Circular debt build-up for July-Apr reduced by Rs189bn current FY, says Umar
Says full year debt expected to be Rs100bn less than that of PML-N s last year in government
ISLAMABAD:
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said on Tuesday that the circular debt build up for the period of July-April this fiscal year has been reduced by Rs189 billion as compared to the previous year. Circular debt build up jul-apr this fiscal year is 260 billion vs 449 billion same period last year, a reduction of 189 billion, the minister said in a series of Twitter posts today. The full year circular debt build up this year is expected to be more than 100 billion LESS than the circular debt build in PMLN last year of govt!, he added.
US Troop Withdrawal by Sep. 11: Exclusive Interview With the Director of Afghanistan’s Biggest News Channel
NEW DELHI Lotfullah Najafizada, is the Director of Afghanistan’s biggest news broadcaster, the TOLONews. At 33 he has seen things closely in his war-torn country death threats, deaths, injuries to his employees, and accolades for fearless journalism.
The Epoch Times talked with Kabul-based Najafizada over the phone about his thoughts on the current situation in Afghanistan after President Joe Biden declared the drawdown of the American troops by Sept. 11.
“I think Afghans are pro-engagement, pro-partnership, where the U.S. and the Afghan leaders are saying that there is going to be a new chapter in the partnership with the U.S.,” said Najafizada in reply to what Afghans would like to communicate with Biden at this point.
Daily Times
May 25, 2021
LAHORE: CPEC Authority Chairman Asim Saleem Bajwa on Tuesday said that China would bring more investment in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
He said investment of around US $13 billion had already been made in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under the mega project while an additional investment of $12 billion was in the pipeline. He made these remarks during his visit to a textile mill here established by the Chinese investors.
The chairman expressed satisfaction over the establishment of a factory of international standard by the challenge group. Asim Bajwa said the visa date was also being extended for the Chinese investors as the period of visas was being increased from three months to two years.
Pakistan Committed to Speedy Completion of CPEC Projects: Imran Khan
Courtesy PID
China appreciates the prime minister’s remarks and hopes to extend regional reach of Belt and Road Initiative
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday reaffirmed his government’s highest priority toward expeditiously completing projects linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), noting it would provide tremendous opportunities for increased economic growth and development in the region and beyond.
Meeting China’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong in Islamabad, Khan appreciated the Chinese leadership and conveyed his warm greetings for President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office. It said that the meeting focused on bilateral relations between Pakistan and China, the 70