An online lecture on the evolution of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations in 70 years by Mr. Hassan Daud Butt was organized by China Study Center, University of Peshawar last week. Mr. Hassan stressed at the occasion that whereas there have been many torchbearers of Pak-China friendship, it is important that the younger generation is made aware of the history and also opportunities in this brotherhood relationship which is now also transforming into a trade partnership. People-to-people interaction must be enhanced as it is also a vital pillar of BRI and CPEC.
Mr. Hassan is currently serving as CEO of KP-BoIT & SEAZ, who was Project Director/Coordinator CPEC Projects. He stated that no two countries have enjoyed a better bilateral relationship than that exists between China and Pakistan. “Since 1951 this brotherhood has reached new heights and has been termed sweeter than honey, higher than mountains, stronger than steels and leadership from both sides have fostered this b
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The longest war
By Ding Xuezhen, Li Zhun and Liu Yupeng Published: Apr 21, 2021 09:43 PM
A woman observes the scene of an attack a day after a car bomb went off in Herat, Afghanistan on March 13, 2021. Photo: ICIn Afghanistan, the Graveyard of Empires, the US has spent nearly two decades fighting the longest war in its history. Now, it seems that US troops are really withdrawing.
On April 14, US President Joe Biden announced the withdrawal of all American troops from Afghanistan before September 11, along with NATO troops.
However, Afghanistan has been stuck in misery in the past 20 years. The war has not only killed at least 100,000 civilians there but has also left the country with difficulties in rebuilding its economy and political system. To all that Afghanistan is suffering, the US has an inescapable responsibility.
Dr. Zahid CPEC said that CPEC is an important project of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and a symbol of China Pakistan friendship. Both countries will further unite as people on both sides learn each other’s languages and cultures. CI will provide an opportunity to the students of this region to learn about Chinese culture and language. “To get white-collar jobs in CPEC projects, Pakistani students must learn Chinese language besides acquiring professional degrees,” he said.
Muhammad Salim, a student from Hayatabad Peshawar, said CI should be established at the earliest as more and more students want to learn Chinese language for jobs in CPEC-related projects. “ CI will also help cement Pak-China relations,” he told Gwadarpro.
Qibla Ayaz reappointed as CII chairman
President also approves nomination of 11 new members
Dr Qibla Ayaz. PHOTO: Facebook
ISLAMABAD:
With the nomination of 11 new members on Friday, the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) reached its maximum strength, paving the way for Dr Qibla Ayaz, one of those appointed, to be its chairman.
President Dr Arif Alvi approved the reappointment of Dr Ayaz as chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII).
Ayaz had served as the chairman of the CII from 2017 till 2020. The president approved the appointments on 12 vacant seats of the CII under Article 228 of the Constitution, according to a press release issued by the President House.
Delayed
April 16, 2021
The examinations for Master’s programmes, under the University of Peshawar, were postponed in November 2020, following the second wave of the Covid pandemic. The exams were then held in January this year. To date, however, the university hasn’t announced the results. A number of candidates not only failed to get admission in MPhil programmes, but couldn’t apply for job posts that require MA as a prerequisite. The schedule of the examinations was already delayed in the wake of the pandemic. Had the university realised the urgency of the situation, students wouldn’t have suffered to this extent.