The recent Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed between Pakistani and Chinese companies has the potential to reshape Islamabad's economic landscape by driving investment, infrastructure development and technological advancement. These MoUs were signed during the Pakistan-China Business Conference, which was recently held in Shenzhen. About 500 Chinese and 100 Pakistani companies participated and signed 32 MoUs in sectors such as agriculture, fertiliser, IT, mobile, and pharmaceuticals. "Over the last few years, CPEC has yielded substantial outcomes, playing a crucial role in fostering Pakistan's economic and social progress." "We are also planning to bring Chinese experts to Pakistan to develop special economic zones.

DNARAWALPINDI, June 22, 2024.The funeral service of Sepoy Haroon William, a 29-year-old resident of Islamabad, was held today at Saint Paul’s Church, Rawalpindi. Sepoy William, a devoted Christian soldier, made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the motherland and embraced martyrdom in Kurram District yesterday while on duty in counter terrorism operations. The ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Defence Minister, Interior Minister, Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Chief of Army Staff, senior civil and military officers, soldiers, citizens, and relatives of the martyr. Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) honored the sacrifice of Sepoy Haroon William, Sepoy Anosh Rufun, and their comrades, stating that their unity and bravery exemplify the strength of the nation. Sepoy Haroon William was laid to rest with full military honors in Rawalpindi.

The Supreme Court is set to hear appeals related to the SIC’s reserved seats on June 24 and 25, according to the cause list issued on Friday. A full court, led by CJP Qazi Faez Isa, will conduct the hearings starting on June 24. The bench will include Justices Mansoor Ali Shah, Muneeb Akhtar, Yahya Afridi, Aminuddin Khan, Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Ayesha Malik, Athar Minallah, Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Shahid Waheed, Irfan Saadat Khan, and Naeem Akhtar Afghan. The session will commence at 9:30 am in Courtroom No.

This payment is called a capacity charge and amounts to around 4 million Rs. However, according to NEPRA, Pakistan’s current power production capacity is 45,000 MW. For the additional 20,000 MW power plants that are not utilized and can never be utilized due to lack of demand, the Government of Pakistan is paying almost $285 million each month or $3.4 billion each year as capacity charges. This seems like collusion between the government and independent power plants to get money for doing nothing. Why is the Pakistan government contracting IPPs for power production that can never be used?

Police are asking for help to find a missing Dayton woman. >>Man dies after reportedly jumping in water to help children at Eastwood MetroParkDestiney Harvey, 34, was reported missing Friday and last seen Sunday around noon in the 3500 block of Delphos Avenue, according to Dayton Police. Ms. Harvey has been diagnosed as bipolar and schizophrenic, suffers from other mental health impairments, and has asthma, Dayton Police said. If anyone has information, please call Dayton Police at (937) 333-2677 (COPS) or Crime Stoppers at (937) 222-STOP. Please call (937) 333-COPS (937-333-2677) or Crime Stoppers at (937) 222-STOP or on the web at https://t.co/olOoxdHjnx pic.twitter.com/RFU8DwjUzo — Dayton Police Dept.

On the occasion, collective prayers were also held for the departed souls of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, and others. The divisional and district leaders and workers went to Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto Ali Bhutto and offered fateha on the graves of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the Founder Chairman of PPPP, and assassinated Chairperson of PPP Benazir Bhutto and others. Besides, hundreds of people belonging to various walks of life also visited the Mazar of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, placed wreaths, and offered fateha. PPP Larkana district arranged a big public gathering of the cake cutting ceremony at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Stadium Larkana on Tuesday evening on the eve of the 71st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and slain Chairperson of PPP Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. They said Shaheed Benazir Bhutto devoted her life for the people of Pakistan and sacrificed for the restoration of democracy and strengthening democratic institutions.

“I’ll be the first to say that we don’t want to see (Donald) Trump reelected to the White House,” Hammoud told AFP in an interview. In 2020, Dearborn voters overwhelmingly supported Biden and their ballots could tip the scales in Michigan — a crucial swing state that may ultimately decide the White House winner in November’s election. Hammoud’s profile surged in January after he declined an invitation to meet with Biden campaign officials seeking to shore up the Muslim vote. Then in 2022, he became the second in a trio of new Muslim mayors in the southeast Michigan cities of Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck. What will he do to help prevent the unraveling of American democracy and the fabric of our society?”

