Centre, Balochistan govt sign agreement on Gwadar Shipyard Project
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Govt of Balochistan and Centre signed an agreement on Gwadar Shipyard Project on Tuesday
Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Federal Minister for Defense Production Zubaida Jalal signed the agreement
CM Jam Kamal called the agreement a historic move, which would bring economic stability in province
The government of Balochistan and the Centre on Tuesday signed an agreement regarding the Gwadar Shipyard project,
Geo News reported.
A ceremony in this regard was held in Quetta and was attended by Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan, the Federal Minister for Defense Production Zubaida Jalal, and federal and provincial officials.
UK announces £3.5m humanitarian aid for Balochistan
Funds will be used to help in recovery from Covid-19 pandemic
British High Commissioner Christian Turner says he was blown away by the natural beauty of northern Pakistan. PHOTO: EXPRESS
ISLAMABAD:
British High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr Christian Turner announced £3.5 million UK humanitarian aid for Balochistan during his first visit to Quetta on Thursday, said a statement issued here.
The aid will help over 41,000 women and children get vital nutrients, through a therapeutic food programme, according to the statement. It will support community outreach workers to identify and help malnourished children, pregnant women and new mothers.
Islamabad
January 29, 2021
Islamabad : Saying the COVID-19 crisis has a knock-on effect on food security, UK British High Commissioner Dr. Christian Turner CMG on Thursday announced £3.5 million UK humanitarian aid for Balochistan to help with recovery from the pandemic.
The announcement came during his first visit to Quetta. The envoy said rates of malnutrition and food insecurity in Balochistan were already high before the COVID-19 pandemic but the virus had affected livelihoods and made the problem worse.
He said the UK aid would help over 41,000 women and children get vital nutrients they need, through a therapeutic food programme. We will support community outreach workers to identify and help malnourished children, pregnant women, and new mothers.
Call On by Ms. Angela Carson, American Tourist and Blogger
Quetta, January 27, 2021 (PPI-OT): Angela Carson, an American tourist and blogger called on Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan here on Tuesday. During the meeting, promotion of tourism in Balochistan and tourist destinations of Balochistan were discussed. During the meeting, the American tourist said that Balochistan has immense potential in terms of tourism. She said that her visit to Lasbela, Kund Malir, Othello, Mulla Chatuk, Kiwi City, Quetta, Ziarat, Noshki and Mehrgarh ancient civilization was excellent.
She said that the people of Balochistan are very hospitable and wherever she went he got immense love from the people there. On the occasion, the Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan said that there are such beautiful and ancient historical places in Balochistan which need to be fully highlighted. He said that government introducing revolutionary reforms in the tourism sector. New tourist destinations are being develo