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A lady bemoans the “closure” of the Green Channel at the airport to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

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A passenger from Australia who is of Pakistani descent has complained to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif about the closure of Green Channel at the Karachi airport by customs officers for foreign travelers.

The Australian woman complained about having to wait for hours at the customs desk due to the Green Channel closure in a letter to the Prime Minister.

But a customs official, who wished to remain anonymous, claimed that the foreign passenger’s luggage was examined for any signs of suspicion.

There are two lanes for customs clearance: the Red Channel and the Green Channel, according to sources at the Karachi airport. The Red Channel is used by passengers carrying limited or dutiable goods, whereas the Green Channel is used by passengers carrying no dutiable products.

She informed the customs officers that, per the prime minister’s directive, the Green Channel service was accessible at all airports.

She addressed the Prime Minister, “The customs officials did not give a reasonable answer to my question,” and she insisted that the customs inspector and collector be fired.

The claim that the Green Channel had been closed was untrue, according to Customs Collector Shafiq Latki. He explained that because the woman was transferred to the Red Channel, bags belonging to foreign passengers are subject to inspection based on suspicion.

Moreover, he said that there was no directive from the Prime Minister to transfer Pakistanis living abroad via the Green Channel.

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Repatriation of Undocumented Afghans: A Continuous Reunification of 739,668 Afghans

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739,668 people have been repatriated from Pakistan as of October 7, 2024, after they were forced to flee their country. Restitution is still being carried out.

26,622 Afghans, comprising 9,847 men, 7,596 women, and 9,179 children, were returned between September 9 and October 7, 2024.

In addition, as part of the continuous effort to curb illegal immigration, 741 families have been deported in 658 cars.

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PM Condemns Cowardly Attack on Chinese Convoy While Visiting Chinese Embassy in Islamabad

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The disgusting plot to harm ties between Pakistan and China would not be accepted at all, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif promised to personally supervise the inquiry into the terror assault near the Karachi Airport that claimed the lives of two Chinese nationals during his visit to the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad.

The Prime Minister conveyed his profound sadness and anguish over the passing of Chinese nationals to Jiang Zaidong, the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, during their meeting.

According to the prime minister, the government’s top concern is safeguarding the lives and belongings of Chinese brethren living in Pakistan.

Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his commitment to quickly identify and hold accountable anyone responsible for the event.

On this occasion, the Chinese Ambassador expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for rapid response of the Government of Pakistan following terrorist incident in karahi and beginning of probe into it.

Additionally, he conveyed his trust in the Pakistani government to conduct a thorough investigation, quickly identify the terrorists, and expeditiously bring them to justice.

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SIFC Backs China-Pakistan Shale Gas Initiative: $30 million is invested in shale gas development by OGDCL.

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The Pakistani government is receiving assistance from the Special Investment Facilitation Council in the exploration of new petroleum deposits, including shale gas.

To increase Pakistan’s potential for shale and tight gas, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) of Pakistan and the China Central Depository and Clearing Company (CCDC) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
As part of the agreement, CCDC will help OGDCL with exploration and production by offering drilling and upstream oil field services. Through this agreement, energy self-sufficiency will be attained by utilizing Pakistan’s energy resources.

It is anticipated that the MoU will make the nation rely more on natural resources and less on imports.

OGDCL has committed 30 million dollars to develop shale gas reserves to suit the country’s energy needs. The goal of this partnership with China is to meet rising demand for energy by making use of regional resources.

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