Page 9 - Development Communications Network Devcom News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Experts at a webinar on Saturday feared that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) might become a debt trap if the authorities did not efficiently actualise the targets of the game-changer initiative. — File photo ISLAMABAD: Experts at a webinar on Saturday feared that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) might become a debt trap if the authorities did not efficiently actualise the targets of the game-changer initiative. Institutions, experts and the public at large are still unclear about the scope and targets of CPEC where the Pakistan government has committed billions of d...

Efficient and empowered authority urged for CPEC Islamabad March 14, 2021 Islamabad: Speaking at a national webinar on Saturday, the experts feared that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) might become a debt trap if the authorities did not efficiently actualize the targets of the game-changer initiative. The institutions, experts and the public at large are still unclear about the scope and targets of the CPEC where the Pakistan government has committed billions of dollars to pool in on high rates of interest. They said a fact-based narrative building is very important while the en...

LoC ceasefire shall follow improved situation in IIOJ&K Islamabad February 28, 2021 Islamabad: The defence experts speaking at a webinar termed the Indian willingness to restore the ceasefire agreement on the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan is merely an eyewash. Though the experts welcomed the Indian aspiration for peace on the LoC, they termed the move ‘getting a breathing space for their strategic gain’ and to divert the world’s attention from the actual situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). They said the agreement was inked in 2003 that was revok...

Funding, training urged for promotion of mountaineering Islamabad February 21, 2021 Islamabad : Speaking at a webinar on ‘mountaineering challenges confronting Pakistan,’ the experts urged the government to urgently establish a professional mountaineering school and a strong Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) having right professionals on board. The experts also appreciated the Pakistan army for conducting the rescue operations quite efficiently when needed. They highlighted that getting a mountaineering permit takes too long despite the Prime Minister’s instruction to reduce the processin...

Community empowerment stressed for sustainable development National February 8, 2021 Islamaba: Speaking at a webinar the participants urged the respective governments to develop a mechanism to ensure the use of collective wisdom and a joint platform to work together for social development. They said the mountain community leaders and political workers shall come together beyond their political, ethnic, and regional divide to voice against the exploitation of natural resources, social and livelihood challenges. The mountain development and conservation plans of the government shall include t...