BEIJING: Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and hailed Pakistan’s partnership with its neighbour as ‘made in heaven’. “We will always stand with China and trust you blindly,” the premier told President Xi during a meeting on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation. The premier …
— Li, Kakar agree to further strengthen high-level engagement, deepen multiple ties — Both neighbours signed several MoUs and agreements in various sectors ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Wednesday signed the long-awaited multi-billion-dollar Mainline One (ML-I) railway project which would cost US$ 6.7 billion and would transform and replace the centuries-old existing railway track from Peshawar to Karachi. The agreement, among …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reportedly reached a consensus to revise the cost of the Mainline-1 (ML-1) project to approximately $6.6 billion, with an amended project design slated for submission to Pakistan by October 31. ML-1 comprises a 1,872-kilometer railway track connecting Karachi to Peshawar traversing Sindh and Punjab provinces. The project involves upgrading and doubling the track, laying a …
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday urged the world to counter all forms of terrorism without discrimination including Hindutva fascism in India. Addressing the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, he emphasised that the approach against terrorism should encompass addressing the growing menace posed by “far-right and fascist groups, including Hindutva-inspired extremists”. …
ISLAMABAD: China on Tuesday confirmed the participation of representatives from over 110 countries that they will attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing in October, with preparations for the forum being well underway. Events during the forum include the opening ceremony, three high-level forums on connectivity, green development and digital economy and six thematic forums: …
ISLAMABAD: Award-winning Miami design house Varabyeu is coming to Pakistan as partner of One Homes, a leading real estate development group, for its new Islamabad development. The collaboration will see Varabyeu as the lead design partners for One Homes’ recently acquired $180 million mega mixed-use development. The collaboration between One Homes and Varabyeu Partners represents a significant milestone in Pakistan’s real …
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Monday inaugurated the Khanewal Model Agricultural Farm at an event seeking to bolster the agricultural sector and promote national prosperity. The event witnessed the participation of distinguished dignitaries, local farmers, and officials from various sectors. “Pakistan Army takes pride in serving its nation,” stated the army chief, highlighting the military’s dedication …
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Inter-governmental Commercial Transactions (CCoIGCT) has approved G2G agreement between the Governments of UAE & Pakistan on Cooperation for the Development of Bulk and General Cargo Terminal at East Wharf at Karachi Port under Inter-Governmental Commercial Transaction Act, 2022. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the meeting of the CCoIGCT. Sources said …
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Rs50 billion funds for parliamentarians schemes just before the expiry of government term. The move apparently looks like an effort to influence the voters just months ahead of upcoming elections and may attract attention of international observers and election monitors as such development projects worth billions of rupees may tantamount to pre-poll …
One Homes, a leading UK based property investment and development company,have made another significant investment in Islamabad’s luxury residential market.The group plans to build a mega 1 million square feet residential and hospitality-leddevelopment along the Murree Expressway.The east of Islamabad known for its picturesque landscapes remains the capital’smost desirable yet final untapped frontier. This is set to change due to …