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  • Pakistan, China agree FTA 2nd phase to lead more trade, investment opportunities

    Pakistan, China agree FTA 2nd phase to lead more trade, investment opportunities

    ISLAMABAD: The leaders of Pakistan and China on Tuesday agreed that the implementation of the 2nd phase of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would lead to more trade, economic and investment opportunities between the two countries.

    Other areas of potential collaboration discussed between the two sides included railways, steel, oil and gas, industry and science & technology.

    Prime Minister Imran Khan held wide-ranging bilateral talks with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday.

    The exchange of views particularly covered strengthening of bilateral economic partnership, says a press release received here today from Beijing (China).

    On his arrival, the Prime Minister was presented a guard of honour, accompanied by 19-gun salute.

    The Foreign Minister, Minister of Planning, Development and Reform, Minister of Railways, Advisor on Commerce, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Energy, and Chairman BOI, Chief of Army Staff, DG ISI, and other senior officials were present.

    The bilateral talks were followed by a banquet hosted by Premier Li. Extending felicitations on the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the Prime Minister underscored that the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between Pakistan and China served the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples and contributed to peace, development and stability in the region.

    Prime Minister Imran Khan emphasized that expeditious completion of CPEC projects was the foremost priority of his government as this transformational project was pivotal to accelerating Pakistan’s economic development and regional prosperity.

    Premier Li was apprised of the actions undertaken recently to fast-track CPEC projects and to push the development momentum in Gawadar.

    Premier Li underlined the salience of the abiding Pakistan-China relationship and reiterated China’s support for Pakistan’s issues of core national interest.

    Premier Li thanked Prime Minister Imran Khan for the measures to advance CPEC projects and maintained that the second phase of CPEC will be instrumental in reinforcing and consolidating Pakistan’s economic development and pave the way for enhanced Chinese investments in Pakistan.

    The two sides exchanged views on deepening bilateral trade and explored ways of increasing Pakistan’s exports to China.

    The two sides also discussed regional security situation including serious human rights and humanitarian situation in IoJK.

    Prime Minister Imran Khan apprised Premier Li of the latest developments and the importance of urgent action by the international community to alleviate the sufferings of the Kashmiri people in the lockdown.

    Both leaders maintained that frequent and substantive bilateral exchanges were contributing to elevating the All-Weather Strategic Co-operative Partnership to new heights and were reinforcing people-to-people ties.

    The two leaders also witnessed signing of various Agreements and MOUs aimed at deepening Pakistan-China ties in a range of socio-economic sectors.

    Prime Minister Imran Khan reiterated his invitation to Premier Li to visit Pakistan at the earliest opportunity.

  • Ban on trade with India not to apply shipment of documents

    Ban on trade with India not to apply shipment of documents

    ISLAMABAD: The ministry of commerce has said that ban on trade with India will not apply on the shipment of documents related to personal or ministries.

    The ministry issued a clarification in this regard through an office memorandum dated October 03, 2019, stated that the bilateral trade with India was suspended through SROs 927 and 928 issued on August 09, 2019.

    “However, it is clarified that the suspension of trade with India will not apply to the shipment of documents e.g. personal and business documents, documents of government ministries, diplomatic mission, banks and greeting cards, etc.”

  • Hajj, Umrah: Saudi Arabia advises biometric confirmation locally

    Hajj, Umrah: Saudi Arabia advises biometric confirmation locally

    KARACHI: The ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has issued instructions for pilgrims in countries with Biometric enrollment centres for Hajj & Umrah must consider completing the mandatory biometric registration locally after obtaining Hajj or Umrah visa.

    The ministry said that registering biometric information before arriving at the entry ports of the Kingdom is recommended to save waiting time at the airports and to facilitate a smooth entrance to KSA.

    Reportedly, hundreds of visitors to the country were rejected recently an entry and sent back from the airport due to not following the correct visa procedures.

    To avoid such unfortunate incidents, pilgrims must apply the right category of visa through the travel agents registered with the country’s Hajj and Umrah Committees.

    It is important to note that the newly introduced tourist e-visa cannot be used to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj or Umrah. It only allows tourist to attend concerts and sporting events happening in the Kingdom.

