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Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser says Dir-Chakdara motorway will open new avenues for economic opportunities and Tourism also Swabi By-pass would enable citizen to have hassle free access

26May

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Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser says Dir-Chakdara motorway will open new avenues for economic opportunities and Tourism also Swabi By-pass would enable citizen to have hassle free access

By Kamran RajaSpeaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that infrastructural developement is imperative to generate economic activity for social wellbeing of masses. He said that the best use of public money on mega projects would save a lot of government exchequre. He said that ownership of provincial government of KPK on the Western route of CPEC is historical step. He expressed these views while chairing a review meeting on the projects of Dir-Chakadar motorway and viability of swabi By pass in parliament House today.Speaker Asad Qaiser along with Mr.Murad Saeed Federal Minister for Communication viewed the progress of both the projects. Mr. Murad Saeed Federal Minister informed the meeting about alignment of Dir-Chakadar motorway . He also said that such kind of projects...

The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Shaukat Tarin, chaired a meeting virtually with Chief Minister Gilgi-Baltistan, Muhammad Khalid Khursheed here at the Finance Division

26May

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The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Shaukat Tarin, chaired a meeting virtually with Chief Minister Gilgi-Baltistan, Muhammad Khalid Khursheed here at the Finance Division

By kamran RajaThe Provincial Secretary Finance gave a detailed presentation to the Finance Minister on the financial requirements of the GB Administration during the current and next financial year. The Finance Minister said that the Federal Government is ready to cooperate with the GB Government for the provision of additional funds during the next financial year but GB Government should also rationalize its expenditures as the federal government is also exercising strict financial discipline.The Finance Minister approved the requests of the GB government for the provision of additional subsidy incurred on purchase of wheat, issuance of NOCs for purchase of vehicles from already available funds to monitor developmental activities and grant of special exemption for purchase of...

Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati along with Divisional Superintendent Lahore inspected the window trailing of Lahore to Sahiwal section

26May

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Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati along with Divisional Superintendent Lahore inspected the window trailing of Lahore to Sahiwal section

By kamran RajaFederal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati along with Divisional Superintendent Lahore inspected the window trailing of Lahore to Sahiwal section. The Railways Minister said, we are paying more attention to the freight business and we will go to the utmost to increase the freight business of the railways. Our aim is to get the railways out of loss. He said, Prem Nagar will run the dry port as a business point and will also increase its capacity. The Federal Minister for Railways said that no train originates from Okara and Raiwind stations, then why huge resources have been wasted on such big buildings. Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Azam Khan Swati said this during a window trailing inspection of Lahore to Sahiwal section. Divisional Superintendent La...

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...