Day: June 5, 2024

Pakistan Coast Guards, in a major operation, has seized 1176 kilogram of hashish in the Jiwani area of Balochistan.

Legal proceedings have been initiated by the Pakistan Coast Guards after taking into custody the vehicle in which it was being smuggled.

Source: Radio Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari has felicitated President Claudia Sheinbaum on her historic election as the first woman President of Mexico.

In a post on social media platform X, Asif Ali Zardari said he is proud to share that Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was the first woman Prime Minister of the Muslim World, who struggled for democracy and women empowerment.

President Zardari said he is looking forward to further strengthening our bilateral ties under your leadership. He extended best wishes for Claudia Sheinbaum’s success and the prosperity of Mexico.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to replicate China’s successful model of development in Pakistan.

In his article published by Global Times, he expressed the confidence that China-Pakistan deepening cooperation will yield even greater benefits, improving the lives of their citizens and their most vital assets. He said this will build a stronger China-Pakistan Community of Shared Future in the New Era.

The Prime Minister said the upgraded version of the CPEC promises an even brighter future. Both sides have jointly built a growth corridor, a livelihood-enhancing corridor, an innovation corridor, a green corridor, and an open corridor, which resonate with the people-centric development agenda of the Pakistani government.

He said the upgraded version of the CPEC envisions over sixty high-quality cooperation projects. He said Pakistan is dedicated to further elevating its time-tested and enduring partnership with China to greater heights.

The Prime Minister said Pakistan is fully committed to supporti
ng and securing Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions as they continue to make immense contributions to the development and prosperity of Pakistan.

Highlighting the priorities and reform agenda of his government, Shehbaz Sharif said we have also established a Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to foster and enhance Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), through a whole of a government approach and a one window facility. He said the SIFC is delivering results in increasing ease of doing business, removing barriers, and optimizing synergy between federal and provincial governments. It is prioritizing key sectors such as agriculture, mining, information technology, and energy through foreign investments.

Referring to the strong bonds between the two countries, the Prime Minister said our All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership has grown into a sturdy tree with deep roots in the hearts of our two peoples. He said the two countries have stood by each other, through weal and woe, sharing good
as well as challenging times together, in the true spirit of iron-clad friendship.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Beijing in the second segment of his five-day visit to China.

He was received by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong at the airport.

The Prime Minister is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and other members of the cabinet and senior officials.

The Prime Minister has an extensive programme in Beijing reflecting depth and breadth of Pakistan-China ties. He will meet the President, the Premier and the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.

Shehbaz Sharif will also attend a Pakistan-China Friendship and Business event and have meetings with the Chief Executive Officers of leading Chinese companies working on CPEC projects.

A number of MoUs between the two countries on cooperation in various fields are likely to be signed.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan and Italy have agreed to a coordinated and effective action plan against illegal immigrants and human trafficking.

This came at a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi in Rome. Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain was also present in the meeting.

The two sides also agreed to undertake joint efforts against drug trafficking.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said steps have been taken at all levels to stop illegal entry of Pakistanis to Italy and to counter drug trafficking. A zero tolerance policy has been adopted against human trafficking and drug mafia.

In his remarks, Chaudhry Salik Hussain said Italy can benefit greatly from Pakistan’s skilled manpower. He emphasized the early finalization of the Skilled Manpower Agreement will discourage illegal immigration.

The Italian Interior Minister said his country will cooperate with Pakistan in matters pertaining to border security and human and drug trafficking.

Source: Rad
io Pakistan