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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.

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 Raja CDWP 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 Resourc...

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 Raja Mr. 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 managem...

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 Raja Mr. 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 Se...

CPEC initiative besides cooperation in the infrastructure and energy projects is critical for Pakistan

22Apr

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CPEC initiative besides cooperation in the infrastructure and energy projects is critical for Pakistan

By kamran Raja In a Conversation with Hassan Daud Butt CPEC Expert and CEO KP Board of Investment and Trade. CPEC initiative besides cooperation in the infrastructure and energy projects is critical for Pakistan as through cooperation under Agriculture and science and technology joint working groups Pakistan is looking at not just joining Chinese research and development(R &D) but also benifiting from it. In the ongoing important phase of industrial development new and flexible ideas would be required so that investment flow can take place. the CPEC SEZs can be great model as center of excellence for industry relocation from China. however in this challenging times where global economy has been struck with pandamic, out of box solutions would be required. Morove...

The Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Nong Rong called on to Syed Fakhar Imam, the Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research in the minister’s office today

13Jan

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The Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Nong Rong called on to Syed Fakhar Imam, the Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research in the minister’s office today

By Raja kamran The minister welcomed the dignitary and said that Pakistan attaches great value to its relations with China. The cooperation between the two countries is ideal and all efforts are under way to further enhance the relationship between Pakistan and China. The minister suggested foreign exchange programs between the two countries for education and research, especially adaptive research for agriculture to translate Pakistan’s potential to fruitful effort. The Ambassador reciprocated the same emotions. His excellency recognized Pakistan’s potential in agriculture, urbanization and industrialization. He also encouraged the making of an online agricultural information exchange platform. At the end, both dignitaries agreed to work together to further strengthen the ...

<em>The Second Consignment of Relief Assistance delivered to Niger from Pakistan</em>

26Dec

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The Second Consignment of Relief Assistance delivered to Niger from Pakistan

By Raja kamran On the special instructions of the Government of Pakistan, second PAF C-130 aircraft reached Niamey to deliver relief goods for flood affected people of Niger. The two C-130 aircraft have airlifted more than 34,000 lbs of relief goods to the brotherly country.The relief goods were received at Niamey by caretaker Foreign Minister of Niger H.E Mr. Marou Adamou along with numerous government and military dignitaries from Niger. Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey, Ambassador of Pakistan to Niger was also present at the occasion who reflected over historical bonds of trust and amity between the two countries.The PAF transport fleet has a rich history of flying humanitarian assisstace missions to populace distressed by natural calamities, both within the country and in other nation...