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SCO Summit Begins Today in Islamabad

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SCO-Summit

ISLAMABAD: The 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) commences today (Tuesday) in Islamabad. The two-day summit is being held under tight security, with businesses and roads in the capital and neighboring Rawalpindi closed for safety reasons. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will chair the summit, marking Pakistan’s rotating chairmanship of the SCO CHG for 2023-24, which it assumed in October 2023 in Bishkek. Attendees include high-level leaders such as Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, and other key…

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International E-Waste Day

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Today, on International E-Waste Day , let’s reflect on the growing problem of electronic waste and its impact on urban environments. The volume of e-waste generated globally in 2023 reached over 57 million tonnes , but only 17.4% of it is recycled, leading to alarming environmental and health consequences. In urban areas, the management of e-waste is particularly critical. Take the case of Agbogbloshie, Ghana —a stark example of e-waste mismanagement where discarded electronics are informally processed, releasing toxic chemicals into the air and water. Conversely, places like Singapore and…

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Eyes on SCO & CPECHigh-Profile B2B Delegation Engages FPCCI

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SCO-CPEC

Karachi: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that a high-profile delegation of The China Asia Economic Development Association (CAEDA) has visited FPCCI to explore investment, joint ventures and trade opportunities in mines & mineral; information technology and IT-enabled services (ITeS); agriculture & livestock; food processing & storage; infrastructure development and renewable & alternative energy sources. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh explained that next phase of China – Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) can be the real game-changers for the national economy – as we have geographical…

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Chinese PM Li Qiang in Pakistan on four-day visit

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A red carpet welcome was accorded to Chinese Premier Li Qiang on arrival in Islamabad today for a four-day visit to Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received the Chinese Premier at Nur Khan Airbase. A twenty-one-gun salute was presented to the visiting dignitary as he alighted from the plane. This is the first visit of any Chinese Premier to Pakistan after eleven years. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Chinese Premier will hold a meeting to be followed by delegation level talks. They will also attend signing ceremony of Memorandum…

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First Time in History Pakistan Earns $4 Billion in Rice Exports in 2024

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For the first time ever, Pakistan has set a new record by exporting $4 billion worth of rice in the current fiscal year. This remarkable achievement is largely due to the efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which has played a crucial role in boosting the country’s agricultural sector. One of the standout products in this success is Pakistan’s famous basmati rice, known worldwide for its excellent quality. Shahjahan Malik, the former Chairman of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan, shared his excitement about this milestone. He is…

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