Friday, December 17th, 2021
Jasper Wieck to attend OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Islamabad
Islamabad, 17 DEC /DNA/ – Against the backdrop of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the need of international cooperation and coordination to address the situation, Germany welcomes the initiative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to call for an Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) hosted by the Government of Pakistan in Islamabad on 19 December 2021. Upon invitation of the Government of Pakistan, Dr. Jasper Wieck, the Special Representative of Germany for Afghanistan and Pakistan, will attend the conference as “Special Guest”. HeRead More
Germany extends EUR 13.5 million support for Pakistan’s 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Programme
Islamabad, 17 Dec /DNA/ – Hayaud Din, Secretary of the Federal Economic Affairs Division, and Mr. Sebastian Jacobi, Country Director KfW (German Development Bank), signed the Billion Tree Afforestation Support Project (BTASP) grant agreement on 17 December 2021. Minister for Economic Affairs, Mr. Omar Ayub Khan and Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, Mr. Bernhard Schlagheck, witnessed the ceremony. The German Ministry of Economic Cooperation & Development (BMZ) has committed EUR 13.5 million grant through KfW. The KP Forestry, Environment & Wildlife Department (FEWD) will be the project implementation agency. AmbassadorRead More
China to strengthen cooperation with Pakistan in textile sector: Zhang Xi’an
BEIJING, Dec. 17 /DNA/ – “Both China and Pakistan enjoy their own competitive edge in the textile and garment sector. We’re willing to strengthen trade and investment cooperation with Pakistan in textile industry.” This was stated by Zhang Xi’an, Vice President of China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles (CCCT), while taking to China Economic Net (CEN). Bilateral trade has been increased since the second phase of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement came into effect in 2020, and more Pakistani products have been able to enter the Chinese market. TariffsRead More
Chinese and Pakistani students paint Sino-Pak friendship of new era
BEIJING, Dec. 17 (DNA): Chinese and Pakistani students held here a painting exhibition on Sino-Pak friendship of new era, China Economic Net reported on Thursday. The report says, 2021 is the 70th year since China and Pakistan established diplomatic ties. Students from both countries depicted the precious friendship in their heart via a great many paintings at the ‘Art Exhibition of Chinese-Pakistani Students for Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of China-Pakistan Diplomatic Relations’. Displayed at Henan Normal University in China, University of Sargodha and Roots Millennium Schools in Pakistan, Chinese andRead More
UBG kicks off second round of FPCCI election campaign: Iftikhar Ali Malik
LAHORE, Dec 17 /DNA/ – Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s The United Business Group (UBG) ,the largest alliance of chambers and trade associations, Friday kicked off second round of election campaign to further muster support of business community. UBG vowed to continue serve business community with full devotion and help gear up the economic activities in the country on top priority. Addressing the 30 members core committee here today,President SAARC chamber of commerce and UBG Chairman veteran trade leader Iftikhar Ali Malik greeted the newly elected UBGRead More