    Without the right visa and documentations, pilgrims will encounter fines and/or deportation to the home country.

    Saudi officials said that is mandatory to provide biometric information to enter Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

    Pilgrims face a risk of deportation if proper visa procedures are not followed. Once entire visa formality is completed including enrollment of biometric information, pilgrims can travel with a peace of mind fully focusing on the holy journey ahead of them.

    It takes about 10 minutes to register biometrics at the local visa service center with a pre-booked appointment, whereas the time spent at the airport upon arrival may be longer depending on the long queues at the airports.

    Once the biometric collection is completed in the country of origin, pilgrims will only be required to clear customs and have their passports stamped at the immigration upon entering Saudi Arabia.

    Biometrics in the country of origin are only collected by the visa service center authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, using a secure and quick process that captures a facial image with a digital camera and a 10-digit fingerprint scan with a digital finger scanner.

    Biometric enrollment can be completed locally before travelling, or upon arrival at the King Abdulaziz International Airport or at the Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.

  • Prime Minister inaugurates 24X7 Torkham Terminal to boost Pak-Afghan trade

    Prime Minister inaugurates 24X7 Torkham Terminal to boost Pak-Afghan trade

    PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday inaugurated 24X7 crossing terminal at historic Torkham border which will help bolster bilateral trade Pakistan and Afghanistan.

    The prime minister cut the ribbon to formally inaugurate the Integrated Transit Trade Management System at Torkham border, completed at a cost costing Rs16 billion that would ease immigration facilities besides bolstering trade activities.

    The prime minister came all the way from Islamabad to Torkham border, located in Khyber Tribal district, reflecting his deep commitment to further improve trade ties and strength bilateral relations with brotherly country of Afghanistan.

    The prime minister was received by Governor Khyber Patkhunkhwa Shah Farman, Chief Minister Mahmooad Khan and other senior officials of the KP Government at the helipad.

    Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi, PM adviser on Establishment Arbab Shahzad also accompanied the Prime Minister.

    The opening of crossing terminal for provision of 24-hour service is a landmark decision of PTI-led Government that would immensely help accelerate pace of economic, industrial and agriculture development besides taking bilateral trade between the two countries to a new height.

    It would create enormous employment opportunities for hundreds of thousands of people, skilled labour and bring boom in transport sector, especially in Khyber Pakthunkhwa and erstwhile FATA.

    The landmark decision would make positive impact on industries, small and medium entrepreneurship (SMEs), investment and enhance imports and exports between the two countries for their mutual benefits.

  • Access to information made free for citizens

    Access to information made free for citizens

    In a significant move aimed at enhancing transparency and facilitating citizens’ access to information, the federal government has declared the first 10 pages of requested information under the Access to Information Act, 2017 to be provided free of cost.

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  • Two highest taxpayers amongst 116 to be conferred with Pakistan Civil Awards on Independence Day

    Two highest taxpayers amongst 116 to be conferred with Pakistan Civil Awards on Independence Day

    ISLAMABAD: Two highest taxpayers are amongst those who will be awarded with ‘Pakistan Civil Awards’ on the occasion of Independence Day on August 14, 2019.

    A statement on Tuesday said that on the occasion of Independence Day, 14th August, 2019, the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has been pleased to confer the following ‘Pakistan Civil Awards’ on citizen of Pakistan as well as foreign nationals for showing excellence and courage in their respective fields.

    The investiture ceremony of these awards will take place on Pakistan Day, 23rd March, 2020, says a press release issued here by Cabinet Secretariat, Cabinet Division.

    I. HILAL-I-PAKISTAN

    1. Mr. Song Tao (China) Services to Pakistan

    2. Mr. Zhong Shan (China) Services to Pakistan

    3. H.E. Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (UAE) Services to Pakistan

    4. Sheila Jackson Lee (USA) Services to Pakistan

    II. HILAL-I-SHUJA’AT

    5. Dr. Abdul Qudous Saikh Shaheed (Sindh) Gallantry

    III. HILAL-I-IMTIAZ

    6. Ms. Zhao Baige (China) Services to Pakistan

    7. Mr. Khaliq Dad Khan (Punjab) Electronics

    8. Maj.(R) Azam Suleman Khan (Punjab) Public Service/National Security

    9. Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali (Punjab) Public Service

