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Gilgit-Shandur Expressway Project to be Complete by 2024

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said in a press conference that the Rs50 bn Gilgit-Shandur Expressway Project is going to be complete soon. He further added that the PTI Govt has allocated Rs 40.5 billion for project development in Gilgit Baltistan. He promised to boost the federal allotment for the […]

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Govt allocates Rs 40.5 bn for GB development projects: Asad Umar

GILGIT: Jun 19 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Saturday said the federal government has earmarked Rs 40.5 billion for development projects in Gilgit Baltistan under its Public Sector Development Programme (2021-22). Addressing a press conference here along with Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Khalid Khursheed and the provincial ministers, Asad Umar […]

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Pak-China friendship deeply embedded in hearts of both sides: Ambassador Moin

BEIJING, June 18 (APP):Pakistan-China friendship is deeply embedded in the hearts of people from both sides that enjoys wide support across the political spectrum in Pakistan, Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque said. “It’s very important that we pass on these sentiments of friendship to our future generations,” he said in an interview with […]

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BE THE FORCE FOR CHANGE

Writers/Bloggers Wanted for Telling Pakistan’s Story to the World The glass is always half full. AikQaum is a platform showing the positive side of Pakistan and its people to the world. Our aim is to share stories of hope, revival and success through digital means. AikQaum is inviting writers and bloggers who see things with […]

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Federal Govt unveils Rs 2.1 trillion development budget

ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP): Pursuing an approach of balanced development across the country, the Federal Government on Friday unveiled Rs 2.1 trillion Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the fiscal year 2020-21, with special focus on strengthening the health sector and generating business activities to combat widespread disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of […]

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Rs 70 commemorative coin issued on 70th anniversary of Pak-China ties

ISLAMABAD, June 10 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said the time-tested relationship of Pakistan and China was flourishing with each passing day, unaffected by the vicissitudes of time and changes in the regional and global environment. In his address at the issuance of commemorative coin in connection with celebrations marking 70 years […]

Business

When world economies go down, Pakistan performs well: Forbes

ISLAMABAD, Jun 7 (APP): In a Coronavirus pandemic situation, which has created difficulties for big economies of the world, Pakistan has succeeded in reviving its economy, which is expected to grow by nearly 4 percent in FY2021, exceeding initial projections, Forbes Magazine reports. “Even giants like the United States and India have had difficulty dealing […]

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PM for global efforts, funding to low CO2 emitting countries for ecosystem restoration

ISLAMABAD, Jun 5 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday called on the world to fight back for ecosystem restoration during the next decade and particularly retold the rich countries to assist the poor ones bearing the brunt of their immense carbon emissions. “Pakistan has minimal contribution in carbon emission. The rich countries responsible for huge […]

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Chinese envoy briefs FM on upcoming year long events to celebrate 70th anniversary

ISLAMABAD, Jun 3 (APP): Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong Thursday called on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and briefed him about the upcoming events to celebrate 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. During the meeting, views were exchanged on China-Pakistan bilateral relations, CPEC, 70th anniversary of Pakistan-China ties and vaccine […]

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Tajikistan proposes ‘trade corridor’ to access Pakistan’s Gwadar, Karachi ports

ISLAMABAD, June 2 (APP): Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon on Wednesday expressed his country’s interest to access Pakistan’s Gwadar and Karachi seaports as the ‘shortest trade route’ for the landlocked Central Asian state to connect with the region. The Tajik president, in this regard, supported establishment of a ‘trade corridor’ passing through Pakistan, as he addressed […]