Author: dailybalochistantimes.com

Lahore: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT) will jointly organize the highly anticipated Balochistan Summit-2025 on January 27-28 in Islamabad.

The summit aims to showcase and promote the diverse business and investment opportunities in Balochistan, focusing industrial and trade activities, investment growth and industrialization.

FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh, Vice President Zaki Aijaz and Patron-in-Chief of UBG/FPCCI, SM Tanveer made this announcement during a seminar titled “Unlocking Business and Investment Opportunities in Balochistan” held here at FPCCI Regional Office on Tuesday.

The seminar also featured valuable insights from Bilal Khan Kakar, Vice Chairman of BBoIT, and CEO Abdul Kabir Zarkon, who provided in-depth information about the province’s investment potential.

The summit is expected to foster international cooperation and strengthen economic relations, highlighting Balochistan as an ideal destination for investment. Emphasizing security, the officials assured that local investors will receive the same level of protection as foreign investors.

Zaki Aijaz and SM Tanveer also underlined the importance of establishing a Bank of Balochistan, as well as ensuring law and order to attract both domestic and international investors.

Zaki Ijaz stressed that government must pay special attention to these areas, just as other provinces have done, in order to boost economic growth and attract more investments. They highlighted the significant untapped opportunities in Balochistan, urging the private sector to take full advantage of them.

The event also saw contributions from Mian Zahid Hussain, Chairman of the FPCCI Policy Advisory Board, Wali Muhammad Khan, from Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Abdul Haq Jatoi, President of the Dadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who also shared their views on the promising future of business and investment in Balochistan.

Islamabad: PM’s Adviser on Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Malik Tuesday extended deepest condolences and sympathies to the people of China, following the catastrophic earthquake that ravaged China’s remote Tibet region, conveying Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity and commitment to standing by its allies in times of crisis.

In his message with PTV news channel, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with China, stating that the Pakistani nation and government stand resolute, shoulder-to-shoulder with their Chinese counterparts during this tumultuous period.

In a gesture of steadfast support, Barrister Malik emphasized that Pakistan is committed to providing unwavering assistance and cooperation to China, as the two nations have consistently demonstrated an unshakeable bond of friendship and mutual trust.

Aqeel Ahmad also paid a heartfelt tribute to the resilience and bravery of the Chinese nation, saying: “We deeply admire and salute the unwavering courage, unshakeable resolve and remarkable fortitude of the Chinese people as they navigate this incredibly challenging and distressing time.”

Islamabad: PM’s Adviser on Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Malik Tuesday extended deepest condolences and sympathies to the people of China, following the catastrophic earthquake that ravaged China’s remote Tibet region, conveying Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity and commitment to standing by its allies in times of crisis.

In his message with PTV news channel, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with China, stating that the Pakistani nation and government stand resolute, shoulder-to-shoulder with their Chinese counterparts during this tumultuous period.

In a gesture of steadfast support, Barrister Malik emphasized that Pakistan is committed to providing unwavering assistance and cooperation to China, as the two nations have consistently demonstrated an unshakeable bond of friendship and mutual trust.

Aqeel Ahmad also paid a heartfelt tribute to the resilience and bravery of the Chinese nation, saying: “We deeply admire and salute the unwavering courage, unshakeable resolve and remarkable fortitude of the Chinese people as they navigate this incredibly challenging and distressing time.”

Rawalpindi: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in an operation recovered 14.4 kg of drugs concealed in guava crates, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman here on Tuesday.

He informed that in an operation near Motorway Toll Plaza, Islamabad, ANF foiled a drug smuggling bid disguised as guava cargo.

Acting on a tip-off, ANF intercepted a passenger bus near Islamabad Toll Plaza. During the search, 14.4 kg of hashish was recovered from the guava crates which were booked by a person namely Bilal Jan who belongs to a gang involved in drug smuggling at the inter-provincial level.

The members of the gang are involved in smuggling drugs in different cities of the country through bus cargo service, the spokesman added.

He informed that further investigation has been initiated to arrest the accused involved in drug smuggling.