FESCO issues shutdown program

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Tue, 9 Jan 2024, 10:20 PM

FAISALABAD, Jan 09 (APP): Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has issued shutdown program for Wednesday due to necessary repair, maintenance and expansion of electricity lines.

According to the program issued by the company, power supply from Samanabad feeder linked with 132-KV Sammundri Road grid station, Nazim Abad and Jhang Road feeders attached with 132-KV Jhang Road grid station, Momin Abad feeder connected with Factory Area grid station, Katarian feeder originating from 132-KV Tandlianwala grid station, Ghai feeder linked with 132-KV Garh Fateh Shah grid station, Jagat Pur and al-Barkat feeders attached with 220-KV Sammundri Road grid Station, Bahaduray Wala feeder connected with 132-KV Industrial Estate grid station, Dolanwal feeder originating from Kamal Pur grid station, Canal Road and Fateh Abad feeders linked with 132-KV OTP grid station will remain suspended from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. while Khalid feeder attached with 132-KV Mureedwala grid station will observe shutdown from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday (January 10).

Similarly, electricity supply from Shams Mill feeder connected with 66-KV Shams Mill grid station will also remain suspended from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on January 10, 2024.

100 Pakistani firms show up in Cairo as Pakistan holds PATDC, single country exhibition

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Ishtiaq Rao

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Tue, 9 Jan 2024, 10:05 PM

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CAIRO, Jan 9 (APP): The Fourth Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference (PATDC) and Single Country Exhibition was inaugurated here on Tuesday with over 100 Pakistani companies in presence to enhance trade and economic cooperation and open new horizons between Egypt and Pakistan.

Federal Minister for Commerce and Industries & Production Dr. Gohar Ijaz along with Minister for Trade & Industry of Egypt Ahmed Samir and Minister of Public Business Sector Mahmoud Ismat jointly inaugurated the event at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo.

A delegation comprising government officials and top business and industry professionals from Pakistan, led by Dr Gohar Ejaz is visiting Cairo for the event being held from January 9-11.

More than 80 leading businessmen and chamber representatives from the countries of the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region are attending the conference to strengthen commercial ties with businessmen from Pakistan.

The event commenced with an exclusive official conference, which will be followed by an inclusive two-day single-country exhibition.

Ambassador Sajid Bilal, in his remarks, welcomed the attendees at the 4th Pak-Africa Trade Development Conference and Single Country Exhibition.

He stated that the Government of Pakistan under the “Look Africa” Policy had successfully conducted similar events in Johannesburg, Lagos and Nairobi yielding greater commercial benefits.

Under this policy, he said the government aimed to find alternate markets for its goods and enhance government-to-government and business-to-business ties with countries in the African region.

“We are reaching out to MENA region to forge stronger ties with peoples, institutions and authorities. Egypt is the gateway to Africa; our brotherly relations will grow stronger with the development of bilateral trade,” he remarked.

The ambassador highlighted that the event coincided with the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Egypt.

Ahmed Samir, in his speech, extended greetings and gratitude to Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce and TDAP for organizing this conference and bringing together a diverse group of businessmen committed to promoting bilateral trade.

Such events bring about multilateral cooperation and benefit businesses in both countries and support each other’s aspiration for socioeconomic development, he stressed.

The minister said that Africa was a great attraction for investments and similarly was Pakistan with its strategic position, skilled labour and vast potential.

He said that bilateral trade between Pakistan and Egypt was around $400 million and he looked forward to wider horizontal diversification.

Minister for Commerce Dr. Gohar Ijaz, in his inaugural address, stated that Pakistan was over 100 billion dollars economy with a population of around 250 million people.

He said that Pakistan was ready to take off with investor-friendly trade, investment and industrial policies.

He highlighted Free Trade Agreement with China and particularly the Free Trade Agreement with the countries of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Vowing to increase bilateral trade with Egypt by 10 times, Dr. Gohar Ijaz stressed that the combined strength of Pakistan, Egypt and MENA region countries would yield a win-win situation for all.

The commerce minister invited Egyptian investors to visit Pakistan.

More than 200 businessmen from Pakistan have arrived in Cairo to conclude business deals. These businessmen will be representing more than 20 different business sectors including textile, engineering goods, food and agriculture, and services.

The exhibition showcased opportunities for trade enhancement and signing joint ventures deals between local and Pakistani businessmen in multiple sectors of mutual interest.

It also offers an opportunity to foster trade and investment ties between Pakistan and MENA region countries.

A live food show prominently enabled the participants to experience Pakistan’s culinary potential and cuisine throughout the PATDC and SCE.

Pakistan, Lebanon sign accord for media regulatory bodies’ cooperation

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Tue, 9 Jan 2024, 9:58 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 09 (APP): Pakistan and Lebanon have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation between the regulatory bodies of their media which would eventually further strengthen the bilateral relations.

The MoU was signed between the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) and the Audiovisual Council of Lebanon (CNA) in Beirut, said a news release said here on Tuesday.

The MoU is aimed at fostering friendly relations and cooperation between the two regulatory bodies of Pakistan and Lebanon.

Ambassador of Pakistan to Lebanon Salman Athar signed the MoU with President of the National Audiovisual Council of Lebanon Abdul Hadi Mahfouz on behalf of PEMRA.

Speaking on the occasion, CNA President Abdul Hadi Mahfouz expressed optimism that the signing of the MoU would forge strong and sustainable ties between Pakistan and Lebanon.

He highlighted the existing cordial relations between the two countries and emphasized the significant benefits that would arise from effective collaboration in the field of electronic media regulations.

Ambassador Salman Athar, in his remarks, congratulated both sides for successfully signing the MoU.

Recognizing Pakistan and Lebanon as brotherly countries sharing common values, he underscored their mutual support on various regional and global issues.

The ambassador elaborated on the main objectives of the MoU, emphasizing the establishment of a practical mechanism to enhance communication, exchange experiences and share information in the field of electronic media regulations.