National
May 11, 2021
BEIJING: Marking 70 years of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties, both countries are set to issue commemorative stamps on May 21 to honour the relations between the two countries.
According to China Economic Net (CEN), China has decided, in cooperation with Pakistan, to issue a set of commemorative stamps which include two pieces, featuring Zhuhai Port, China and Gwadar Port, Pakistan, says State Port Bureau of China.
As many as 7.1 million units of the commemorative set will be in circulation from May 21.
The stamps contain distinctive elements of Zhuhai Port and Gwadar Port. Setting blue as the characteristic hue, artists used graphic design techniques to present the beautiful scenery of the two ports through a bird ‘s-eye view.
National
May 10, 2021
ISLAMABAD: In commemoration of 70 years of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations, the Pakistan-China Institute has organised a webinar titled Future leaders in shaping Pakistan-China relations .
The conference was arranged under the Friends of Silk Road initiative and the webinar was arranged to understand and facilitate bilateral youth exchanges under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as it enters its second phase.
This was the first-of-its-kind bilateral dialogue aimed at engaging the youth of both countries.
An illustrious panel of eight speakers, including young parliamentary leaders, Senator Qurratul Ain Marri and Senator Dr Afnanullah Khan, participated in the webinar. The keynote speakers were divided into two sessions, which was moderated by Qianli Liu, Editor of Guancha, while opening remarks were given by Mustafa Hyder Sayed, Executive Director Pakistan China Institute.
Afghanistan, will the US lose the war as well as the peace?
OP-ED:
May 10, 2021
It’s little wonder that Joe Biden wants to get his troops out of Afghanistan. To date, the cost of invading Afghanistan has cost 2.26 trillion USD, according to Brown University research. Of course, in addition to this will be the lifetime care cost for American veterans wounded since 2001, and whatever the future interest payments are on money borrowed to support this war.
It has been estimated that approximately 241,000 people have died thanks to this invasion: 71,344 civilians; 2,442 American service personnel; 78,314 Afghan military and police; and 84,191 fighting on the other side. These figures do not take into account the thousands more injured or permanently disabled.
Award ceremony of drawing contest for Chinese & Pakistani students held
National
May 10, 2021
BEIJING: The award-giving ceremony of the China (Henan) and Pakistan (Balochistan) drawing contest for Middle School Students and the Sister School contract signing ceremony was held online in Zhengzhou and Gwadar simultaneously, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Sunday.
The ceremony was organized by China Overseas Ports Holding Company (COPHC) and co-hosted by the People’s Government of Henan Province, the Government of Balochistan and the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan.
The report stated that the 70th anniversary of the establishment of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties is around the corner.
National
May 10, 2021
ISLAMABAD: In commemoration of 70 years of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations, the Pakistan-China Institute has organised a webinar titled Future leaders in shaping Pakistan-China relations .
The conference was arranged under the Friends of Silk Road initiative and the webinar was arranged to understand and facilitate bilateral youth exchanges under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as it enters its second phase.
This was the first-of-its-kind bilateral dialogue aimed at engaging the youth of both countries.
An illustrious panel of eight speakers, including young parliamentary leaders, Senator Qurratul Ain Marri and Senator Dr Afnanullah Khan, participated in the webinar. The keynote speakers were divided into two sessions, which was moderated by Qianli Liu, Editor of Guancha, while opening remarks were given by Mustafa Hyder Sayed, Executive Director Pakistan China Institute.