    IV. HILAL-I-QUAID-I-AZAM

    10. Senator Lindsey Graham (USA) Services to Pakistan

    V. SITARA-I-PAKISTAN

    11. Baroness Syeeda Hussain Warsi (UK) Services to Pakistan

    12. Ms. Geng Ying (China) Services to Pakistan

    13. H.E. Mr. Bakhtibek Shabarbayev (Kazakhstan) Services to Pakistan

    VI. SITARA-I-SHUJA’AT

    14. Malik Khadin Shaheed (South Waziristan) Gallantry

    15. Malik Fazal Ur Rehman Shaheed (South Waziristan) Gallantry

    16. Malik Gul Shamad Khan alias Matorkey Shaheed (North Waziristan) Gallantry

    17. Mian Shah Jehan Shaheed (KP) Gallantry

    18. Malik Muhammad Ayaz Shaheed (Bajaur Agency) Gallantry

    19. Dr. Mazhar Ul Haq Kakakhel (KP) Gallantry

    VII. SITARA-I-IMTIAZ

    20. Dr. Shahzad Nasim (Singapore) Services to Pakistan

    21. Dr. Zaid Ahmed Al-Muhaisen (Jordan) Services to Pakistan

    22. Prof. Javed Iqbal (Punjab) Services to Pakistan

    23. Dr. Asif Mahmood (USA) Services to Pakistan

    24. Mr. Najeeb Ullah Ghauri (USA) Services to Pakistan

    25. Dr. Pavel Bem (Czesh Repbulic) Services to Pakistan

    26. Dr. Selamic Kilic (Turkey) Services to Pakistan

    27. Dr. Berislav Gaso (Crotia) Services to Pakistan

    28. Mr. Zia Aftab (Punjab) Engineering(Electronics)

    29. Mr. Safdar Moavia (Punjab) Engineering(Mechanical)

    30. Mr. Rehan Majid (Sindh) Engineering(Mechanical/ Aerospace)

    31. Dr. Rizwan Hussain (Punjab) Science (Chemistry)

    32. Mr. Abdul Qayyum (Punjab) Engineering(Mechanical)

    33. Mr. Muhammad Ilyas (Punjab) Engineering(Mining)

    34. Prof. Dr. Arshad Saleem Bhatti (Punjab) Science (Physics, Nano-Science & Nanotechnology)

    35. Prof. Dr. Ayub Sabir (KP) Education

    36. Dr. Kamran Vasfy Academic Distinction (Medicine/Destist)

    37. Mr. Asrar Ahmad (Ibne Safi) (late) (Sindh) Literature

    38. Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani (Sindh) Public Service

    39. Allam Razi Jafar Haqvi (Sindh) Public Service

    40. Mr. Muhammad Javed Afridi (KP) Public Service

    41. Mr. Ahmedullah Public Service (Highest Tax Payer)

    42. Mr. Rehan Hassan Public Service (Highest Tax Payer)

    43. Justice (R) Nasira Iqbal Public Service

    VIII. PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR PRIDE OF PERFORMANCE

    44. Syed Farman Hussain (KP) Science(Chemistry)

    45. Mr. Muhammad Haroon (KP) Engineering(Mining)

    46. Mr. Muhammad Farooq (Punjab) Science(Physics)

    47. Dr. Liaqat Ali (Punjab) Engineering(Nuclear)

    48. Dr. Shabana Waseem (Punjab) Science(Chemistry)

    49. Mr. Nisar Hussain Chughtai (Punjab) Engineering (Chemical)

    50. Dr. Muhammad Hammad Asghar (Punjab) Science (Physics)

    51. Mr. Jawaid Ahmad Siddiqui (Sindh) Engineering (Electronics)

    52. Mirza Rizwan Baig (Punjab) Science (Physics)

    53. Dr. Sara Qaiser (Punjab) Science(Chemistry)

    54. Mr. Javed Ahmed (Punjab) Engineering (Mechnical)

    55. Mr. Tahir Mahmood Hayat (Punjab) Engineering (Civil)

    56. Ms. Naseem Akhtar of Gujrat (Punjab) Arts(Embroidered complete Qura’an)

    57. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Qureshi (Sindh) Arts(Music)

