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CM Punjab Meets German Minister: Decades of History in Pakistan-German Relations

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Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met with a delegation from Germany, which was headed by Svenja Schulze, the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development.

During the meeting, all parties talked about ways to further develop trade and economic relations between their nations.

On this occasion, Germany received a 91.1 million euro donation for flood victims from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

Additionally, both sides committed to working together on climate-friendly and clean energy initiatives, giving priority to solving environmental pollution and climate change.

According to Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab government has boosted its budget for environmental protection by 400% for the first time, and the required measures are being taken to eradicate environmental pollutants such as smog from the Province.

Additionally, the Chief Minister praised Germany’s cooperation in helping Pakistan obtain GSP Plus status and expressed gratitude for Germany’s contribution of 24 million euros for sustainable energy in Pakistan.

According to Mariyam Nawaz, Pakistan and Germany have had a long and cordial history, and their economic contacts are growing every day.

The government, she said, is dedicated to progressively raising women’s economic participation in the country’s growth, and the “plug and play” textile units and garments city projects would improve women’s economic empowerment.

The Punjabi Education and Health Sector Reforms were also briefed to the German delegation.

Svenja Schulze, the minister for Germany, was pleased to see women represented in parliament, government offices, and other spheres of society.

She commended the Garments City Project and congratulated Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

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SIFC Introduces Green Tourism: Boosting Tourism with Global Events

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An effort to boost Pakistan’s tourist industry’s international appeal is being spearheaded by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which is focusing on ecotourism.

Promotion of Pakistan as a tourist destination abroad is the goal of the project.

As part of green tourism, more than 30 government entities work together. International and local sporting events are a means to an end for “green Pakistan” in its mission to promote the nation.

Pakistan is a great destination for those seeking religious, mountaineering, and heritage-based tourism.

Green tourism allows users to arrange a variety of services, including tours, lodging, and more, through mobile applications.

One of SIFC’s goals is to increase the country’s visibility abroad by hosting major international events that adhere to green tourism principles.

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Minister of Finance Reaffirms Unwavering Support for APM Terminals Group in Effort to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

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Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan’s Minister of Finance, has promised the APM Terminals Group his full support in creating an environment that is both business-friendly and conducive to investment.

In Islamabad, he met with a group of APM terminals who had come to hear him speak. Keith Svendsen, CEO of APM Terminals, was in charge of the group.

Muhammad Aurangzeb, a senator from Pakistan, expressed his approval of APM Terminals’ investment plans.

Following last month’s signing of a memorandum of agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation, the meeting’s emphasis was on the actions taken to date.

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In the Face of Terrorism, Beijing Reaffirms Its Will to Assist Pakistan

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Repairing relations damaged by recent attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, China has pledged to aid Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and economic and social growth.

Lin Jian, spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, restated the common enemy status of terrorism during his routine briefing in answer to a query on the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan.

He emphasized that stopping terrorist attacks and other tragedies from happening again is everyone’s job.

The protection of Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions abroad is our utmost priority, he stated emphatically.

According to him, China and Pakistan are prepared to stop any effort to damage ties between the two countries and will make sure that terrorists face consequences for their actions.

“Our ironclad friendship has taken deep roots among our people,” the official added, adding that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperating partners.

The Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Lin Jian, reaffirmed China’s commitment to helping Pakistan advance economically, socially, and personally. Following recent attacks on Chinese people in Pakistan, China moved to mend bilateral ties by reiterating its support for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism initiatives and socio-economic development.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian reaffirmed that terrorists are an ally of no humanity during his routine briefing in answer to a query on the safety of Chinese citizens in Pakistan.

He emphasized that stopping terrorist attacks and other tragedies from happening again is everyone’s job.

The protection of Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions abroad is our utmost priority, he stated emphatically.

According to him, China and Pakistan are prepared to stop any effort to damage ties between the two countries and will make sure that terrorists face consequences for their actions.

“Our ironclad friendship has taken deep roots among our people,” the official added, adding that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperating partners.

Lin jian stated that China will maintain its assistance for Pakistan as the country works to improve the lives of its citizens via economic and social development.

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