Cricket’s cash-starved associate member nations fear the proposed new international revenue distribution model, which heavily favours the game’s superpowers, could potentially stall the growth of the game. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has proposed a new revenue-sharing model for the 2024-27 cycle to be voted on at its July board meeting in Durban. According to figures leaked to Cricinfo, cricket’s financial …
As speculations are on the rise over the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, the lender asserted that it is in touch with Pakistan’s authorities to pave the way for a board meeting before the financing programme expires at the end of June, Reuters reported. A board meeting on a review of the programme usually requires a prior staff-level agreement — which will also …
LAHORE (EW): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday decided not to appear before a joint investigation team (JIT) in cases related to the incidents of violence and arson at Jinnah House (Corps Commander residence) and Military Tower. The JIT, headed by DIG Kamran Adil, has summoned the former prime minister, whose party was hit be massive resignations following …
BEIJING, May 28 (INP): Chinese enterprises in Pakistan have made important contributions to local sustainable development while actively improving people’s livelihood, an eight- member delegation organized by the Chinese Consulate General in Lahore said during a visit to the headquarters of PKM contractor China Construction Third Engineering Bureau (CCTEB), Gwadar Pro reported on Sunday. Xiao Hua, General Manager, CCTEB welcomed the Pakistani media and think tank delegation and briefed the delegation on the development of the company in Pakistan and the story of construction of PKM project. He highlighted that as one of the …
Islamabad, May 28 (INP): Researchers and experts from across the country have been invited in two-days international conference to explore the transformative dimensions of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). CPEC Secretariat at Ministry of Planning, development & special initiatives in Collaboration with the Embassy of China in Pakistan and Higher Education Commission (HEC) are organizing an International Conference here …
ISLAMABAD, May 28 (INP): Speakers at a seminar held here said that the current era was witnessing the rise of China and the ‘Asian Century’ for the well-being of the people. The seminar was organised by China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) on China’s “Global Development Initiative.” The speakers noted that the initiative …
BEIJING, May 27 (INP): To celebrate the China-Pakistan Year of Tourism and Exchanges, a two-day Pakistan cultural feast was held here on Saturday by the Embassy of Pakistan, China Economic Net (CEN) reported. Hosted by the Embassy and organized by Jinshang Group, the event – depicting Pakistan and showcasing Pakistan’s beauty, landscapes, culture, food, cuisine, art – attracted a …
BEIJING, May 26 (INP): The 2023 Pakistan Week, started from May 18 came to a successful close in Dujiangyan, Chengdu, Sichuan region, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Friday. Themed “Working hand in hand for a closer China-Pakistan bond under the Belt and Road Initiative”, the 7-day event showcased traditional Pakistani clothes, dazzling jewelry and hand-made rugs copied from …
Islamabad, May 26 (INP): Gwadar port desilting operation has picked robust momentum after ministry of planning urged to accelerate the work on the special directives of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Desilting mega process has been galvanized in order to restore original depth of navigational channel at Gwadar Port offering heavyweight ships to float well. It will ensure seamless movement …
Islamabad, May 24 (INP): An international seminar was held here to discuss the Chinese governance model, reforms, global developments, dialogue of civilisations, and socio-economic transformation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with a specific focus on the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The event was jointly organised by the School of Politics and International Relations (SPIR), Quaid-i-Azam University, and …