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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...

By kamran RajaCulture has an important role in the promotion of tourism and cannot be ignored, said chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Khalid Khursheed Khan in a meeting with Director General, Pakistan National Council of the Arts Dr. Fouzia Saeed. Chief Minister G. B appreciated the efforts of Dr. Fouzia Seed for the promotion of culture and especially regional culture PNCA's offices in G.B will certainly play a great role in promoting northern areas culture and bring its artist to the main stream at National and international level. Earlier the DG, PNCA thanked the chief Minister for their help and cooperation in establishment of PNCA regional office. Fouzia Seed discussed the importance of culture with the Chief Minister and put forward few proposals including separate directorate for...

17 April, 2021:By kamran RajaPakistan Squash Federation is pleased to announce that World Squash Federation has allotted their 51st Annual General Meeting and Conference (AGM) to Pakistan which will be held at Islamabad from 24-28 Nov this year in collaboration with Pakistan Air Force and Serena Hotels.In a message to Pakistan Squash Federation, the WSF President Ms. Zena Wooldridge said “Pakistan has a rich heritage in squash with a host of former World No 1s and World Champions hailing from the nation, so it makes sense to start our second half-century of WSF AGMs there.” Stating Squash Legend Mr Jehangir Khan as WSF ambassador she added that, “COVID-19 pandemic meant that we couldn’t meet face-to-face at our most recent AGM last November, so I look forward to catching up w...

By kamran RajaPakistan Navy celebrated Pakistan Day with traditional zeal. This promising day is reminiscent of great efforts of Muslims of sub-continent when they determine their destiny in line with vision of our great leaders. The day resonates the demand of a separate homeland to safeguard sanctity of rights of Muslims in the sub-continent.The day dawned with Gun Salutes and prayers were offered for solidarity and longevity of the beloved homeland. Flag hoisting ceremonies and illuminations were organized onboard Pakistan Navy Ships and Establishments as per ceremonial norms. Pakistan Day marks the determination and special eminence of the resilient nation to fight on-going covid-19 epidemics through strengthened, coordinated and unified national efforts.On the occasion of...

By Kamran RajaSpeaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has remarked that net hydel profit of KP government can be utilized for the development of KP. He also remarked that cooperation between federal department is imperative for resolving this issues. He expressed these views while chairing the meeting to resolve the issues of KP net hydel profit in the Parliament House today. Speaker Asad Qaiser has instructed the Finance Ministery to move Summary in this regard .Mr.Pervaiz Khattak Minister for Defence also asked FBR to resolve the issue of double taxation in this regard. Umur Ayub Federal Minister for Power and Energy also asked the Finance ministry and WAPDA to reslove this issue at the earliest.The meeting was attended by Chief Minister KP Mehmood Khan , Provincial Minister KP T...