The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has executed a significant reshuffle within the Inland Revenue Service (IRS), affecting officers holding the rank of BS-20.
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FBR invites applications for 952 vacant posts in Pakistan Customs
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has invited applications for 952 vacant posts for up to BS-14 in Pakistan Customs across the country.
The last date for submission of applications is February 26, 2022.
According to the FBR, applications have been invited for about 73 vacant posits in Directorate General of Transit Trade, Karachi. These included: Data entry operators (DEO) (BPS-14), three vacancies; sepoy (BS-05), 63 vacancies; and driver (BS-04), seven vacancies.
For vacant posts in Directorate of Transit Trade, Peshawar, the FBR invited applications for 23 posits, which included: DEO BS-14, two vacancies; sepoy BS-05, 48 vacancies; and driver BS-04, three vacancies.
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The FBR announced 79 vacant posts at Directorate of Transit Trade, Quetta, which included: sepoy BS-05, 76 vacancies; and driver BS-04, three vacancies.
About 52 vacant posts have been announced at the Directorate of Transit Trade, Gwadar, which included: DEO BS-14, one vacancy; sepoy BS-05, 48 vacancies; and driver BS-04, three vacancies.
The applications have been invited for 24 vacant posts at the Directorate of Transit Trade, SOST, which included: DEO BS-14, one vacancy; sepoy BS-05, 22 vacancies; and driver BS-04, one vacancy.
The FBR invited applications for 58 vacant posts in the Directorate of Transit Trade, Lahore, which included: DEO BS-14, one vacancy; sepoy BS-05, 54 vacancies; and driver BS-04, three vacancies.
The applications have been invited for 347 vacant posts at the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Peshawar, which included: sepoy BS-05, 346 vacant posts; and driver BS-04, one vacancy.
About 153 vacant posts are created at the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Quetta, which included; sepoy BS-05, 150 vacant posts; and driver BS-04, 03 vacant posts.
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The FBR invited applications for 50 vacant posts of sepoy BS-05 at the Collectorate of Customs, Gwadar.
Similarly, applications have been invited for 20 vacant posts of sepoy BS-05 at the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Multan.
The FBR invited applications for 15 vacant posts of sepoy BS-05 at the Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation-Customs, Quetta.
For Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation-Customs, Multan, applications have been invited for 05 vacant posts of sepoy BS-05.
The applications have been invited for 20 vacant posts of sepoty BS-05 in the Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation-Customs, Peshawar.
One vacant post of DEO-BS-14 is at Directorate of Law and Prosecution, Lahore.
Another one vacant post of DEO-BS-14 is at Directorate of Law and Prosecution, Peshawar.
Likewise, one vacant post of DEO-BS-14 is at Directorate of Law and Prosecution, Quetta.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AGE LIMIT FOR THE ADVERTISED POSTS:
S.# Name of Post Qualification/Experience Age limit (including 5 years general relaxation) 1 Data Entry Operator (BPS-14) i. 2nd Class or Grade “C” Bachelor’s Degree with Computer Science/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Economics from a recognized University. ii. Speed of 10,000 key depressions per hour on computer. 18-30 2 Sepoy (BPS-05) Matric. Physical standard: (Male: Height 5’.6”, Chest 32” with expansion of 1.5”), (Female: Height 5’.2”). 18-30 3 Driver (BPS-04) i. Primary. ii. Valid driving license holder and well versed in the traffic rules. 18-35 GENERAL INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The eligible candidates are advised to apply online through National Job Portal Link https://njp.gov.pk . Candidates applying for more than one post should apply online separately for that post.
2. The candidates having domiciles of the relevant Region/ Province/ District under the jurisdiction of each Customs Collectorate/ Directorate (as mentioned in the column of Provincial / Regional Quota under the name of each Field Office) are eligible to apply against the posts vacant in the desired Field Offices. Both male and female candidates are eligible.
3. Candidates will be required to bring Original Documents and two (02) set of attested copies of document at the time of interview.
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4. Skill test will be conducted for the post of DEO and Driver.