    58. Mr. Fazal Abbas Jutt (Punjab) Arts(Singing)

    59. Mr. Ghulam Abbas (Punjab) Arts(Music)

    60. Mr. Waris Baig (Punjab) Arts(Singing)

    61. Saien Zahoor Ahmed (Punjab) Arts(Singing)

    62. Ms. Raheela Khanam alias Deeba Khanum (Punjab) Arts(Acting)

    63. Dr. Musarrat Hassan (Punjab) Arts(Painting)

    64. Ustad Khursheed Hussain (Sindh) Arts(Tabla Nawaz)

    65. Ustad Abu Muhammad Qawal (Sindh) Arts(Qawwali)

    66. Mr. Ghulam Mohiuddin (Punjab) Arts(Acting)

    67. Mr. Sahir Ali Bagga Arts(Singing)

    68. Mr. Hassan Sadpara (late) (Gilgit Baltistan) Sports(Mountaineer)

    69. Master Ayub Public Service

    IX. SITARA-I-QUAID-I-AZAM

    70. Ms. Lee Rhiannon (Australia) Services to Pakistan

    71. Mr. Karin Zoeter (Belgium) Services to Pakistan

    72. Ms. Yasmin Qureshi (UK) Services to Pakistan

    73. Mr. Rehman Chishti ((UK) Services to Pakistan

    74. Mr. Ali Sahin (Turkey) Services to Pakistan

    75. Mr. Muhammad Balta (Turkey) Services to Pakistan

    76. Lord Qurban Hussain (UK) Services to Pakistan

    77. Mr. Abdulla Saeed Al-Ghfeli (UAE) Services to Pakistan

    X. TAMGHA-I-SHUJA’AT

    78. Mr. Shah Gul Hayat (Gilgit Baltistan) Gallantry

    79. Mr. Muhammad Zakriya (Gilgit Baltistan) Gallantry

    80. Mr. Muhammad Asif Bhatti (Punjab) Gallantry

    81. Mr. Zahid Ullah (Punjab) Gallantry

    82. Mr. Muhammad Naveed Akhtar (Punjab) Gallantry

    83. Mr. Amjad Hussain (Punjab) Gallantry

    84. Rana Tariq Mahmood Chohan (Punjab) Gallantry

    85. Mr. Salah Ahmed (Balochistan) Gallantry

    86. Mr. Ahmed Raza (Punjab) Gallantry

    87. Mr. Saqib Hassan (Sindh) Gallantry

    88. Mr. Muhammad Tahir (KP) Gallantry

    XI. TAMGHA-I-IMTIAZ

    89. Mr. Khalid Mehboob (Punjab) Services to Pakistan

    90. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad Ibrahim Al-Sayed (Egypt) Services to Pakistan

    91. Dr. Faeza Imtiaz (Punjab) Science (Chemistry)

    92. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Zafar (Punjab) Science(Metallurgy/ Material)

