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By kamran RajaCommemorating 70 years of Pakistan-China relations, Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) arranged the concluding session of the conference titled, “Pakistan-China At 70: Vision for the Future”. The conference, which was packed to capacity, brought together Pakistan’s Parliamentarians, Foreign Ambassadors, former Pakistani diplomats, academicians, government officials from China and Pakistan, media representatives, think tanks and civil society members under one roof.The conference featured four panelists including Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Ambassador Nong Rong, Syed Fakhar Imam, Minister of National Food Security, and Research, Qasim Suri, Deputy Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan, and Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed who is heading Pakistan-China Institute...

By kamran RajaPakistan Navy Ship SAIF visited Port Mina’ ash Shuwaykh, Kuwait during Overseas Deployment. The ship is deployed to undertake Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) in Gulf of Aden, North Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman to contribute in international efforts to ensure maritime security in region.Upon arrival at the port vicinity, PNS SAIF was welcomed by a Kuwaiti Navy Ship. On reaching the harbour, ship was warmly received by Ambassador of Pakistan in Kuwait H.E Syed Sajjad Haider and officials of Kuwaiti Naval Force.During stay at port, the Commanding Officer of Pakistan Navy Ship called on civil and military leadership of host country and matter of bilateral relations and navy to navy collaboration were discussed. After the port visit, a Passage Exercise was co...

By kamran RajaTree Plantation Ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, IslamabadThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC).Remarks by the Foreign MinisterThe founding of the CPC was a seminal event in the history of world and politics. The remarkable success of the CPC rests in its people-centric approach to governance and development agenda.Under the visionary leadership of the CPC, China has lifted 800 million people out of extreme poverty in a short span of 40 years.Under the wise leadership of President Xi Jinping, China is poised to achieve the goal of “Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation.”The year 2021 also marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between Paki...

By kamran RajaSpeaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser remarked that Children are future of the nation and educating our children would ensure bright future of the country. He said that British Council has long lasting achievements in supporting the cause of education. He remarked that provision of educating facilities especially to our Girls would change the fate of the nation.He expressed these views while chairing the event of " ILMPOSSIBLE Take a child to School" organized by British Council in Islamabad today.Speaker Asad Qaiser remarked that taking a child to School is to bring life time changes in his life. He also emphasized on educating the Girls. While mentioning the negative impacts of COVID-19 on education of Children, Speaker Asad Qaiser applauded the strategy adopted by Sha...

By kamran RajaDEPUTY SPEAKER NA INAUGURATES AIRSIAL AIRLINE SERVICES FROM ISLAMABAD TO QUETTADeputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri remarked that initiation of private domestic airline service from Islamabad to Quetta would connect Baluchistan to other parts of the country. He also remarked that easy access to Gwadar Port and CPEC related projects would capitalize the opportunities of growth and investment in province. He said that the successful operation of domestic AirSial Airline Services for Six cities especially for Quetta would bring ease and comfortable travelling to people of Baluchistan. He expressed these views while addressing launching ceremony of AirSial Airline services from Islamabad to Quetta at Islamabad Airport today.While mentioning the probl...

By kamran RajaThe successful ascent of Mt. Everest by Pakistani Mountaineer Sirbaz Khan was feted at a reception by Serena Hotels on Wednesday evening.Sirbaz had summitted the world’s tallest peak as part of “Mission 14”, his quest to scale all 14 peaks over 8000 m around the world.At the event, the phenomenal journey of Sirbaz Khan was highlighted and celebrated. Hailing from Hunza, he began climbing as a mountain guide and kitchen crew member with international climbing expeditions for over 11 years before becoming a professional mountaineer. The most remarkable thing about his expeditions is that he tends to use no supplemental oxygen, which is a testament to his grit and talent.Serena Hotels has been sponsoring Sirbaz on his expeditions under its Adventure Diplomacy community ...

By Kamran RajaSerena Hotels have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World Wide Fund for Nature–Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan), and the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) with the aim to further the common objectives of climate mitigation, climate adaptation, land degradation, food security, biodiversity conservation and enhancing community resilience in view of Pakistan’s needs, and to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The MoU signing ceremony was held at the Islamabad Serena Hotel which was graced by the Federal Minister and Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan for Climate Change Mr. Malik Amin Aslam, heads of NGOs, media representatives and other stakeholders.As a responsible corporate citizen, Serena Hotels has been carrying out several...

By Kamran RajaChinese Ambassador calls on Farrukh Habib, Minister of State for Information and BroadcastingIslamabad .Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Nong Rong called on Farrukh Habib, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting in his office today.They exchanged felicitations on the successful completion of 70 years of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. Minister of State told the Ambassador that China is iron brother and all weather friend of Pakistan which always stood by Pakistan in difficult times. Karakoram Highway is a testament of our strong friendly relations. People of Pakistan have very favorable sentiments for China and keep Pakistan, China friendship in high regards. Farrukh Habib also congratulated H.E. Nong Rong on the completion ...

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...

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...