Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese vows to contribute towards making Faisalabad a hub of fashion design industry

Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that he aimed to contribute towards making Faisalabad a hub of fashion design industry. In a recent interaction with Pakistani businessperson, he said that Italy will cooperate for branding high quality textile products of Faisalabad and developing the city as a hub of fashion design […]

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Pakistani exporters urged to take advantage of huge Chinese market

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) this week urged the Pakistani exporters to take advantage of the huge Chinese market. Chief Executive Officer of PFC Mian Kashif Ashfaq, while talking to a delegation of exporters led by Ishtiaq Ahmad Motianwali Sarkar here, maintained that the recent upward trend in exports to China was encouraging. […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese keen to promote Italy-Pakistan trade ties

Newswire Islamabad: A delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by Muhammad Shakeel Munir, President called on Italy’s Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese at his office this week. They discussed with him the prospects for further improving bilateral trade and economic relations between the two countries. Muhammad Faheem Khan Vice President and Sheikh Amir Waheed […]

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Analysis: Japanese PM Kishida decided weeks ago to keep Russian gas

Yoshifumi Takemoto, Yuka Obayashi and Ritsuko Shimizu Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s announcement this week that he would not abandon a massive Russian gas project was decided weeks ago when he told top officials in private he wouldn’t risk Japan’s energy security, three sources said. Kishida assured his trade and economy minister, Koichi Hagiuda, […]

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Sustainable development for Pakistan’s economic prosperity

Cheng Xizhong – China Economic Net Pakistani Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin, while addressing an event organized by Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Pakistan on Thursday, said that the Pakistani government was focusing on inclusive and sustainable development for economic prosperity of the country. The COVID-19 crisis has quickly turned into […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri lauds Pakistani textile sector

Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week appreciated the Pakistani textile sector for their valuable contribution towards promoting the image of the country. “Glad to see more of “Made in Pakistan” in the textile sector. Hilton Worldwide in among buyers of Pakistani textile products,” he tweeted with a product. Hilton […]

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China’s 5.5% GDP target displays resilience and ability against headwinds

Tom Fowdy – China Daily Over the past weekend, China held its annual two sessions meetings and declared a GDP growth target for 2022 of around 5.5 percent. The term “two sessions” refers to the annual meetings of the nation’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress, and the top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s […]

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Chinese video streaming platform BIGO Live gains massive popularity in Pakistan

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Chinese video steaming platform BIGO Live has become increasingly popular in Pakistan. Bio Technology, one of the fastest growing technology companies, recently hosted BIGO Live Awards Gala Pakistan 2022 to acknowledge the top Pakistani content creators and contributors on BIGO. The top management of BIGO Live, Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong and top […]

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Record 300 day-care centers in Japan shut due to pandemic

Newswire Tokyo: A record 327 day-care centers temporarily shut down in Japan this week as the coronavirus resurgence grips the country, the health ministry said, causing a headache for working parents. The number of such facilities suspending services as of last Thursday, excluding privately operated or locally licensed ones, increased fourfold in a week along […]

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China Power Hub Generation Company wins NEPRA’s CSR Stalwart Award

China Economic Net Islamabad: The China Power Hub Generation Company (Pvt) Ltd (CPHGC) this week received National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Stalwart Award for supporting its CSR drive ‘Power with Prosperity.’ NEPRA Chairman Tauseef H Farooqi presented the plaque of appreciation to CPHGC Chief Executive Officer Ren Lihui here at […]

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Europe won’t receive Russian oil and gas, if Russia disconnected from SWIFT

Moscow: The European countries will not be able to receive gas, oil and metals from Russia in case Russia is disconnected from the SWIFT international payment system, Nikolay Zhuravlev, Vice Speaker of the Federation Council, said this week. The Federation Council is the upper house of the Russian parliament. Earlier, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson […]

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PM for improving PIA’s performance, providing best aviation services

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan this week directed the authorities concerned to improve the performance of the national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The prime minister, chairing a high-level meeting to discuss the matters pertaining to aviation, called for ensuring the provision of the best aviation services to the people. The prime minister also […]

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Pakistan welcomes Iranian offer to waive off tariff on agri-products

Islamabad: Minister for National Food Security Syed Fakhar Imam this week welcomed Iranian offer to waive off tariff on all agricultural exports to Iran and said that Pakistan has immense export potential in citrus fruits, rice, mangoes, onion, potatoes, fisheries and livestock. Speaking to Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan Syed Mohammad […]

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Italian Sports Car Maker Ferrari Inks Multi-Year Deal With Blockchain Firm Velas Network AG

Rome: The Italian luxury sports car manufacturer headquartered in Maranello, Italy, Ferrari has announced the firm is partnering with Velas Network AG, a firm that specializes in blockchain and non-fungible token (NFT) technology. On December 27, Ferrari the well known luxury sports car maker founded in 1939 by Enzo Ferrari revealed the firm is stepping […]

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Pakistan, China launch PCBIF to enhance information exchange, promote business communication

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan and China this week launched the Pakistan-China Business Investment Forum (PCBIF) aimed at enhancing information exchange and promoting communication between businesses of the two countries, thereby opening up new avenues of cooperation. Prime Minister Imran Khan launched PCBIF which consists of 18 Chinese and 19 Pakistani companies to promote sustainable investment, […]

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China awards staff for meritorious contributions towards CPEC

Newswire Islamabad: The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan this week awarded the Pakistani staff for meritorious contributions towards the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Asad Umar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on CPEC Affairs Khalid Mansoor, Director General of Department of International Affairs of NDRC of China Ying Xiong […]

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UK wants to increase trade with Pakistan from £3 billion to £10 billion: MP

Newswire Lahore: Member Parliament House of Commons UK Ms Anum Qaiser this week disclosed that the United Kingdom wants to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan from existing £3 billion to £10 billion to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Talking to chairman UK-Pakistan Business Council (UPBC) Mian Kashif Ashfaq, she said that improvement in bilateral trade and […]

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Italy and Pakistan can cooperate more in the fashion industry: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that Italy and Pakistan can cooperate more in the fashion industry. The Italian Envoy maintained that his country could share its expertise in the fashion industry in order to enable Pakistan meet global standards. Ambassador Ferrarese said an enormous scope of economic cooperation existed between […]

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Wada Mitsuhiro for building strong business ties

Newswire Islamabad: Wada Mitsuhiro, newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan met with Federal Minister for Industries and Production Khusro Bakhtyar this week. Federal Minister Khusro Bakhtyar welcomed Wada Mitsuhiro to Pakistan and exchanged views on matters of mutual interest with him during the meeting. While talking to Khusro Bakhtyar Wada Mitsuhiro said that Pakistan and […]

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National policy: Pakistan to award 100 licenses to grow Hemp

Islamabad: The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology this week drafted the National Hemp Policy and sent it to the federal cabinet for approval. Under the policy the federal government would award licenses to 100 companies to grow Hemp so that the country could join the billion-rupee international Hemp market, Federal Science and Technology Minister […]

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GB to be developed under CPEC, govt plans: Minister

China Economic Net Islamabad: Pakistani Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan has assured Gilgit Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khursheed Khan that GB will be developed on par with the major Pakistani regions under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Pakistani government’s development plans. The two leaders also discussed priority areas and ongoing […]

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Confidence should be maintained toward China’s economy, as the greatest capability of the government is fixing problems

Hu Xijin After reading the notification from China’s Central Economic Work Conference, I am more confident in the country’s economic situation. 2021 has been a difficult year for the entire world. The resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic has to some extent impaired all major economies’ recovery plan. But China has undoubtedly done the best, especially […]

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CPEC plays key role in creating jobs

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The Islamabad Institute of Conflict Resolution (IICR) this week organized an online conference titled ‘China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Intra-Regional Cooperation Beyond South Asia.” It was arranged to highlight and broaden the concept of CPEC in a broader aspect. The panelists included Dr Talat Shabbir, Director of Pakistan-China Study Centre, Naghmana Hashmi, Former […]

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