ISLAMABAD, May 8 (INP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is taking keen interest in the development of Gwadar, the hub of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Gwadar Pro reported on Monday quoting an official statement. “Soon after assuming office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took keen interest in the development of Gwadar and personally visited the port city last year, where …
Islamabad, May. 7 (INP): Pakistan has appointed Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, a senior diplomat with extensive experience of working in China, as its new Ambassador to Iran. Tipu, who previously served as the Director General (China) and Consul General to Chengdu, has been entrusted with this important position. This appointment is seen as a positive development that can foster closer …
ISLAMABAD, May.7 (INP): In order to ensure the efficient operation of the upcoming New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA), which is expected to be operational in September, China has offered “Training Courses” for government officials. These courses aim to enhance the professional capabilities of officials in 15 different categories. The 20-day training course is scheduled to commence on July 08 …
ISLAMABAD May 6 (INP):Two traditional Chinese medicines, Houtou Jianweiling tablets and Fuke qianjin capsules, have completed clinical trials in Pakistan, according to results announced by a Pakistani clinical research body. The two clinical trials were conducted by the International Joint Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ethnic Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine (HUCM) and Sino-Pakistan TCM Clinic Research …
ISLAMABAD, May 8 (INP): China’s position paper in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on the issues of Russia- Ukraine conflict and Afghanistan are termed a way forward to successful consultation process and durable solutions. According to Pakistani experts and analysts, the consensus among members will also give a message to the world community that the Global South has the will …
Islamabad – May 05, 2023: Health activists have appreciated government’s stance on increased tobacco taxes. During an event organized by Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), health activists stated that this decision will help Pakistan’s economy provided that the government remains steadfast by not falling to tobacco industry’s misinformation campaign. Malik Imran, Country Head, …
Pakistan faces a total of $3.7 billion of debt payments starting this month, Fitch Ratings said, according to Bloomberg. “About $700 million of maturities are due in May and another $3 billion in June,” Krisjanis Krustins, a Hong Kong-based director at Fitch, said in an emailed response that was quoted by Bloomberg. Fitch expects $2.4 billion of deposits and loans from China …
RAWALPINDI: Six soldiers of Pakistan Army were martyred and three terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire in North Waziristan on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a fire exchange took place between terrorists and own troops in general area Dirduni, North Waziristan District. The troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and three terrorists were sent to …
Islamabad, May 5 (INP): China, Pakistan have stepped up exchanges in the fields of art and culture, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Friday “We are discussing with Chinese guest professors about long-term research on various aspects of Chinese and Pakistani arts and crafts. The safeguarding of the rock carvings and ancient inscriptions in our northern areas is also possible …
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) could be a key platform for taking the vision of Eurasian connectivity to the next level. The minister is delivering his keynote address at the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting hosted by India in its Goa state. He reiterated Pakistan’s strong commitment to the platform. “There couldn’t be …