Chinese businessmen invited to seize investment opportunities in Pakistan’s plastic industry

Beijing: Acting Consul General of Pakistan in Guangzhou, China Sardar Muhammad has called upon the Chinese businessmen to seize investment opportunities within Pakistan's plastic industry.

In his opening remarks at Pakistan-China Plastic Industry B2B Investment Conference recently concluded in Guangzhou, welcomed participants and encouraged them to foster deeper cooperation and explore joint venture that would benefit both countries.

As many as eight Pakistani companies and 44 Chinese companies attending both online and offline.

Sardar Muhammad underscored the significant investment opportunities within Pakistan's plastic industry.

The conference facilitated numerous business meetings, resulting in the signing of 8 MoUs. Participants expressed their satisfaction with the event's organization, noting it provided an excellent platform for connecting businesses from both countries, fostering partnerships, and discovering new avenues for mutual growth.

DC for timely completion of Kotri overhead bridge

Hyderabad: The Deputy Commissioner Jamshoro Ghazanfar Ali Qadri on Monday emphasized that any negligence in public welfare projects will not be tolerated. He made these remarks while presiding over a meeting at Darbar Hall to ensure the timely completion of the Kotri overhead bridge project.

He directed the concerned officials to immediately report any hurdles in the project to ensure its smooth and timely completion for public benefit.

During the meeting, the officials briefed the Deputy Commissioner on various challenges. Assuring complete support, Ghazanfar Ali Qadri promised to address the issues on a priority basis using all available resources. He also committed to informing higher authorities in writing to resolve outstanding matters.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner-I Nooruddin Hingorjo, Chairman Municipal Committee Kotri Arbab Jafar Shoro, officials from Public Health Engineering, Sui Gas, Railways, HESCO, Police and the Municipal Committee of Bolhari.

Minister visits UVAS Ravi Campus Pattoki

Lahore: Provincial Minister for Higher Education Rana Sikandar Hayat and MPA Mehmood Anwar paid a visit to the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Ravi Campus, Pattoki, and called on Vice Chancellor Meritorious Prof Dr Muhammad Younus (DLA.I, T.I) on Monday. Rana Sikandar Hayat visited various sections of Prof Dr Muhammad Akram Educational Complex, including library and auditorium. Visiting A-Block, the minister planted a sapling in front of Akram Complex while Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Younus, Dean Faculty of Animal Production and Technology Prof Dr Saima, Principle Officer Ravi Campus Prof Dr Arshad Javid, faculty members and administrative officer were also present. Addressing the audience, Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat appreciated progress of the UVAS through its quality of education and research in the country. The minister said in future he would manage E-buses for Ravi Campus students and would also provide better medical facilities by managing st aff and facilities at Ravi Campus university hospital, he added. He also ensured his full support and cooperation for the uplift of the UVAS and lauded VC Prof Dr Muhammad Younus leadership for providing quality education to students and services to communities.

Minister visits UVAS Ravi Campus Pattoki

Lahore: Provincial Minister for Higher Education Rana Sikandar Hayat and MPA Mehmood Anwar paid a visit to the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Ravi Campus, Pattoki, and called on Vice Chancellor Meritorious Prof Dr Muhammad Younus (DLA.I, T.I) on Monday. Rana Sikandar Hayat visited various sections of Prof Dr Muhammad Akram Educational Complex, including library and auditorium. Visiting A-Block, the minister planted a sapling in front of Akram Complex while Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Younus, Dean Faculty of Animal Production and Technology Prof Dr Saima, Principle Officer Ravi Campus Prof Dr Arshad Javid, faculty members and administrative officer were also present. Addressing the audience, Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat appreciated progress of the UVAS through its quality of education and research in the country. The minister said in future he would manage E-buses for Ravi Campus students and would also provide better medical facilities by managing st aff and facilities at Ravi Campus university hospital, he added. He also ensured his full support and cooperation for the uplift of the UVAS and lauded VC Prof Dr Muhammad Younus leadership for providing quality education to students and services to communities.

Khairpur Police crack down on robbers, recover stolen cash

Sukkur: In a successful operation, Khairpur Police has recovered Rs. 485,000 in stolen cash and apprehended one of the suspects involved in an armed robbery.

According to Khairpur Police on Monday, the police action was taken under the guidance of SSP Khairpur Toheed Rehman Memon.

The robbery occurred on December 22, 2024, within the limits of Kot Diji police station, where the suspects, armed with weapons, snatched Rs. 485,000 from Lala Nadir Hussain. Utilizing information technology, the police team, led by SHO Kot Diji, Manshad Ali Kalhoro, tracked down and arrested one of the suspects, Faisal alias Bhawal Hajano.

The police have launched a manhunt to apprehend the remaining three suspects. The owner of the stolen cash, Lala Nadir Hussain, praised the police team's efforts, while SSP Khairpur commended the team's performance.

Tarar visits residence of late senior journalist Javed Shahzad, offers Fateha

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar on Monday visited the residence of senior journalist Javed Shahzad to condole his death.

The minister expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the brother of the deceased, senior journalist Khurram Shehzad and other family members and recited Fateha for the soul of the late Javed Shahzad.

The minister said that Javed Shahzad was a hardworking and capable journalist who devoted most of his life to journalism.

The vacuum created in the field of journalism due to Javed Shehzad's death will never be filled, Attaullah Tarar said adding that the journalistic services of the deceased will always be remembered.

He said that he equally shared the grief of the bereaved family and Javed Shahzad's and his children will not be left alone.

The minister prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss with fortitude.

Prime Minister's Media Coordinator Badr Shahbaz Waraich was also present on the occasion.