GWADAR, Feb. 22 (INP): In a significant development, high-tech telecommunication work has completed in connection with ongoing gradual development of New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA). NGIA’s state of art telecommunication paraphernalia involves telecom networks and systems that use various technologies and protocols to facilitate the transmission of voice, data, and audio-video signals between devices, including smartphones, computers, and other communication …

BEIJING, Feb. 22 (INP): Pakistan’s exports to South China have witnessed a significant surge of 16% during the year 2023, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Thursday. This remarkable achievement comes as a result of the strengthened trade ties between the two countries and Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to diversify its export market, said Muhammad Irfan, Trade and Investment Counsellor Pakistan’s …

Islamabad, February 21 (INP): Chromium ore and concentrates have seen an increase in exports to China from Pakistan in recent years. In 2023, exports increased by 32%, reaching $117.68 million, compared to $89.28 million the previous year, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Wednesday quoting sources from the Commerce Ministry. Ikram Ul Haq Sulehri, an economic expert, told CEN that …

TIANJIN, Feb. 20 (INP): The first batch of equipment for the Million Acres of green Pakistan Smart Farm Project participated by Chinese water-saving industry leader, Tianjin Dayu Irrigation Group, has been packed and delivered, Gwadar Pro reported on Tuesday. The batch of intelligent water and fertilizer integrated irrigation equipment covering a farmland area of 2,000 hectares will be used for …

Islamabad, February 19 (INP): Spring Festival celebrated across China, signaling positive outlook for Chinese economy in 2024, according to a report carried by Gwadar Pro on Monday. China’s tourism market dazzled during the recently concluded eight-day Spring Festival holiday, culminating on Feb 17, underscoring the nation’s economic vitality. Surpassing expectations, both domestic travel and spending soared to record heights, showcasing a …

Islamabad, February 17 (INP): Gwadar’s land record computerization has reached 82% due to continuous efforts of the revenue staff and computerization teams while the land settlement is also in process, said Deputy Commissioner Gwadar Aurangzeb Badini. Talking to Gwadar Pro, he said the Board of Revenue has been approached to give its final verdict in a technical matter so that …

ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (INP): The All-Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has called for greater collaboration with China to help Pakistan achieve its ambitious export target of $50 billion per annum by 2029. Representing more than 223 textile companies, the association believes that strengthened ties with China, a leading player in the global textile industry, can significantly boost Pakistan’s export earnings. …

KARACHI, Feb. 14 (INP): Zeeshan Maqsood, Executive Member and Former Senior Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Tea Association (PTA) called for stronger collaboration with China to meet the country’s surging domestic demand for tea, as imports continue to increase. Tea imports into Pakistan experienced a 5.53% jump during the first six months of the current fiscal year, indicating a continued …

BEIJING, Feb. 14 (INP): The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is an important cultural event in China that offers a unique opportunity to understand Chinese culture and traditions, according to Pakistani diplomats. They believe that participating in the festival can help deepen the understanding between the people of Pakistan and China. Sardar Muhammad, Acting Consul General of …

BEIJING, Feb 14 (INP): Pakistan’s export of sesame seeds to China surpassed $290.66 million from January to December 2023, marking a growth of 126.29 percent on a year-on-year basis. Ghulam Qadir, Commercial Counsellor here at the Pakistan Embassy, stated that according to the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC), China imported 166,682.987 tons of sesame …