Tuesday, April 27th, 2021
Experts discuss pros and cons of Intl’l moot in Uzbekistan
Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD: The experts from Pakistan and Uzbekistan discussed in detail the upcoming international conference being held in Tashkent. In this regard, the CGSS arranged an interactive session. During the meeting, the importance of the upcoming international conference on Central and South Asia regional connectivity: Challenges and opportunities was discussed. The meeting was hosted by Akromjon Nematov, First Deputy Director of the ISRS under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Akromjon Nematov, First Deputy Director of the ISRS under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan elaborated the significance of theRead More
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy
Vladimir Norov April 24 marks the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, established by a special resolution of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly in December 2018. The establishment of this day is intended to highlight the fundamental importance of the purposes and principles enshrined in the UN Charter to advance the collective building of lasting and sustainable peace and the achievement of common goals. Recent trends in global political, social and economic processes clearly demonstrate the demand for multilateral diplomacy in the search for responsesRead More
SAARC Chamber expressing solidarity with people of India proposes joint coronavirus fund for SAARC countries
LAHORE April 27 (DNA) : SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCC) Tuesday expressed solidarity with the people of India ,making a strong pitch for SAARC nations to jointly combat coronavirus, proposed setting up a COVID-19 emergency fund to deal with the pandemic effectively. Talking to a think tank delegation led by Mian Faiz Bukhsh Arain, here today SAARC Chamber Chief Iftikhar Ali Malik said “ we in the wake of massive surge in covid 19 cases in India express solidarity and extend sympathies to the affected families combating theRead More
Surviving a second Ramadan amid coronavirus
Wajeeha Bilal Unlike physical wounds, the countless effects of war on the soul are unaddressed. There is a new form of battle, so there is a new kind of abrasion as well. A threat can be in the neighbour one minute or be in the kitchen speaking to a child, the next. War and home is becoming more intertwined and more complicated; both closer together and further apart. The unseen damage of the unknown, brings a common sacrifice of human happiness for it is clear by now that the fear of the virus surpassesRead More
Five China-Pak MOUs signed at 2021 SCO Expo Opening Ceremony
BEIJING, April 27 : Five China-Pak MOUs were signed at 2021 SCO International Investment and Trade Expo’s Forum held at Qingdao for promoting Special Economic Zone (SEZ) ties. According to China Economic Net, the forum on Local Economic and Trade Cooperation opened on Monday. At the opening ceremony, the five MOUs were signed that included sister cities’ interaction and bank cooperation. “At the crossroads of the Middle East, Central and South Asia regions, Pakistan’s geo-economic location puts us as the economic hub for global developmental projects. The Government has incentivizedRead More
A oilseeds extraction plant being established near CPEC’s Rashaki SEZ
ISLAMABAD, April.27 : A oilseeds extraction plant near CPEC’s flagship Rashakai SEZ is being established with a hefty amount of Rs. 600 million. This will be on the background of rising demand for vegetable oils in China and concessions granted by Iron Brother to Pakistani exporters under the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement-II. A report published by Gwadar Pro on Tuesday says, China has eliminated tariffs on 313 major export items from Pakistan under the upgraded FTA, which also includes various seed oils. The plant is being set up by EngineerRead More