Month: January 2023

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Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group Announces Expansion of Service for Middle East and Northern Africa

Nikkiso CE&IG new Service Facility for Middle East and Northern Africa

Nikkiso CE&IG new Service Facility for Middle East and Northern Africa, based in Sharjah Free Zone

TEMECULA, Calif., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (“Group”), a part of the Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan) group of companies, is proud to announce yet another expansion of their manufacturing and service capabilities for the Middle East and Northern Africa markets. With this expansion, they will be providing pump and turboexpander aftermarket repairs of their full line, including J.C. Carter pumps. Their new state-of-the-art service center will allow repairs to be made locally rather than the need to ship elsewhere.

The new facility, based in the Sharjah Free Zone, was established to provide expanded support for the Middle East and Northern Africa markets. They have added field service support, and shop technicians specifically trained to support Marine, J.C. Carter, Nikkiso Cryogenic Pumps (ACD and Nikkiso Cryo) and Turboexpanders. In addition to in-shop and on-site repairs, they will provide aftermarket service.

“With this facility, we will be able to respond more quickly to our customer’s needs, providing individual support and solutions expansion. Nikkiso CE&IG will now be able to provide greater service and support to our customers with our local presence,” according to Jim Estes, President of Nikkiso Cryogenic Services.

This expansion represents their commitment to and support of the growth of the Middle Eastern and North African market.

ABOUT CRYOGENIC INDUSTRIES
Cryogenic Industries, Inc. (now a member of Nikkiso Co., Ltd.) member companies manufacture and service engineered cryogenic gas processing equipment (pumps, turboexpanders, heat exchangers, etc.) and process plants for Industrial Gases, and Natural Gas Liquefaction (LNG), Hydrogen Liquefaction (LH2) and Organic Rankine Cycle for Waste Heat Recovery. Founded over 50 years ago, Cryogenic Industries is the parent company of ACD, Nikkiso Cryo, Nikkiso Integrated Cryogenic Solutions, Cosmodyne and Cryoquip and a commonly controlled group of 20 operating entities.

For more information, please visit www.nikkisoCEIG.com and www.nikkiso.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Anna Quigley
+1.951.383.3314
aquigley@cryoind.com

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CNS, Kenya Navy commander discuss matters of mutual interest

Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Jimson Longiro Mutai visited Naval Headquarters Islamabad and called on Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on Tuesday.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including bilateral collaborations and regional maritime security milieu were discussed.

The Naval Chief highlighted Pakistan Navy’s initiatives for ensuring maritime security and peace in the region.

The visiting Admiral appreciated and acknowledged Pakistan Navy’s efforts and commitments in regional maritime security.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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Senate calls for implementation of National Action Plan to curb terror incidents in country

The Senate, which resumed its session at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Tuesday with Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani in the chair, is holding discussion on recent incidents of terrorism in the country.

Participating in the debate, Raza Rabbani strongly condemned the suicide blast that took place in the mosque of Peshawar yesterday.

He said anti-terrorism policy should be discussed in the joint session of the parliament being held on the 8th of next month.

He appealed to the political parties to hold national dialogue inside the parliament and evolve consensus on important matters.

Senator Saifullah Abro said efforts should be made to avert Peshawar like incidents in future.

He said there should not be political point scoring on security related matters.

Bahramand Khan Tangi emphasized the need for implementation of the National Action Plan to curb terror incidents. He said those behind terror acts must be apprehended and given punishment.

Describing Peshawar Mosque blast as reprehensible, Muhammad Tahir Bizenjo said the government should focus on improving the security situation and protecting the lives of common man.

Muhammad Akram said Pakistan is faced with terrorism because of flawed policies of the past.

Mushahid Hussain Sayed said time has come to formulate a clear policy against terrorism. He said we need a serious course correction while learning from mistakes of the past. He said NACTA should be strengthened.

Minister of State for Law Shahadat Awan has reaffirmed the government’s determination to root out terrorism and restore peace in the country.

Winding up discussion in the Senate today on the recent acts of terrorism in the country, he said the entire nation is aggrieved over the Peshawar incident.

He said our law enforcement agencies have the capability to deal with the menace. He however stressed the need for national unity and cohesion to deal with it.

Later, the House was adjourned to meet again on Friday at ten thirty am.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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PM calls for enhanced efforts to address climate change

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, appreciating the work being done by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has called for enhanced efforts to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem degradation more effectively.

He said this while meeting Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Ms Inger Andersen, who called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister said climate change is one of the defining issues of our times.

He said as one of the countries, most vulnerable to climate change, Pakistan fully appreciates the need for a global response to combat climate change and build resilience and shares the efforts being undertaken by the government in this regard.

