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Mr. Omar Ayub Khan, Minister For Economic Affairs emphasizes on expeditious completion of power projects

26May

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Mr. Omar Ayub Khan, Minister For Economic Affairs emphasizes on expeditious completion of power projects

By kamran RajaFederal Minister for Economic Affairs Mr. Omar Ayub Khan chaired the meeting of National Coordination Committee on Foreign-Funded Projects (NCC-FFP) on Energy Sector at the Ministry of Economic Affairs today in Islamabad. The meeting was attended by Mr. Tabish Gauhar SAPM on Power & Petroleum, Mr. Noor Ahmed Secretary EAD, Mr. Ali Raza Bhutta Secretary Power Division and senior officials of Planning Commision, NTDC & DISCOs. During the meeting, the Committee discussed 14 ongoing projects of Energy Sector including power generation, transmission and distribution amounting to U$ 3.4 billion funded by ADB, IsDB, WB, France, Germany, Japan & USA.The Minister for Economic Affairs stated that the government is taking various measures to develop a more reliable ...

CDWP Approved 15 Project Worth Rs. 38.24 Billion and Recommended 05 Project Worth Rs. 117.50 Billion to ECNEC for Further Consideration.

26May

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CDWP Approved 15 Project Worth Rs. 38.24 Billion and Recommended 05 Project Worth Rs. 117.50 Billion to ECNEC for Further Consideration.

By Kamran RajaCDWP gives go-ahead to Twenty Projects worth of Rs 155.74bn projects.At a CDWP meeting presided over by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, cleared fifteen development projects with a cumulative cost of Rs. 38.24bn & recommended five projects worth Rs. 117.50bn to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for further consideration.Senior officials from Planning Commission and Federal Ministries/Divisions also participated in the meeting while representatives from Provincial Governments participated through video conferences.Projects related to Transport & Communications, Education, Energy, Environment, Governance, Health, Information Technology, Higher Education, Water Resources and Physical Plann...

Mr. Omar Ayub Khan, Minister for Economic Affairs emphases on agriculture and rural transformation through improved connectivity.

25May

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Mr. Omar Ayub Khan, Minister for Economic Affairs emphases on agriculture and rural transformation through improved connectivity.

By kamran RajaMr. Omar Ayub Khan, Minister for Economic Affairs held a consultative meeting with Mr. Najy Benhassine, Country Director, World Bank in the Ministry of Economic Affairs, today. The meeting was aimed to discuss ongoing projects and development priorities of Government of Pakistan for the next years.The Minister for Economic Affairs highlighted that lack of economic opportunities and limited connectivity of rural area with urban centers have caused the income gap between urban and rural residents. Rural development is vital to sustainable socioeconomic development and environmental viability of a country.In order to improve the rural economy, it was discussed to improve agriculture productivity through provision of improved seeds and efficient water management system. It wa...

Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen Mazari’s address at High -level Women’s Forum in China

25May

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Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen Mazari’s address at High -level Women’s Forum in China

By kamran RajaIn an online high level Women’s Forum marking 70 years of China-Pakistan diplomatic relations, Human Rights Minister Dr Shireen Mazari highlighted the achievements of women and girls in China and Pakistan. The forum was organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing in collaboration with the All China Women Association and All Pakistan Women Association, with a special emphasis on women’s rights, poverty alleviation and the role of women in post-COVID recovery.The Minister stressed the importance of China and Pakistan’s strategic partnership, and the opportunities which CPEC will continue to create in Pakistan. She said “we hope to see women being included in the vocational and technical training being conducted under this vital strategic partnership” and stress...

Ambassador Nong Rong, Ambassador of China in Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan

25May

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Ambassador Nong Rong, Ambassador of China in Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan

By kamran RajaThe subjects covered during the meeting included Pakistan-China bilateral relations, including CPEC; 70thanniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties; vaccine cooperation; and high-level bilateral exchanges.The Prime Minister deeply appreciated Chinese leadership and conveyed his warm greetings for President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang. Emphasising the time-tested “All-Weather Strategic Co-operative Partnership”, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s deep commitment to further enhance and broaden Pakistan-China ties.The Prime Minister recalled his earlier telephone conversation with Premier Li Keqiang, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties, which is the reflection of excellent cooperation between Pakistan ...