5. Physical standard (Height & Chest measurement alongwith any other physical tests that the Recruitment Committee deems necessary i.e. Running, Pushups, Chinups etc.) for the posts of Sepoy will be conducted for pre-screening of the candidates. Female candidates will also have to undergo Physical Standard (Height and other aforementioned test). In running test, male candidates will have to cover one Kilometer distance in 07 minutes while female candidates will have to cover one Kilometer distance in 10 minutes.
6. Only short-listed candidates on the basis of skill tests and physical standard will be called for test / interview. No TA / DA will be admissible for the Test / Interview.
7. 10% quota for Women, 5% quota for Minorities and 2% quota for disabled persons (if applicable) will be observed as per government instructions.
8. The Federal Government reserves the right not to fill any vacancy or to increase or decrease the number of vacancies if the circumstances so warranted.
9. The candidates working in Government / Public Sector Departments / Organizations should apply through proper channel.
10. Five (05) years general relaxation in upper age limit has already been included in the column of Age limit. In addition to the 5 years general age relaxation by the Government, any other age relaxation would be admissible as under:-
S# Category of candidates Age relaxation admissible i) (a) Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Buddhist Community, recognized tribes of the Ex-FATA/PATA, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan for all posts under the Federal Government. (b) Candidates belonging to Sindh (R) and Balochistan for posts in BPS-15 and below under the Federal Government. 03 Years 03 years ii) Released or Retired Officers/ Persons of the Armed Forces of Pakistan. 15 years or the number of years actually served in the Armed Forces of Pakistan whichever is less. iii) Government Servants who have completed 02 years continuous Government Service on the closing date of receipt of applications. 10 Years, up-to the age of 55 years. iv) Disabled persons for appointment to posts in BPS 15 and below. 10 years v) Widow/ Widower, son or daughter of a deceased civil servant who dies during service. 05 years 11. Minimum and Maximum age shall be calculated on the closing date for receipt of applications.
12. Information provided while applying online will be verified. In case of any false or forged information, FBR reserves the right to cancel candidature of any person at any stage (even after employment, if so revealed later) and to initiate legal action against the applicant.
13. All candidates will be provisionally allowed to appear in the test/ interview subject to scrutiny of their eligibility after the recruitment process.
For further details download FBR’s official letter of vacant posts.
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PM Imran, Chinese President reaffirm resolve to build community for shared future
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan met Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of People in Beijing on Sunday. The two leaders reaffirmed their resolve to building of the Pakistan-China Community for Shared Future in the New Era.
The Prime Minister renewed his invitation to President Xi Jinping to undertake a visit to Pakistan at his early convenience.
This was the first meeting of the two leaders since the Prime Minister’s visit to China in October 2019.
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The two leaders reviewed the entire gamut of Pakistan-China bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, in a warm and cordial atmosphere.
Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated the leadership and people of China on successful hosting of the 24th Olympic Winter Games in Beijing and extended his best wishes on the Chinese Lunar New Year.
The Prime Minister underscored that China was Pakistan’s steadfast partner, staunch supporter and Iron Brother. The All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between Pakistan and China had withstood the tests of times and the two nations firmly stood side by side in realizing their visions and shared aspirations of peace, stability, development and prosperity.
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The Prime Minister briefed President Xi on people-centered geo-economics vision and his Government’s policies for Pakistan’s sustained growth, industrial development, agricultural modernization, and regional connectivity.
He lauded China’s continued support and assistance to Pakistan’s socio-economic development which had greatly benefitted from the high quality development of CPEC.
The Prime Minister welcomed increased Chinese investments in CPEC’s Phase-II which centered on industrialization and improving people’s livelihoods. The Prime Minister shared his views with President Xi on growing polarization in the world which threatened unraveling of global developmental gains, and posed serious risks to the developing countries.
He highlighted that insurmountable challenges like climate change, health pandemics and growing inequalities could only be tackled though unqualified cooperation of all nations in accordance with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.
In this regard, he lauded President Xi’s visionary Belt and Road and Global Development Initiatives which called for collective action for sustainable development and win-win outcomes.
The Prime Minister highlighted that atrocities being perpetrated in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and the persecution of minorities in India in advancing the Hindutva mindset of RSS-BJP, was a threat to regional peace and stability.
He added that rapid militarization of India was undermining regional stability.
Prime Minister Imran Khan highlighted that partnership between Pakistan and China was an anchor for peace and stability in the region and thanked China for its unwavering support to Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence and national development.
The Prime Minister also reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support to China on all issues of its core interest. Both leaders acknowledged that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan would promote economic development and connectivity in the region and called on the international community to promptly assist the Afghan people in averting a humanitarian catastrophe.
Both leaders appreciated the signing of a number of agreements covering industrial cooperation, space cooperation, and vaccine cooperation.
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Pakistan, China discuss bilateral economic, trade ties
BEIJING: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan held wide-ranging talks with Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China on Saturday.
The two leaders reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral ties including discussions on the bilateral economic and trade relations, onward march of CPEC and important issues of regional and global concern.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan was accompanied by the Foreign Minister; Minister for Finance; Minister for Planning, Reform and Special Initiatives; Minister for Information and Broadcasting and senior officials.
Congratulating Premier Li for organizing Beijing Winter Olympics, the Prime Minister highlighted that strategic ties between Pakistan and China served the fundamental interests of the two countries and were a factor of peace and stability in the region. He added that successful celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations held last year injected a new impetus to bilateral friendship.
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The Prime Minister thanked the Chinese government for support and assistance to Pakistan in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and timely supply of vaccines.
The Prime Minister appreciated the transformational impact of CPEC on Pakistan’s infrastructure, energy, socio-economic development and improvement in livelihoods of the people. He underlined that Pakistan was committed to high quality development of CPEC through its mutually reinforcing industrial, trade, health, digital and green corridors.
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The Prime Minister shared with Premier Li the measures taken by the government to provide policy guidance and support for enhanced Chinese investments in the CPEC SEZs and Special Technology Zones, and for safety and security of Chinese nationals, projects and institutions in Pakistan.
Exchanging views on the regional security situation, the Prime Minister highlighted the serious situation in IIOJK as well as the importance of urgent action by the international community to alleviate sufferings of the Kashmiri people. He also underscored the importance of Pakistan and China working together to promote shared objectives of peace, stability and development in Afghanistan and regional connectivity.
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The two leaders agreed to work closely on further deepening bilateral economic engagement and reaffirmed their commitment to further advance the multifaceted strategic cooperative ties and building the Pakistan-China Community of Shared Future in the New Era.
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President Alvi rejects FBR plea in maladministration cases
ISLAMABAD: The President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi has rejected the plea of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in maladministration cases.
President Arif Alvi while upholding the decisions of Federal Tax Ombudsman regarding maladministration of FBR officials in processing refund cases has directed the FBR to implement FTO ‘s recommendations.
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The departmental plea regarding bar on jurisdiction of FTO in such cases has also been set aside by the president .He has directed The commissioner –IR , Commission West ZONE Islamabad and commissioner I-R Enforcement 11- CTO Karachi their orders by exercising powers conferred U/S 122 A ,as per law and report compliance within 30 days.
In all three cases the background of the case was similar as under: In the first case pertaining to Sahiwal against order framed under section 170(4) of the income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (the ordinance) for tax year 2018 by commissioner I.R Sahiwal Nazir Ahmad Proprietor of M/s Bilal Commission Shop.
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He filed a complaint before the Federal Tax Ombudsman against failure to dispose of refund application for tax year 2018 which was disposed of vide findings with the recommendations that FBR may direct the commissioner –IR, Sahiwal Zone to complete the verification and settle complainants refunds for tax years 2018,after providing him opportunity of hearing as per law.
In the second Case an individual filed return of income for tax year 2020 under section 114(1) of the ordinance claiming refund amounting to Rs 0.188 million and e-filed refund application for tax year 2020. He contended that the department issued notice under section 170(4) of the ordinance for functioning supporting evidence. Although short time was allowed but he made compliance whereas the unit officer without considering reply of the complainant passed the impugned order, in terms of section 170(4) of the ordinance whereby by the refund application was rejected. He therefore took up the matter with the Federal Tax Ombudsman by filing complaint under section.
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Federal Tax Ombudsman thrashed the matter, directed FBR: It is an admitted position that the complaint e-filed refund application for tax year 2020. Evidently, the unit officer issued notice, under section 170(4) of the ordinance requiring the complainant to submit supporting evidence. Although the notice issued was in contravention of the FBR’S circular ,observed from perusal of the impugned order reflects that what to talk of providing statutory opportunity of impugned order passed under section 170 (4) of the ordinance.
In case No 3, Yousuf Irshad Hussain, (the complainant) a proprietor concern, filed returns of income for tax years 2016 to 2019 under section 114 (1) of the income tax ordinance ,2001 the ordinance claiming refund amounting to Rs 0.051 million, Rs 0.048 million, Rs 0.063 million and Rs 0.063 million and Rs 0.072 million.
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He e-filed refund applications for tax years 2016 and 2019 along with evidence of tax deduction .however, despite his persistent efforts the zonal CIR failed to serve on the complainant orders in writing of the decisions in terms of section 170(4) of the ordinance within the stipulated time .he therefore took up the matter with FTO by filing complaint under section 10(1) of the FTO ordinance.
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FBR issues list of 1,358 retailers for mandatory POS
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified a list of 1,358 retailers for mandatory installation of Point of Sale (POS) and integrate the same with the tax system.
The FBR on Friday issued the list of 1,358 retailers by notifying Sales Tax General Order (STGO) No. 9 of 2022 dated February 04, 2022.
The FBR said that the Finance Act, 2019 added sub-section (6) to section 8B of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 whereby a Tier-1 Retailer who did not integrate its retail outlet in the manner prescribed under sub-section (9A) of section 3 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 during a tax period, its adjustable tax for that period would be reduced by 15 per cent. The figure of 15 per cent has been raised to 60 per cent vide Finance Act, 2021.
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The FBR added that in order to operationalize this important provision of law, a system-based approach has been adopted whereby all Tier-1 retailers who are liable to integrate but have not yet integrated, with effect from July-2021 (Sales Tax Returns filed in August 2021) are to be dealt with as per the procedure laid down in STGO No. 1 of 2022 issued on August 03, 2021.
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Through the instant STGO No. 9, a list of 1,358 identified tier-1 retailers has been placed on FBR’s web portal at www.fbr.gov.pk allowing them to integrate with FBR’s system by February 10, 2022, and the procedure of exclusion from this list of 1,358 identified retailers shall apply as laid down in Para 2 of STGO 1 of 2021 dated 03.8.2021.
“Upon the filing of Sales Tax Return for the month of January 2022 for all hereby notified retailers not having yet integrated, their input tax claim would be disallowed as above, without any further notice or proceedings, creating tax demand by the same amount,” the FBR said.
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PM Imran invites Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan
BEIJING (China): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday invited Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan and take benefit from the business-friendly policies of the government.
The prime minister, who held a series of meetings with the executives of Chinese State-owned and private corporate sectors, said Pakistan was offering conducive environment for investment in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
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In his remarks, the prime minister appreciated the keen interest of the Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan.
The executives who met the prime minister included leadership of China Communication Construction Company (CCCC), Huazhong Technology, Zhejiang Seaport Group, Challenge Apparel, Hunan Sunwalk Group, Royal Group, China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), Zhengbang Group and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC).
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The corporate leaders briefed the prime minister on the progress of their on-going projects in Pakistan.
They evinced keen interest in expanding investments in Pakistan in projects related to recycling of metals and paper, energy, textile, fibre-optics networks, housing, dairy and water management.
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The CCCC is a leading global construction and infrastructure development company; Huazhong Technology, specialises in integrated papermaking equipment; Zhejiang Seaport Group is one of China’s largest port operator; Challenge Fashions is a leading textile company; Hunan Sunwalk’s core business is in communications, 3D printing and construction; Royal Group is China’s largest buffalo milk producer; CRBC focuses in civil engineering and construction projects; Zhengbang Group is Jiangxi Province’s largest agricultural enterprise; and CMEC is one of Chinese top agro-industrial machinery company.
The prime minister was joined in the meetings by federal ministers, advisers and senior officials.
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Dollar plunges by PKR 1.04 in interbank
KARACHI: The US dollar plunged by Pak Rupee (PKR) 1.04 to Rs174.48 in the interbank foreign exchange market on Friday.
The rupee ended Rs174.48 to the dollar from previous day’s closing of Rs175.52 in the interbank foreign exchange market.
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The rupee is gradually making recovery against the dollar for the last eight consecutive days. The local currency recovered Rs2.50 against the dollar since recording at Rs176.98 to the dollar on January 26, 2022.
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Currency experts said that the rupee remained positive during the day after the decision of the IMF Executive Board to release $1 billion 6th tranche of EFF program for Pakistan.
Analysts said that the transfer of IMF tranche would help the country to boost foreign exchange reserves and support the local currency.
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The foreign exchange reserves of the country deteriorated sharply. Pakistan’s liquid foreign exchange reserves fell by $482 million to $22.085 billion by week ended January 28, 2022 as against $22.482 billion by week ended January 21, 2022.
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Saudi oil facility for Pakistan to start soon
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia to operationalize soon the oil facility to Pakistan, it was agreed at a meeting on Thursday.
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Islamabad Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malkiy called on the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan in his office on Thursday.
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During the meeting, it was agreed to operationalize the Saudi Oil Facility at the earliest.
The Financing Agreement worth $ 1.2 billion for import for petroleum products was signed on November 29, 2021 between the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and Economic Affairs Division (EAD), Pakistan.
As per Financing Agreement, the SFD will extend financing facility up to $100 million per month for one-year for purchase of petroleum products on deferred payment basis.
Both the sides discussed ongoing development projects and new initiatives.
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The Minister for Economic Affairs appreciated the Saudi support in the priority development areas, said a press release received here today.
They also discussed the remaining work of development projects in the earthquake affected areas of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) is providing financial assistance for various development projects in the areas of Energy, Health, Education and Infrastructure.
Most recently, the SFD has committed to provide financing for Mohmand Dam Project, Shounter Hydropower Project, Jagran-IV Hydropower Project, Gravity Flow Water Scheme Mansehra, and Abbottabad- Muzaffarabad Road Project.
The Saudi Ambassador assured of continued support at all level to further strengthen the bilateral economic cooperation between the two brotherly countries.
The Saudi Ambassador expressed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is committed to play a much stronger role in the socioeconomic development of Pakistan.
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Prime Minister Imran kicks off visit to China
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday kicked off a four-day visit to China. Prime Minister Imran will attend the ceremony of Winter Olympics and meet the Chinese leadership.
The prime minister’s delegation included Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, Planning Minister Asad Umar, Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, National Security Adviser Dr Moeed Yousaf, Commerce Adviser Abdul Razak Dawood and Special Assistant on China Pakistan Economic Corridor Khalid Mansoor.
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The prime minister besides attending the ceremony of Beijing Winter Olympics will meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang.
Prior to departure, the accompanying ministers termed the prime minister’s visit to China of great significance.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said PM Khan’s meeting with the Chinese leadership would focus on bilateral strategic partnership, regional matters, and peace and security in South Asia.
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Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said the prime minister during the visit would propose the Chinese leadership to relocate their industry in Pakistan’s Special Economic Zones for a win-win situation besides extending assistance in agriculture.
National Security Adviser Dr Moeed Yousaf said the visit would provide an opportunity to discuss ways to improve peace in Afghanistan to end terrorism.
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Commerce Adviser Dawood said the meetings would the Chinese counterparts would focus on some areas of Free Trade Agreement and trade of cement, rice, fruit and vegetables.
During the visit of PM Khan, a book titled ‘China Pakistan Economic Corridor – Investment Opportunities in Pakistan’ will be presented to the Chinese president, premier and investors.