Friday, November 20th, 2020
Sino-Pak agricultural resource endowments mutually complementary: Zhai Xueling
BEIJING, Nov. 20 /DNA/ – Pak-China agricultural resource endowments mutually complementary, said Zhai Xueling, Director of Market and Trade Research Office, Research Center for Rural Economy under Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China. She was addressing a webinar on great potential of Sino-Pak agricultural cooperation. “The natural resource endowments between Pakistan and China are mutually complementary, which lays a solid basis for expanding cooperation,” Zhai said. Pakistan’s per capita arable land area and annual fresh water availability are about twice and 1.5 times separately those of China. Moreover,Read More
China wishes to further boost ties with Pakistan
Ambassador of China Nong Rong says Parliamentary visits are an excellent means of improving and enhancing relations between the two countries Ansar Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of China Nong Rong has said that Parliamentary visits are an excellent means of improving and enhancing relations between the two countries. Ambassador Nong Rong made made these remarks during his meeting with Deputy Chairman Senate, Saleem Mandviwalla at his Chamber in Parliament House. He added that being an old friend of Pakistan, China wishes to see solidarity in bilateral relations. He said that introduction of concessional trade policies wouldRead More
KCR fare reduced to Rs30, notification issued
KARACHI : The fare for Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) train service has been reduced to Rs.30 from 50. According to a notification issued by the Pakistan Railways, the fare for one-side has been fixed at Rs30. Furthermore, the passengers can travel free of cost via KCR train only for today (Friday). The Karachi Circular Railway train service between City Station to Pipri resumed on Thursday after a long wait of 20 years. The railways minister addressing the inaugural ceremony of Karachi Circular Railway had announced a cut in KCR faresRead More
COVID-19: Shibli Faraz urges opposition to show responsibility
ISLAMABAD : Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz has said protecting the health of the masses is the incumbent government’s priority. Shibli Faraz in a tweet said coronavirus is an international phenomenon and not a product of any mind. He said the opposition parties should show responsibility as the court has also issued its ruling. He said the opposition leaders and organizers of the public gatherings will be responsible in case of any human loss. Earlier this week, spokesperson for Balochistan government Liaquat Shahwani held Pakistan Democratic MovementRead More
PIA halts meal service; bans serving hot beverages
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has taken special measures during the second wave of coronavirus pandemic by halting meal service on domestic flights and banned serving hot beverages in all flights. Sources told that pre-packaged box with cold beverages will be served to the passengers on domestic flights. Moreover, the PIA chief executive officer (CEO) approved changing meal service for international flights which will be implemented immediately. The management of the national carrier banned serving hot beverages on all flights as a pre-packaged box with cold beverages will be servedRead More
Covid-19: FO suspends document attestation services
ISLAMABAD : In light of the NCOC’s guidance in the wake of increasing COVID-19 cases, the foreign office has suspended document attestation services until further orders. “It has been decided that attestation of all documents by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Camp Offices, would be done through courier companies (Gerry’s, Leopards and TCS), from Monday, 23rd November 2020, until further orders,” according to a notification. However, for attestation of power of attorney and affidavit, the applicants would need to visit the ministry or its camp offices in person.Read More