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ISLAMABAD (PEN) : A signed article by Chinese President Xi Jinping titled “Carrying Forward the Spirit that Guided the Establishment of China-France Diplomatic Relations, Working Together for Global Peace and Development” was published Sunday on French newspaper Le Figaro upon his arrival in Paris for a state visit to France. Here is the full text of his article. Carrying Forward the Spirit that Guided the Establishment of China-France Diplomatic Relations, Working Together for Global Peace and Development Xi Jinping President of the People’s Republic of China I am delighted to pay my third state visit to France at the invitation…

PESHAWAR (PEN) : The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will start wheat procurement process across the province from today (Monday), Dunya News reported. According to the Food Department, twenty-two wheat procurement centres have been established across the province for this purpose. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated more than twenty-nine billion rupees for the wheat procurement. The wheat will be received on a first come first served policy basis.

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has greenlighted the restructuring of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL). The Privatisation Commission disclosed that the legal separation of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) represented a highly intricate phase of the restructuring process, which has now been successfully concluded. The SECP’s approval includes the transfer of non-core assets and liabilities of PIACL to PIA Holding Company Limited, pending the endorsement of the scheme of arrangement on May 3, 2024, according to an official statement. The implementation of this order signifies a key moment in the collaborative efforts…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Zheng Jianbang on Sunday expressed their determination to complete all China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects and further upgrade this cooperation to achieve shared objectives. During a meeting on the sidelines of the 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul, The Gambia, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister reiterated Pakistan’s firm support to China’s core issues and underscored the importance of enhanced mutually productive ties through close economic collaboration and cooperation. Vice Chairman…

BEIJING (PEN) : Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to the opening of the 15th session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)’s Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul, capital of The Gambia. Xi pointed out that the OIC is a symbol of the unity and independence of Islamic countries, and has made important contributions to strengthening cooperation among Islamic countries as well as safeguarding international fairness and justice, Xinhua reported. China and Islamic countries are good friends and partners with a long history of friendship, he said, noting that in recent years, China and Islamic countries have…

NEW YORK (PEN) : The United States is moving its fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles and other military aircraft to Qatar after United Arab Emirates (UAE) officials warned they would not allow Washington to use their territory for attacks in West Asia, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Emirati officials informed the US in February that they would no longer allow US warplanes and drones based at Al Dhafra air base to carry out attacks in Yemen and Iraq without notifying them in advance, the newspaper said. “Restrictions have been imposed on strike missions against targets in Iraq and…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : In a major development, President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday approved appointments of Sardar Saleem Haider, Faisal Karim Kundi and Jaffar Khan Mandokhail as governors of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, respectively. According to a statement issued from the President’s Office, the head of the state accorded his approval based on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s advice in accordance with Article 101 (1) of the Constitution. The development came a day after PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, following days of consideration, named two of the party loyalists — Sardar Saleem Haider Khan and Faisal Karim Kundi — for the…

TASHKENT (PEN): The business communities of Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Saturday welcomed Saudi Arabia’s $20 billion investment in Uzbekistan in energy sector. Meanwhile talking to APP, besides the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF), Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Uzbekistan, Vakhabov Davron Abdujalolovich said that at the opening ceremony of the Tashkent International Investment Forum on May 2, the Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced the investment of $20 billion by the Saudi government and the private sector in the energy sector, which will start projects in various energy sectors. He…

BEIJING (PEN): Pakistan Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi spoke highly of the extensive global cooperation on China’s Chang’e-6 mission, saying that this is a demonstration of international cooperation in action. “Another milestone and good auspicious day for China, and for Pakistan-China friendship, but also for international cooperation. So, we see today China providing concrete example of a platform where European Space Agency, French and Italian Space Agencies and Pakistan space agencies are coming together and making their contributions. This is a demonstration of international cooperation in action,” the ambassador said in media talk with CGTN on the launch of Pakistan’s…

GWADAR (PEN) – Since the finishing work of New Gwadar International Airport is in high gear, China Airport Construction Company (CACC) has successfully constructed “Modern Residential Complex”, the last and final development that marks the completion of mega civil work of NGIA. The “Modern Residential Complex” comprising four residential buildings, a school and hospital will be used by designated officials of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Pakistan. With a centrally air-conditioning system, NGIA’s Modern Residential Complex has been facilitated by uninterrupted power dispensation, sewerage network and potable water pipelines. And Wi-Fi system is also in offing. Besides, green area is also…