Friday, April 30th, 2021
Surge of jewelry market in China brings opportunities for Pakistani gem traders
SHANGHAI, April 30 : Surge of jewelry market in China can bring opportunities for Pakistan gem traders, says a report published by Gwadar Pro on Friday. “In 2019, the jewelry market of China was around RMB 610 billion. In 2020, the consumer market went down due to the COVID-19. However, from January to March this year, there is a 35 % increase in the jewelry market compared with the counterpart in 2019. I hope that many Pakistan jewelry brands can come over to China,” said Aqeel Ahmed, a Pakistan jewelryRead More
Saindak and PIA sign MoU to step up cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 : Saindak project and PIA has signed a MoU to step up cooperation, Gwadar Pro reported on Friday. MRDL, which has constructed and operated Saindak Project, signed the MoU. Routine transport service, emergency flights, freight transport, several respects were included in the agreement. “On the eve of the 70th anniversary of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties, signing the MoU is a sure signal that the two sides will carry out a more comprehensive and deeper cooperation in information sharing, social influence enhancement, and trade,” a spokesman of MRDL said. “Read More
AMBASSADOR OF CHINA CALLS ON AIR CHIEF
DNA 30 April, 2021: Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr Nong Rong called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office. Mr Nong Rong congratulated Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on assuming command of the PAF and said that Pakistan Air Force would achieve new heights and glory under his inspirational leadership. The Air Chief expressed his satisfaction on the existing cooperation between PAF and PLAAF, and reiterated that this cooperation would be furtherRead More
India’s Covid-19 variant detected in Uganda
Uganda has reported its first case of the Indian variant of Covid-19. A sample from the infected person, who is receiving treatment at the Mulago National Referral Hospital in the capital Kampala, was taken on 26 March. The country has also recorded variants from the UK, South Africa and Nigeria. This is the first confirmed case of the Indian variant in Africa, although many countries do not carry out the tests need to verify. India is currently battling a second wave of coronavirus that has devastated its cities, with hospitalsRead More
KP PDWP approves approved fourteen development projects
Peshawar : Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Development Working Party approved fourteen development projects amounting over 34.14 billion rupees. Additional Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan chaired the meeting in Peshawar. The approved projects include allocation of 40 million rupees for Peshawar beautification project for landscaping around Motorway, GT Road, Jamrud Road and Ring Road. An amount of 30 million rupees approved for the construction of the complex building in Maidan, Dir Lower. The project at a cost of 240 million rupees was approved to strengthen and enhance the capacity of village councilRead More
PM Imran to pay a day long visit to Gilgit-Baltistan today
Islamabad : Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay a day long visit to Gilgit-Baltistan today (Friday) to unveil development package for the region. During the visit, he will inaugurate new projects of Special Communications Organization that will provide mobile and internet facilities in far flung areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and improve the existing service. The Prime Minister will be briefed on ongoing assistance projects under Ehsaas Programme and the future planning in this regard in the region. On the occasion, he will launch Ehsaas Nashunuma, Ehsaas Undergraduate and Secondary Education ScholarshipRead More