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China’s Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Group has expressed interest in investing in technology and joint ventures to produce chemicals from coal deposits in the southern region of Sindh province. This project will serve as a prime example of the growing cooperation between Pakistan and China in energy, petrochemicals and

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the termination of contracts with five Independent Power Producers (IPPs) saying this will lead to reduction in the prices of electricity. Chairing the federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad today, he said this has been done after the mutual consent of the owners of the

In Hasilpur, student movement took out a rally in support of constitutional amendment. The participants that constitutional amendment and establishment of constitutional courts are necessary for a bright future of Pakistan. They also raised slogans in support of their demand. Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari says concerted efforts are being made to achieve the target of eight to ten rupees per unit reduction in the electricity tariff in the next few months. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, he highlighted efforts to reduce the cost of electricity

Pakistan Army and FC Balochistan (North) are continuing a series of welfare initiatives in health, education and other sectors in Balochistan. Over the last one month, FC Balochistan (North) organized seventeen free medical camps in different areas of the province. Over six thousand and five hundred patients were provided with

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed Pakistan’s firm commitment to working closely with Saudi Arabia to explore the potential for cooperation in various fields between the two countries. Addressing Pak-Saudi Business Forum in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan offers a wide range of investment opportunities especially in the areas

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have appreciated the security forces for conducting successful operation against Khwarij in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan. In their separate statements, they expressed the resolve to eliminate terrorism from the country with the help of the nation. The President said

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says holding the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad will pave way for strengthening regional cooperation and resolving common issues. Addressing a media workshop organized by China Media Group in Islamabad today, he said it is great honour for Pakistan