Shehbaz Sharif meets Chinese, British envoys in Islamabad
Nawaz Sharif an old friend of China and Beijing does not forget its friends, says Nong Rong
Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif meets with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong at Chinese High Commission in Islamabad. PHOTO: EXPRESS
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong and British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner in Islamabad.
The meeting with the Chinese ambassador took place at the Chinese High Commission. On the occasion, Nong Rong said that Nawaz Sharif is an old friend of China and Beijing does not forget its friends. He also expressed good wishes for the former premier.
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Shehbaz hails UK’s help during new corona wave
Says Pakistan and Britain have a long history of bilateral relations and that for Pakistanis, the UK is like a second home
May 7, 2021
Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr Christian Turner met Opposition Leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif at the British High Commission in Islamabad. Former prime minister Shahid Khan Khaqan Abbasi and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Secretary Information Maryam Aurangzeb were also present on the occasion.
Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the British assistance to Pakistan during the new coronavirus pandemic. He extended his condolences to the British high commissioner for the covid-19 deaths in Britain.
‘Meals for sharing, not littering’
Islamabad
May 1, 2021
Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr Christian Turner on Friday urged the residents of Islamabad to keep the city clean. Meals are for sharing not littering. Two bags of rubbish [were] collected on Margallas [during] Friday morning walk - please help keep beautiful Islamabad clean, the envoy said in a tweet.
Dr Christian Turner also shared the picture of two plastic bags full of discarded used water bottles, cans, plates and other rubbish.
In response, the Capital Development Authority tweeted on its official handle that it s a collective effort in which citizens should take an active part to keep the beautiful city clean by avoiding littering. Together we can, it said.
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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.