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Pakistan, China to have 350 km shorter road connectivity as alternate to CPEC

Posted on May 19, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan and China will soon have a new and alternative short road connectivity as an alternative to China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which would be constructed by Pakistan at the cost of Rs 50 billion. The new route funded by the Pakistani government, will […]

Rs83bln projects identified under CPEC to modernize agriculture sector

Posted on May 19, 2021

ISLAMABAD, As many as 18 projects worth around Rs83 billion have been identified in agriculture sector under the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Project, with an aim to exploit its true potential and modernize it for the sustainable economic growth. “Agriculture development is the […]

Tractor production increases 65.24% in ten months

Posted on May 19, 2021

ISLAMABAD, The production of farm tractors in the country witnessed an increase of 65.24 percent to 41,327 units during first ten month of financial year 2020-21, against the production of 25,009 units in same period of last year. During the period under review, the production […]

Gems exports increase 67.38%

Posted on May 19, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Gems exports during first nine months of FY 2020-21 grew by 67.38 per cent as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of last year. During the period from July 20-March 21, Gems worth US $ 5,850 thousand were exported as compared to […]

France pushing for UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire; FM Qureshi reaching New York tonight

Posted on May 19, 2021

UNITED NATIONS, Amid growing concern over United States’ blocking of UN Security Council’s efforts to issue a public statement seeking de-escalation’ of Israel-Palestine hostilities, France has stepped forward with a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the devastated Gaza Strip, according to diplomats. The development […]

People have the best say in Pakistan-China relationship: President of CPAFFC

Posted on May 19, 2021

BEIJING, President of Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), Lin Songtian on Wednesday said that friendship, which derives from close contact between the people, holds the key to sound state-to-state relations. Pakistan and China as all-weather strategic partners of cooperation, ”Ba Tie […]

Shanghai to further promote cooperation with Karachi under sister city framework: Mayor

Posted on May 19, 2021

SHANGHAI, May of Shanghai, Gong Zhen said on Wednesday that Shanghai city government will actively support efforts to further promote mutual cooperation between Shanghai and Karachi cities under the sister city framework. He made these remarks in a meeting with Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin […]

FMs of Pakistan, Palestine & Turkey leave for New York to attend UNGA meeting

Posted on May 19, 2021

ANKARA, The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Palestine and Turkey left here for New York on Wednesday to participate in the urgent meeting of the UN General Assembly to discuss the “grave deterioration” of the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. Foreign Minister […]

Work in full swing at Mohmand Dam as PM oversees construction work

Posted on May 19, 2021

MOHMAND, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday visited the site of Mohmand Dam and reviewed the ongoing construction work. Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Lt Gen (retd) Muzammil Hussain briefed the prime minister on the progress of the project. Imran Khan expressed satisfaction […]

Construction of 10 dams in Pakistan by 2028 to ensure food security: PM

Posted on May 19, 2021

MOHMAND, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said the construction of 10 dams and hydropower projects initiated by the present government in 2018 and to be completed by 2028 besides generating cheaper electricity will also make country’s 8 million acres of land cultivable and ensure […]

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Pakistan, China to have 350 km shorter road connectivity as alternate to CPEC

Rs83bln projects identified under CPEC to modernize agriculture sector

Tractor production increases 65.24% in ten months

Gems exports increase 67.38%

France pushing for UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire; FM Qureshi reaching New York tonight

People have the best say in Pakistan-China relationship: President of CPAFFC

Shanghai to further promote cooperation with Karachi under sister city framework: Mayor

FMs of Pakistan, Palestine & Turkey leave for New York to attend UNGA meeting

Work in full swing at Mohmand Dam as PM oversees construction work

Construction of 10 dams in Pakistan by 2028 to ensure food security: PM

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