Pakistan and China – the friends in need on May 3, 2023The recent evacuation of Pakistani nationals from Sudan by the Chinese government is a testament to the strong and enduring friendship between the two countries. In the midst of a chaotic and dangerous situation, it was China who came forward to ensure the safety of Pakistani friends. This act of solidarity has further deepened the […]
Pakistan rubbishes US State Dept ‘concerns’ about China loans on February 24, 2023Pakistan on Thursday rubbished controversial remarks by a US official about China’s loans under CPEC, asserting that Islamabad is proud of its friendship with Beijing which has always come to assistance whenever needed. “China has always come to Pakistan’s assistance whenever needed. Pakistani nation is proud of its friendship with China,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz […]
Pakistan rubbishes US ‘concerns’ about China loans on February 23, 2023ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday rubbished controversial remarks by a US official about China’s loans under CPEC, asserting that Islamabad is proud of its friendship with Beijing which has always come to assistance whenever needed. “China has always come to Pakistan’s assistance whenever needed. Pakistani nation is proud of its friendship with China,” Foreign Office Spokesperson […]
Ethiopia – Emerging Giant of Africa on February 20, 2023Exclusive Interview Conducted By Farooq Awan Photos By Ramzan Mughal Normally, newly established missions take around a year to get settled in a country, but here we have the first-ever ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Pakistan, H.E. Jemal Beker Abdula, who within a short span of six months has earned huge […]
Haseeb Gardezi – the Hospitality Guru on February 13, 2023Exclusive Interview Conducted By Farooq Awan Arranged By Adnan Arif Photos By Ramzan Mughal Leading the largest chain of five-star hotels in Pakistan, Haseeb Gardezi is the Chief Operating Officer, Hospitality and Education Division at Hashoo Group. As a C-level professional with over 27 years of diversified senior management, leadership and hospitality experience, he has […]
China stresses need to brand CPEC in a ‘more visible way’ on December 31, 2022Chinese Ambassador in Islamabad Nong Rong on Friday said the CPEC projects have made sound progress during the year 2022, and stressed the need to pool all resources and strength together and brand the CPEC in a more visible way. “During year, the CPEC has always been the highlight of our bilateral relations. On 2nd […]
CPC National Congress: message is ‘loud and clear’ on October 21, 2022In a historic moment, President Xi Jinping has unveiled China’s roadmap for next five years at the Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on the occasion of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. President XI’s crucial speech at the National Congress is a defining moment, given emerging regional as well as […]
Chinese firms seek 20-year tax holiday in Pakistan’s SEZs on August 28, 2022The Chinese companies working in Pakistan want the government to offer a 20-year tax holiday in special economic zones to make Pakistan an attractive destination for foreign direct investment. “I believe that the Pakistani government can consider the 20-year tax exemption policy for SEZs. Because in my opinion, only flexible policies can form certain advantages […]
‘Pro-terrorist’ reporting by international media on May 20, 2022In March 2019, when a white supremacist killed 50 Muslim worshippers in a Christchurch mosque in New Zealand, their prime minister Jacinda Ardern vowed never to say the name of the gunman. Her gesture was appreciated by social scientists all over the world, who said the terrorists feel glamorized by hitting the media headlines and […]
‘Pro-terrorist’ reporting by international media on May 18, 2022In March 2019, when a white supremacist killed 50 Muslim worshippers in a Christchurch mosque in New Zealand, their prime minister Jacinda Ardern vowed never to say the name of the gunman. Her gesture was appreciated by social scientists all over the world, who said the terrorists feel glamorized by hitting the media headlines and […]