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CPEC aimed at bringing more benefits for both countries: Chinese defence minister

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  • Army chief calls on Chinese defence minister during two-day visit to China. 
  • Defence minister says China greatly values its time-tested relations with Pakistan and its army.
  • China is willing to provide technical assistance for flood relief efforts, adds defence minister.

China’s defence minister General Wei Fenghe on Monday had a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa where both sides discussed the progress related to the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

The army chief is on an official two-day visit to China during which he called on Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe.

According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the meeting, the two sides agreed that the CEPC is aimed at bringing “more benefits and prosperity to the people of both countries.”

The defence minister said that China greatly values its time-tested relations with Pakistan and its army and looks forward to further expanding this cooperation. He termed Pak-China military cooperation “an important pillar of bilateral relations.”

Expressing satisfaction over CPEC’s progress, Gen Fenghe hoped for the timely completion of the project. He also thanked Gen Bajwa for taking special measures for the provision of a safe and secure environment for CPEC projects in Pakistan and efforts toward regional stability.

While conveying grief over the devastation caused by the ongoing floods in Pakistan, the defence minister said that China was willing to provide technical assistance for flood relief efforts. 

He offered sincere condolences to the families of the victims and appreciated Pakistan Army’s rescue and relief efforts in flood-affected areas.

Meanwhile, the army chief thanked the defence minister for his sentiments for continued Chinese support toward Pakistan.

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Indicating Pakistan’s Dedication to the SCO Agenda: Jam Kamal

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Pakistan is dedicated to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Agenda, according to the Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, who stated that the SCO is playing a significant role in regional cooperation.

Jam Kamal, while speaking at the World Trade Organization (SCO) Trade Ministerial gathering in Islamabad, stated that Pakistan is an important member of the SCO and that it is a pleasure for us to host its gathering.

We are aggressively trying to modernize our infrastructure, improve regulatory frameworks, and establish an atmosphere that is suitable to business, as he stated that the SCO Region has a significant potential for both commercial and economic exchange.

According to him, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Region is home to a big amount of the world’s population as well as some of the world’s economies that are expanding at the fastest rates. This region also hosts a significant portion of the world’s people.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) 23rd Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities is now being held in Pakistan.

In the course of the Council of Heads of Government Meeting, which is slated to take place in Islamabad on October 15-16, 2024, the conclusions of this meeting will be discussed.

Sunil Bharatwal, who is India’s Deputy Minister of Commerce, gave a short speech at the conference.

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The president approves the addition of thirty PHC judges, up from the previous twenty.

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A sizeable increase in the number of judges to be appointed to the Peshawar High Court has been sanctioned by President Asif Ali Zardari.

The number of judges has been increased from twenty to thirty and this change was made in order to address the growing backlog of cases and to improve the efficiency of the judicial system.

Regarding this matter, the notification from the Presidency has been distributed.

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Relations Between Pakistan and Belarus: An Eastern European Country Issues A Formal Invitation To Students In Pakistan

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The country in eastern Europe has formally invited Pakistani students to pursue higher education at its esteemed universities, marking a significant breakthrough in efforts to fortify educational connections between Pakistan and Belarus.

Students from Pakistan should have more options to study economics, medicine, and other subjects in Belarus thanks to this outreach.

Hamid Mahmood and Khakan Mahmood, the directors of *Legal and General Consultants, paid a recent visit to Minsk, the capital of Belarus. The *Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education Commission of Belarus were among the officials with whom they met productively during their tour.

Facilitating admissions to Belarusian universities for Pakistani students, especially in the medical and economics domains, was the main goal of these talks.

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