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Mr. Omar Ayub Khan chaired the meeting of National Coordination Committee on Foreign-Funded Projects on Road Communication and Finance & Revenue sectors at the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

24May

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Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Mr. Omar Ayub Khan chaired the meeting of National Coordination Committee on Foreign-Funded Projects on Road Communication and Finance & Revenue sectors at the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

By kamran RajaMr. Omar Ayub Khan, Minister for Economic Affairs emphasizes on timely completion of foreign-funded projects.The meeting was attended by Mr. Mohammad Yaqoob Sheikh Parliamentary Secretary, Secretary EAD and senior officials of Ministry of Communications, National Highway Authority (NHA), Finance Division, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Naya Pakistan Housing & Development Authority (NAPHDA) and provincial governments.In this follow-up meeting, the NCC-FFP reviewed the compliance status of forum’s decisions made in light of previous meetings held on each sector. The Committee discussed 15 ongoing projects of Road & Transport Sector amounting to US$ 6.1 billion and 5 ongoing projects of Finance & Revenue Sector amountin...

Li Xiangyu Vice President (Middle East Region) of Huawei Technologies called on Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad

4May

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Li Xiangyu Vice President (Middle East Region) of Huawei Technologies called on Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad

By kamran RajaDelegation of Huawei Technologies led by Li Xiangyu (Space Lee) Vice President (Middle East Region) of Huawei Technologies called on Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi in IslamabadA delegation of Huawei Technologies led by Vice President (Middle East Region) of Huawei Technologies Space Lee called on Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Islamabad today (Tuesday).The delegation briefed the Foreign Minister on various projects and investments being undertaken by Huawei Technologies in Pakistan.Shah Mahmood Qureshi appreciated Huawei Technologies' passion for equipping youth with modern technologies.He said Pakistan has vast investment opportunities in the technology sector. We are drawing the world's attention to the i...

Mr. Omar Ayub Khan witnessed the signing ceremony of loan agreement of “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Spending Effectively for Enhanced Development (SPEED) Program

1May

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Mr. Omar Ayub Khan witnessed the signing ceremony of loan agreement of “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Spending Effectively for Enhanced Development (SPEED) Program

By Kamran RajaMinister for Economic Affairs, Mr. Omar Ayub Khan witnessed the signing ceremony of loan agreement of “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Spending Effectively for Enhanced Development (SPEED) Program” worth US$ 400 million with the World Bank, held today, in Ministry of Economic Affairs. Mr. Noor Ahmed, Secretary, Economic Affairs Division and Mr. Najy Benhassine, Country Director, World Bank signed the financing agreement of the project on the occasion.The program aims to support the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in improving the availability and management of public resources for delivery of primary, middle and high school education and primary health services in the Province. The program objectives will be achieved by: (a) introducing medium-term perspective to fiscal plan...

Prime Minister Imran Khan today chaired a high level meeting to review progress on CPEC, the flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative.

1May

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Prime Minister Imran Khan today chaired a high level meeting to review progress on CPEC, the flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative.

By kamran RajaForeign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar, Minister for Finance Shaukat Fayyaz Tareen, Minister for Industries Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiyar, Minister for Planning Asad Umar, Adviser to Prime Minister Abdul Razzaq Dawood, National Security Advisor Dr. Moeed Yousuf, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chairman Board of Investment Atif Bukhari, Chairman CPEC Authority Lt General (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa and other high ranking officials attended the meeting.Prime Minister was briefed about the progress of ongoing projects, in various sectos, under the umbrella of CPEC.The meeting was informed that the current government not only completed the on going projects started by the previous government, but was able to complete large number of s...

1May

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AMBASSADOR OF CHINA CALLS ON AIR CHIEF

By Kamran RajaAmbassador of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr Nong Rong called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office.Mr Nong Rong congratulated Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on assuming command of the PAF and said that Pakistan Air Force would achieve new heights and glory under his inspirational leadership.The Air Chief expressed his satisfaction on the existing cooperation between PAF and PLAAF, and reiterated that this cooperation would be further strengthened.Various matters of mutual interests and bilateral cooperation were also discussed in the meeting.