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CPEC transformed Pakistan into attractive destination for direct investment: Chinese envoy

16Dec

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CPEC transformed Pakistan into attractive destination for direct investment: Chinese envoy

16 December 2024, Islamabad (Kamran Raja): Deputy Chief of Mission, China Embassy, Shi Yuanqiang on Monday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had transformed Pakistan, making it an attractive destination for direct investment. He was speaking at a seminar titled ’10 Years of CPEC: Success, Opportunities and Challenges’ organised by Asian Institute of Eco-civilization Research and Development (AIERD).Shi Yuanqiang said over the last 11 years, CPEC had brought $25 billion in direct investment, and now it had entered a new phase of development. He said industrial cooperation is another promising area, adding that the first phase of the Rashakai Special Economic Zone had been in operation, generating strong momentum into Pakistan's industrial development.Special Investment F...

EPA Conducts Quarterly Compliance Monitoring of Wastewater Plants in Housing Societies and Development Projects

16Dec

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EPA Conducts Quarterly Compliance Monitoring of Wastewater Plants in Housing Societies and Development Projects

16 December 2024, Islamabad ( Kamran Raja) : Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has conducted its routine quarterly monitoring of wastewater treatment plants in various housing societies and under-construction projects, including Gulberg, I-12 PHA, and Officers Residencia PHA, to ensure compliance with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations.The primary objective of these visits was to assess the water quality of the final discharge/effluent from these facilities. Wastewater often contains health-hazardous dissolved metals such as arsenic, cadmium, and mercury, which pose significant risks to public health and the environment. Effluent samples were collected and analyzed in Pak-EPA’s CLEAN Lab using advanced Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) for heavy metal...

Seminar on CPEC 2.0 in Beijing and the 3rd Forum on China-Indian Ocean Region Development Cooperation in Kunming

15Dec

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Seminar on CPEC 2.0 in Beijing and the 3rd Forum on China-Indian Ocean Region Development Cooperation in Kunming

CPEC Phase 2.0: Pakistan-China Partnership Enters a New Era with High-Level Engagements in Beijing15 December 2024, Beijing ( Kamran Raja) : The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative, remains the cornerstone of economic cooperation between China and Pakistan. Contrary to rumors suggesting a slowdown, recent developments signal a renewed vigor and strategic focus on advancing the next phase of CPEC, dubbed CPEC Phase 2.0. This pivotal phase aims to redefine the framework of bilateral relations through deeper collaboration, advanced technological transfer, and transformative socio-economic projects.Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, is spearheading Pakistan’s engagement in a ser...

Raabta panel discussion to commemorate International Mountain Day

13Dec

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Raabta panel discussion to commemorate International Mountain Day

13 December 2024, Islamabad( Kamran Raja): Serena Hotels, in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland and the Canadian High Commission in Pakistan, hosted a Raabta panel discussion to commemorate International Mountain Day. The event, titled “Preserving Mountain Ecosystems Amidst Climate Change – Strategies for Adaptation and Empowering Mountain Communities,” brought together experts at Islamabad Serena Hotel to address the pressing challenges faced by mountain ecosystems and communities.Canada, as a global leader in climate action, reiterated its commitment to combating climate change and supporting vulnerable communities, with a particular focus on empowering women and youth through initiatives like Eco-Leaders and partnerships with Booni Environmental Academy Chitral. Similarly...

SDPI, UNFPA’s two-day D4D Symposium renews commitment to harness data for sustainable development

13Dec

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SDPI, UNFPA’s two-day D4D Symposium renews commitment to harness data for sustainable development

13 December 2024, Islamabad( kamran Raja ): The two-day Data for Development (D4D) Symposium concluded on Friday with a renewed commitment to harnessing the power of data for sustainable development, ensuring that Pakistan is better equipped to address its social, economic, and environmental challenges.The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) hosted the conclusion of the “Data for Development” (D4D) symposium, an initiative aimed at strengthening the role of data in driving sustainable development across Pakistan.The event brought together policymakers, development practitioners, and stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with data collection, protection, and usage.In her ke...

