Thursday, January 28th, 2021
PSL 2021: Spectators will be allowed in limited numbers, say sources
LAHORE : The authorities will allow a limited number of spectators during the sixth edition of Pakistan Super League, it emerged Thursday. Preliminary talks have also been held with several companies for the sale of PSL 2021 tickets. The management of PSL had earlier sought permission from the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) to allow fans to watch the sixth edition in the stadium. It was reported that the cricket authorities will make the final decision on allowing crowds to watch the matches in stadiums after the NCOC givesRead More
Will Pakistan-Turkey-Iran form a new bloc?
By Muhammad Omar Iftikhar The geopolitical alliances are always in a state of flux. While alliances are created between countries, new blocs are also formed. This depends on the mutual interests the countries are pursuing. The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an example where China is collaborating with Pakistan and other regional nations to pursue joint economic objectives. Analysts opine that a new alliance between five countries, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran, Russia, and China, can be forged. Linking with this alliance is the Istanbul–Tehran–Islamabad railway (ITI Train). It is aRead More
Pakistan and China agreed to multiply agricultural and industrial cooperation
BEIJING, Jan. 28 : Pakistan and China agreed to multiply the agricultural and industrial cooperation as they launched an Agricultural and Industrial Cooperation Information Platform. Speaking at the online launching ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong said the platform jointly initiated by China Economic Net and China Machinery Engineering Corporation could not be more timely and will serve as the bridge for two sides to expand cooperation on agriculture, industry and other sectors. “With the introduction of the platform, the government departments, research institutions, associations and chambers, and enterprisesRead More
Chinese investment to play key-role in Pakistan’s agricultural & industrial modernization: Moin ul Haque
BEIJING, Jan.28 : The Chinese investment is important for enhancing the yield of crops, modernization of irrigation system, value addition with agricultural and attracting foreign investments in Pakistan said Pakistan Ambassador, Moin ul Haque, reports China Economic Net (CEN). Addressing with the launching of the China-Pakistan Agricultural and Industrial Cooperation Information Platform, he said that this platform has become more important, and momentous as Pakistan and China as celebrating the 70 years of establishment of diplomatic ties. The launching also marks one of the many activities that the two countriesRead More
Li Bijian, Chinese diplomat inspects Gwadar Port
Islamabad, Jan. 28 : The Chinese government and enterprises will create more job opportunities for local women during the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), said Li Bijian, Chinese Consul General in Karachi while inspecting Gwadar Port. He also attended the launching ceremony of the Gwadar Women’s Development Employment Centre. Li said during building CPEC, the Chinese government and enterprises have paid equal attention to the economic development and the improvement of people’s livelihood and will continuously support and help local women enhance their employability skills. The Gwadar Women’sRead More
E-Katchehry held for Pak community in Canada
Ottawa, 28 Jan, 2021 : The High Commission for Pakistan in Ottawa along with Consul Generals of Pakistan in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver held an E-Katchehry with the members of the Pakistani community in Canada today. The High Commissioner for Pakistan in Canada, Mr. Raza Bashir Tarar made the opening and concluding remarks while Consul General of Pakistan in Toronto Mr. Abdul Hameed moderated the session. During an extensive session, the suggestions and observations of the community members regarding consular services were noted and they were assured that their inputRead More