On the occasion, Ms. Inger Andersen briefed the Prime Minister on the initiatives being taken by UNEP in Pakistan and appreciated the active role that Pakistan is playing at UN Environment Programme.

The Prime Minister also encouraged the UN Environment Programme, as part of the UN system, to contribute to and support Pakistan efforts to build back better and greener after the devastating floods in the country.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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Army vows to bring perpetrators of Peshawar attack to ‘exemplary justice’

Corps Commanders’ Conference has vowed that perpetrators of Peshawar terrorist attack will be brought to exemplary justice.

The resolve was made during 255th Corps Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, presided over by Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir.

Participants were briefed in detail about prevailing and emerging threats, situation in IIOJK and ongoing intelligence based operations being undertaken by Army and LEAs for breaking the nexus between terrorists and their support mechanism across the country.

The forum paid rich tributes to the Martyrs of Peshawar police line blast and vowed that perpetrators will be brought to exemplary justice.

The Army Chief said such immoral and cowardly acts cannot shake resolve of the nation rather reinvigorate our determination to succeed in ongoing war against terror with Zero tolerance for any terrorist entity.

The COAS directed all commanders to continue focus on anti-terrorism operations in coordination with intelligence and law enforcement agencies with renewed resolve till the time we achieve sustainable peace.

The forum, taking notice of human rights violations and Indian design to alter demographics of IIOJK, reaffirmed Army’s commitment to Pakistan’s support to indigenous freedom struggle of brave Kashmiri people as per relevant UN resolutions and aspirations of the people of the Kashmir.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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Finance Minister, IMF review Mission discuss economic & fiscal policies and reforms agenda

The review Mission of International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by its Chief, Nathan Porter, called on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Tuesday.

The meeting discussed and reviewed the economic and fiscal policies and reforms agenda to accomplish the 9th review under the Extended Fund Facility.

The Finance Minister briefed the Mission on fiscal and economic reforms and measures being taken by the government in different sectors including bridging the fiscal gap, exchange rate stability and in energy sector for the betterment of the economy.

He said reforms are being introduced in power sector and a high level committee has been formed for devising modalities to offset the menace of circular debt in gas sector.

Expressing the government’s resolve to complete the current IMF program, Ishaq Dar said Pakistan is committed to work with IMF for reaching an agreement to complete the 9th review under Extended Fund Facility.

On the occasion, the IMF Mission Chief expressed the confidence that Pakistan will meet the IMF requirements for the completion of 9th review.

He hoped that Pakistan would continue towards its progress on reforms in various sectors and will complete the IMF Program effectively and in time.

He added that IMF and Pakistan will be working together on fiscal reforms.

The IMF mission is in Pakistan to deliberate on policies aimed at restoring domestic and external sustainability, strengthening fiscal position and power sector reforms.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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President calls for investing in human resource for GB’s development

President Dr. Arif Alvi has called for investing in human resource for development of Gilgit-Baltistan.

 

Addressing the “GB Dream Road Show 2023” in Islamabad on Monday, he stressed on implementing the ideas to uplift the people of the province. He underlined the importance of community participation for the development of the province.

 

Highlighting the tourism opportunities in the province, Dr. Arif Alvi asked the authorities concerned to improve infrastructure for providing better services to the tourists.

 

He said information technology sector can also play a pivotal role for progress the people of province. He stressed people of GB need to adopt modern techniques of agriculture to gain maximum cultivation from their land.

 

The President expressed hope that Gilgit-Baltistan will make progress with exception talent and hard work of its people.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Khalid Khursheed reiterated his government’s resolve to bring the province at par with other areas of the country. He said our government is focusing on providing education to the people of the province. He said our provincial government will fulfill shortage of teachers in schools within four months.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

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Lawmakers call for evolving effective strategy to combat terrorism

The lawmakers have condemned the suicide attack in Peshawar and called for evolving a comprehensive and effective strategy to combat terrorism.

 

Taking part in the discussion in the senate on Monday on the recent wave of terrorism in the country, especially today’s terrorist blast in Peshawar, they said a collective approach is needed to fully eliminate terrorism from the country.

 

They demanded of the government to unearth sleeper cells of terrorists, operating across the country.

 

The lawmakers also called for debating the issue of terrorism in a joint session of the parliament.

 

Those, who spoke on the occasion, include Dr Asif Kirmani, Haji Hidayatullah, Mohsin Aziz, Mushtaq Ahmed Khan, Sardar Shafique Tareen, Fida Muhammad Khan, and Rubina Khalid.

 

The House will continue the discussion tomorrow.

 

The Chairman adjourned the House to meet again at 11 a.m. on Tuesday.

 

The Senate today passed two bills.

 

These include “The Factories (Amendment) Bill, 2022” and “The Federal Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022”.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

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