    93. Mr. Mohsin Ali (KP) Engineering (Mechanical)

    94. Mr. Sajid Mahmood (Islamabad) Science(Metallurgy/ Material)

    95. Mr. Muhammad Farooq Mirza (Punjab) Engineering (Mechanical)

    96. Lt. Col. (R) Syed Taqi Ahmed (Punjab) Engineering (Electronics)

    97. Dr. Shahnaz Perveen (Sindh) Science(Chemistry)

    98. Mr. Yousaf Saleem Academic Distinction (Differently abled)

    99. Mr. Rizwan Beg Arts(Fashion Designer)

    100. Mr. Naeem Pasha (KP) Arts(Architect/Painting)

    101. Mr. Faqeero (Sindh) Arts(Sculpture)

    102. Ms. Kaeiser Beg (Punjab) Arts(Mosaics Work)

    103. Syed Zabeeb Masood Shah (Punjab) Arts(Na’at Khawani)

    104. Ms. Sanam Marvi (Sindh) Arts(Music)

    105. Ms. Fehmeda Riaz (late) Literature(Poetry)

    106. Malik Fida-ur-Rehman (Punjab) Journalism

    107. Mr. Muhammad Usman (late) Public Service

    108. Ms. Fariha Razak (late) (Sindh) Public Service

    109. Ms. Sabeen Shah (Sindh) Public Service

    110. Mr. Khalid Mahmood (Punjab) Public Service

    111. Mr. Ijaz Ahmad (Punjab) Public Service

    112. Prof. Dr. Syed Muhammad Tariq Rafi (Balochistan) Public Service (Education)

    113. Mr. Muhammad Akhtar Chaudhry (AJK) Public Service

    114. Dr. M. Salah-ud-Din Mengal (Balochistan) Social Services

    115. Mr. Kamran Lashari Public Service

    XII. TAMGHA-I-KHIDMAT

    116. Dr. Marian Jane Morrison (UK) Services to Pakistan

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  • Pakistan cuts trade ties with India; notifications issued

    Pakistan cuts trade ties with India; notifications issued

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has completely cut trade ties with India as the ministry of commerce issued notification for banning import and exports with the neighboring country.

    The ministry of commerce on Friday issued SRO 927(I)/2019 and SRO 928(I)/2019 to impose ban on trade with India.

    Through SRO 927 (I)/2019, the ministry of commerce amended Import Policy Order, 2016 and included India in the list of countries having not trade links. Earlier, only one country i.e. Israel was on the list.

    With the amendment the goods of Indian or Israeli origin or imported from India or Israel are prohibited.

    Similarly, through SRO 928(I)2019, the ministry of commerce also restricted exports to India.

    The ban has been imposed on trade with India following decision taken at the National Security Committee (NSC) against atrocities of India on Kashmiri people.

    Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday chaired meeting of the National Security Committee at Prime Minister’s Office.

    The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, Interior Minister, Minister for Education, Minister for Human Rights, Minister for KA&GB, Law Minister, Adviser Finance, CJCSC, COAS, CAS, CNS, SAPM on Information, DG-ISI, DG-ISPR, Secretary Foreign Affairs and other senior officers.

    The Committee discussed situation arising out of unilateral and illegal actions by the Indian government, situation inside Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and along LOC.

    The Committee decided to take following actions:- 1. Downgrading of diplomatic relations with India. 2. Suspension of bilateral trade with India. 3. Review of bilateral arrangements. 4. Matter to be taken to the United Nations, including the Security Council. 5. Independence Day this 14 August to be observed in solidarity with brave Kashmiris and their just struggle for their right of self-determination. 15th August will be observed as Black Day.

    PM directed that all diplomatic channels be activated to expose brutal Indian racist regime, design and human rights violations. PM directed Armed Forces to continue vigilance.

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  • Imran Khan invites investors to benefit from Pakistan’s business opportunities

    Imran Khan invites investors to benefit from Pakistan’s business opportunities

    KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan has invited overseas businessmen and investors to benefit from the economic and business opportunities afforded by Pakistan’s strategic location and the connectivity to the broader region.

    He was talking to a group of prospective investors that led by Javaid Anwar, a leading Pakistani-American businessman, called on the prime minister at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC, reported by Radio Pakistan on Sunday.

    The investors appreciated improved security environment in Pakistan and identified areas of interest with regard to investment in key sectors including energy and tourism

    Javed Anwar is an effective member of Democratic party and also played a leading role in formation of Pakistan Congress Foundation caucus.

    Former Pakistan Ambassador to the UN Munir Akram and renowned businessman Shahal Khan also called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Washington on Sunday.

    They discussed issues relating to trade and investment in Pakistan.

    The meeting was also attended by federal ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Syed Ali Haider Zaidi. Advisor on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood and Advisor on Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh were also present, along with Sayed Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari.

    Meanwhile, Texas based leading Pakistani businessman and high ranking influential member of the democratic party Tahir Javed also called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at Embassy of Pakistan in Washington.

    Prime Minister Imran Khan is on three-day (July 21-23) visit to the United State. He will hold dialogues with US President Donald Trump on July 22, 2019.

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    Imran Khan begins three-day US visit

    Prime Minister Imran Khan departed for his official visit to the United States on the morning of July 21, 2025, embarking on a three-day trip that will last until July 23. Traveling on a commercial flight, Imran Khan’s visit aims to strengthen the longstanding partnership between Pakistan and the US, with key engagements in Washington.

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