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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...