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PM Shehbaz Vows to Follow Chinese Development Model

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded the Chinese development model on Thursday, asserting that Pakistan could become a great nation by emulating this model through diligent effort and a strong focus on industrial and agricultural growth. “All Pakistanis will also have to pass through this thorny process. There is no other way to earn respect in the world,” the prime minister declared at the 4th Pakistan-China Friendship and Business Reception in Beijing. Earlier, PM Shehbaz met with Ambassador Luo Zhaohui, Chairman of the China International Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), discussing the…

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Hopewind Powers China’s largest standalone environmental desert control PV project

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Hopewind has significantly contributed to the construction of China’s largest standalone environmental desert control photovoltaic (PV) project. Situated in the Kubuqi Desert, Mengxi Base, this 2GW project is groundbreaking in its scale and impact. Project Significance The Kubuqi Desert project is crucial for improving the ecological environment of the “Jiziwan” basin of the Yellow River and the Kubuqi Desert. It sets a valuable precedent for the application of PV sand control technology in desert areas. With an installed capacity of 2GW, the project aims to rehabilitate and control 6,667 hectares…

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Pakistan and China Sign 32 MoUs to Boost Trade and Investment

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ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to enhance bilateral trade and investment, Pakistan and China have signed 32 memorandums of understanding (MoUs). The agreements were formalized during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China, where he led a delegation of 100 businessmen aiming to explore new avenues for economic collaboration. An official announcement from the Commerce Ministry on Wednesday highlighted that Minister for Board of Investment Aleem Khan and Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal engaged with CEOs of major Chinese enterprises. Aleem Khan emphasized that this visit presents an excellent opportunity…

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COP29 Joins Forces with IRENA to Monitor UAE Consensus Energy Goals Set at COP28

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Azerbaijan and IRENA Partner to Track Progress Towards Renewable Energy and Efficiency Targets by 2030 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates / Baku, Azerbaijan, 5 June 2024 – The incoming COP29 Presidency, represented by Azerbaijan, has announced a strategic partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to monitor the progress towards tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030. These ambitious goals were established in the ‘UAE Consensus’ during COP28. This collaboration was formalized by Azerbaijan’s Minister for Energy, Parviz Shahbazov, and IRENA’s Director-General, Francesco La Camera, during…

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Pakistan Among Most Vulnerable to Climate Change: President Zardari

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized that Pakistan is one of the countries most severely impacted by climate change. In his message on World Environment Day, Zardari highlighted the country’s exposure to various climate phenomena such as floods, droughts, heatwaves, and forest fires. “Today, we commemorate World Environment Day to raise awareness about land degradation, desertification, and droughts,” said Zardari. He noted Pakistan’s commitment to addressing environmental challenges through initiatives like the Green Pakistan Programme, which has achieved significant progress in afforestation and ecosystem restoration. Zardari also mentioned the National…

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