Thursday, May 28th, 2020
High-Level Event on FFD in Era of COVID-19 and Beyond
ISLAMABAD, MAY 28 / DNA / Prime Minister Imran Khan will be participating in a virtual High-Level Event on Financing for Development (FFD) in Era of COVID-19 and Beyond, today. The High-Level Event is being hosted by the Prime Ministers of Canada and Jamaica and the UN Secretary General. A select number of Heads of State and Government have been invited to address the High-Level meeting. Apart from Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Presidents of France, South Africa, Kazakhstan, the Prime Ministers of United Kingdom, Japan, Norway,Read More
Qasim power station generates 3.5 bln kWh energy
ISLAMABAD, MAY 28 (DNA) – Qasim coal-fired power station has generated a total of 3.5 billion kWh of energy in 2020, with the cumulative generating capacity exceeding 20 billion kWh, reports Gwadar Pro. As a project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, this achievement of Qasim power station could be a grand gift for the 69th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The annual generating capacity can meet the electricity demands of over four million households in Pakistan, according to PowerChina, an investor ofRead More
Presentation of tourism and public asset management projects takes place
Tashkent, Uzbekistan, MAY 28 — On 27 May, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the presentation of projects in the fields of tourism and the privatization of state assets. The coronavirus pandemic negatively affected the tourism industry. According to the forecast of the World Tourism Organization, by the end of 2020, international tourist trips will be reduced by 89 percent, 74 million jobs will be reduced, and the total losses in the industry will amount to US$800 billion. As you know, from 16 March, our countryRead More
Number of COVID-19 cases reaches 3355 in Uzbekistan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan, MAY 28 – As of 16:30 on 27 May 2020, in Uzbekistan, the number of cases of coronavirus infection reached 3355, growing by 22. Coronavirus was detected in another 22 people: 5 cases – in Tashkent, 4 – in Tashkent region, 14 – among those in quarantine. In our country at the moment, 2659 (+23) citizens have completely recovered from coronavirus infection.
Pakistan, TCC reach an agreement
NEHAL MIRAJ ISLAMABAD (DNA)- .Pakistan has reached agreement with Tethyan Copper Company over its dispute of the lease of Rekodic mines by agreeing to pay half the amount that was originally awarded to company by The International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) of World Bank. Sources claimed that the out of court negotiations with TCC continues for almost a year but this was kept out public view so that things could move smoothly. The original award was for USD 6 billion that if forced to pay would haveRead More
SCO Secy Gen for collective efforts to cope with COVID-19 pandemic
the SCO countries show a high level of solidarity and cooperation; contacts are maintained on a regular basis at the highest levels; cooperation is also carried out through ministries and departments, between medical professionals, scientists and specialized experts BEIJING (DNA) -SCO Secretary-General Vladimir Norov has said all our countries are facing the threat of the Coronavirus pandemic, which has become a serious challenge for the entire world community, threatening the safety of life and health of people, as well as has had a negative impact on the socio-economic developmentRead More