ISLAMABAD, Dec. 15 (INP): Pakistani government decided to give special visa facility to investors from China. The Executive Committee of SIFC formally approved the business and investment-friendly SIFC Visa Facility, which is an important milestone in creating a conducive atmosphere for foreign investors. A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council was held in Islamabad with …
Islamabad, December 15 (INP): Gwadar Trade and Investment Forum 2023 is all set to be held from December 18-19 at the newly inaugurated Huafa Exhibition Center in Gwadar Free Zone. Co-organized by China Overseas Ports Holding Company and Gwadar Port Authority, the Expo is the third of its kind in Gwadar. The first day of the event will feature Blue …
Islamabad, Dec. 15 (): Pak-China marine protection cooperation is urgent need of the hour to combat climate change, experts said. “The increasingly severe climate change has an immeasurable impact on the marine ecological environment, and thus on global fisheries,” according to Shoaib Kiani, Assistant Professor at the University of Karachi’s Institute of Marine Science. During an interview with Gwadar Pro, he …
KASHGAR, Dec. 14 (INP): Lately, Uyghur Muslims in the old city of Kashgar, Xinjiang have pioneered home tourism, providing Chinese and foreign tourists with new enchanting experiences. New avenue of livelihood have opened the door to wealth for local Muslims and greatly improved their living standards. Nearly 300 home tourist attractions have sprouted in the old city of Kashgar, brimming …
BEIJING, Dec. 14 (INP): A delegation of Pakistan Furniture Council, headed by its Chief Executive Officer, Mian Kashif Ashfaq, arrived in Guangzhou to seek collaboration in the furniture industry with their Chinese counterparts. Talking to newsmen, the CEO said the exploration of joint ventures in the furniture industry signifies a proactive approach to leverage each country’s strengths in the furniture sector, fostering innovation and sustainable growth. He said the primary objective of this delegation is to delve into potential export markets, foster collaborations, and explore opportunities for joint ventures …
KASHGAR, Dec. 14 (INP): Uygur Muslims are enjoying religious freedom. “I pray five times in Etigar Mosque, main mosque of Kashgar city, Xinjiang. Not only me, but all Uyghur Muslims pray freely here. I have never experienced any religious ban on Muslim faith or Muslim rights,” said Mr Mehmat, a local Uyghur. In a face-to-face interaction as he emerged from the Etigar …
The non-binding, symbolic resolution passed with 153 votes in favour, 10 against, and 23 abstentions. UNGA members vote on a non-binding resolution demanding ‘an immediate humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza at the UN headquarters in New York, December 12 [Anglea Weiss/AFP] The United Nations General Assembly has passed a non-binding, symbolic resolution to demand an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” in Gaza, with …
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja says he will “fight” the decision to bar him from making an on-field statement in support of Palestinians. The batter had planned to wear shoes bearing the words “all lives are equal” and “freedom is a human right” at a Test match with Pakistan. The International Cricket Council did not allow this as it considered the …
With Arsenal safely through, manager Mikel Arteta rang the changes with just William Saliba, Gabriel and Kai Havertz retaining their places in the starting XI. That may have played a role in their sluggish start, with PSV much more lively in the opening stages. The Dutch side’s only defeat this season was the 4-0 loss at Emirates Stadium, and they …
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday by a 5-1 majority suspended its October 23 order wherein it declared civilians’ trials in military courts null and void in connection with the May 9 riots. The verdict was announced on intra-court appeals filed by the federal and provincial governments and the defence ministry against the top court’s verdict announced by Justice Ijazul …
