Category: Highlights

PM Shehbaz Chairs SCO Summit, Highlights Trade and Regional Cooperation

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is presiding over the highly anticipated 23rd summit of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad. The SCO includes China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, and Central Asian nations, with 16 additional countries as observers or dialogue partners. Pakistan became a full member in 2017 under former PM Nawaz Sharif. In his opening remarks, PM Shehbaz emphasized trade, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity among member states. The summit will approve the SCO budget…

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Gwadar International Airport Inaugurated Virtually; Pakistan and China Sign 14 Accords, Including Currency Swap

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China signed 14 agreements on Monday, including a significant currency swap agreement, aimed at boosting cooperation across various sectors such as security, education, agriculture, and technology. The signing ceremony, witnessed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, took place at the Prime Minister’s House. A key highlight was the virtual inauguration of Gwadar International Airport, a major component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which both leaders hailed as a symbol of their enduring friendship. The agreements also include initiatives on smart classrooms, water…

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SCO Summit Begins Today in Islamabad

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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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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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