Tailors busy in stitching clothes in connection with upcoming Eid ul Fitr Festival at Khana pull
Pigeons bathing to get relief from hot weather in the city
Scope of safe city to be extended from Srinagar Highway to airport
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Islamabad Safe City project has got approval for the installation of 185 surveillance cameras which would help to extend its scope from Srinagar Highway to the Airport.
Chief Commissioner Islamabad has approved 185 new cameras to further improve the surveillance and monitoring of the federal capital Islamabad. With the installation of new cameras, the number of cameras in the scope of Islamabad Safe City will exceed up to 2700, a police source told APP on Sunday.
Due to the special interest of Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah Khan, 1100 cameras have increased in the Safe City Project during the last 11 months while the capacity and scope of Safe City Islamabad are being extended from Srinagar Highway to Airport as per Interior Minister’s directions.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan has said that the installation of cameras would also be helpful in the security of the New Zealand cricket team’s visit to Pakistan. The IGP said that process of installing new cameras will be completed soon and it would increase the monitoring and surveillance of the city.
He said that Islamabad police are committed to eradicating crime and no element will be allowed to disturb the peace as the protection of the life and property of citizens is among the top priorities of Islamabad Capital Police.
Sanjrani condoles Shakoor’s demise
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has expressed deep sorrow and regret over the untimely death Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Mufti Abdul Shakoor in a tragic accident in Islamabad.
Senate Chairman has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of the departed minister, his friends and his colleagues in this moment of grief and despair.
Paying tribute to late Abdul Shakoor for his invaluable services to the nation, chairman said the late minister was a respected and a phenomenal national leader who dedicated his life to the service of the people of Pakistan. His persistent and relentless efforts in the Pakistani political arena will always be remembered.
Deputy Chairman Senate Mirza Muhammad Afridi has also expressed profound grief over this irreplaceable loss and has prayed for the departed soul.
Next Canton fair to be bigger: Pakistani Official
BEIJING, April 16 (APP): Although this year Canton fair is the largest ever in history, it is still not at full scale. A lot of people from different countries want to come this time. It is expected that the 134th Canton Fair in October might be at full scale, Trade and Investment Counsellor, Pakistan Consulate Guangzhou, Muhammad Irfan said.
“Joining canton fair can get you double effect. You can get not only Chinese buyers, but also international buyers from here. People here love Pakistani Products. 33 % of Pakistan exports are in the five provinces of our consular district. We need to focus on this area by branding, by improving our quality and by standardizing, he said.
Scheduled from April 15 to May 5, the 133rd China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, was held in Guangzhou, China. The event has attracted buyers to Guangdong Province from over 220 countries and regions this year. About 35 thousand enterprises have set up nearly 70,000 booths, making it the largest-ever Canton Fair in history, China Economic Net (CEN) reported.
“Everything here is nice. We came here for electronic products. Its my first time here at the Canton Fair. The arrangement is good, which makes it easy for buyers to buy anything, ” said a Yemen buyer. “The Canton fair has gathered everything here so the buyer can save a lot of time on traveling.
The price and technologies of the products here are also competitive. Thanks to the Chinese organizer to give us such an opportunity, his companion from Jordan added.
“The first time that I participated in the Canton fair was in 2015. I am an old participant. I have a trading company providing services for customers trying to expand the Middle East market. Here you can see a lot of new technologies and new industries.” An Egyptian buyer told us that the last time he participated in the Canton fair was still before the COVID-19 epidemic, and he is looking forward to meeting old factories and new customers at this event.
“I think Canton Fair is the biggest fair in the world. Here you will find everything you need in the world, from needles to heavy machinery.”
A Pakistani buyer suggested that such kind of trading fairs should also be held in Pakistan. “I come to see engineering-related products used in different industries. China has developed a lot. The quality standard of their products has become quite high. Here you can get something of European standard at a low price. There is a drawback in Pakistan that our manufacturing industry is not as developed. We need a lot of advancement in it, he added.
Launched in 1957, the Canton Fair is a comprehensive international trade event. Over years of development, it now serves as the first and foremost platform to promote China’s foreign trade and a barometer of China’s foreign trade sector. It is a window, epitome and symbol of China’s opening.
Farmers ploughing his tomato field with the help of donkey
Labourers busy in unloading chaff (husk from wheat) from a delivery truck
Blacksmith busy in making hand sickle at his workplace
