LAHORE, Jul. 10 (INP): An around 10-Week 2nd Chinese Language Program has been launched for Special Protection Unit (SPU) personnel in Punjab. The first Chinese Language Program for SPU, Punjab was launched in 2019. In post-Covid-19 scenario, it is now the second program that has been organized by the Chinese Consulate Lahore on the proposal of the Chief Minister of …
SHANGHAI, July 10 (INP): Chinese businesses have been invited to tap potential of Pakistan’s billion-dollar food market, said Athar Hussain Khokar, Director-General, Agro Division, TDAP. At a webinar hosted by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and Consulate General of Pakistan in Shanghai, he pointed out that FoodAg, Pakistan’s 1st international food and agriculture exhibition showcasing potential of …
KARACHI, July 07 (EW): The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) saw a significant surge of 9.6% on a week-on-week basis, as reported by data released by the SBP on Thursday. As of June 30, the SBP’s foreign currency reserves reached $4.4 billion, recording an increase of $393 million compared to $4.06 billion on …
Rallies were taken out across the country on Friday to protest of the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden as the nation observed “Youm-i-Taqaddus-i-Quran” (Quran Sanctity Day). Last week, a man had desecrated the HolyQuran in Sweden’s capital Stockholm, resulting in strong condemnation from several Muslim states, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the European Union, Pope Francis …
BEIJING, Jul. 7(INP)- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the International Famous Furniture Fair (Dongguan) and the All Pakistan Furniture Makers Association (APFMA) to promote communication and cooperation between Chinese and Pakistani furniture enterprises. The MOU signed between APFMA & Dongguan Famous Furniture Association in presence of Acting Consul General of Pakistan in Guangzhou, Sardar Muhammad. …
CHENGDU, Jul. 7 (INP): Carpets, shawls, high-end jade handicrafts… A wide array of made-in-Pakistan products attracted visitors at the 19th Western China International Fair held here in recent week. Muhammad Kamil, a Pakistani exhibitor, is not new to the fair. During the five-day fair, he was impressed by the incessant flow of visitors lingering at his booth. “Post pandemic, …
At least 50 people, including eight children, have been killed by floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains that have lashed Pakistan since last month, officials said on Friday. The summer monsoon brings South Asia 70-80 per cent of its annual rainfall between June and September every year. It is vital for the livelihoods of millions of farmers and food …
RAWALPINDI, July 07( EW): The emergency response service, Rescue-1122 – fully equipped to cope with the expected flood in Nullah Lai – has been put on high alert to respond to possible emergencies. A spokesperson for Rescue-1122 stated that the rescuers posted in low-lying areas, in particular Katarian, Gawalmandi, Sowan, and other areas, would maintain a high state of …
RAWALPINDI, June 06 (EW): A Pakistan Army major embraced martyrdom during a gun battle with terrorists in district Khyber’s Shakas area, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Thursday. The incident took place when security forces launched an intelligence-based operation (IBO) between the night of July 5-6 in the area after they received information about the presence of terrorists, the …
SHANGHAI, July 6 (INP); China-Pakistan EV Forum has decided to accelerate industry cooperation, China Economic Net reported on Thursday. “The New Energy Vehicle sector is one of the most promising areas of China-Pakistan cooperation. Chinese businesses are invited to invest in Pakistan’s new energy vehicle industry to benefit from a large and growing market, as well as the incentives provided …
