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President SCCI meets Railway Minister Azam Khan Swati

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ISLAMABAD, JAN 30 (DNA) – President  Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry Qaiser Iqbal Baryar called on the Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati at Islamabad.   Explaining the export status of Sialkot, the President said that Sialkot is the only export city of Pakistan where 99% of the manufactured products are exported abroad.  He said that at present an average of 3223 export consignments weighing more than ten and a half thousand tonnes and their value in Pakistani rupees more than 19 thousand million are being shipped from Sialkot Dry Port Trust on monthly basis.

During the meeting, the President also suggested to the Railway Minister that the launch of a cargo express train from Sialkot to Karachi and from Karachi to Sialkot would be very beneficial for the railway department and the export industry of Sialkot.

Delivery of exported goods from Sialkot to Karachi port and transfer of imported raw material from Karachi to Sialkot port will provide vast business to the railway department and provide timely, safe and fast traditional means of transportation to the business community of Sialkot for timely delivery of exported goods.  Pregnancy will be available.

President Chamber Qaiser Iqbal Baryar further said that Sialkot Chamber is ready to work with the Ministry of Railways to provide fast and affordable logistical services to the exporters of Sialkot.  During the meeting with the Railway Minister, the President also presented the required figures related to consignments and container loads being sent from Sialkot to Karachi Port.=DNA

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Pakistan’s export to China up 41pc last December

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ISLAMABAD, Jan. 30 – Pakistan’s export to China crossed $312.33 million in December 2020, as per the official data of the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC), Gwadar Pro reported on Saturday.

Exports increased by 41% on a year-on-year basis last December, according to GACC figures received by Pakistan.

Despite the epidemic of COVID-19, bilateral trade has increased significantly. Pakistan’s exports stood at $312.33 million in December 2020, up 41 percent from $221 million in the same month of the previous year, which grew for six consecutive months.

Last month Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood announced via Twitter that Pakistan’s export to China registered an increase of 30% in November 2020.

Pakistan made the highest gain in December 2020 when its export volume was $312.33 million against total exports to China.

Overall, from January to December 2020, China’s imports from Pakistan counted $2.12 billion irrespective of COVID-19 that impacted fiscal 2020.

This year China’s export to Pakistan decreased 4.95 percent amounting to $15.36 billion as compared to the previous year which was $ 16.17 billion.

The total volume of trade between China and Pakistan decreased by 2.69 percent amounting to $17.49 billion as compared to 2019 which was $17.97 billion due to COVID-19.

In the fourth quarter, China’s imports rose 44 % from the previous year to $695.63 million, while the overall imports and exports in last quarter increased 4% amounting to $5.46 billion whereas in the last year it was $5.27 billion.

Among the growth of trade in major products between the two countries, textiles, seafood and agricultural products have increased year on year, which has promoted Pakistan’s economic recovery and increased its exports to China.

Qureshi, US secretary discuss Daniel Pearl case

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ISLAMABAD, JAN 30 (DNA) – Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Qureshi discussed how to ensure accountability for convicted terrorist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and others responsible for the kidnapping and murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl.

The Secretary reinforced U.S. concern about the Pakistani Supreme Court ruling and potential release of these prisoners.  In addition, the Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed the importance of continued U.S.-Pakistan cooperation on the Afghan peace process, support for regional stability, and the potential to expand our trade and commercial ties.

Launching ceremony of T-054 A/P Frigate for PN held in China

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ISLAMABAD, JAN 30 (DNA) – The launching ceremony of 2nd ship of Type-054 Class Frigate constructed for Pakistan Navy, was held at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard Shanghai, China. The ceremony was graced by Commodore Azfar Humayun (Chief Naval Overseer, China) as Chief Guest.

While addressing the ceremony, CNO highlighted that induction of these warships will significantly enhance Pakistan’s maritime defence and deterrence capabilities. He also acknowledged the commitment, hard work and timely completion of this important milestone project by M/s CSTC and HZ Shipyard, Shanghai despite ongoing global pandemic.

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Type-054 Frigates will be one of the most technologically advanced surface platforms of Pakistan Navy Fleet, fitted with latest surface, subsurface and anti-air weapon systems. The ships will be fitted with a range of electronic warfare, air and surface surveillance and acoustic sensors integrated through state of the art Combat Management System. Pakistan Navy ordered four Type-054A/P Frigates in 2017. All the ships are being delivered as per planned schedule.

The occasion of launching ceremony also coincides with the completion of 70 years of Pak-China diplomatic relations built upon historic bonds of friendship and mutual trust. The ceremony was also attended by various high level Chinese officials including representatives of M/s China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC) and HZ Shipyard.=DNA

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Plane flies to China tomorrow to get vaccine

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ISLAMABAD, JAN 30 (DNA) – NCOC morning session held. The forum deliberated in length about Vaccine administration strategy across Pakistan, administrative measures and particularly move of initial  tranche of vaccine.

Forum was apprised that special plane will fly to China tomorrow for transportation of first tranche of vaccine. All necessary measures have been put in place for vaccine storage at Islamabad and move of vaccine to various federating units particularly to Sindh and Balochistan through air.

Vaccine nerve centre has been established at NCOC with provincial and district Level vaccine administration / coordination centres / Adult Vaccination Centres.=DNA

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Pakistan customs seizes smuggled liquour, narcotics

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ISLAMABAD, JAN 30 (DNA) – The Pakistan Customs Saturday seized a boat loaded with smuggled liquor on on coastal belt near Dam/Somiani, according to a statement issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) here.

“In continuation of Pakistan Customs drive against smuggled items, Collectorate of Preventive Customs, Karachi has carried out a major operation on coastal belt near Dam/Somiani and seized a full loaded boat with smuggled liquor,” the statement said.

The strike boat of customs intercepted smugglers when they were unloading the smuggled liquor, it said adding 1500 to 2000 bags of smuggled bottles were caught. However a detailed inventory of smuggled item was being prepared, it added.

In an another operation, Customs staff posted at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi continued crackdown on illegal movement of narcotics and contraband goods.

Consistent efforts resulted in seizure of 940 grams of Narcotics (Pure Cocaine) which was recovered from a passenger arriving from an African country via Qatar.

Total value of narcotics seized is expected to be Rs15 million and criminal investigations were under process resulting in FIR against one individual under arrest.=DNA

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Facts and figures about Palestine population

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RAMALLA (DNA) -The Palestinian population in the world until the beginning of the year 2021 was 13.7 million

 3.1 million in the West Bank.

 2.1 million in the Gaza Strip

 1.6 million in the 1948 territories

 6.9 million abroad.

 Population numbers in the governorates of the West Bank and Gaza Strip:

 1- Jerusalem 417 thousand people

 2- Gaza, 713,000 people

 3- Hebron: 782 thousand people

 4- North Gaza: 416 thousand people

 5- Nablus 415 thousand people

 6- Khan Yunis: 413 thousand people

 7- Ramallah, 355 thousand people

 8- Jenin, 339 thousand people

 9- Deir Al-Balah, 302 thousand people

 10 – Rafah, 260 thousand people

 11- Bethlehem: 235 thousand people

 12- Tulkarm, 198 thousand people

 13- Qalqilya – 121 thousand people

 14- Salfit 82 thousand people

 15- Tubas 66 thousand people

 16- Jericho: 53 thousand people

Fuel prices likely to increase

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ISLAMABAD: The prices of petroleum products in Pakistan are likely to go up yet again from February 1. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has sent a summary of the prices of petroleum products in which it has proposed an increase of Rs12 per litre for petrol and Rs10 per litre for diesel, say sources in the petroleum division.

The final decision would be taken by the Ministry of Finance headed by Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh after consultation with Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Turkish-Russian joint Karabakh center to start operating as of Saturday

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ANKARA, JAN 29 – The Turkish defense minister on Friday announced the completion of the construction of the Turkish-Russian joint monitoring center in Upper Karabakh, saying it will become operational as of tomorrow.

Minister Hulusi Akar told Anadolu Agency that he has discussed matters of defense and security with his Azerbaijani counterpart Zakir Hasanov over the phone.

Akar recalled a memorandum of understanding to set up a joint center to monitor the peace deal on Azerbaijani territories liberated from Armenia’s occupation was signed with his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoygu on Nov. 11 2020.

“The works on establishing the Joint Center has been completed. The Joint Center, where Turkish and Russian soldiers are to operate, will start its activities tomorrow,” he said.

Noting that the latest developments were discussed with Hasanov, Akar said: “We believe that the joint center, where one general and 38 of our staff are to operate, will make great contributions to the continuity of the cease-fire and to ensuring peace and stability in the region.”

Akar vowed to continue to defend the rights of Azerbaijani people, and said: “We [Turkey] have sided with our Azerbaijani brothers/sisters in line with the concept of one nation and two states, and we will continue to do so.”

Liberation of Karabakh

Relations between the former Soviet republics of Armenia and Azerbaijan have been tense since 1991, when the Armenian military occupied Nagorno-Karabakh, internationally recognized as an Azerbaijani territory, and seven adjacent regions.

When new clashes erupted on Sept. 27, 2020, the Armenian army launched attacks on civilians and Azerbaijani forces and violated several humanitarian cease-fire agreements.

During the 44-day conflict, Azerbaijan liberated several cities and nearly 300 settlements and villages from the nearly three-decade-long occupation.

Despite the Nov. 10 deal ending the conflict, the Armenian army several times violated the agreement and martyred several Azerbaijani soldiers and a civilian, according to the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.

The truce is seen as a victory for Azerbaijan and a defeat for Armenia, whose armed forces have been withdrawing in line with the agreement.

EU starts export control on COVID-19 vaccines

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BRUSSELS, JAN 29 – The European Union introduced on Friday a transparency and authorization mechanism on coronavirus vaccines produced in member countries.

Before giving an export permit on COVID-19 vaccines, EU states will have to verify at the European Commission if a pharmaceutical company, which signed an advanced purchase agreement with the bloc, delivered the jabs.

If the company has not delivered the promised amount of vaccines to the EU states or has announced delays, the European Commission can restrict the export of products to countries outside the bloc.

The export control mechanism aims at protecting the advanced purchase agreements that the EU signed with pharma companies, EU Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides told the press on Friday.

“The EU has invested €3.8 billion ($4.6 billion) in science and industry,” Kyriakides noted, explaining that the bloc gave financial support for these companies “to build manufacturing capacities so deliveries could start as soon as vaccines are authorized.”

The export control mechanism will be applied till the end of March with a possibility for extension.

Only vaccine shipments for humanitarian purposes and donations for neighboring countries can be exported without any restrictions.

The decision came after a spat between the EU and AstraZeneca because the company announced delays of vaccine shipments to the EU although it was delivering jabs to the UK.

The EU, which has a population of 450 million, signed advanced purchase agreements with six vaccine producers — Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, CureVac, Johnson&Johnson, and Sanofi/GlaxoSmithKline — to buy about 2.3 billion vaccine doses.

The European Commission’s vaccine strategy suggests EU member states to immunize at least 70% of the adult population by summer.

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