ISLAMABAD, May 8 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday felicitated Vladimir Putin on taking oath as President of Russia for the fifth time.
“I look forward to working closely with him for enhancing Pakistan-Russia cooperation for the mutual benefit of our two peoples,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline.
ISLAMABAD, May 8 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday underscored the significant role the dairy industry played in increasing agricultural GDP and fostering economic development.
The minister held a meeting with Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA), led by Chief Executive Officer Fauji Foods Limited Usman Zaheer, said a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance.
While addressing the delegation, the minister highlighted the government’s commitment to providing a conducive environment for business growth, particularly in the dairy sector, which presents promising opportunities for increased exports.
The Finance Minister encouraged executives from the dairy industry to seize the moment and launch the initiatives that would not only benefit large-scale producers but also create opportunities for small-scale farmers.
During the meeting, the industry leaders emphasized their commitment to capitalizing on the upward trend in dairy exports, citing it as a key area for growth and revenue generation. They stressed the importance of creating an enabling environment for dairy exports, urging the government to consider exempting dairy exports from taxation to further incentivize expansion in this sector.
In response, the Federal Minister directed the concerned authorities to put up a proposal keeping in view the merit criteria.
The meeting ended with both the government and the Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) aligning on a vision to enhance the sector’s export capacity, promote innovation and upgrade practices to meet international standards.
ISLAMABAD, May 08 (APP): Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Wednesday called on his Saudi counterpart Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman Al-Saud at Riyadh.
During the meeting, both ministers agreed to exchange expertise to facilitate rapid economic growth in their respective countries by making the energy sector more efficient, said a statement issued by Ministry of Power Division here.
They also decided to continue the exchange of experts of the energy and other key economic sectors within their countries in order to reach at a clear strategy of improving Pakistan’s energy landscape.
The minister was also leading a delegation of the power sector. They agreed to mutually cooperate in the future.
Assistant Minister for Electricity Affairs Mr Nassir Al-Qahtani and Deputy Minister for Policies and Strategic Planning Mr. Nayef Almusehel were also present in the meeting, the statement further said.
ISLAMABAD, May 08 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyor Saidov, convened on Wednesday at the Ministry of Commerce to deliberate on matters of bilateral interest and trade augmentation.
During, a side line meeting, Jam Kamal underscored the profound, amicable, fraternal, religious, and strategic ties existing between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, emphasizing the significance of nurturing these relations further,said a press release issued here.
Extending a warm reception, Jam Kamal cordially greeted the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, affirming Pakistan’s eagerness to strengthen collaboration.
In response, the Uzbekistan Minister acknowledged the gracious hospitality extended and expressed a commitment to bolster bilateral relations across all sectors.
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