12Dec

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Protecting Pakistanis Imprisoned Abroad

12 December 2024, Islamabad( Kamran Raja) : A high-level policy dialogue, organised by the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) and Justice Project Pakistan (JPP) on Thursday, highlighted the urgent need for robust policy and institutional reforms to protect the fundamental human rights of Pakistanis imprisoned abroad, as per the Pakistan’s Constitution and international obligations. The dialogue brought together key representatives from the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Ministry of Human Rights, Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior, members of the Parliament, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), diplomats, FIA and civil society actors. The statistics shared at the event show that 23,456 Pakistanis ar...

دنیا بھر میں یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج ڈے بارہ دسمبر کو منایا جاتا ھے

12Dec

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دنیا بھر میں یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج ڈے بارہ دسمبر کو منایا جاتا ھے

۱۲ دسمبر ۲۰۲۴ اسلام آباد (نوشین): کوآرڈینیٹر برائے صحت،ڈاکٹر مختار بھرتھ نے پاکستان کیلیے UHC کے تازہ ترین نتائج کا اعلان کر دیا. . پاکستان آج یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج ڈے منا رہا ہے. ترجمان وزارت صحت قومی سطح پر یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج سروس 2015 میں 40 کے سکور پر تھا. 2023 میں 53.9 تک بہتر ہوا ھے. یو ایچ سی کوریج انڈیکس کا اعلان برطانوی حکومت کی تکنیکی معاونت سے کیا گیا ھے. 2015 کے بعد سے قابل ستائش اضافہ ہوا ہے. اسلام آباد 63.9 پر تمام صوبوں اور علاقوں میں سب سے زیادہ اسکور کیا ہے. پنجاب 55.5 کے اسکور کے ساتھ اس کے بعد، خیبر پختونخواہ 51 سندھ 50.7 اور بلوچستان 38.4 ہے ڈاکٹر مختار بھرتھ مجموعی طور پر، پاکستان کے 45 اضلاع کایو ایچ سی سروس کوریج انڈیکس سکور 40 سے کم ہے. 57 اضلاع کا سکور 50 اور 59 کے درمیان ہے. ملک کے صرف 11 اضلاع نے یو ایچ سی سروس کوریج انڈیکس سکور 60 یا اس سے زیادہ حاصل کیا ہ...

Pakistan commemorates Universal Health Coverage Day on 12th December 2024

12Dec

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Pakistan commemorates Universal Health Coverage Day on 12th December 2024

12 December 2024,Islamabad( Nosheen ): occasion of Universal Health Coverage Day, the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (M/o NHSR&C) announced the latest UHC Service Coverage Index estimation results at national, provincial and district levels with the technical support provided by the UKs Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Evidence for Health (E4H) Programme. The UHC Service Coverage Index (SCI) has improved at the National level from a score of 40 in 2015 to 53.9 in 2023. While this is a commendable 35.8% increase since 2015, the annual rise of just 2.2% since 2022 highlights the need for accelerated efforts.The Coordinator to Prime Minister on Health, Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmad, today announced the latest UHC results for Pakistan ...

President call for greater Chinese investment in Pakistan

12Dec

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President call for greater Chinese investment in Pakistan

12 December 2024, Karachi( Kamran Raja ): President Asif Ali Zardari has called for greater Chinese investment in diverse sectors of Pakistan's economy to boost economic and commercial cooperation between the two brotherly countries. He also emphasized the need for enhanced interaction between the people of the two countries, especially between the investors and businesses, to increase bilateral trade and economic relations.The President expressed these views while talking to a Chinese business delegation, led by the Chinese Consul General in Karachi, Mr Yang Yundong, at Bilawal House, Karachi. Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, Minister for Transport and Information, Mr Sharjeel Inam Memon, Minister for Energy, Planning and Development, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, and...

THE 61ST JAMHURI DAY CELEBRATIONS OF KENYA

12Dec

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THE 61ST JAMHURI DAY CELEBRATIONS OF KENYA

12 December 2024, Islamabad( Kamran Raja ): Honourable Federal Minister of National Food Security and Research of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Rana Tanveer Hussain, the Chief Guest.Your Excellencies,Ambassadors and Representatives of International, Organizations in Pakistan, Kenyan Diaspora in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.It is with great pleasure and humility that I welcome you all this evening as we gather to celebrate our National Day commonly referred to as Jamhuri day.Jamhuri, is a Swahili word for republic, it signifies the momentous occasion when Kenya became independent. Kenyans are honoured by your presence as we celebrate this great day.I wish to start by thanking the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakista...