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Pakistan, Azerbaijan to extend economic cooperation

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ISLAMABAD, May 3 (APP):Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Friday said that Pakistan and Azerbaijan are bound with each other in religious and cultural ties while Pakistan and the Central Asian States enjoyed close affinities expanding over centuries.
He was talking to ambassador of Azerbaijan in Pakistan Khazar Farhadov at Ministry of Communications here. On his arrival, a warm reception was given to the visiting guest.
Khazar Farhadov expressed desire to work hand in hand with Pakistan in various sectors including Communications and Transport in particular. The investors of Azerbaijan are interested in realizing vast ranging investment in Pakistan.
During the meeting, Abdul Aleem Khan told the envoy that Azerbaijan may seek investment opportunities in energy, health, information technology and Communications sectors of the country.
The minister disclosed that a visit of Pakistani working group on trade is being scheduled to Azerbaijan with objective to determine the targets of trade and investment. Secretary Board of Investment will also be a part of upcoming visit.
Khazar Farhadov also emphasized promotion of tourism between the two countries. The minister assured to participate in International Transport Forum of Azerbaijan.
Both the sides agreed on holding joint meeting among ambassadors of Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan with the view to forge understanding with reference to promotion of trade, culture and tourism among the three brotherly States.
Aleem Khan said that Pakistan will welcome investors and industrialists of Azerbaijan here to expand range of economic cooperation in various sectors.

KSrelief distributes 1,367 shelter aid bags in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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ISLAMABAD, May 03 (APP):The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief)  Friday distributed 1,367 shelter aid bags in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
 The assistance was provided to 9,569 individuals from vulnerable families residing in flood-affected areas, as part of the third phase of the 2024 relief materials and winter bags distribution project in Pakistan, SPA reported.
 The initiative is part of the Kingdom’s ongoing humanitarian and relief endeavors, undertaken through its dedicated humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to support underprivileged and affected individuals across the globe.

Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan, Haji Gulbar Khan addressing during the ceremony of World Press Freedom Day

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Zia Ur Rehman
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Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan, Haji Gulbar Khan addressing during the ceremony of World Press Freedom Day
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Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan inquiring about the health of injured persons at PHQ as a passenger bus faced an accident near Chilas in a result 22 died and other injured.

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Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan inquiring about the health of injured persons at PHQ as a passenger bus faced an accident near Chilas in a result 22 died and other injured.
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Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan inquiring about the health of injured persons at PHQ as a passenger bus faced an accident near Chilas in a result 22 died and other injured.
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GILGIT: May 03 – Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan inquiring about the health of injured persons at PHQ as a passenger bus faced an accident near Chilas in a result 22 died and other injured. APP/AHS/ABB

Pakistan marks World Press Freedom Day

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ISLAMABAD, May 3 (APP): The World Press Freedom Day observed across the world including Pakistan on Friday to celebrate hard work, dedication and services of the journalists for bringing positive change in the society by unearthing truth.
A number of walks, events and special ceremonies were held across the country including Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) to uphold the international right of press freedom and promoting responsible journalism.
In Islamabad, the Press Council of Pakistan (PCP), National Press Club and other media organizations held seminars, walks and special events to recognize the contributions of journalists’ community to the society, and also highlight importance of responsible journalism.
President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasized the need to initiate measures for the safety and security of the journalists enabling them to freely report on important issues, without fear.
“The Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the freedom of the press; however, it is also the responsibility of the media to abide by journalistic ethics and report responsibly and accurately, keeping in view the national interest,” the president said in his message on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his message, assured that the incumbent government would make all-out efforts to uplift the media industry and resolve the issues confronting it.
The prime minister also reiterated the resolve for government’s maximum cooperation to protect the rights of media industry as well as the media workers.
He paid tribute to the journalists, media workers, writers and cameramen and lauded their fight for truth.
Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani called for collective working for the collective rights and welfare of the journalist community.
On the World Press Freedom Day, the Senate Chairman extended his profound acknowledgement and commendation to journalists in Pakistan and across the globe for their invaluable contributions to society.
“On this important day, let us reaffirm our shared commitment to guarding and sustaining freedom of the press which plays a pivotal role in upholding democracy, promoting accountability, and providing a platform for diverse voices”, he said.
Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has extended sincere solidarity to journalists and media professionals worldwide on World Press Freedom Day.
Emphasizing the paramount importance of press freedom, he reaffirmed his party’s staunch support for the invaluable role of a free and independent press in fostering democracy.

PM felicitates nation on Pakistan’s first lunar satellite mission launch

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Najam ul Hassan
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ISLAMABAD, May 3 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday congratulated the Pakistani nation on the historic milestone of Pakistan’s first lunar satellite mission launch, in collaboration with China’s Chang’e-6 mission.

“Today marks a momentous leap for Pakistan space science programme. We are proud of our scientists and Pakistan collaboration with China,” he wrote on his X timeline.

“This achievement will inspire young minds in science and research, strengthen our Lunar Programme and expand our knowledge of the Moon,” the prime minister added.

President approves Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024

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Najam ul Hassan
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ISLAMABAD, May 3 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 under Article 75 of the Constitution.

The bill aims to amend taxes and duties’ related laws, a President House news release said.

The amendments made through the bill include changes to sections 30DDD, 43, 45B, 46 and 47 of the Sales Tax Act 1990.

Similarly, through the amendment bill, changes to sections 29, 33, 34 and 38 of the Federal Excise Act 2005, and sections 122A, 124, 126A, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134A of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 have also been made.

The Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 was passed by the National Assembly on April 29, 2024.

The president approved the bill on the advice of the Prime Minister.

High-level Saudi business delegation due on May 5

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ISLAMABAD, May 3 (APP): A 50-member high-level business delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is due in Pakistan on May 5 to explore investment opportunities in different sectors as well as to forge strong bonds with local entrepreneurs.

Some 30 Saudi companies representing different economic sectors, including information technology, telecoms, energy, aviation, construction, mining exploration, agriculture and human resource development would be part of the delegation, which would be led by the Assistant Minister of Investment, a Ministry of Commerce official said on Friday.

The ministry had selected a large number of Pakistani companies in the respective sectors whose officials would have business-to-business meetings with their Saudi counterparts, and would hopefully enter into business and investment deals,
he added.

The official said the delegation would also participate in the Pak-Saudi Investment Conference.

He said that Saudi Arabia was an oil-based economy with strong government controls over major economic activities, however, it was now undergoing a transformation to reduce oil dependence, diversify income sources and enhance competitiveness under the Vision 2030.

Currently, he said, the major exports of the Kingdom included mineral fuels, mineral oils, plastics and organic chemicals, whereas it was importing machinery, vehicles, and agricultural products.

The official said that during the first half of the current financial year, bilateral trade between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia was recorded at $2,482.37 million, with Pakistan’s exports of $262.58 million and Saudi exports of $2.219 billion.

He said Pakistan’s major to the KSA consisted of rice, meat of bovine animals, fruits and vegetables, and tents and camping goods, whereas imports were petroleum products, and polymers of propylene and ethylene.

The official said Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) had agreed on a Free-Trade Agreement. Pakistan, he added, was also planning to organize a Single Country Exhibition and Lifestyle Show in Saudi Arabia.

He said that Pakistan would welcome and fully facilitate investments and partnerships from Saudi Arabia in IT, minerals, textiles, food security, engineering and energy sectors.

Government taking measures to curtail school drop out ratio: Sardar Shah

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KARACHI, May 03 (APP): Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah Friday said that School Education Department initiated concerted measures to prevent school dropouts, particularly for upgrading schools and providing transport to girls to facilitate them in continuing their education.

The minister, in a meeting with the delegation of Asian Development Bank, hoped that these measures would help more than 0.8 million girls in Sindh completing their high school education in the coming years, said a statement issued here.

Sardar Ali Shah said that model schools will be established at Taluka (Tahseel) level in Sindh and ensuring access of girls to those schools will be the first priority.

Seeking Asian Development Bank’s support for promotion of girls’ education in the province, he said that the Sindh government intended to arrange transport under the public private partnership mode to bring girls to schools by ensuring provision of quality commuting facilities.

The minster underscored the need of rehabilitation of 1600 flood-affected schools in Sindh and outlined that schools with high enrollment ratio will be given priority in the rehabilitation process.

Highlighting measures for preparation of curriculum in Sindh, the education minister informed that for the first time in Sindh, Middle Tech curriculum has been developed under which students would be imparted technical education along with formal education so that they could be able to get livelihood support based on their learned skills while continuing their further education.

Sindh government also needed support of international organizations for various projects aimed at enhancing literacy ration and development of education sector in the province, Shah said and proposed Asian Development Bank to prioritize education sector in the upcoming projects.

The ADB delegation assured the provincial minister of working together for the cause and to provide all possible support in the regard.

Planning minister stresses need for establishing digital corridor

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ISLAMABAD, May 3 (APP): Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday stressed the need for establishing a digital corridor, acknowledging Pakistan’s role as a prime ground for digital economic expansion.

Talking to a delegation of Huawei Pakistan, who called on him led by Chief Executive Officer of the company Ethan Sun, the minister emphasized the pivotal role of digital advancement in shaping the future of the national economy, said a press release.

The minister said that the only path to sustained economic progress for the nation is through comprehensive digital transformation, adding that embracing digital technologies and infrastructure is vital to thrive in the global marketplace.

He apprised the delegation about various projects, which would be included within the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Phase II project list, along with collaboration opportunities concerning Pakistan’s Digital Economy Strategy.

Ahsan Iqbal said that establishing a robust digital corridor including connectivity, data centers, firewall protection and smart governance is essential to fueling economic growth and ensuring global competitiveness in the digital age.

The Planning minister proposed to initiate Islamabad as a model smart city, emphasizing the importance of digital infrastructure provision for the new age economy and highlighted the establishment of an Innovation Center at UET Narowal, inviting Huawei to be a technology partner in this endeavour.

Speaking on the occasion, CEO Huawei said that Pakistanis are the second biggest nationality employed in Huawei and highlighted Pakistan’s potential to emerge as a key player in the competitive digital economy.

He said that it is projected that developed economies will witness a significant surge in their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) stemming from digital advancements.

Deputy CEO Huawei Pakistan Ahmed Bilal Masood said that notable investments are already underway to bolster the digital infrastructure and technological capabilities of Pakistan.

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