PU VC for establishing CPEC Centre at campus
LAHORE: Newly-appointed Punjab University Vice Chancellor Dr Zafar Moeen has hinted to establish the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Centre at the university. Addressing a ceremony here on Monday after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Nanjing University China at New Campus. Zafar Moeen said, “We must establish the CPEC Centre at the Punjab […]
Balochistan subjected to discrimination in past: CM Shehbaz
LAHORE – Chief Minister (CM) Shehbaz Sharif has said on Wednesday that Balochistan has been subjected to discriminatory behaviour in the past. While talking to the students, the CM said that it is true that Balochistan did not get its due share in the past but issues are exaggerated. He said that resources should be […]
CPEC to open new vistas of progress and prosperity in Sindh
Hyderabad: Speakers at a seminar on the ‘Introduction of the CPEC and its benefits to Sindh’ said that completion of mega projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would open new vistas of rapid progress and prosperity in Sindh and other provinces. Under the CPEC, the Sindh government would be able to complete mega projects […]
United State can no longer school Pakistan; the real rein is in the hand of China
One may be pleased as punch about the United State’s strong statement urging Pakistan to act against terrorists that target its neighbours, but let’s hold the crowing. When push comes to shove, it is China which can actually influence Pakistan on such matters, not the US. The harsh warning is likely to mean little more […]
UMT’s SBE prepared to produce business leaders for CPEC: Dean
LAHORE – University of Management and Technology Dean Prof Bob Wheeler has said that Pakistan’s economy would flourish due to Chinese investment of 46 billion dollars under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). While talking to The Nation, he said that the UMT School of Business Economics (SBE) was all set to meet the requirements and […]
Independence Day: Commemorative train launched by railways
ISLAMABAD: With Independence Day around the corner, a date which elicits fervent patriotism in various forms throughout the nation, Pakistan Railways has come up with a novel initiative for commemoration with the inception of an ‘Azadi’ train. The train encapsulates the traditional folk culture and important events which have transpired. The train is a visual […]
China, Turkey dominate Punjab uplift schemes
LAHORE – Since the PML-N government came to power in the Punjab, it chiefly relied on Chinese and Turkish companies to overcome the energy crisis, improve transport, health service, infrastructure, and control crime. The PML-N has been ruling the province for over more than eight years. During this period, Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif totally changed […]
No more IMF loans: President Mamnoon
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – President Mamnoon Hussain has said that the government led by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif with a view to lessen the volume of foreign loans and debts has decided not to take loans from IMF in future. Talking to notables and tribal elders from Balochistan on Friday, President said that the […]
Rest in peace SAARC: The tug of war between India and Pakistan
Newspapers published yesterday were filled with stories on the recent exchange of harsh words between the interior ministers of both India and Pakistan. The aftermath of which resulted in the Indian dignitary neither attending the lunch hosted by Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif nor staying overnight as planned. India’s home minister arrives in Islamabad to […]
CPEC a gift from China to Pakistan: PM Nawaz
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told a conference of the country’s envoys on Wednesday that the relationship with China has transformed into a multi-dimensional partnership, and it was a “time-tested” friend of Pakistan. “We are determined to take Sino-Pakistani relationship to new heights as China is a time-tested friend of Pakistan. Relations with China have […]