— Screengrab/GeoNewsISLAMABAD: Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) Liu Jianchao Friday advised Pakistani political leadership to shun their differences as “internal stability is imperative for any nation to develop”. The Chinese minister made these remarks as he co-chaired, along with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the third meeting of the Pakistan-China Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) of the political parties on CPEC. The Chinese official said there could be sustainable development only when all political parties in a country join hands to ensure political and social stability. Dar said there is complete unanimity amongst all political parties in Pakistan on CPEC’s importance for Pakistan’s economic growth and sustainable development. Chairman Pakistan-China Institute Mushahid Hussain Sayed reiterated the political parties’ commitment to take the CPEC-II forward.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed a high-level Chinese delegation headed by Minister Liu Jianchao during his speech at the China-Pakistan Consultative Mechanism meeting in Islamabad. During his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Dar emphasized the consultative mechanism’s distinctiveness, calling it a critical forum for encouraging deeper partnership and growth between Pakistan and China. “The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has significantly advanced social and sustainable development, fostering regional cooperation,” said Deputy Prime Minister Dar. Moreover, Chinese Minister Liu Jianchao expressed satisfaction with the joint consultative mechanism meeting, emphasizing the Chinese leadership’s dedication to strengthening bilateral ties. Minister Liu recalled Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to China, where leaders discussed regional and global issues and agreed to bolster strategic cooperation.

A factory worker was killed during a robbery attempt in the Baldia Saeedabad area of Karachi on Thursday. The victim, Sarwar, was using his mobile phone outside the factory due to a power outage when he was attacked. Sarwar and his friend were sitting outside the factory when two armed men on a motorcycle attempted to rob them. He was sitting outside the factory because there was no electricity," said SSP Faizan Ali. We are working on identifying and apprehending the culprits," added SSP Faizan Ali.

Asif Ali Zardari said political dialogue is the way forward to bring prosperity, development and peace in Balochistan. Underlining the need to improve the socio-economic condition of Balochistan, the President called for focusing on the skill development of its people and producing more skilled professionals. It was informed that the provincial government had adopted a targeted approach to improve the security and law-and-order situation in Balochistan. It was further apprised that the initiatives taken by the LEAs had resulted in improving the security situation in the province. Underlining the need to improve the socio-economic condition of Balochistan, the president called for focusing on the skill development of its people and producing more skilled professionals.

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HANOI - The leaders of Vietnam and Russia have said they want to boost ties as the pair met in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. Vietnamese President To Lam was full of praise for his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, congratulating him on his recent re-election. The United States has criticised the visit for giving a platform for President Putin to promote his war of aggression in Ukraine. Vietnam still values the historic ties it has with Russia even as it works to improve its relationship with Europe and the US. This is also true in other Asian countries, where the Ukraine war is seen as a faraway crisis.

Being a successful leader is not an easy job, you have to take care of your family as well as augment a country in every possible way. Unfortunately, on 27th December 2007 a painful day in the history of the World, ‘When A Hope Is Lost’. After that tragic incident her young and talented son, Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari assumed the charge of Pakistan People’s Party as Chairman. He also served as Foreign Minister of Pakistan and gave his best to the foreign and diplomatic relations of Pakistan. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is following the footsteps of his beloved mother and became a new hope for the people of Pakistan.

The role of conflicts, and that of militaries themselves, is often not discussed when it comes to discussing causes of global warming. One apparent reason for not recognising the environmental havoc caused by militaries and conflicts is the absence of data. Besides the global warming and other ecological costs related to varied military campaigns, climate change itself has become a catalyst for conflict. In Pakistan as well, scant attention is given to the military’s broader ecological footprint or to the ecological consequences of its external and internal postures or actions. Conversely, there is ample scholarship demonstrating how militaries of neighbouring countries can use environmental diplomacy to co-manage ecologically threatened areas.